AB Electrolux, Lux & Related Company D/AP/S Series Info. 1978-2025

[paul]

This thread is a continuation of a discussion on thread 44672: https://vacuumland.org/threads/1980s-viking-241-electronic-canister-vacuum.44672/


The discussion piqued my curiosity about the AB Electrolux & Lux brand (and related companies) D/AP/S Series, so I searched for online information and landed on the Lux France page, that lists its past and current models. That led me down the Electrolux rabbit hole and creating the following data tables based on my findings. Updates invited.

 

[cheesewonton]

Very interesting

 

[paul]

Thanks

 

[cheesewonton]

Interesting that Sauber sold a version of the Intelligence with blue anodized skin like the D920 had. I have never seen that flavor. Also interesting that the chart shows the AC-11 Intelligence Classic having stainless steel skins. The France Purification shows it with blue skins.

 

[eluxfan71]

Here a little overview over the years of the development of the vacuum cleaners from Electrolux Sweden.

 

[eluxfan71]

Interesting that Sauber sold a version of the Intelligence with blue anodized skin like the D920 had. I have never seen that flavor. Also interesting that the chart shows the AC-11 Intelligence Classic having stainless steel skins. The France Purification shows it with blue skins.

The Lux blue version was the simpler one, without control on the handle and other electronic.
I‘m not sure, but probably the same version as the Aerus?

 

[paul]

Interesting that Sauber sold a version of the Intelligence with blue anodized skin like the D920 had. I have never seen that flavor. Also interesting that the chart shows the AC-11 Intelligence Classic having stainless steel skins. The France Purification shows it with blue skins.

Thank you for your feedback. That may be an error on my part, or I possibly saw one from another country that was slightly different. The table, with the exception of the Lux France information and NZ information posted by Elliott, is based on my observations and comments I read online at this site and others—instead of company literature—so less than % for sure. That's why, I welcome updates and discussion that will help the table be as accurate as possible over time.

One item that was surprising is that I saw an S115's ratings plate reveal its model ID as AP10, which may have the older main board (see AP12 part listing from Lux France—translation:
Main board for Lux S115 AP12. Note: Not suitable for Lux Intelligence Premium and Classic, AP11, or AC11).

 

[cheesewonton]

The Lux blue version was the simpler one, without control on the handle and other electronic.
I‘m not sure, but probably the same version as the Aerus?

Yes. I have seen both boards. The D920 / AC-11 240 volt main board and display look just like the 120 volt main board and display on a Guardian Platinum. I will bet the only difference between the two boards are the transformer / rectifier. Circuit boards run on DC power so the AC input has to be rectified to DC and the voltage stepped down on the board. Everything else on the board is probably the same. Externally they look identical.
The AP-11 Intelligence Premium main board is way more complex with the Bluetooth stuff incorporated and the display is different.
You can see I run my Guardian Platinum with a Lux Intelligence hose that I removed the Bluetooth stuff and replaced it with a simple single pole rocker switch from another Lux hose. I made it look like a D920

 

[eluxfan71]

Yes. I have seen both boards. The D920 / AC-11 240 volt main board and display look just like the 120 volt main board and display on a Guardian Platinum. I will bet the only difference between the two boards are the transformer / rectifier. Circuit boards run on DC power so the AC input has to be rectified to DC and the voltage stepped down on the board. Everything else on the board is probably the same. Externally they look identical.
The AP-11 Intelligence Premium main board is way more complex with the Bluetooth stuff incorporated and the display is different.
You can see I run my Guardian Platinum with a Lux Intelligence hose that I removed the Bluetooth stuff and replaced it with a simple single pole rocker switch from another Lux hose. I made it look like a D920

By the way, from where have you the information D920? Maybe other brand? I have never seen it. The first Lux intelligence i know it as Typ AP11 in Europe. For me the 920 was the previous model from the actual Z930 (today sold as Nilfisk)

 

[cheesewonton]

By the way, from where have you the information D920? I have never seen it. The first Lux intelligence was Typ AP11 in Europe. The 920 was the previous model from the Z930

Here is a Lux D920. Click on the image to open an album with five photos.

https://aprohirdetesingyen.hu/hazta...e-d920-as-porszivo-mikrolux-takaritocsomaggal

 

[cheesewonton]

And this is my Aerus Guardian Platinum with the exact same blue anodized skins.

 

[paul]

I took for granted that the D920 is the straight suction version of the D950. I believe the photo is from a Hungarian website (.hu); although it may have been marketed in other countries. Limited info. The only photo available was for parts listing the D920/D950 together.

 

[paul]

And this is my Aerus Guardian Platinum with the exact same blue anodized skins.

Never knew that. Just took for granted that the blue skins were a European feature prior to the LGP.

 

[eluxfan71]

Here is a Lux D920. Click on the image to open an album with five photos.

https://aprohirdetesingyen.hu/hazta...e-d920-as-porszivo-mikrolux-takaritocsomaggal

Ok I know it as AC11. IBut maybe some countries had it under different denominations

 

[paul]

Ok I know it as AC11. IBut maybe some countries had it under different denominations

Yes, must be. Glad you mentioned that, because I had thought (as my table shows) that the D920 & D950 preceded the AP & AC models.

 

[eluxfan71]

Yes, must be. Glad you mentioned that, because I had thought (as my table shows) that the D920 & D950 preceded the AP & AC models.

I have never seen it. But maybe somwhere it chages, as under Electrolux / Lux the professional serie was also existing.
That is the label on my Lux Intelligence