Electrolux/Aerus Edger Nozzle Upright 30th Anniversary

[paul]

2016 marks the 30th anniversary of Aerus's edger nozzle uprights. The first was the Discovery II which debuted in April 1986. There've been around 20 different labels and color schemes (and around 50 models) including both the household and commercial versions--excluding the ProTeam, Sanitaire, Pullman-Holt, & Veridian rebadges.

I think the edger power nozzles for the tank vacuum cleaners were introduced in 1983. Anyway, that model was PN5 with the black hood to match the Silverado and 1453's gray color scheme.

Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the standard nozzle Electrolux (USA)uprights--models 1363, 1451 & 1451E (only some are marked "heavy duty" because of their double-insulated cords). I'm thinking it will also be the 50th for the overseas Electrolux uprights.

I don't own any Aerus/Electrolux uprights but I encourage those that do to post theirs on this thread--including the rebadges.

 

[ronni]

Here's an approximate color timeline of Aerus's L-shaped uprights since '86; except the PowerTeam labels 1400, 1400X, & 1400XP; Sanitaire models SC6600 & SC6600A; Pullman-Holt model UV5, Veridian Prolux OBT rebrands; and Globaltek models.

KEY
* Factory equipped with headlight
** Factory equipped with pigtail port
*** Factory equipped with electric hose & onboard tool holders
+ Made in Canada & Assembled in the USA
^Sold at fairs, in stores, at shows, in catalogs, or on QVC


Color listings: hood/casing or hood & casing/trim


HOUSEHOLD MODELS

Sand/Jade
1986-1987: Models 1500, 1500C, 1572E/Label Discovery II
1986-1987: Model 1572E/Discovery Plus (with onboard tool caddy)

Sand/Taupe
1987-1988: +Model 1572E/Label Discovery III

Sand/Wine
1986-1989: +^Model 1572E/Label Special Edition

Lt. Sand/Steel Blue
1986-1992: +^Model 1572E/Label Regency Series

Lt. Sand/Navy
1988-1989: +Model 1572E/Label Discovery Advantage
1989-1991: +Model 1572F/Label Genesis
1991-1992: *Model 1685/Label Genesis LX
1991-1992: **Model 1717/Label Genesis LXe (10 amps)

Navy/Lt. Sand
1992-1993: ***Model 1717/Label Epic 3000 SR
1993-1995: ***Models 1719, U110A/Label Epic 3500 SR
1993-1995: Models 1770, U112A/Label Epic 2500 SR

Brown/Sand
1993-1994: ^Model 1746/Label Advantage Series (9 amps)

Gray/Coal
1995-1997: ***Model U110B/Label Epic 3500 SR
1995-1997: Model U112B/Label Epic 2500 SR

Oyster/Fog
1997-2000: ***Model U110P/Label Epic 3500 SR
1997-2000: Model U112C/Label Epic 2500 SR

White/Capri
2000-2005: ***Models U110Y, U147A, U155A/Label Lux 3000
2000-2002: ****Model U140A/Label Lux 4000
2002-2005: ****Models U140B, U140C, U156A/Label Lux 6000
2005-2009: ***Model U147E/Label Lux Guardian
2005-2007: ***Models U155B, U155C/Label Lux Legacy
2007-2009: ***Model U155D/Label Lux Classic (9 amps)

White/Lt. Gray
2009-2013: ***Model U147F/Label Lux Guardian

Black/White
2014-present: ***Model U147H/Label Lux Guardian



COMMERCIAL MODELS (no headlight or pigtail port; extra-long cord; reinforced casing; 2-year warranty)

Red/Slate Gray
1987-1994: Models 1572C, 1572G, 1747/Label Prolux Plus (10 amps)
1994-2000: ^Model U111A/Label Prolux (8.5 amps)
1995-1997: Model U120A/Label Commercial
1997-2000: Model U129A/Label Commercial
2000-2002: Model U129C/Label Commercial (10 amps)

??: ^Model U129B/Label Xtreme
??: ^Model U139A/Label Xtreme Plus

2001-2003: Model U129N/Label Lux Commercial
2003-2005: Model U129P/Label Lux Commercial
2005-2009: Model U129Q/Label Lux Commercial
2009-2014: Model U129S/Label Lux Commercial

Lt. Sand/Jade/Orange
2001-2002: ^Model U136B/Label Prolux 2000

Black/Slate Gray
2014-present: Model U129U/Label Lux Commercial


LIGHTWEIGHT MODELS

White/Lt. Gray/Stainless Steel
2002-2007: ^Model U160A/Label Ultralux

White/Lt. Gray/Black
2005-2008: Model U162A/Label Lux Lite (bagless; by TTI)

White/Lt. Gray/Black/Orange
2008-present: Model U162C/Label Fresh Era (by TTI)

Black/Gray
2014-present: Model U162E/Label Fresh Era (by TTI)


Trim/Accessory Upgrades: slider/indicator power switch to rocker switch; bag capacity indicator; optional onboard tool caddy; optional offboard tool caddy; headlight; pigtail port; electric hose; function panel on hood; bag full light; loop handgrip (Electrolux Commercial & Lux Commercial); HEPA filter; carbon filter; synthetic filter bag
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Additions & corrections appreciated

 

[paul]

Here's a chart I made. I'd appreciate any corrections or additions--Tig21er, Rugsucker, anyone?

 

[paul]

Readable version of the charts:

Correction: The Lux Legacy and Lux Classic uprights were not equipped with SPI (System Performance Indicators).