Electrolux Hi-Tech 2100

[bikerray]

As to Epic 2500 and 3500

in 1994 the Epic 2500 was model 1770 then it became model U112A, U112B then later U112C
in 1993 the Epic 3500SR was model 1719 then it became model U110A, U110B then later U110P

 

[kevin]

Oh, that makes sense, Ray. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[tig21er]

Kevin,

If you read what I said earlier on I was giving you the model #s I got at Electrolux. They tell me when it was sold, how much and what came with it. When some one tells me they paid a certain amount I have the model code tell me that info.

 

[tig21er]

The

Discovery Advantage Model # 0219 (Electrolux ) that was on the paper shown was priced at $449.00

 

[bikerray]

The sales sheet

It gives you the description (model name), model code number, Price, trade in, and commission (%)

 

[kevin]

Got it, John. Thanks.

 

[tig21er]

BikerRay

Are you selling?

 

[bikerray]

Oh no one would buy me

 

[djub85]

Has anyone ever discussed the similarities between the US Electrolux 2100 series (1984-present) and the Canadian Electrolux AP series (1974-1982)?

At first glance, the Canadian AP series looks a lot like the American 1205 series. But the AP series from Canada is plastic, not metal like the 1205. Then you start to notice that the AP units have a hose latch button on the canister, not on the hose. Then you notice that the control valve is on the top of the unit rather than on the front. And the cord hole is square, like the 2100, not round like the 1205. Then, if you look hard enough online, you can see that the AP units have an after-filter under the rear cover. And if you see pictures online, the bottom on the AP canister--including the front wheel and pontoon gliders--looks exactly like the 2100 series.

For the record, I've seen where Canada started selling the 2100 body in 1982, TWO years before the US, calling it the E-2000. Seeing as the AP series lasted until 1982, I'd say this is pretty damning evidence that the 2100 and AP canisters are one in the same.

Was the Canada 1974 AP series actually the predecessor to the 1984 2100? Maybe the 2100 was just a "face lift" of the Canadian model. If so, that means Electrolux has been making the same plastic body canister for 40 years. I'm not complaining though. I hope they never stop making the 2100 style bodies. I just picked up a 90th Anniversary Lux Legacy, and I'm loving it.

Pics of the AP:

http://www.automaticwasher.info/TD/VLJPEG/VINTAGE/2007/8-26-2007-08-44-21--aeoliandave.jpg

 

[kevin]

I'm not that familiar with the AP series, so I will yield to Doug Smith or someone else. You do make some good points comparing it to the Hi-Tech 2100s. To me, though, the APs are a cross between the 1205s and its successors (1968-1993) and the Hi-Tech 2100s (which have had several iterations and are currently known as the Lux Classic machines). As for the year, I thought the 2100s and L-Es made their USA debut in 1985.

I do think that the Canadian AP series has more flair than their USA counterparts. In fact, the AP end cap trim reminds me of the fishtail Coke/Coca-Cola logo and the chevron image.

 

[bikerray]

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"

 

[djub85]

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).

 

[kevin]

Regency Series Upright Accessory Kit Box:

 

[kevin]

Regency Series Upright Accessory Kit:

 

[rugsucker]

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.

 

[kevin]

Thanks, Jimmy. I thought the black attachments were from another cleaner.

 

[ronni]

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