I LOVE the way you have the correct nomenclature for the parts and their functions at your fingertips, without being at a loss for words. That is why I said in a previous remark some time ago, that you are a very good teacher. Your ability to "diagnose" the problem, explain your thought processes, and use the right words, is phenomenal. I would have been stuck for terminology along the way. Well done - keep up the good work. Don't be scared to tackle things. As you have said before, you have nothing to lose - it's broken, so you may as well tackle it 🙂
I had 9 months electronics training in the US Air Force 55 years ago, forgot most of what I had learned. But after watching you fix this basic circuit a lot of that training is coming back to me. Electronics is basically easy to understand once you get the proper training. I'm impressed with your self-taught knowledge!!! Thank you!
Thanks Dave! Training is certainly an advantage, but if you don't keep exercising that knowledge it gets lost! I'm glad you found some of yours again but electronics has probably changed a little in 55 years! 😲😂 Constant hands-on experience - even if fumbling through blindly is a good teacher! Oh, and the internet! 😁
I spent my working life as a Service engineer installing machine tool, industrial robots and industrial washing machine, everything in the house bar tv's I had a go at and theres nothing better than finding and fixing faults, well done 😊
Fabulous find and fix Chris. Colour me impressed 😊 if that is a common failure you could determine the correct resistance from the pot and install a fixed resistor. Cheers! 👍🙂
Well done, learn something new! I fix machines from time to time it was my job at one point. So satisfying there was a hole already there for future issues
Although you faced variable resistance & had to provide electronic physio to dry joints & trimmed the trimmer while you talked the torque, it was a useful Odyssey!
Yeah, most of the time you want maximum suction - but the reduced power is handy when you are doing other things instead of carpets, such as mats/rugs and even curtains! Things that aren't fixed I guess..
awesome! was just low tech enough for Me to understand. I'd never heard of the triac or the the diode thing (forgotten name already). I recently fixed a brushless leaf blower that i would have had no idea about other than an obvious fault (broken wires) (the electronics board is resin filled). but it definitely pays to HAVE A GO, because it could have been something simple just as easily. I've lost count how many times i've fixed things with cracked solder joints or broken wires etc, still very satisfying especially if you can use it or sell it for someone else to use. this was quite enjoyable to watch, due to having the components explained and what they do(I have a good basic electronic knowledge though. )
Have you ever tried to vacuum a mat or a rug - or clean cobwebs from curtains? Sometimes a little less suction is rather important! But yes - I'm usually a maximum power kind of guy! Thanks for watching 😊👍
I had a Miele once that was very hard to move across the carpet when on full power - and very loud to boot! I liked being able to set it at around 75% for the best trade-off.
Basically a glorified light dimmer. Usually the Triac shorts and they run flat out all the time in that sort of circuit. Cheapo trimpot says otherwise. I rarely buy anything electrical new because there is always someone chucking out a perfectly repairable thing like that.
Yep, just about everything is perfectly repairable! I'm actually doing pretty well selling repaired items through the shop - although many aren't really that viable when I take my time into account. The bonus is that I make some UA-cam money from the video that that offsets the extra time! 😊
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I LOVE the way you have the correct nomenclature for the parts and their functions at your fingertips, without being at a loss for words. That is why I said in a previous remark some time ago, that you are a very good teacher. Your ability to "diagnose" the problem, explain your thought processes, and use the right words, is phenomenal. I would have been stuck for terminology along the way. Well done - keep up the good work. Don't be scared to tackle things. As you have said before, you have nothing to lose - it's broken, so you may as well tackle it 🙂
Many thanks Dave! I'm glad you are enjoying the journey with me! 😊👍
You're a genius Chris. Any gaps in your knowledge you fill, and then get on and fix it. Good on you well done. 👍
Thanks Alex. Sometimes the gaps don't fill properly and I just get lucky! Other times the new knowledge doesn't stick and just falls out again! 🤣
I had 9 months electronics training in the US Air Force 55 years ago, forgot most of what I had learned. But after watching you fix this basic circuit a lot of that training is coming back to me. Electronics is basically easy to understand once you get the proper training. I'm impressed with your self-taught knowledge!!! Thank you!
Thanks Dave! Training is certainly an advantage, but if you don't keep exercising that knowledge it gets lost! I'm glad you found some of yours again but electronics has probably changed a little in 55 years! 😲😂 Constant hands-on experience - even if fumbling through blindly is a good teacher! Oh, and the internet! 😁
Having serviceable vacuums is like world peace - a dream. Or is it? Thanks Chris!
World peace may be slightly more achievable than people keeping their vacuums in good operational condition Sören! 🤣
You fixed it. And it sucks! Well done mate. And the learned knowledge is worth something too.
Yeah, it sucks well! 🤣🤣
I spent my working life as a Service engineer installing machine tool, industrial robots and industrial washing machine, everything in the house bar tv's I had a go at and theres nothing better than finding and fixing faults, well done 😊
Thanks mate! Yeah, sounds like you are well qualified to tackle most jobs! Nice 😊
Fabulous find and fix Chris. Colour me impressed 😊 if that is a common failure you could determine the correct resistance from the pot and install a fixed resistor. Cheers! 👍🙂
Thanks Dave! Yeah, I wondered why there is even a need for a calibrating trimmer. Surely a fixed resistor could have been used!
Well done again, you learn something we do also by following your clear explanations ! Cool
Thanks Retif! We are always learning!! 👍
Well done, learn something new! I fix machines from time to time it was my job at one point. So satisfying there was a hole already there for future issues
Yes, I was pleased about the hole! Means I didn't have to drill one and put a wire link in!
You never cease to amaze me. Thank you
Thanks Cynthia! I amaze myself sometimes! 🤣
Great fix! I haven't come across diacs before, so I would have gone down a rabbit hole there. Very impressive troubleshooting!
Thanks mate 😊 I seem to go down rabbit holes with monotonous regularity! 🤣🤣
Another good one. Called in and saw your Mom & Dad Sunday.
Thanks John 😊 Would have been nice to have a catch up! 👍
Enjoyed
Thanks SS 👍😊
Although you faced variable resistance & had to provide electronic physio to dry joints & trimmed the trimmer while you talked the torque, it was a useful Odyssey!
Haha, very well done Uncle Jack!! 👏🤣
Nice job always good when you can save something from the land fill.
Thanks mate! It's even more satisfying when the repair is a little tricky!
Very informative video 👍
Thanks mate! 👍😊
Ha ha, good repair. I would have sunk a screw into the housing to keep the sliding power lever at maximum.
Yes. I don't understand why vacuums have an adjustable power settings.
I've always wanted a vacuum to suck as much as possible.
Yeah, most of the time you want maximum suction - but the reduced power is handy when you are doing other things instead of carpets, such as mats/rugs and even curtains! Things that aren't fixed I guess..
awesome! was just low tech enough for Me to understand. I'd never heard of the triac or the the diode thing (forgotten name already). I recently fixed a brushless leaf blower that i would have had no idea about other than an obvious fault (broken wires) (the electronics board is resin filled). but it definitely pays to HAVE A GO, because it could have been something simple just as easily.
I've lost count how many times i've fixed things with cracked solder joints or broken wires etc, still very satisfying especially if you can use it or sell it for someone else to use.
this was quite enjoyable to watch, due to having the components explained and what they do(I have a good basic electronic knowledge though. )
Thanks Dean! Yeah, bad solder joints are a very common problem since they went to lead-free solder! Glad you enjoyed the journey! 👍😊
I do love a good retractable cord. My home vacuum is very close to that one. Picked it up in a used shop for $15.
This thing retracts so well it would just about pull a car out of a bog! 😂
Another excellent repair video, thanks for that. One question......why would you want a variable speed anyway? What am I missing?
Have you ever tried to vacuum a mat or a rug - or clean cobwebs from curtains? Sometimes a little less suction is rather important! But yes - I'm usually a maximum power kind of guy! Thanks for watching 😊👍
I had a Miele once that was very hard to move across the carpet when on full power - and very loud to boot! I liked being able to set it at around 75% for the best trade-off.
Basically a glorified light dimmer. Usually the Triac shorts and they run flat out all the time in that sort of circuit. Cheapo trimpot says otherwise. I rarely buy anything electrical new because there is always someone chucking out a perfectly repairable thing like that.
Yep, just about everything is perfectly repairable! I'm actually doing pretty well selling repaired items through the shop - although many aren't really that viable when I take my time into account. The bonus is that I make some UA-cam money from the video that that offsets the extra time! 😊
How do remember were everything goes ck together
Do you take Photos
Yep, lots of photos and also (obviously) I film the dismantle process closely! 😊
Hi. Can you write exactly what elements you replaced on the board?
Just the small trimpot Martin, everything else was ok.
@TheUltimateRecycler Thank you and I wish you all the best in 2025
good one...you might want to add a note on the previous repair sticker..your choice
Yeah, I should! Maybe I should get some "Repaired by The Ultimate Recycler" stickers made up?
Is it possible to buy this vacuum cleaner as a brand new in your country?
Yes, I think Zelmer vacs can be purchased in Australia. I'm not sure if this model is still available though..
First!
Haha, well done mate! 🥇👍