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Windsor Versamatic
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Post# 444536   8/7/2021 at 20:49 (984 days old) by WindsorFan (Fallbrook CA USA)        

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Does anyone know what year this Windsor Versamatic 14 is from, there is nothing on the vacuum that indicates what year it is from. Please tell me if you know the year this Versamatic is from.

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Post# 444541 , Reply# 1   8/7/2021 at 23:26 (983 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
If

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You showed a better pic and a model plate pic it would be alot easier.

Post# 445237 , Reply# 2   8/27/2021 at 19:55 (964 days old) by WindsorFan (Fallbrook CA USA)        

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I can't find a model plate though I did find the manufacturing code.

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Post# 445262 , Reply# 3   8/28/2021 at 00:54 (963 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Right

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Where it says vse 1/3 is the model.
windsor versamatic vse 1/3 is its full name. I. Guessing on the age late 90s to mid 2000s.
Commercial vacuum used in hospitals and commercial market.
Karcher from Germany is the manufacturer of versamatics.
The earlier versions were eectroluxes. Which leads me to believe whoever owned Electrolux made versmatics.
I could be off a little but there is


Post# 445268 , Reply# 4   8/28/2021 at 10:06 (963 days old) by Gman (Ripon, CA)        
Totally off base!

Windsor Vacuums are manufactured by Sebo and always have been. They have never been associated with Electrolux. Karcher recently purchase Windsor, but the vacuums are still Sebo.🙄

Post# 445269 , Reply# 5   8/28/2021 at 11:06 (963 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
Thank you for the correction!

I might add that it's possible that this machine was made long before the late 1990's, because it lacks a clip on the handle for the dusting brush and because the white handle grip shows yellowing from age. These machines have been in the U.S. since 1979, when Sebo signed a deal with Windsor Industries.

Post# 445281 , Reply# 6   8/28/2021 at 17:09 (963 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Thanks

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I'm glad every chimes in after I comment. If you also read I wasn't certain other than Karcher owns it. I got the model number and manufacturer correct.
I was wrong on Electrolux but they made vacums very similar.
Next time answer the question instead of being a wallflower. I made an effort and looked it up but there isn't much info anywhere.


Post# 445282 , Reply# 7   8/28/2021 at 17:29 (963 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Electrolux

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Upright made by aerus.
The wide nozzle that's very distinct and fund on luxes for years. You can see the similarities.
Sebo has been in business since 1978.
Electrolux had the wide nozzle before 1978. Orecks, proteam and a few others now have a similar nozzle.


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Post# 445289 , Reply# 8   8/28/2021 at 19:45 (963 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
Electrolux wide nozzle

It was first made as the PN5 Omniflow Automatic power nozzle in 1984 and sold with the Silverado canister. They didn’t make it into a 2 motor upright until 1986.

Post# 445290 , Reply# 9   8/28/2021 at 20:15 (963 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada )        
ummmm

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I think you need to read more on vacuum and there origin. As  they   say    its better to  not say anything than confirm  your miss inform  ..... ya feel me  ? 

  He answered properly  because you spread the wrong info.

  Windsor  has neever been around Electrolux Aerus  or any  Lux machine .Electrolux came from  sweeden with consilated  food and  eelectrolux  sweeden   then  came to  the American market  in the 20s  . (tristar  aerus or  lux before aerus  )  .There made by Sebo INC  Dont  get defensive when you being corrected.


Post# 445291 , Reply# 10   8/28/2021 at 20:17 (963 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Thanks

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I don't know much electrolux history because it's not a vacuum I care too much for.
Your vacuum was made in Germany where high quality items are made.
I'm glad you got the info you needed.


Post# 445292 , Reply# 11   8/28/2021 at 20:18 (963 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada )        

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Then  maybe next time  do your  research rather than  spread the wrong info  ....  


Post# 445295 , Reply# 12   8/28/2021 at 20:37 (963 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Antoine

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I looked for an hour on the history of the vacuum. I found the model number and manufacturer. I tried to find a link between the 2 companies but Windsor isn't anywhere. I provided a picture of an electrolux probably made before the versmatic.
I couldn't find anything and I did research.
You and nobody else said anything until I posted.
I'll write what I can prove. Notice I said I'm not positive on my first post.
I'd more members posted and helped other members we would not have a problem.
Look through the threads and if people are looking for help I do what I can. Y
Step in and help or sit back and post nothing and help no one like most members on VL.


Post# 445318 , Reply# 13   8/29/2021 at 09:33 (962 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
Wikipedia has some accurate points of info about Sebo

***Disclaimer***
I’m not saying that this info is the absolute gospel truth, but some points here are not unlike info I’ve seen elsewhere.

Also, I attached a page straight from Sebo’s catalog with background info, if anyone’s interested. However, they’ve changed info and added a pic of the X series upright. It used to show an pic of the Versamatic vacuuming the red carpet at the White House.

I saw my first Versamatic in 1982 when I was in Colorado. I remember my jaw hitting the floor. It’s still such a trailblazing design for an upright.


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Post# 445320 , Reply# 14   8/29/2021 at 09:54 (962 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Thanks

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For the info. Sebo might be the first to use the nozzle. I seen a thread with a person saying something about a first release vacuum that had the nozzle.


Post# 446105 , Reply# 15   9/16/2021 at 01:57 (944 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I love these Windsor Versamatics from Sebo. They're excellent vacuums for commercial cleaning. I personally like these better than the Lux versions but what I really like the best are the Italian made Lindhaus RX uprights.


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Post# 446109 , Reply# 16   9/16/2021 at 09:15 (944 days old) by Bisonian (Where the buffalo roamed! (Ocala, FL))        
Second Generation

That Versamatic is actually the second generation design. The original had a single (non-swivel) neck between the main unit and the powerhead. Like the Felix.

This version added hinges on both sides, making the machine much more stable, and sturdier as well.

We had both models in the health care facility I worked in in the mid-80s. IIRC, the early version also didn't have the light panel on the powerhead that the later ones do.


Post# 446111 , Reply# 17   9/16/2021 at 10:37 (944 days old) by Lotsofkirbys (Oklahoma)        
Ok, I found an old thread...

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This link is for an old thread that goes over the history of early Sebo's starting with the 350 (The original Versamatic that Bisonian is referring to.) and the 360 Electronic. Known over here in the states as the Windsor Versamatic.

This is an excerpt from Sebo's official catalogue. (The one in the image, posted above this.)

In 1978, two engineers founded SEBO in Velbert, Germany. Since then, SEBO has become the most important manufacturer of high-quality, commercial vacuum cleaners in the world, with sales in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Millions of SEBO vacuums have been sold to hotels, hospitals, schools . . . even The White House!

SEBO’s first shipment to the U.S.A. was in 1979, which was for commercial-cleaning customers, followed by its duo-P Cleaning Powder in 1984, and its household vacuums were launched in 1997. Today, SEBO stands as a synonym for high-quality vacuums in commercial and retail markets worldwide.

Sebo's "shipment to the U.S.A." was the first shipment of Windsor vacuums.
This means that Sebo US was established in 1997.

I thought this important to post as it has release dates for each of the various models.

Here's that link to the thread.


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Post# 446115 , Reply# 18   9/16/2021 at 13:07 (944 days old) by Bisonian (Where the buffalo roamed! (Ocala, FL))        
Worth Noting

Like the original Sebo 350 and 360, the Versamatic machines have always been a two-motor design.

The later Sensor line, like Sebo's household "Automatic X" models are single-motor.



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