NZ Electrolux machines

[centralsweeper63]

My 1986 electrolux d720 has a ze3 that matches it? Does this mean it was tested in NZ?

I have a new electrolux. It is a 1934 electrolux z25 with almost everything present. I just need a sprayer and a 14-inch floor brush. Here are some photos.

Here is an old ad showing a volta red devil, and I will attach images of my Husqvarna in as found condition! Interistingly the volta machines with onboard tools have a door that opens in the opposite direction to usual

 

[paul]

My 1986 electrolux d720 has a ze3 that matches it? Does this mean it was tested in NZ?

I have a new electrolux. It is a 1934 electrolux z25 with almost everything present. I just need a sprayer and a 14-inch floor brush. Here are some photos.

Here is an old ad showing a volta red devil, and I will attach images of my Husqvarna in as found condition! Interistingly the volta machines with onboard tools have a door that opens in the opposite direction to usual

It may be that the ZE3 was introduced and/or tested in NZ, but it may also have appeared at the same time in other markets such as the UK. Since the French market had the ZE34, it must have delayed introducing the ZE3. It's unfortunate that no one that lives in most of those other countries contributes to this forum.

Congratulations on obtaining a Z25 from 1934. I hope you are able to get a sprayer for it.

Your ad for the Volta Red Devil failed to upload, so please try to do so again. Attached is a partial 1985 ad of the Volta Red Devil models U229 and U239 electronic (the full slogan is offensive to me, so I cropped it).

 

[paul]

It may be that the ZE3 was introduced and/or tested in NZ, but it may also have appeared at the same time in other markets such as the UK. Since the French market had the ZE34, it must have delayed introducing the ZE3. It's unfortunate that no one that lives in most of those other countries contributes to this forum.

Congratulations on obtaining a Z25 from 1934. I hope you are able to get a sprayer for it.

Your ad for the Volta Red Devil failed to upload, so please try to do so again. Attached is a partial 1985 ad of the Volta Red Devil models U229 and U239 electronic (the full slogan is offensive to me, so I cropped it).

Attached is an online photo of the Volta U268, which is quite similar to the Husqvarna (there were no other photos).

 

[cheesewonton]

Attached is an online photo of the Volta U268, which is quite similar to the Husqvarna (there were no other photos).

Completely different from what was sold in the US and I believe also Canada as the Viking Huskvarna V720. Here is an image of one from the internet ( haven't cleaned mine up yet so no photos of mine )

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/psmJJ_PalFI/sddefault.jpg

 

[centralsweeper63]

I have seen a few different husqvarna's. There may be more though. I have seen a red q26k0 with no onboard tools or suction control, just the most basic machine possible. There is my one that has a two speed motor and on-board tools. I have seen a dark green one with a turbo button and a suction slider with on board-tools. Then there is the smoked gray sort of colour machine with turbo boost, suction control slider, large turbo tool and on-board tools. I am not sure what the link is. The after market dustbag packets said for Electrolux, qualcraft, Husqvarna and volta. I am not sure what the link is. I am getting another 775, I got rid of my first one as it started to sound horrible. I am also getting the shampooer for a 745 with some other bits and bobs for Electrolux machines. I will update you all when I get that stuff. I got a funny story from the man I picked a 745 with all it's tools and the matching ze3. He said that in the 1930s the Electrolux man came round and putting dirt all over their rug before realizing they had no electricity. He had to use the ewbank sweeper to clean it up. I would love to get a 746 someday. They seem quite rare.

 

[centralsweeper63]

In the next few months someone has a near new in box electrolux z89 they said I could buy. Someone else has offered an electrolux (likely from the 70s-90s) in box. Not sure on the model yet. I will update you when I hear about it.

 

[paul]

In the next few months someone has a near new in box electrolux z89 they said I could buy. Someone else has offered an electrolux (likely from the 70s-90s) in box. Not sure on the model yet. I will update you when I hear about it.

Thanks for the reposts. I have never heard of big box stores taking vacuum cleaner trade-ins.

I hope that the potential purchase of the Z89 and the later one work out. Before long you will be able to have your own vacuum cleaner museum. Are you aiming to collect one of each OZ model & version?

 

[centralsweeper63]

I am aiming for one of each of the NZ models. I would like the Australian lineup, though that would cost a lot of money.

 

[paul]

I am aiming for one of each of the NZ models. I would like the Australian lineup, though that would cost a lot of money.

Thought so. If you collect them over time it will be easier on your wallet. You might consider adding floor polisher-scrubbers as you find them, too.

 

[cheesewonton]

Thought so. If you collect them over time it will be easier on your wallet. You might consider adding floor polisher-scrubbers as you find them, too.

Patience and persistence are key. I have stalked ebay and other sites for vacuums for as long as 15-16 years before one finally became available to buy. Part of the fun of collecting is the hunt. Sometimes just one part of a vacuum I desire, a hose or a power nozzle, will turn up but nothing else. I buy it with the thought that in the fullness of time the other parts of the vacuum will materialize, piece by piece, and if I don't buy that hose now later on the vacuum will turn up but without a hose or the hose is shot. Other times I bought the canister and hose but the power nozzle was missing. Then I stalk the internet for years waiting for that power nozzle to show up. Last time I did this I ended up finding two of those power nozzles and bought both.. Now another one is on eBay but I am letting that one slide. I have another Panasonic vacuum I need a power nozzle for. It will come. They always do.

 

[centralsweeper63]

I just say the three “Electrolux” vacuums. One was box box store home brand bag less, another was a bagged Hyundai and the third was a plasticrap Russell Hobbs. Oh well.

 

[tonynz]

I noticed on my 338 the number started with 8 as well, I really thought they were older than that, but come to think about it, a neighbour purchased a ambassador around 1986 ( really testing my memory now lol) so I guess this was the proceeding model then the very rare ( in Australia) navy blue and white model with crushable hose being sold alongside the 7 series digital models, my 338 is near immaculate birthday present from a friend and I still haven’t used it, I can’t find where to buy paper bags anymore unfortunately, if you know please let me know, thanks in advance

Hi there, if you PM me a delivery address, I might have some I can send you, (I "think" I have a bunch of original Electrolux and some aftermarket bags in a storage bin in the roof), I'll climb up and have a look. If I've got enough to spare, I'll happily send ya some I grab em whenever I see them on TradeMe or at local junk shops.
I've got one of the 338's too (the only blue & white one I've seen in NZ & blue is my favorite color, so I jumped at it when I saw it on Facebook Marketplace) . It's up in the roof too, so I haven't had a look at its manufacture date.

 

[centralsweeper63]

I did have a look at the Electrolux d745. Plugged it in and… nothing, no sparking no noise just nothing. (Sighs) Oh well, that is fine.

 

[centralsweeper63]

Another one joins, it is a second d775 (my third one overall).

 

[cheesewonton]

I did have a look at the Electrolux d745. Plugged it in and… nothing, no sparking no noise just nothing. (Sighs) Oh well, that is fine.

Could be a bad cord or cord reel, bad on-off switch, loose wire somewhere or worn brushes. I've seen all of these problems at one time or another. Sometimes a brush is just stuck from accumulated carbon dust. If the carbon brushes are oriented top and bottom ( 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock ) the bottom brush often becomes clogged, jams in the metal sleeve and looses contact. Best to orient the brushes horizontally ( 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock ) or as close to that as possible if the motor mounts allow it. Some Mieles do not.

 

[centralsweeper63]

I have decided not to bother, another one will show up someday.

 

[centralsweeper63]

In Australia there is a complete d740 for sale, had to wipe the drool off my screen. They were only sold in 1992. In 1992 the d735 was discontinued, then the 740 introduced and then still in 1992 it was replaced by the 745. Very rare. Here is the link. https://www.gumtree.com.au/web/listing/vacuum-cleaners/1337155281 . I will also link the images for when the listing is no longer active.

 

[cheesewonton]

Lust object ! Fantastic condition too. I hope it sells to someone who cares.

 

[centralsweeper63]

Here is an example of their central vacuum. I have only seen lux branded central vacuums. I find it interesting how they used the hose handle from a cylinder on a central vacuum. Those hand grip are lovely and unrestrictive, they can even suck up a pencil.