UK Electrolux through the years

[chestermikeuk]

Eelectrolux Throughout The Years...

Remember this Chris, we got these together the first visit you and Mathew and gang came to Shav Ave....

 

[turbo500]

Thanks Mike - nice to see the 500 and 170 together there! I do love those older Lux's too, though I can't imagine the metal sledges are great for today's multi-floor homes. They're definitely style icons though. I like the box idea too - something that I think would work on the market today. I know Philips tried a few years back, but with the right marketing, it could really take off.


 


God, that z65 is gorgeous! And with the polisher too, a rare sight these days.

Ah, yes, I remember it well! Such a fantastic weekend. Not least of all because Matt fell in a box of hoses and couldn't get back up again - he was like a turtle stuck on his back! I would've helped but I couldn't stop laughing!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Electrolux throughout the years !!

Electrolux Models from 1906 through to 1980`s

 

[turbo500]

Mike, do I spot a z90 there? "Good evening Tom, good evening Barbara...my vacuum cleaner won't stop whistling!"

 

[madaboutsebo]

Great Electrolux collection you have, used to love using my Gran's 502 which she had for many years without issues. There is something I love about the Electrolux vacuums from years ago that just says 'simplicity and ease of use'.

I'm not a big fan of canister/cylinder vacuums but the z345 looks a great vacuum.

 

[turbo500]

The 502 is a classic, Jon. It really does clean better, faster!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Electrolux throughout the years !!

Polichamp anyone !!

 

[madaboutsebo]

Sure is Chris, really loved using my Gran's always had the tools out to vacuum the sofa and stairs! Always emptied the bag for her, changed the belt and filters when needed! It was a no fuss switch on and go vacuum. My only regret was I wished I'd of saved it when my Gran changed it for a cylinder vacuum which was an Electrolux too. I think she got the 502 in 1978 and had it for about 20 to 25 years (I always thought she had it for 30 years it felt like she did!)

Love that video.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Electrolux throughout the years !!

Hi Chris, yes have a Z90 from Seamus years ago, pics on my other computer, and this lovely Z100, "Whistle Stop - Bags Full"..

 

[collector2]

Hey Guys - Guess I'll throw in my two cents worth here too. I have most of the tank type English Electrolux's (thanks to Al Kerr)with a few exceptions. They are all pictured here

http://smithcollection.altervista.org/electrolux-europe.html?cb=1390529137864

Doug

 

[turbo500]

that's a fabulous collection, Doug, well done! I particularly like the Canadian Domestic 245. I had no idea that even existed

 

[paulinroyton]

UK Electrolux Vacs

Chris

This is a great thread. I love the vintage Elelctrolux vacs we had in the uk.

I think the 170 was the dirty fan method.

Cheers

 

[turbo500]

Hi Paul,


 


The 170 certainly is dirty fan and came with a pan adapter for the tools. The first of that style was the 152, launched in 1967 and was the first Electrolux upright.

 

[collector2]

I've posted these before but thought I'd do it again - you might find the information handy for reference.

Doug

 

[paul]

Thanks for this thread; an awesome array of Electroluxes most of which I have never seen. Nice collections, everyone who posted.

Here's another Vacuumland thread that provides a list of Electrolux UK cleaners. It only goes through the 1970s, so your information provides a more complete timeline.

http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?27996

The polishers in reply #25 look very similar to the 1949-1962 Electrolux USA turbo polishers.

 

[turbo500]

I got this recently - this style fits between the earlier 502S and the Twin Turbo style cleaners and is dated 1982.

 

[mike811]

Lux and Electrolux confusion

Turbo 500
You have impressive Electrolux collection. We never had uprights in the Finland. I really like those 500-series uprights from the 70's and the 80's.
Now to my point. Some of those models you have is called Volta in here and made in Sweden. Especially z2020 which was very popular during the 80's.
Do you know Lux brand? They sell vacuums door to door only.
What makes me confused is that some older Lux models look just like Electrolux.
Does someone know when Lux started to make their own retro style vacuums like the Lux Royal D790 (from mid 90's) what I have?

 

[collector2]

Hi Mikko

Very nice Lux Royal. That's a version I haven't seen before.

Doug

 

[turbo500]

Do you know Lux brand? They sell vacuums door to door only

We don't have those here, but I'm pretty sure there's a connection with Electrolux. I think they're more related to Aerus Lux machines that the US members have.

 

[collector2]

Lux is the door to door branch of Electrolux AB (In Europe). And yes, Aeris's present top of the line is made by Electrolux AB and is a modification of the ones being sold by Lux