What is your favorite older Electrolux

[crevicetool]

Bouncing bananas are so neat.

 

[arh1953]

I finally figured out how to get one of those little things. I was always so jealous of Robert and his. It brightens the day.

 

[crevicetool]

Hope this helps with machine identification.

Depending on the source, you can get different dates of production runs.....and naturally all versions of the same machine aren't pictured.

 

[kirbfan94]

That olympia one is beautiful!

 

[vibragroomer]

L

My favorite is early the Model L with aqua blue trim and cord winder. It sort of reminds me of an older Pontiac, while the Model G of that vintage looks more like an upscale Buick! LOL! But I just like the sound of the L -- it has presence.

 

[aeoliandave]

I demand equal representation...

Cross border comparison. Similarly to the USA timeline poster, supernaturally all versions of the same machine aren't pictured. Such as the unfathomable exclusion of the 1953 ZB54 and 55 and the unforgivable bundling the 1957 red ZB 83, 86 & 88 series machines under the single picture of a green ZB89. :- <br
The green ZB87 & 89 were not introduced until late 1967 <br
Davy - Kaptain Kanada

 

[arh1953]

Just going for the vacuum locations instead of the model numbers in Dave's picture, I like the last one on the top row, and the first one in the middle row. As far as cars go, the models E through L in Crevicetool's picture remind me of the old 1951 to 56 Packards.

 

[sireluxomatic]

Observations, Objections, Etc.

I'm still not used to the G cord winder being on the "wrong" side...every time I use it I have to adjust my mind accordingly as to how to move the vacuum around when I'm cleaning. The front end, too, is massive looking when viewed from certain angles, what with the vertical bag orientation and the power nozzle plug on the bottom. As for heaviness, I find the G to be a great deal heavier than the 80 series, and not quite as easy to move around <br
Mind you, I'm not "dissing" the G in any way, inasmuch as I really consider it one of my favorite vacs. The Gs and the 80 series compare favorably with each other...super quiet, pleasant to listen to, excellent cleaning power, aesthetically pleasing, built to last, etc. <br
Now, to those Aerus time line pictures. I really wish they had put out a full version, with the correct dates and makes. They don't skimp as much with the newer models (spurring sales on new and reconditioned machines?), but anyone interested in the history can't learn a lot from the official time line. This explains why an Electrolux "old timer" once insisted to me that the Z89 was over 50 years old. <br
Ken, you just reminded me that I'm not happy with the styling of the older (Canadian) bare floor tools...they have the single long brush strip running the length of the nozzle, and no dirt channels. Whenever I use them, they end up clotted and matted with hair/lint/etc. No doubt a lot more goes into the bag, but I wish there were gaps in the brush, like the one that came with my Epic.

 

[camelotshadow]

I'd say G but I still need good hoses for min <br
I have 2 Silverado's also sweet & a 2100 which says 84 to 8
I was sure it was more like 89 as that's a date on my 2100 manual & it I think was a US model not CA

 

[sireluxomatic]

American vs. Canadian Hoses (early)

That's one thing I regret about older Canadian Luxes; its either difficult or impossible to find new, genuine replacement hoses. Hoses for the U.S. models seem to be a dime a dozen. Too bad the two countries didn't get together and use the same machine end connector, since the handle end is more or less the same.

 

[crevicetool]

Dis our G's huh???? Why, I outta....!

I find the 80 series quite a remarkable machine. Powerful, very, very, quiet, and will probably admit more maneuverable. One complaint. Unless there is a reason for it - that handle! There is no way to comfortably carry that machine. You have to strong arm it, impossible to carry it level, with the motor, winder, and filter door in back. If you try to carry it as say - the US 1205 through the end of the metal machines, the handle is going the wrong way, leaving only room for a couple of fingers. Then the heavy end is banging into your ankles at every opportunity. <br

 

[crevicetool]

I went back and looked at my Lux timeline....

I have one example of every machine on that page except the bottom three and the AF. O M G ! So much for just originally wanting only a few representative machines from certain eras. Time to assemble more shelves <br
Rick

 

[sireluxomatic]

Getting a handle on the handle

Hmm. The 80 series handle seems aesthetically in the right place; with the slope of the bag chamber, the handle adds a bit of symmetry to the front end, but you're right, Rick; they aren't easy vacuums to carry. I do find that the G stays nice and level when you pick it up. <br
One thing, though; the 80 series is easier to set on its rear end than the G <br
Bob, who probably wouldn't diss something if it said "diss" to him (is relatively mild-mannered mostly)

 

[aeoliandave]

Quibble, quibble, quibble. Silly boys...you don't carry an 80, ya grab that handle like the saddle pommel it looks like and ride 'er til she's wet. Oh, there I go again, having flashbacks to 1959 when Gramma Kerr would pull me around her house on her 86, me in my Roy Rogers outfit...maybe it was Quicksdraw McGraw or Deputy Dawg?. Yes, Roy & Dale, Lone Ranger and Tonto were broadcast all the way up here to Canada <br
"Yippie Yi Yo Ti Yay, Gallopin' All The Way, Here Comes Quick Draw McGraw" and his faithful sidekick Babbalouie. :- <br
Back on topic: Same questing goal at my place, Rick "I have one example of every machine on that page". Got the Canadian page covered too, from 1935 to 1995-ish. I keep my twingle tuned for a nice Rennaisence some day and that will end my CanUSALux timeline <br
As for the smooth sexy soft & pliable generously sized 80 handle compared to the angular hard edged knuckle-skinning G handle, no matter how well balanced...well sometimes something practical's gotta give over for aethetics.
BUT
The 80 handle allows a 6" x 1.75" elliptical opening for hands and even the aluminum trim strip is concave to accommodate hulking Lumberjack knuckles. The less flexible G type handle has a rectangular opening only 4.5" x 1" with a much shallower concave dimple. Not to, like, quibble or anything.. <br
Now, about the cosmetics, convenience and accessibility to the respective electric hose connection ports...:- <br
Dave -small hands, big grip. ROTF

 

[aeoliandave]

Ouch.

 

[sireluxomatic]

Nice hands, and handles too. You guys have reminded me that I have a long way to go to complete the Lux time line; I'd better go buy some shelves in preparation.

 

[aeoliandave]

How to get your LX/LXI in top bag tossing conditrion.

First, take it all apart, in this case an early LX with no control dial, lay it out attractively on the floor and sprinkle the Fairy Dust of Deliberate Determination liberally about. take a deep breath.

 

[aeoliandave]

Turn parts over to get an even all over coating <br
Then clean it all off every square inch of the parts, working your way past lubricating the spring slide then turning your full attention to the bag door and internal pneumatic components.

 

[aeoliandave]

Bag door and base plate come off with 3 screw bolts of different lengths - bag & tag

 

[aeoliandave]

Remove all the separate components from the base plate and door, cleaning each piece and remembering where everything goes back <br
You'll find a liberal accumulation of fine dust throughout the system including under the master power valve diaphragm that pulls the bag spring and doorlatch and inside the control slave valve that monitors vacuum differential. The vinyl hose may be sticky and deteriorating and coated inside with more powder. The tube may be clean as a whistle or so badly deteriorating that it is stiff or even snapped in half. Replace it with a flexible piece of vinyl aquarium hose the EXACT same length & diameter as it must not stretch or bind when the door is closed. Ive taken to using rubber player piano hose with a ball point pen spring inserted at the hinge point. The pinhole bleed in the hose bezel rivet must also be unclogged. This bleed communicating with the rotating hose inlet sends the signal to the valve. I use a strand of copper wire for this as a dressmakers pin/sewing needle is too thick. Pipe cleaners soaked in lighter fluid are perfect for cleaning the oily green schmutz inside channels and will not harm the styrene plastic <br
Fortunately the control valve casings, unique to each model version, are held together with screws so its a simple matter to disassemble and clean the rubber diaphragm, wells and nipples.