pictures of my electrolux lx

[kirbykid]

Thank you so much. It works again!!! Yay. The pin in it was stuck and thats why it wasnt working. While it was apart, i noticed something that i think is broken. I will post pictures of that tomorrow and maybe even a video of it working. 


 


Another thing is that under the handle, it is marked as a LX. Could that part have been replaced if it broke? Or has a bunch of the machine been replaced?

 

[caligula]

Hi Kenkart.

That picture was taken in my grandparents basement, so you saw the furnace. Years later that basement was turned into a family room, it was also a great play area for me. The guy walking down the steps was my grandpa, Alex, yes, he knew a collector when he saw one.

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Hi Kirbykid.

Glad I could help.

Looks like a lot of things were replaced on that Electrolux. Nameplate, cordwinder, and so on. There are a lot of Electrolux collectors out there and if you want, you can get the yellow/red nameplates.

When you get a chance, look at the entire thread, it was a lot of fun contributing to it, and there are some great machines, and great tools posted.

More tomorrow,

Alex Taber,

 

[kirbykid]

The hose on it was shot. This idea hit me a couple months ago while cooking. 

 

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[dysonman1]

The Model LXI (61) was only marked LXI on machines made from April 1955 through October 1955, when the Automatic E went into production. All true LXI's have a rear axle between the runners with a rubber wheel on each end of the axle and have a front swivel caster, all installed at the factory. If it doesn't have these things, it's a model LX and not an LXI.

 

[caligula]

Hi Kirbykid.

Great idea, how is the suction? I wonder if it passes the Roger Prohl test? Rodger came up with this test way back in the early 1990's, and shared it with the club. Let the hose rest on the floor (not connected to the vacuum) and with the flat of your hand, hit the intake on the hose handle. A good hose will have a sound of vibration, there will be no sound on a defective hose. Try it.

Since that hose pictured in your post is not original, we have to get you one that is.

If you want to know more about the Electrolux models LX and LXI, I reccomend the site "Electrolux Extravaganza" it was designed by my friend Charles Richard Lester during the years I was away from the V.C.C.C., it's an awesome site, check it out.

Alex Taber.

 

[electrolux137]

Electrolux Model LX Extravaganza!



http://1377731.com/lx

 

[electrolux137]

Also See:



http://1377731.com/lux/luxlxs.html

 

[caligula]

Thanks Tom. I never knew that.

So what you're saying is that prior to April 1955 they were all the model LX?

That's good to know, and I guess changing the nameplates, and introduction of the hammertome blue did NOT signify the model change?

As I've said many times. I only pass on the data I was given, or read in the publicatons I got from Electrolux, and if it's wrong information, then I keep the inacurate info going, not something I want to do. I welcome corrections, and input from you, Charles Richard and others. Thanks for enlightening me.

Alex Taber.

 

[kirbykid]

The suction at the hose end and at the vacuum feel the same. Before you could block the end of the hose and it wouldnt affect the vacuum at all. Didnt have any suction at the hose end. But now it works fine. I also just did the test and it failed so i will try and do the liquid silicone test.


 


That was you that made that website?!?!?!?!?!?! Ive been to that one hundreds of times. 


Well here is a picture of the bottom of the vacuum. I guess it is an original LX.

 

[frailer25]

Model LXI!

Alex (hope you don't mind me calling you by the first name), from the info you have provided, it seems to be a late model LXI, as it has the dial on the bottom of the tank. Now, if only I can figure out how to get all the rust off. The trim is so rusted, even the red on the Electrolux logo is very spotty, and the yellow behind the red is virtually non-existent. I am not much of a metal resto expert, my experience is on string instruments, but would regular chrome polish work?
Also, where would one find wrappers, as I highly doubt Aerus still sells any.

-Larry

 

[kirbykid]

Where can i get new filters? I was just going to make one but then i couldnt find my heaters extra air filters. Should i just make them out of the heaters filter or is there a certain material that i should use? does anyone have any extras?

 

[frailer25]

Correction

I have to make a correction to my last post, that should read a late model LX.

-Larry

 

[kirbykid]

So here is what i saw yesterday that got me woried.

 

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[caligula]

Hi Kirbykid, hi frailer25.

Yes Larry, you can call me Alex.

Now I have the same answer for both of you.

I'm not good at repair, or restoration. I know the Electrolux LX/LXI repair I shared last night, because I've done it countless times, and can do it in my sleep.

There are others in the V.C.C.C., and Vacuumland who know about the products to remove rust, and so on. There are also members of both clubs who have parts like filters for the LX (one size fits all, both LX and LXI,) original wrappers, and so on.

For polishing I reccomend "Never-Dull" magic wadding polish, to clean the chrome and then finish with a coat of "Mothers California Gold," it's a caranuba cleaner wax. To make the cord retract smoothly pull out the cord from the winder. (DO NOT PULL IT OUT ANY FURTHER THAN THE WINDER ALLOWS, OR YOU CAN RUIN THE SPRING INSIDE!) With the cord fully extended, dust your hand with talcum powder, and let the cord retract. Do this at least twice for quick and easy winding. As for wheels, leatherette on the main housing, carrying strap and decal on the yellow/red nameplate (if in fact you have one or plan to get one,) use warm water and a small amount of detergent. Windex works great too!

With a little polishing, and surface cleaning, you can both have an Electrolux that looks like a museum piece.

And finally, do either of you have the instruction book? If not go to the Vacuumland library and sellect 'vacuum cleaner' then Electrolux, and download the book, it's well worth reading, and the color pictures are a classic.

Hope this helps.

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Hi Kirbykid.

That needs to be answered by Charles Richard Leser, Tom Gasko, or other members who know motor repair. My knowledge is the ejector, and the history of the LX/LXI. Trust me, there are people who can help.

Good luck,

Alex Taber.

 

[kirbykid]

Thanks Alex. I just checked the library and it costs money to download it.

 

[caligula]

Hi guys.

Anybody got an Electrolux model LX/LXI instruction book you can post, so Kirbykid can read it?

Thanks.

Alex Taber.

 

[kirbykid]

Did emailing it not work?

 

[dysonman1]

The plastic automatic dial was NOT standard on ANY models LX or LXI. The ejector knob was metal. You had to pull it out and 'click' it into the next position. The front cover and automatic ejection assembly was replaced at Lux offices when the machine was brought in for service, AFTER the introduction of the model Automatic E.
The only time a model LX is actually called an LXI (61) is if it includes the rear wheels (and axle), and front swivel caster. The 61 also came with a Halo to wind the cord onto and a cord hook to lock the cord if the automatic winder was purchased, it is on the left side of the cleaner. The top trim will say LXI if it is a true model 61. All others are model 60's.

The part the looks burned out is the radio interference eliminator (so the use of the cleaner wouldn't make your neighbor's radio go all static. You can absolutely remove it with no change to the cleaner. Simply strip back the two wires that go to and away from the eliminator and use a crimp nut to wire them together.

 

[caligula]

Thanks for jogging my memory Tom.

I do remember, the metal dial. but the machines I recall were all early LX's, there was no dial. As I said to Kirbykid, I'm not a repairman, all of the LX/LXI's I saw were outfitted with the cordwinder, I never saw the halo on machines other than the model E. Sure there were a few without the cordwinder, but then the cord went into the door behind the handle, and nothing over the blower, however, seeing those were rare.

I certainly know the story of the ejectors popping too soon, but I heard and so have others that the salesmen came into the home with a special kit to outfit the machine.

As always, you provide the information I either forgot of didn't hear of.

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Hi Kirbykid.

I sent you an email, saying it's a work in progress, and may take a few days.

Alex Taber.

 

[kirbykid]

I recieved the email. Did you get the emails i sent back?

 

[kirbykid]

Well here is the display that i worked hard on.