dustin
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Ok mines not an early one then because it doesnt have any labels other than Electrolux on the sides. I looked at the picture that you posted and yes, mines definetely an Olympia one. Thanks!!!
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normvac
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Have to Agree
I love my American luxes,but the others are the trendy
designs and looks !
Norm
I love my American luxes,but the others are the trendy
designs and looks !
Norm
briankirbyclass
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I think the US Golden J/Super J models are the most beautiful of all luxs,,especially when they are all cleaned up, and not all scuffed,beat up and dirty. There's just something about the gold color with the shiny chrome top,and shiny chrome PN,,very regal looking.
I remember an older neighbor lady that bought a new Golden J in around 1975-76,,brand new in box,,she had me take it out of the box for her , and put the PN together,,and let me use it. She had thick gold sculptured carpets,,the Golden J sitting on her gold carpet almost blinded you when the sun beamed in. haha
Always thought the Model L in gold was kinda cool looking too.
I remember an older neighbor lady that bought a new Golden J in around 1975-76,,brand new in box,,she had me take it out of the box for her , and put the PN together,,and let me use it. She had thick gold sculptured carpets,,the Golden J sitting on her gold carpet almost blinded you when the sun beamed in. haha
Always thought the Model L in gold was kinda cool looking too.
chestermikeuk
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All In The Eye of the Beholder
Me thinks!!! having collected the UK/Swedish lux"s you see that they look "Sleek & Steamlined" and having used many US models I observe their look to be more "Round & Contoured" more automotive than Svenska..
Dustin, welcome to the club, you will find many interesting facts, vids, pics and features of electrolux vacs along with other brands from all over the world, I find it fascinating to be able to compare, design , build and functionality of all,,,heres the first part of the UK series!!! although this needs re-doing as now have a Z5 to add in...
http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?dir=/COLLECTIONS/CHESTERMIKEUK/
Me thinks!!! having collected the UK/Swedish lux"s you see that they look "Sleek & Steamlined" and having used many US models I observe their look to be more "Round & Contoured" more automotive than Svenska..
Dustin, welcome to the club, you will find many interesting facts, vids, pics and features of electrolux vacs along with other brands from all over the world, I find it fascinating to be able to compare, design , build and functionality of all,,,heres the first part of the UK series!!! although this needs re-doing as now have a Z5 to add in...
http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?dir=/COLLECTIONS/CHESTERMIKEUK/
watsonw
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Z5
Mike,
We look forward to seeing the Z5, is it complete with tools ?
Mike,
We look forward to seeing the Z5, is it complete with tools ?
electroluxxxx
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I absolutely Love the look of the UK luxes
sireluxomatic
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The Canadian/US/UK Electroluxes all have good points. I'm more partial to the Canadian models, as I grew up with them, but I do appreciate the merits of the US/UK models as well. One thing that perhaps made the Canadian/US models "ugly" is the externally mounted cord winder on some of the models; convenient in use, but it sometimes looked like it wasn't meant to be part of the machine at all, despite the color match/trim, etc.
I personally like the more rounded/contoured style of the Canadian/US "painted metal" machines (i.e. the 83/86/87/88/89, E/AE/F/G/R/S/L)...this is beyond a doubt where most of my interest in Electrolux lies. I love the combination of shiny, glossy painted metal with chrome trim and accents.
That's not to say I don't appreciate the "loaf" (is that the right description?) or the "boxy" style. I do feel, though, that starting with the Canadian AP and the US Golden Jubilee, the color choices left a lot to be desired. Everything became brown/tan/beige/cream/off-white/oyster/insert-another-word-for-a-derivative-of-brown. Not exactly the finest period, style-wise, for Electrolux (even though I do have an AP 100 and Golden Jubilee in my collection). Those who like brown shades would undoubtedly disagree.
I personally like the more rounded/contoured style of the Canadian/US "painted metal" machines (i.e. the 83/86/87/88/89, E/AE/F/G/R/S/L)...this is beyond a doubt where most of my interest in Electrolux lies. I love the combination of shiny, glossy painted metal with chrome trim and accents.
That's not to say I don't appreciate the "loaf" (is that the right description?) or the "boxy" style. I do feel, though, that starting with the Canadian AP and the US Golden Jubilee, the color choices left a lot to be desired. Everything became brown/tan/beige/cream/off-white/oyster/insert-another-word-for-a-derivative-of-brown. Not exactly the finest period, style-wise, for Electrolux (even though I do have an AP 100 and Golden Jubilee in my collection). Those who like brown shades would undoubtedly disagree.
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I agree that "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and with Electrolux, as with all brand names, what appeals to us as "most beautiful" are the models we know and grew up seeing.
Of the American Electroluxes, my favorite by far is the humble Model E, introduced as a "feather-light" economy model in 1954. It's not the most beautiful of all Electroluxes but it has the biggest soft spot in my heart. Why? Because the very nice family next door, the Strouds, had one. I, already sweeper-obsessed at three years of age, never tired of watching Mrs. Stroud use it.
From a beauty standpoint, the Model XXX of course wins hands-down. No American Electrolux before or since was anywhere nearly as stunning.
http://www.137.com/luxe
Of the American Electroluxes, my favorite by far is the humble Model E, introduced as a "feather-light" economy model in 1954. It's not the most beautiful of all Electroluxes but it has the biggest soft spot in my heart. Why? Because the very nice family next door, the Strouds, had one. I, already sweeper-obsessed at three years of age, never tired of watching Mrs. Stroud use it.
From a beauty standpoint, the Model XXX of course wins hands-down. No American Electrolux before or since was anywhere nearly as stunning.
http://www.137.com/luxe
sireluxomatic
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Yes indeed, the Model E is quite nice looking, in a restrained way (compared to the XXX/LX). One of these days, I hope to find one for the collection.
The issue of noise has been discussed many times before, I know, but I'm curious as to how quiet the 50's/60's UK Luxes are compared to their North American cousins (some of which you hardly notice are running at all, except for the sound of the air flowing through the floor/rug nozzle).
The issue of noise has been discussed many times before, I know, but I'm curious as to how quiet the 50's/60's UK Luxes are compared to their North American cousins (some of which you hardly notice are running at all, except for the sound of the air flowing through the floor/rug nozzle).
briankirbyclass
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I remember years ago a neighbor that had a Lux model LX that i got to use a few times,,and it would give you a shock (when the machine was on) if you touched any of the metal parts of the machine itself,,but not the hose handle or any of the rubber parts. So, obviously was in need of some kind of repair. If a UK machine were the same way, wouldnt you get a HE** of a jolt?
I have a fear of the older UK appliances,( i know its stupid),Do you guys in the UK ever have this trouble with appliances,,of any kind or age?
Do all UK appliances run off a 220 v, or no? Did they always?
Please excuse my ignorance on this!
I have a fear of the older UK appliances,( i know its stupid),Do you guys in the UK ever have this trouble with appliances,,of any kind or age?
Do all UK appliances run off a 220 v, or no? Did they always?
Please excuse my ignorance on this!
briankirbyclass
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BTW, there is an episode of "Keeping Up Appearances" where Rose deceides its time to tidy up the place, as her gentleman friend is comming over. She has ahold of the model of Lux that is in VacBear58's pic,,,the 1960 Model 65. Always wondered what kind of vac Hyacinth BuckET has!
I remember seeing in a true story drama once about Princess Di, and Prince Charles,,,,while they where courting, he calls her at her home, and when the phone rings, she is vacuuming with an Electrolux, with a PN,,i think it was a Canadian Model AP. It had the usual hose handle, and PN. So,,wasnt an authentic UK machine then afterall? Someone in the prop department goofed!?
Or maybe there are more Canadian machines in the UK than whats realized? Thought that was kinda cool,,only a vac collector would notice!
I remember seeing in a true story drama once about Princess Di, and Prince Charles,,,,while they where courting, he calls her at her home, and when the phone rings, she is vacuuming with an Electrolux, with a PN,,i think it was a Canadian Model AP. It had the usual hose handle, and PN. So,,wasnt an authentic UK machine then afterall? Someone in the prop department goofed!?
Or maybe there are more Canadian machines in the UK than whats realized? Thought that was kinda cool,,only a vac collector would notice!
vacbear58
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Voltage
Brian
All appliances in the UK (and Europe and Australia) run on 220-240 volts, and collectors generally ground the machine (even if not origionally grounded), connect via an RCD and make sure they are not standing on a bare floor when connecting for the first time. 240V is not necessarily fatal, but it cna stil give a very nasty shock. However, no matter what the voltage electricity must ALWAYS be treated with respect.
As for Charles & Di, I think that is down to the props department goofing up - was it an American or Canadian production? I have only seen one US Lux for sale here (second hand) and that is the Model XXX in my loft - and that was converted (not by Lux) to run on 240V
In my opinion Mrs B would probably have had a Hoover Turbomaster as her home was reasonably "up to the minute" for the period when the programmes were made - but she would have had a (or probably a sucession of them) cleaning lady. Actually I am surprised that there was not one featured howevere maybe Roy Clarke was able to get enough material from the existing charactors. Over the years there have been several such charactors in shows - such as Ruby in "Butterflies" and my own favourite - Aggie in "Life With The Lyons" - see below
Al
Brian
All appliances in the UK (and Europe and Australia) run on 220-240 volts, and collectors generally ground the machine (even if not origionally grounded), connect via an RCD and make sure they are not standing on a bare floor when connecting for the first time. 240V is not necessarily fatal, but it cna stil give a very nasty shock. However, no matter what the voltage electricity must ALWAYS be treated with respect.
As for Charles & Di, I think that is down to the props department goofing up - was it an American or Canadian production? I have only seen one US Lux for sale here (second hand) and that is the Model XXX in my loft - and that was converted (not by Lux) to run on 240V
In my opinion Mrs B would probably have had a Hoover Turbomaster as her home was reasonably "up to the minute" for the period when the programmes were made - but she would have had a (or probably a sucession of them) cleaning lady. Actually I am surprised that there was not one featured howevere maybe Roy Clarke was able to get enough material from the existing charactors. Over the years there have been several such charactors in shows - such as Ruby in "Butterflies" and my own favourite - Aggie in "Life With The Lyons" - see below
Al
I've seen a picture on MSNBC of the oval office being vacuumed by a 16 inch shake-out Sanitaire. I'm sure the white house would never some Chinese crud-vac, only American vacuums!
Also, the owner of the Hoover in the BBC picture needs in empty the bag!
Also, the owner of the Hoover in the BBC picture needs in empty the bag!
briankirbyclass
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Thanks Vacbear58 for the explaination,,very interesting! Yes, that movie about Charles and Lady Di was an American production, im sure,,,so the vac was probablly either a US Golden J, Super J, or Olympia.
Yes, poor Hyacinth BuckET,,im sure a good housekeeper is very hard for her to find,,and keep! haha
Ive always enjoyed all the UK sitcoms/tv shows that have been avalible to us here in the states,,always loved Benny Hill especially,,and of course the BuckET woman! Faulty Towers was a favorite too.
Yes, poor Hyacinth BuckET,,im sure a good housekeeper is very hard for her to find,,and keep! haha
Ive always enjoyed all the UK sitcoms/tv shows that have been avalible to us here in the states,,always loved Benny Hill especially,,and of course the BuckET woman! Faulty Towers was a favorite too.
briankirbyclass
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Fawlty Towers?
sireluxomatic
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"Fawlty Towers" has deservedly earned a reputation as perhaps the best sitcom ever, although I don't recall any vacuums in it.
Wasn't the vacuum Rose was going to use in "Keeping Up Appearances" a Hoover? I haven't seen it in a long time, so I can't be sure.
Wasn't the vacuum Rose was going to use in "Keeping Up Appearances" a Hoover? I haven't seen it in a long time, so I can't be sure.
vaclover
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Wish i could have an electrolux like the model s or Ae.or that shape.but i only saw 1 in my life in South Africa it was far lol it almost looked like the hoover dustette one of you guys have in the collection photos so im not sure if it was an electrolux s or dustette.but i would really like the older electrolux like the s or ae!or a hoover constellation.do any of you guys maybe know where i can get a armature for my electrolux z302?or a complete motor?
