Your Opinion: Most Powerful Electrolux/Aerus Lux to look for

[fairfaxclass]

Everyone,


 


     Here's a question for you: What are some of the most powerful Electrolux/Aerus Lux models that have been made that you can find on the used market? 


 


There, simple as that!  The only model I have touched in the flesh is Guardian Encore (the white and blue kind us R style bags) that I got my aunt.

 

[compactc9guy]

Id say the CB2000 and the guardian be my guess

 

[s2_82]

Very good topic of discussion, I've asked myself the same question many times before..

 

[completenutt]

Hands down...

...a well maintained Olympia One or Silverado Deluxe. 


 


Nothing sucks like an Electrolux!  

 

[compactc9guy]

in my personal collection my electrolux ap 200 is pretty good to

 

[air-waycharlie]

Ditto the Olympia and Silverado but I would also consider the Super J of the vintage vacs. The current Guardian Platinum is also really incredible.

 

[compactc9guy]

I dont have a Olympia one or Super J but my Ap200(after rebuild ) is strong too well made and works great on rugs love it id love a metal lux for sure but i manage to score a Canadian lux wic h works good to

 

[completenutt]

Looked up the AP200 on the Smith Collection website!

Very nice machine. Love the Automatic control on the top!

Post some pics!

 

[compactc9guy]

completenutt

sure i can post pics of it in vintage for sure go see in vintage forum section just posted

 

[n0oxy]

power luxes

The Guardian platinum is very powerful, I would avoid it though because of the nonstandard hose end.
The olympia and super j are good machines, I'm also a big fan of some of the classic plastic models such as the 2100, ambassador, diplomat, etc. The current model Aerus classic is good but I don't like the one stage motor as much.
Mike

 

[blackheart]

Most powerful?

It's gotta be the Guardian Platinum. It's the most powerful canister (airflow/suction wise) i've measured so far.

Bill (vaclab) Has gotten better carpet cleaning results from the Pn4 vs the later L shaped nozzles though, so i've been wondering if a 1521 series paired with a Pn4 would clean better than the platinum paired with it's L shaped PN

There is also the Perfect C101, it's not a true aerus/electrolux product but it's a clone of the metal 1521 bodies with a very powerful motor slightly surpassing even the platinum by 3 CFM at the hose.

 

[vaclab]

Most Powerful Canister I've Ever Measured...

Is just as Blackheart (Devin) said: a hot-rodded (12 Amp motor swap) Electrolux Marquise 1521.

Using a HEPA bag I tested:
Canister = 146 CFM
Hose = 115 CFM
Nozzle = 88 CFM

 

[s2_82]

Never knew it was possible to swap a more powerful motor for that Marquis. What was the original motor like, just curious?

 

[fairfaxclass]

The Guardian Platinum

Thanks for the replies! 


 


I do know the current Guardian Platinum is one of the most powerful models they ever made, but my question is more about what models are often out on the used market (and for a decent price).  I know Platinums are out there, but they still hold a premium.

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

If I were to guess most powerful cannister anyone have a royal powercast with 12 amp motor. The cxl TriStar might be close behind. I got my 8 amp royal backpack vacuum at 117 cfm. It has 1.25 in hose and it's rather short. I'd guess the royal brute Force powercast with 12 amp would do the best. I tested my c9 and got 123 on it it's a 7 foot hose. I'd put money on royal.
Les

 

[completenutt]

Hey Bill, it's Bill...

Could you please post any/all CFM results from as many Vintage Electrolux models that you have results for...


 


I have most models, all in working condition, and have my own thoughts based on sound,  hand feel and performance, but some real measured results would be enlightening!


 


Thanks!

 

[justjunque]

The only Electroluxes that I have personal experience with are the Ambassador III and the Epic 6500 SR.
I'm very pleased with the performance of both of them.

Barry

 

[blackheart]

CFM results

Here's a 1521 Marquis with as far as I know it's original motor. Even for being as old as it is it produces hose CFM not too far from Sebo or Miele. Granted it has no after filters and it could use a better PN.

 

[vaclab]

Hi Bill, It's Bill

For the Marquise 1521 8.4 Amp (standard motor) I've measured:



Using HEPA bags
Canister End = 103 CFM
Hose End (Vinyl) = 84.8 CFM
Nozzle (spinning) = 69.3 CFM

These are the only two Luxes I've tested other than the aforementioned hot-rodded 12 Amp Marquise.

Bill