bikerray
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If I remember correctly the early Hi Tech 2100's were listed as being Canadian. I just looked at the inside of the door and it has "Vacuum Cleaner Hi-Tech 2100 Manufactured in Canada by Electrolux Corporation"
Electrolux Hi-Tech 2100
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From what I found online, the E-2000 (the first vacuum model manufactured in the style of the American 2100) started out life in Canada in 1982 and was first marketed the same year that the AP series was discontinued--which is coincidental since their main bodies have many similarities. Then the free trade agreement caused Electrolux to close its Canadian plant, so production of the E-2000 shifted to America, where it was renamed the 2100 for our market (and Canada, too).
For reference, I found this pic online. The E-2000 is on the right--it came in a brown color combination that we never got in the US prior to being renamed the 2100.
Having never owned an AP, I can't say for sure, but the bodies of that series have way too much in common with the bodies of the modern day Lux Legacy/Classic. I'd be shocked if you couldn't disassemble an AP and reassemble it with Classic/2100 parts.
I think the AP series started out life in Canada as a plastic, light-weight alternative to our American 1205 and its successors. That's probably why they look so much alike. Then, because they were so heavily stylized in 70s looks, they were redesigned in '82 and modernized to become the E-2000/2100/Legacy/Classic etc. that we still have today. I'd love for someone from Canada to chime in. Apparently the AP series was rather common there, and I'm sure someone from Canada would know how similar they and the 2100s really were on the inside (under the front/rear/top covers).
For reference, I found this pic online. The E-2000 is on the right--it came in a brown color combination that we never got in the US prior to being renamed the 2100.
Having never owned an AP, I can't say for sure, but the bodies of that series have way too much in common with the bodies of the modern day Lux Legacy/Classic. I'd be shocked if you couldn't disassemble an AP and reassemble it with Classic/2100 parts.
I think the AP series started out life in Canada as a plastic, light-weight alternative to our American 1205 and its successors. That's probably why they look so much alike. Then, because they were so heavily stylized in 70s looks, they were redesigned in '82 and modernized to become the E-2000/2100/Legacy/Classic etc. that we still have today. I'd love for someone from Canada to chime in. Apparently the AP series was rather common there, and I'm sure someone from Canada would know how similar they and the 2100s really were on the inside (under the front/rear/top covers).
rugsucker
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Electrolux attachment box
Nice box above in reply 91 that I don't recall seeing but many of theses were for various dept/catalog stores.Reply 92 shows what seems to be Eureka upholstery and crevice.The original Elux crevice would have been the short one first seen on DJ as the longer with not fit tightly on plastic hose end.
Nice box above in reply 91 that I don't recall seeing but many of theses were for various dept/catalog stores.Reply 92 shows what seems to be Eureka upholstery and crevice.The original Elux crevice would have been the short one first seen on DJ as the longer with not fit tightly on plastic hose end.
Re: Reply #90
While I'm not a Canadian I'd like to offer my views on your observations.
I think that all the U. S. and Canadian squared-edge canisters look similar--both metal and plastic. However, they are even similar in appearance to their rounded-edge predecessors. Indeed, succeeding models of cleaners are often revisions and/or additions to their predecessors. So, if the claim that the E-2000 is essentially an AP series machine is true, then the claim that it is essentially an 80 series machine is also true--simply based on similar appearances.
However, I think it is more accurate to say that the E-2000, with its illuminated operations indicators, on/off switch, cord winder, recessed handle grip, wheels, et cetera (like the System 90, Hi-Tech 2100, Diplomat, and so on) are more closely related and therefore mark a distinction of the newer technology of the '80s versus those of previous decades.
As far as the internal parts go some may indeed be similar, but it is unlikely that most are interchangeable. Take, for instance, that the U. S. Model 1205 and the U. S. Model 1505--which look very similar and were only manufactured a decade apart--have different motors with different motor mounts; albeit some of their body parts--like the bag cages and the on/off switches--are interchangeable.
In conclusion, I would say that the Canadian Model E-2000 ushered in a new generation of Electrolux (Aerus) canisters that began in 1982 (rather than, say, 1957 or 1973), and that its basic version, the Model E-Special, continues on in the style of the Lux Classic.
Here is a photo of the Model ESpecial (1982-1985) from Doug Smith's vacuum cleaner collection website:
http://smithcollection.altervista.org/index.html
While I'm not a Canadian I'd like to offer my views on your observations.
I think that all the U. S. and Canadian squared-edge canisters look similar--both metal and plastic. However, they are even similar in appearance to their rounded-edge predecessors. Indeed, succeeding models of cleaners are often revisions and/or additions to their predecessors. So, if the claim that the E-2000 is essentially an AP series machine is true, then the claim that it is essentially an 80 series machine is also true--simply based on similar appearances.
However, I think it is more accurate to say that the E-2000, with its illuminated operations indicators, on/off switch, cord winder, recessed handle grip, wheels, et cetera (like the System 90, Hi-Tech 2100, Diplomat, and so on) are more closely related and therefore mark a distinction of the newer technology of the '80s versus those of previous decades.
As far as the internal parts go some may indeed be similar, but it is unlikely that most are interchangeable. Take, for instance, that the U. S. Model 1205 and the U. S. Model 1505--which look very similar and were only manufactured a decade apart--have different motors with different motor mounts; albeit some of their body parts--like the bag cages and the on/off switches--are interchangeable.
In conclusion, I would say that the Canadian Model E-2000 ushered in a new generation of Electrolux (Aerus) canisters that began in 1982 (rather than, say, 1957 or 1973), and that its basic version, the Model E-Special, continues on in the style of the Lux Classic.
Here is a photo of the Model ESpecial (1982-1985) from Doug Smith's vacuum cleaner collection website:
http://smithcollection.altervista.org/index.html
