Lux model 30/XXX tools

[s31463221]

"New" Electrolux XXX

I promised Alex Tabor (caligula) some time ago that I would post photos of my latest project. It's not completely finished, but here's what I have so far! I took an old Electrolux XXX that was a complete basket-case, not running, handle broken, metal tarnished/filthy, etc. I decided to completely re-work this machine over and see what I could do to bring new life back into it! I completely disassembled the vacuum and cleaned/sanitized it from one end to the other. I hand polished all of the shiny metal parts until they looked better, installed a brand new Ametek Lamb motor (1300 watts, slightly higher than the original 535 watt motor it had in it!), purchased paper bags to go in it (however I was able to salvage and clean the original cloth bag and after motor filter), bought a new hose for it, new handle and power cord for it, and decided to create a storage box for it.

I know the purists among us will cringe at this idea, but had I not saved this vacuum cleaner and rebuilt it as such, it was headed for a crusher at the dump, so while it may not be a perfect original machine, I am pleased at how it turned out. I'm still working on cleaning/polishing the original chrome accessories/tubes/etc. Thanks to Alex, I now have an air polisher that I will be putting in the box and I'm always on the look-out for XXX vacs and parts. Let me know what you all think! Thanks!

 

[s31463221]

Owner's Manual

I have an original owner's manual from 1950, but since I didn't want it damaged, I took the copy of the manual from VacuumLand website and created a "new" owner's manual to include in the box. Here's a close up of it along with some of the history of Electrolux, again thanks to Alex (caligula)!

 

[caligula]

New Electrolux XXX

Wow!

The box looks fantastic, so does the XXX. Not only that but I love the coffee table.

The hose you sent is great, the suction is very powerful, now all I need are the wands, but that's a work in progress with another member.

I also like how you have a place for the instruction book.

Alex Taber.

 

[rugsucker]

model XXX,LX

The BOX!!!WOW!Any for Mo G?----Powermate1970-Not forgotten your LX.Saw one under XXXs in warehouse.Now to go through snow and cold to get and test.

 

[crazykirbydude]

Here's mine...

Here's my Model 30. I have the rug tool and the bakelite sprayer, but they're somewhere in storage. I even have the manual! Any idea what year this is from?!?!

 

[RugPileDial]

My first LX...

I went to a neighbors house two days ago (actually my moms neighbor, two doors down from where I grew up) to help her pack for a move and she gave me her LX! My first LX. I was very thankful (appropriate for this time of year) to find the information on this site/thread and to receive a response from founder Mr. R. Alex Taber to my personal email. Thank you to all for such a great and informative website. Thank you, Alex, for the additional information in the form of your article “ The History of the Electrolux Corporation “. I will post more photos after I have cleaned the LX with windex and brasso. All I have done so far is dust it sufficiently to bring it in the house. I did manually test the ejection, it moves freely. I have not plugged it in yet. Happy Thanksgiving, Jeff.

 

[caligula]

Nice neighbor, great looking Model LX.

Happy Thanksgiving to you too Jeff:

I have very happy memories of the days when all of us were posting hot and heavy on these early Electrolux's. Maybe we can get the experts to work their magic again and help you put this treasure to work for you.

As I suggested, get the instruction book, it will provide a wealth of information .

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Ejector works, yay!!!

Jeff:

May I suggest not going with the Brasso, instead try Mothers polish, it will make the chrome sparkle. And try not to get it on the leatherette. Actually cleaning polishing these are super easy.

Glad to know the ejection system works, no surgery. Now make up a test wrapper (the correct term for the disposable bags of that time).

Attachments and optional tools are easy to find on eBay and I'll see what I can locate for you.

So read the posts here, soak up the info. as this thread has advice from the best minds of both Vacuumland and the V.C.C.C.

Oh, while I think of it. The name Caligula refers to the cat in the pic above. He was the only mascot the V.C.C.C. ever had, and it translates to 'little boots,' for the gold markings on his paws.

 

[RugPileDial]

Auto-sol polish has not given great results on first try...will try Flitz next and then Mother’s.

 

[caligula]

These old Electrolux's don't need much polishing,

to have them shine like a new penny. However, I see a slight dent, but once the you have the companion and tools in place that won't be noticed. Have you tested the motor yet? I'm interested to know if the bearings, etc. sound good.

Keep me posted,

Alex.

 

[RugPileDial]

First time power up...

Here’s a link to YouTube video of turning on my “new” Electrolux LX for the first time.

 

[caligula]

Beautiful.

As there is no audio, what does the motor sound like? I'm not talking about the normal Electrolux sound, but rather bad bearings and noises that should not be there. Also, who is the kitty that stopped by to check things out? So cute, what is his/her name? I'm both a cat and dog lover.

 

[suckolux]

It sounded good until some scratchy bearing noise on coast down

 

[RugPileDial]

Should I take it in for service? I’ve got a vac shop three blocks away. Kitty’s name is Cocoa and dogs name is Oscar...will try and see if he’d like to be in upcoming vacuum video! Thanks everyone!

 

[caligula]

Is there supposed to be audio on that vidio?

I didn't hear anything. For its age approx. 67 years there's bound to be a few odd noises. However, if scratchy noises in the coast down as suckolux said then a have it checked out. Especially if its to be a daily driver as my model LX used to be.

By the way, hugs to Cocoa and Oscar.

 

[caligula]

Sound was off.

Finally got to hear the motor. Not bad for an Electrolux of that age.

 

[RugPileDial]

The brush bristles on my older (all metal) hard floor brush are worn down to almost nothing. It appears that when the brush is taken out of a later model floor tool it is the same size...and can be installed into the older tool (except I do realize the screw holes are in different positions). My question is: after removing the metal piece which holds the two brush strips, can the brush strips be removed from that? If so I’ll save that piece. And, where would I find brush strips?

 

[caligula]

Brush strips.

You can use the bristles from any of the Electrolux Rug/floor tool. Both strips are one piece so its easy.

 

[caligula]

Where do you stand on the attachments?

Have you gotten the companion yet? And most important did you download the instruction manual?

I'm eager to see this model LX in all its glory.

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Where do you stand on the attachments?

Have you gotten the companion yet? And most important did you download the instruction manual?

I'm eager to see this model LX in all its glory.

Alex Taber.