Thread Number: 34726  /  Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
1993 Electrolux Turbo 2 'Super' Z1070A
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Post# 375032   7/8/2017 at 21:28 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

So, I picked up another bargain of a Lux from The Land of Ebay, for £3.40, almost complete with tool kit. The only thing missing from the tool kit was its extension wand.

Only thing that was needed was new bearings for the brushroll and the usual ~ Strip, wash, clean and plenty of TLC!

Before pictures as usual then afters.


Post# 375033 , Reply# 1   7/8/2017 at 21:29 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

The screw for the filter was loose so might as well remove it now.

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Post# 375034 , Reply# 2   7/8/2017 at 21:33 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

Pic #1 ~ Tool port cap is broken, but will be easily fixed. #2 ~ Some battle scars. #3 Wheel cap which was broken before or during transit. #4 ~ The fill tube is missing its little sponge "doughnut"

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Post# 375035 , Reply# 3   7/8/2017 at 21:35 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

Sole plate removed. Surprisingly, the brush strips look new and the belt looks almost new and is genuine.

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Post# 375036 , Reply# 4   7/8/2017 at 21:36 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

Quite a few "built by.." stickers, always nice!

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Post# 375037 , Reply# 5   7/8/2017 at 21:38 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        



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Post# 375038 , Reply# 6   7/8/2017 at 21:40 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        
Motor ~

Motor stripped as much as it possibly can. Unfortunately Electrolux crimps the fans together thus not being able to remove them. The carbon brushes have plenty of life left in them.

Also, the bearings are a little dry.


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Post# 375039 , Reply# 7   7/8/2017 at 21:41 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        
The Aftermath ~



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Post# 375040 , Reply# 8   7/8/2017 at 21:42 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

In her nice Cherry bath and the aftermath.

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Post# 375041 , Reply# 9   7/8/2017 at 21:45 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

Some sun damage and a weird large patch of heavy scratches and dirt. Both had to be lightly sanded back and then covered with T-Cut scratch remover.

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Post# 375042 , Reply# 10   7/8/2017 at 21:47 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        
After ~

#1 ~ Basket full of freshly washed and dried parts. #2 ~ Freshly serviced motor. #3 ~ Motor places back into the chassis.

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Post# 375043 , Reply# 11   7/8/2017 at 21:50 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

Unfortunately, the royal appointment has worn slightly.

It says - "By appointment to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the II, suppliers of suction cleaners and floor polishers, Electrolux Ltd, Luton Beds."


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Post# 375044 , Reply# 12   7/8/2017 at 21:51 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

After her nice polish and wax.

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Post# 375045 , Reply# 13   7/8/2017 at 21:52 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

Inside the bag compartment with a nice fresh filter in place. New bag fitted with a new sponge in place.

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Post# 375046 , Reply# 14   7/8/2017 at 21:53 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        



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Post# 375047 , Reply# 15   7/8/2017 at 21:54 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        

302 = 2nd week of 1993

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Post# 375048 , Reply# 16   7/8/2017 at 21:54 (2,455 days old) by vacuumlover (UK)        
Final After Pic ~

And into the collection she goes, still being outnumbered by Hoover. :P

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Post# 375120 , Reply# 17   7/10/2017 at 13:54 (2,453 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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I love the 1070's! They were Electrolux's budget cleaner throughout the early 90's, but were better than both the Glider and Contour than ran above it. This model was actually brought back due to large sales of backstock z1055 and z1065's and ran right up until about 1995. They were a bargain too at only £49.99 towards the end of the run.

Post# 375591 , Reply# 18   7/19/2017 at 20:50 (2,444 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Here is my one manufactured right here in Cape Town

I loved these, I had a contour downstairs and one of these upstairs in our in apartment in those days.
They came in This beige colour and red here. In my office was a grey one that stood to one side all sad. It never made it into production. I wish I had kept it


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Post# 440785 , Reply# 19   4/12/2021 at 14:04 (1,081 days old) by Dubbledex (Edinburgh)        

I have just acquired one of these vacuums, and this is a great guide and will help me sort it out.
I was wondering if the sponge that you added was off-the-shelf, or did you have to manufacture it yourself? If so, how did you do it?
Also, I have googled for spare bags, but not found any. I take it a generic bag from somewhere would work, or perhaps a bag that fits a newer vacuum?
This is my first foray into stripping down and repairing a vacuum.
Any help appreciated :)
Thanks,
Dave



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