AP200

[fantomfan57]

My new (and hopefully final) acquisition. I am fascinated with Canadian E's. Needed a lot of cleaning. Final touches were the silver accents. Silver paint pen took care of that. The hose was trash, the wand lower chrome piece had extensive surface rust but the matching PN was fine.

The second picture is of a separate PN and telescoping wand.
Can someone tell me what machine they went with?

Any info. will be appreciated.

 

[kirbylux77]

Nice find Garry! That AP200 looks to be in great condition.

The powerhead & wand are from the first Plastic Bodied Canadian Electrolux in this series, the AP100 from 1974. The same wand & powerhead was used on the metal bodied 89, but that model's wand & powerhead was a forest green colour. The powerhead was changed later in the AP100 run to the PN2-style that America had starting with the Golden J, but painted the color of the vacuum, with a metal strip over the front that said Electrolux in black lettering. This is what your AP200 & AP280 would have had. Also, the AP200 is a bit on the rare side - that model was produced when Electrolux Canada factory workers went on a strike, and the Super J was brought in to replace the AP200 for a bit.

Be VERY CAREFUL with that wand - the plastic top half is known to snap & break easily. Also, I have yet to find one of those wands where the plastic isn't broken at the top of the wand at the back around the wand plug that receives power from the electric hose. You should also take it apart and replace the carbon brushes in the motor, they are probably well worn down by now. The Super J brushes available from vac shop suppliers will fit and work in that motor.

 

[fantomfan57]

Thanks Kirbylux,

for your comments. Especially the part about the strike.

Thanks also for the warning about the AP100 wand. I wondered about that, and yes, there is a piece missing at that power juncture.

In total, I have 3 of these wands. An odd color green one for my Z89, a blue one and this one for a AP100. In addition, 2 plastic, one-piece, (non-telescoping) wands, permanently attached to their PNs. I have read on here, those would break as well.

I wonder how hard it would be to convert my red 86 to use a PN if I found a different handle with a power plug?

Also, why are Canadian Lux parts so hard to find?

 

[paul]

Neat Canadian Electrolux cleaner, Garry, and you have the tank & nozzle spiffed us nicely!

According to Doug Smith's history, the AP200's production span was 1976-79.

Other cleaners in the line were the models B-22J Polisher-Shampooer in honey gold (to match the Super J 1401) & later B-25 Polisher-Shampooer in amber to match the AP200; and the Trivac 1401 stick vac. There was no budget tank available in Canada during this period due to the strike.

I like the styling of the AP 'All Plastic' tanks; including the "fish tail" ends that resemble the classic Coca-Cola signs. I also appreciate that the Canadians retained their use of after filters - even with the improved bag filter plies.

Not sure if you know, but the first digits of Canadian Electroluxes serial numbers correspond to the last digits of production years.

 

[fantomfan57]

Thanks Paul,

Correction, my red Lux-o-Matic is an 88, not an 86.

So why ARE Canadian Elux's parts, hard to find?

 

[thevacomaticiec]

I  had  a  Electrolux ap  200  a while  back  good vacuum  many  of the hose and  tools made it  to the  Lux  zb 89 i now  own  . Both  good machines .

 

[collector2]

Here's a link to my page on the Canadian Electrolux's for your reference. I have all of them that they put out.

I do have quite a few spare parts for the newer ones as well.

Doug

http://smithcollection.altervista.org/electrolux-canada.html

 

[fantomfan57]

Cool,

Doug, you have provided us with an extremely valuable resource. Let me thank you for your hard work to the benefit of us all.

THANK YOU.

 

[paul]

You're welcome, Garry.

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For sure, Doug (re: Garry's compliment & gratitude).

 

[collector2]

Hey Guys - thank you very much. I try to keep the stuff as accurate as possible. I do occasionally come across anomalies though. Eg the 2nd style of ZB55 was made from 1951 to 53. But I came across a version of it that is dated 1955. In doing research I found they re released it that year with the new colour parts as a special sale model for the drive month.

 

[paul]

You bet, Doug. Btw, was the '55 version of the ZB55 the one with integrated wheels?

 

[kirbylux77]

Doug - yes THANK YOU for all your contributions to not only Electrolux Canada's history, but the history of Canadian vacuum manufacturing before the late 80's when it all ended.

It wouldn't be possible for us fellow Collectors to be as well in formed about the histories of our vacuums if it wasn't for someone like you with your insight & knowledge. If there was ever a hall of fame for vacuum collectors, your name would be one of the first ones inducted for sure!