electrolux~137
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Excellent job turning a sow's ear into a silk purse!!
Restoring the Electrolux SAP
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I had an AP280 which was 2 speed and had the automatic shut off function so there was the dial on top. I never knew that they made an AP280 that did not have the automatic function and was single speed only......or is your machine bojacked?
Gary
Gary
scvacuumguy
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Beautiful work and thanks so much for the documentation. In 16+ years of doing this (yes I started WAYY young), I have never taken apart, or touched a Canadian Lux other than the ones sold in the US.
The Canadian who lives with me is from Alberta, so any vac people in Canada who want to help make him feel even more at home- feel free to quote me a price on a piece of your collection.
The Canadian who lives with me is from Alberta, so any vac people in Canada who want to help make him feel even more at home- feel free to quote me a price on a piece of your collection.
Klectrolux
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Doug mentioned something to me about an SAP when I was talking to him about Electroluxes, but he told me there were two economy machines produced in Canada during the AP series production: The AP (economy, non-automatic, no cord winder, straight suction version of the AP100), and the SAP, which is also non-automatic, no cord winder, and straight suction version of the AP280. I'm not sure if there was an economy version of the AP200.
Chris, if I find any APs around here in the city, I'll let you know.
Chris, if I find any APs around here in the city, I'll let you know.
scvacuumguy
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Were any of the AP machines metal- or am I just showing stupidity again...and thanks Kevin. We travel up to Alberta a few times per year. This time, I think the grandparents are coming to see us- so it would be Sept or Oct before we make the trek to Canadaland.
No I don't think any of the AP machines were metal.
Gary
Gary
collector2
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Hey Zach, Gary:
That isnt a 280 its a SAP (Special AP). Like the US, Electrolux Canada always made a stripped down version of the delux model to sell either as a drop down if you couldnt get the sale on the delux model or for use in industrial settings like hotels, shops etc.
The list of them goes like this:
1953-57
Delux Model:Z57 - Standard Model:ZB55 -Stripped Down Model:Z54
1957-63
Delux Model:ZB88- Standard Model:ZB86- Stripped Down Model:ZB83
1963-67
Delux Model:ZB88 - Stripped Down Model:ZB86
1967-73
Delux Model:ZB89 (89E) - Stripped Down Model:ZB87 (87E)
1973-76
Delux Model:AP100 - Stripped Down Model:AP
1976-78
Delux Model:AP200 *****See note below
1978-82
Delux Model:Ap280 - Stripped Down Model: SAP
1982-85
Delux Model: E2000 - Stripped Down Model:E Special
1985-87
Delux Model: 2100 - Stripped Down Model: LE
As you can see the only exception to this was the AP200. Generally the delux machine came out first then the stripped down one as the stripped down machines didnt sell as well and there was usually a supply of the old ones to get rid of before the new one came out. In this case though the factory here went on strike before production of a stripped down version was started. By the time the strike was settled designs had already been done for the AP80 and SAP so the stripped down version of the AP200 was never produced.
Also in the early years Electrolux produced 3 machines a delux, standard and stripped down version. Within 10 years they realized that two lower versions were not necessary as they were being far outsold by the delux model. They streamlined production by merely bringing out the 86 with a halo and the option of buying a cord reel for $30 more (which essentially was the only difference between the earlier 86 and 83 anyway. This cut down on the stocks the branches had to carry as well.
I think that pretty much covers it. Anything I forgot or questions?
Doug
That isnt a 280 its a SAP (Special AP). Like the US, Electrolux Canada always made a stripped down version of the delux model to sell either as a drop down if you couldnt get the sale on the delux model or for use in industrial settings like hotels, shops etc.
The list of them goes like this:
1953-57
Delux Model:Z57 - Standard Model:ZB55 -Stripped Down Model:Z54
1957-63
Delux Model:ZB88- Standard Model:ZB86- Stripped Down Model:ZB83
1963-67
Delux Model:ZB88 - Stripped Down Model:ZB86
1967-73
Delux Model:ZB89 (89E) - Stripped Down Model:ZB87 (87E)
1973-76
Delux Model:AP100 - Stripped Down Model:AP
1976-78
Delux Model:AP200 *****See note below
1978-82
Delux Model:Ap280 - Stripped Down Model: SAP
1982-85
Delux Model: E2000 - Stripped Down Model:E Special
1985-87
Delux Model: 2100 - Stripped Down Model: LE
As you can see the only exception to this was the AP200. Generally the delux machine came out first then the stripped down one as the stripped down machines didnt sell as well and there was usually a supply of the old ones to get rid of before the new one came out. In this case though the factory here went on strike before production of a stripped down version was started. By the time the strike was settled designs had already been done for the AP80 and SAP so the stripped down version of the AP200 was never produced.
Also in the early years Electrolux produced 3 machines a delux, standard and stripped down version. Within 10 years they realized that two lower versions were not necessary as they were being far outsold by the delux model. They streamlined production by merely bringing out the 86 with a halo and the option of buying a cord reel for $30 more (which essentially was the only difference between the earlier 86 and 83 anyway. This cut down on the stocks the branches had to carry as well.
I think that pretty much covers it. Anything I forgot or questions?
Doug
lillylux
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What a very professionally done restoration! Thank you!
Doug,
Your wealth of knowledge always amazes me! Thanks.
Gary
Your wealth of knowledge always amazes me! Thanks.
Gary
collector2
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Thanks Gary:
Guess one cant do this for nearly 40 years and not pick up some information.
Speaking of pick up I picked up another AP100 today, in nice shape but needs the bearing replaced. Has a generic hose though. The only part thats missing is the small nozzle. Anyone need one?
Doug
Guess one cant do this for nearly 40 years and not pick up some information.
Speaking of pick up I picked up another AP100 today, in nice shape but needs the bearing replaced. Has a generic hose though. The only part thats missing is the small nozzle. Anyone need one?
Doug
