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  1. Z

    Burned plug socket when i plug in the vacuum cleaner

    Hi ..right where do i start ..ill do the best i can !! i have an extension lead and in it are plugged a fridge , a separate small freezer , permanently ..and i use a small table lamp in the same extension also a vacuum cleaner ..have done this for many years no problems ....however last night...
  2. S

    Vw electrical vacuum control valve n75 - Ohm values

    What is a correct Ohms value for n75 valve on vw 1.9 TDI, 96kw engine? I have like 16 Ohms but if I am not misunderstood on spec it says more than that. Does it mean my valve has malfunction? I checked almost everything else but my car still has delayed boost.
  3. R

    Vacuum Cleaner Recommendations.

    I’m looking to buy a hoover for work. As I am not a fan of using customers due to them being rather expensive. Any recommendations as to what to buy?
  4. gazdkw82

    Kirby vacuum motor repair

    I have owned a kirby for the last 10 years and love it. Iv replaced a few parts in the past as they are generally maintenance friendly. However, the machine started making a strange rattling noise the other day. Took it apart and noticed the commutator is missing a tooth and look very warn. I'm...
  5. P

    Asking for help wiring 120 VAC to an old vacuum cleaner motor. The 3 wire harness has wires that are red, yellow and blue.

    Asking for wisdom re wiring 120 VAC to an old vacuum cleaner motor. The 3 wire harness has wires that are red, yellow and blue.
  6. dlt27

    Vacuum on Demand (vid) supply on farm

    Hi, thanks for any advice. I have been asked to install supply for vod for vac pumps on a farm. I have been told it needs own dedicated supply as will trip RCD’s. Could anybody explain why it will trip an RCD ( does it create that much earth leakage?) The local board I was going to feed from...
  7. A

    Lengthening a vacuum power cable

    Hi all I am new to the forum and am looking for some advice on the legality and best way to increase the length of a vacuum cleaner power cable without using extension cables. It is in a nursing home environment. Can I just replace the cable myself or do I have to have an electrician do it?? Is...
  8. S

    Vacuum and compressor automation

    I've been asked to design a panel for 2x 3phase comressors and 2x 3phase vacuum pumps. Non of the motors can start at the same time and between the 2, they have to run alternately. The vacuum pumps need to be wired so that if more vacuum is needed the other will start. Keep in mind that when...
  9. E

    Changing plug on 3M Vacuum

    Hi i have an American 3m vacuum cleaner, can i change the American plug for an english 3 pin? is there anything extra i need to know? Thanks for reading
  10. littlespark

    Vacuum recommendations

    After reading a post about what people thought about Mr Dysons vacuum cleaners, I need to ask what other people use. We have used a Dyson in the house, and a bagless Vax. We used to have a Henry but that got relegated to the garage for cleaning the cars etc, but it succumbed to a smoking related...
  11. G

    Dyson vacuum cleaners

    Hi! Could anyone tell me if it's worth pat testing a dyson vacuum cleaner?I know there class 2 so you can't do the earth test but could do a visual inspection and possibly a insulation resistance test? But seeing as there's no metal parts other than screw heads can this be done?
  12. E

    3 Phase domestic system query

    Hello, hope you guys can shed some light on recent incident. Recently I installed a heating system to a property in France that consists of a pellet boiler with vacuum feed, solar thermal, UFH etc... The system was all up and running nicely. A few months later , an electrician was working on...
    • EnerG
    • Thread
    • 3 phase boiler circuit domestic phase query system vacuum
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. C

    Exploding bricks

    Hi, I work in the Domestic market and get frustrated when sinking back boxes using an SDS. Every now and then I come across a house where the bricks explode/shatter when touched with an sds chisel. My solution so far has been to chain drill and remove with a scutch chisel, but its really time...
  14. Soulsurfer

    Chasing machine ?

    Anyone got any opinions on wall chasing machines &/or hoovers as got more & more to do now and thinking of buying one. Hilti DC-SE20 seems top dog but only afford second hand at around £450 ish. Thanks for any ideas opinions
  15. uksparks

    FOR SALE: Metabo MFE30 Wall Chaser & ASR2025 Vacuum

    Hi, NOTE: This is 230v, not 110v I have decided to sell my wall chaser as have only use it on one rewire and quite honestly hate rewires and will if I can help it never do one again as they are quite frankly awful things to do. So, I have a Metabo MFE30 Wall Chaser which has had very very...
  16. C

    Contacting a 5 Kva generator to standard 3 pin vacuum,please help

    Hi , please can I ask your advice. I have searched everywhere for an answer and am confused. Pin short I have bought a 5 Kva generator to power a 3300watt vacuum and I need to know how to connect the generator which is fitted with a regulator to a standard three pin socket into which I can plug...
    • CLEARWAY
    • Thread
    • generator help kva please socket standard three vacuum
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. londonfire

    L, M or H class vacuum.

    I recently brought an L class metabo vac and im not too impressed. Have been through a few vac now with the wall chaser and im considering spending big bucks on an M or H class vac to handle all the dust. Any recommendations?
  18. telectrix

    why men don't vacuum.

    hehehe
  19. S

    Vacuum pump rating for drain sucker

    Evening Gents, I have been tasked with designing an electrical system that will suck water from drains about 3 metres down.does anyone know of a vacuum pump that will do the job, that operates at either 24V DC or 48V DC. Thanks Sparky 63
  20. G

    Need help concerning Vacuum Gauge Calibration

    Help from someone preferably experienced in Vacuum Furnaces, more specifically Consarc. Now to the point, right now at work we have an issue with a Furnace, I've managed to work out (after hours of wasted time leak detecting) that what is happening is at the pumps there is an Electronic Vacuum...

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