At the risk of incurring the wrath of some of our esteemed members, I would like to share with all of you the arrival of what I have long considered to be my dream machine.
Since becoming acquainted with the fine machines of Electrolux UK, I have often dreamed of owning one cylinder (canister) model in particular -- the Excellio. It was the top of the range in the '90s, if I'm not mistaken, and a real bugger to find on eBay!
Well, long story short a few weeks ago I found one on eBay with a Buy-It-Now offer and I snagged it. It worked its way across the Atlantic over the past week, and just arrived today in absolutely perfect condition! I've attached a picture from the eBay listing itself -- and I'll put some of my own up later on.
The machine is the model Z5045, which features infrared remote control and a boost facility. The flex (cord) winder is one of the more unique designs that I've ever seen as well: there's a brake lever on top of the machine instead of a pedal which when set in one position allows the mains cable to freely reel in and out as the cleaner moves about. The other position allows you to reel out as much cable as you need and then lock the winder in that position.
Is there anyone out there who might know more about the remote control system on this machine, by any chance? I'm curious to know if it's a digital or analogue system. Reason? Well, without the remote control on the hose end the machine simply won't turn on and off. So, I'm trying different types of learning remote controls to replicate the control functions in case something goes wrong with the on-hose remote. One particular remote that I have will only work with digital infrared signals, so if I could know more about the Excellio's remote system I could then know whether or not this remote would be useable.
Since becoming acquainted with the fine machines of Electrolux UK, I have often dreamed of owning one cylinder (canister) model in particular -- the Excellio. It was the top of the range in the '90s, if I'm not mistaken, and a real bugger to find on eBay!
Well, long story short a few weeks ago I found one on eBay with a Buy-It-Now offer and I snagged it. It worked its way across the Atlantic over the past week, and just arrived today in absolutely perfect condition! I've attached a picture from the eBay listing itself -- and I'll put some of my own up later on.
The machine is the model Z5045, which features infrared remote control and a boost facility. The flex (cord) winder is one of the more unique designs that I've ever seen as well: there's a brake lever on top of the machine instead of a pedal which when set in one position allows the mains cable to freely reel in and out as the cleaner moves about. The other position allows you to reel out as much cable as you need and then lock the winder in that position.
Is there anyone out there who might know more about the remote control system on this machine, by any chance? I'm curious to know if it's a digital or analogue system. Reason? Well, without the remote control on the hose end the machine simply won't turn on and off. So, I'm trying different types of learning remote controls to replicate the control functions in case something goes wrong with the on-hose remote. One particular remote that I have will only work with digital infrared signals, so if I could know more about the Excellio's remote system I could then know whether or not this remote would be useable.
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