Thread Number: 31583  /  Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux Upright Model 1451 & Model 1451E
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Post# 349093   3/30/2016 at 14:48 (2,920 days old) by Paul (USA)        

So I'm wondering what the differences are between the Electrolux upright models 1451 & 1451E (tan version). The only one I can see is that the "change bag" light was moved from the upper casing (1451) to the base (1451E). Does anyone know why Electrolux did that?

eBay photos (the first two are the 1451):


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Post# 349184 , Reply# 1   3/31/2016 at 14:37 (2,919 days old) by Paul (USA)        

I talked with a retired vacuum cleaner store owner, and he thinks that the 1451E had the electronic shut-off along with the shining light when the bag became full, but the 1451 did not (only the light shone). He thought the light was moved to the base, so it would be close to the transistor.

He also mentioned that both versions had the classic Electrolux "lock-out" function--they would not run without filter bags installed.


Post# 349257 , Reply# 2   4/1/2016 at 14:13 (2,918 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Do any of the Electrolux L-shaped uprights have the automatic bag full shut-off feature? I know they have the lock-out and blockage features.

Post# 349259 , Reply# 3   4/1/2016 at 14:20 (2,918 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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The later ones do, early ones dont, mid ones have a suction meter

Post# 349268 , Reply# 4   4/1/2016 at 16:36 (2,917 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Thanks. I'm wondering which ones exactly have the feature? I don't think any of the Epics did. Maybe Lux 3000 and after?

Post# 349295 , Reply# 5   4/2/2016 at 08:43 (2,917 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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The epic's were the last series of uprights with the suction meter, the regency's were the first. everything POST Epic was auto-shutoff, pre-regency was nothing

Post# 349327 , Reply# 6   4/2/2016 at 16:08 (2,916 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Good to know--thanks.

What did the suction regulator do? Did it just make the light shine? Since Regency's were sold in premium stores, I'm wondering what the first direct sales model had the auto shut-off? It's hard to understand why they eliminated the feature after the 1451E then decided to bring it back. Maybe they didn't think customers wanted it.

So the Lux 3000 and 4000 were the first L-shaped with the auto shut-off, right?


Post# 349340 , Reply# 7   4/2/2016 at 17:27 (2,916 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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I can take pictures and a video of the suction meter tonight. Here is an Excert from the manual

Post# 349347 , Reply# 8   4/2/2016 at 19:30 (2,916 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Thanks! I didn't realize that there was an indicator instead of a light. So, the light must be on those units that have the electronic shut-off, correct?

Post# 349357 , Reply# 9   4/2/2016 at 21:26 (2,916 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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The Heavy Duty Uprights, as I remember had a light that comes on, but the machine stays on, as seen in this ad

Post# 349368 , Reply# 10   4/2/2016 at 22:27 (2,916 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Yes, that's correct. The electronic shut-off was added to the Model 1451E. Your photo appears to be the harvest gold color of Electrolux Corporation's original upright, Model 1363 of October 1977 through April 1978. The second version was tan, and that was followed by the Model 1451 (which included some upgrades).

Post# 456028 , Reply# 11   8/20/2022 at 11:31 (586 days old) by Paul (USA)        
Update

The 'E' stands for 'Enhanced'. The bag light was relocated to the base and I think the duct was enlarged (going by memory). The users manual has no mention of an electronic shut-off feature.


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