GE/Lux Question

[timborow]

Well, here it is...............

I have decided to continue to use my Lux Super J. I would love to have the power unit itself restored to like new condition, but I don't think I can do it myself. I am working on cleaning and restoring the attachments and hose. Any suggestions will be welcomed. Tim

 

[timborow]

And the attachments.....................

I know the power nozzle wasn't originally gold, but the one that we got with it was brown. So, I painted it gold. It doesn't look so good, but works great.
The Flip-over tool has a gleaner that turns when I push it. It looks original (not broken or missing pieces) but I don't think it should turn

 

[volvoguy87]

Electrolux Super J

I have an Electrolux Super J, and I couldn't be happier with it. I did get a vinyl hose for it (40 bucks or so on e-bay) and I did replace the plug. The motor could use some new brushes, or it may have a bad bearing, but it hasn't gotten any worse in the 5 years I have had it. The vacuum may not have HEPA filtering, but I seem to still be alive, so I don't worry about it. Although mine is a Super J, it has the 50th anniversary power nozzle (a PN-2 if I recall) it performs well and I have no intention of replacing it, ever. Should it break, I will fix it, because a new Electrolux is not as good as an old one, and at over a thousand dollars, I'll keep my J going. Just my 2 cents, I hope that it helps.

Keep cleaning,
Dave

 

[timborow]

Well I did it.

Thanks to Nathan Thomas and his wonderful step by step instructions, I took my Lux Super J apart and cleaned everything. Man, you should have seen the gunk that came from those fans. I never knew how dirty the fans could get on a canister. I also took out the little tube that works the bag sensor and cleaned it. It was full of poweder and dust. The water I used to clean the fans in was just muddy when I got through. She runs like the day she was new now. I just wish I could have replaced the cord with an original Lux cord, but Nathan said I might should leave that to a repair shop since the spring in the cordwinder is often tricky. Have any of you ever repainted a Super J? Mine has some scratches on it that I would like to repaint. I used denatured alcohol to clean the plastic and rubber parts, but they are badly stained and didn't come too clean. Also, I noticed the inside of the vinyl hose is very dirty. Would I mess it up if I took it outside and blasted it with the garden hose? I would let it drip dry for a few minutes then attach it to the blower on the Lux and dry it. Does that sound to fatal for the electric hose? And finally, can anyone tell me if the gleaner bar on the rug side of the flip over floor tool is supposed to turn? If it isn't, how can it be fixed? Nothing is missing or broken? Could it be that it should just be that way? I hope I didn't ask too many questions. Tim

 

[timborow]

I did it AGAIN

I washed the hose. I let it air dry, then put it in the blower port. It really cleaned up nicely, and I don't see any problems yet. I think I will eventually get this vac back into showroom condition. Tim

 

[compactc9]

The hose...

I would not reccomend washing the hose like that. Most hoses are dirty inside, I usually don't bother cleaning them out. Not really sure of a good way to clean it.

The gleaner bar shouldn't turn. Check the screws on the plates that hold it in. If they are tight, take them out and take the plates off. Then take the gleaner bar out. Then run a bead of super glue along the groove it fits in. Then put it back in and the plates back on and let it set. That should fix it.

Plastic stains, the best thing for that is to take a layer of plastic off. I use either steel wool or very fine grit sandpaper. The thing about doing this, it will ruin the shine and the finish will become dull.

One more thing. I would use either the Lux Home solutions bags, or another high filtration type bag to help keep the motor clean. Multi-layered bags also take last longer because they don't clog up like a single layer bag will.

 

[tommy]

Electrolux Super-J

Tim--You did Great! That's Wonderful! I'm glad your machine runs like new! That's a lot of times all they need is a good cleaning. You can re-paint your machine. You can buy masking tape at any hardware store, or Lowe's, or Home Depot. I usually buy the Blue-colored masking tape, you can get either the wide or narrow rolls. To paint your machine, mask off all the white trim, also mask off the wheels. You can buy spray paint also at any Lowe's or Home Depot, they have some Gold that will match nearly perfectly. You might want to go over your machine with some really fine sandpaper, and after that take a little of mineral spirits, and wipe it down. After that, you can spray it. I usually apply 2 or 3 light coats, that way it'll come out evenly. Anyway, Tim--I'm glad you were able to take your machine apart, and if you need anything else--feel free to let me know--

Nathan

 

[timborow]

To Nathan:

So you don't think I caused any trouble by rinsing out the hose with water and letting it dry completely before using it?Tim

 

[tommy]

To Tim Regarding Hose

Tim-I guess I have never heard of anybody washing out hoses. I never have done that. I'm afraid that if there is any trace of moisture on the electrical contacts you might get a shock, or it might short out the hose. I would make sure that hose is good and dry, before trying to use it. If the hose is a Vinyl hose I don't see any problem, but it definitely wouldn't work on a cloth hose. Anyway--Once the hose is good and dry, and you have used it and it hasn't given you any trouble, I wouldn't worry about it. I wouldn't recommend washing hoses out. There is a relatively new product out on the market, it's called "Tornado Power" and it's made for cleaning out hoses on Central Vacuums. From what I've read about it, it's a chemically treated cloth, that you simply suck up into the vacuum and it will clean the hose. It would be a good idea, if using this product, to change your bag, as if there should be any moisture with the product, a wet paper bag would not be good. You might check with your local vacuum dealer and see if he has heard of the "Tornado Power", and see if he thinks it would be all-right to use it to clean your hose. Anyway, Tim--I'm glad I can be of help.

Nathan