Thread Number: 37356
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Electrolux Epic |
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Post# 398598 , Reply# 1   9/22/2018 at 13:42 (2,014 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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It does look like it's in great shape!
That must be the same era as my Ambassador. Appears to be the same color combination, and the hose is almost identical. Mine didn't have the non-powered wands when I picked it up off the curb, so I had to buy them off of eBay. I went with the older aluminum type though. Don't worry too much about the "not needing another vacuum" thing. At least you have carpet. I've dragged home a couple of Hoover Convertibles, and I hardly have anything to use them on! It's an addiction. It's not supposed to make sense. 😄 Barry |
Post# 398610 , Reply# 4   9/22/2018 at 19:33 (2,014 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 398616 , Reply# 6   9/22/2018 at 23:43 (2,014 days old) by Luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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No doubt it will outclean the wally world specials! |
Post# 398617 , Reply# 7   9/22/2018 at 23:45 (2,014 days old) by Luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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Haha. Nothing leaking out yet! You never know what people will get rid of! |
Post# 398646 , Reply# 9   9/23/2018 at 16:17 (2,013 days old) by Luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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Thanks Mike. Its the nicest Epic I've come across at a thrift shop. Fun to find items that have been taken care of! Are these pretty much the same as the current Lux Guardian uprights, less the HEPA filter? |
Post# 398669 , Reply# 10   9/23/2018 at 22:35 (2,013 days old) by Vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Post# 398706 , Reply# 11   9/24/2018 at 16:50 (2,012 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)   |   | |
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Jason,
The current Guardian Platinum upright has a motor that has a much higher RPM resulting in much improved suction. The design and housing is identical other than that. The hose, tools and carrier are all the same too. It also have a new bag that is made of HEPA material similar to Kirby for improved filtration in addition to the HEPA exhaust filter. Genuine Aerus bags must be used for the first 5 years, (if I'm remembering correctly), to keep any repairs under warranty. I have one after also owning the Epic and Legacy. The current model seems quieter and is a great vacuum. I traded in the Legacy and kept the attachments as they work perfectly on the Guardian plus it saved me a few $$$$. |
Post# 398707 , Reply# 12   9/24/2018 at 17:38 (2,012 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 398725 , Reply# 13   9/24/2018 at 23:23 (2,012 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 399372 , Reply# 15   10/9/2018 at 23:24 (1,997 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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You didn't state how much you paid for it, but I assume you got a good deal!
I paid $40-something for my Electrolux Epic that was from an industrial setting and was advertised as having a dead motor. When I received it, I noticed that a monkey had been playing with the switch on the handle and there was screws missing. I undo the tape and the single screw left, and lo and behold there was the problem for the "dead" motor....the hot wire was unplugged from the switch! I plugged the wire back in and braced for the worst (janitors usually intentionally disable broken vacuums for safety), but I was surprised in that the motor sounded brand new! No squeals, sparks, vibration rattle, or anything. |