I paid £75 for a £400 dyson hairdryer on eBay | how bad can it be?

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  • I picked this up from eBay as I wanted something with a bit more oopmh to dry my beautiful locks. They are (a quite frankly ridiculous) £400 on Amazon right now.
    This one was sold as faulty, no power, so let's see what's wrong with it and try and fix it!
    Hope you enjoy!
    Steve 2
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  • @StezStixMix
    @StezStixMix  2 місяці тому +162

    I think i'll go back to melting plastic after this.

    • @StezStixFix
      @StezStixFix 2 місяці тому +18

      probably for the best...

    • @After_Burnett
      @After_Burnett 2 місяці тому +6

      @@StezStixFix Stop talking to yourself.

    • @JohanFroloff81
      @JohanFroloff81 2 місяці тому +4

      use some hot glue for strain relief.

    • @proditaki
      @proditaki 2 місяці тому +7

      Stupid Hairdryer

    • @TheRealXyzven
      @TheRealXyzven 2 місяці тому

      @@proditaki that's the catch phrase missing!! thank you.

  • @BCZF
    @BCZF 2 місяці тому +196

    So Dyson makes things that either suck or blow, got it.

    • @joshkelly4682
      @joshkelly4682 2 місяці тому +2

      😂

    • @P5YcHoKiLLa
      @P5YcHoKiLLa 2 місяці тому +10

      That one both blew AND sucked.

    • @mymidschoollife8485
      @mymidschoollife8485 2 місяці тому +1

      and the world's dumbest headphones.

    • @smokeyblinker9869
      @smokeyblinker9869 Місяць тому +1

      @@mymidschoollife8485 hahaha sooo true, the dumbest headphone ever. i think the designer of this headphone came up with this silly design because of a direct family member farting nearby or even next to the dyson heaphone designer while wearing a standard headphone. and yes wearing a headphone and someone let go a smelly eastern egg flavored fart, you cant hear it but smell it. so i am almost sure that nose piece is pure for preventing it🤣🤣🤣

  • @mickwild7180
    @mickwild7180 2 місяці тому +164

    Good attempt steve 👍. I repair these and the cord repair takes me around 20 mins to do. They ALWAYS go exactly where you cut it off. The trick for these is to remove the platic/rubber switch cover, take the 2 small o rings from said cover, and remove the 3 torx screws on tge opposite side, that way you dan remove the half of the handle to get into the wires and access the motor. You can get to the white strain relief by pulling out the old wires and you will see the metal part of the strain relief which you saw when you cut it open. I just use a soldering iron to get to the end of it then pull it out with a pair of grips. It will come out in one piece, throw that away then just feed your live and neutral through the 2 small holes where the original ones were, (the spade connectors to use are 3.5mm female crimps) and i apply some strong glue to hold it in place. Replace everything back and job done, I've done around 50ish of these and its 2nd nature to me now. The one thing we do have in common repairing the Dyson is the tweezers down the fingernail......smarts a little bit.
    Just a note on replacing the buttons, i always use the B7000 glue to fix them back on, a lot easier to remove if you have to get into it again rather than super glue.

    • @jochenrudiger
      @jochenrudiger 2 місяці тому +14

      I believe a video of your repair could be quite interesting.

    • @mickwild7180
      @mickwild7180 2 місяці тому +27

      @@jochenrudiger @stezstixmix
      When I do my next repair I will film it, saying that though please don’t expect a high end production like this 🤔

    • @jochenrudiger
      @jochenrudiger 2 місяці тому +12

      @@mickwild7180 No, I would not expect the same video quality, and humor. But it could still be valuable for those who encounter this problem.
      I think the "right to repair" is important, we accepted to throw everything away instead of fixing it the last decades . While our parents were much smarter and preserved resources much better.

    • @mickwild7180
      @mickwild7180 2 місяці тому +10

      @@jochenrudiger I agree with the right to repair. I only stumbled on repairing the Dysons when a friend asked to have a look at hers. The stress, blood and even tears were very much in abundance just like stez did, but when her friend asked me to look at hers too I learnt so much and now I enjoy repairing them. Unfortunately like others have said that are very difficult to repair on the circuit board, too many components in a short space. BUT they are an engineering marvel and are one of THE best on the market.
      The usual suspects are the cable, blocked filters and motor and thermal fuse(s) blown due to the blocked filters or they have been out on their end while switched on, I’ve seen it all with the repairs. I know I can buy another cable from eBay or even china but where’s the fun in that? For the sake of 1p
      For new spade connections and a bit of glue, half hour of your time and it’s up and running again.

    • @jochenrudiger
      @jochenrudiger 2 місяці тому +1

      @@mickwild7180 And I am sure that you could add a valuable video for those who encounter this problem.
      I think it is time to end all this wasting of resources. Even CPU and GPU development is slowing down due to physical limitations. It may be the right moment to learn what is necessary for saving electrical and electronical products.

  • @House0fwax
    @House0fwax 2 місяці тому +28

    I worked on a Dyson vacuum cleaner recently. I fully go along with 'Not wanting to work on Dyson stuff' ever again. :)

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Місяць тому

      Why? Really easy, straight forward devices. 15 Minutes for a full repair taking everything apart and back together.

  • @maccheccazz
    @maccheccazz 2 місяці тому +105

    You didn't say "stupid hairdryer", now I'm sad

    • @CDRaff
      @CDRaff 2 місяці тому +10

      No song either; are we sure this is the real Steve?

    • @DirkDelahaye
      @DirkDelahaye 2 місяці тому +11

      @@CDRaff This is StezStix Mix, not Fix. No songs on this channel, unfortunately.

    • @CDRaff
      @CDRaff 2 місяці тому +6

      @@DirkDelahayeMy bad, didn't realize it was the second channel.

    • @PO0YA
      @PO0YA 2 місяці тому

      Stupid mix channel

    • @maccheccazz
      @maccheccazz 2 місяці тому +4

      @@CDRaff yeah me neither! Shame on us! Awesome fix, tho!

  • @TerryLawrence001
    @TerryLawrence001 2 місяці тому +14

    Now that the white bit is gone, I would just fill the bottom of the handle where it was with silicone caulking. Once it hardens it will almost be like new. Love the videos!

  • @Chris-pv2ht
    @Chris-pv2ht 2 місяці тому +43

    Dyson certainly know how to over inflate their product prices. I recently had to replace a switch on a Dyson v11 as the switch mechanism has a design flaw and breaks over the years, it was a real pain to replace but the new non Dyson switch hopefully has improved strength

    • @kuchenblechmafiagmbh1381
      @kuchenblechmafiagmbh1381 Місяць тому +1

      There's another brand with expensive vacuum cleaners: Vorwerk (also known for the Thermomix), their entry model costs more than the top of the line Dyson, however they're also in business for much longer and offer you spare parts for long discontinued models.
      I wouldn't say Dyson is pure crap, they're innovative but they're pricey for rather poorly made products with bad repairability and not built to last.

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Місяць тому

      @@kuchenblechmafiagmbh1381 when you buy a Dyson for 700 dollar, a second dyson as replacement plus service + service parts are included in the price calculation.

    • @9595luke
      @9595luke 29 днів тому

      ​@kuchenblechmafiagmbh1381 I think who ever had this hair dryer didn't look after it very well and probably dangled it by the cord which in turn would break some of the best made products, the motor should be good for many years I'd say

  • @TheMadFlasher
    @TheMadFlasher 2 місяці тому +24

    Dysons are over-engineered, they work well...but once they fail they want you to just buy a new one. Taking them apart is a nightmare, you'll find that with a lot of newer tech. It's part of the "throw-away society" we became accustomed to.

    • @biotrekker
      @biotrekker 2 місяці тому +7

      Dysons are the Apple of the small appliance world.

    • @JohnSmith-ro8hk
      @JohnSmith-ro8hk 2 місяці тому

      Something over-engineered usually means redundancy so it doesn't fail. Perhaps you meant something else?

    • @TheMadFlasher
      @TheMadFlasher 2 місяці тому

      @@JohnSmith-ro8hk You're correct, but no, I don't mean anything else. Dyson makes great products that last, but when they fail you cannot fix them without breaking something. That is the only flaw with over-engineering, it works great until it doesn't.

    • @hugegamer5988
      @hugegamer5988 2 місяці тому +6

      They are designed to be as cheaply made as possible and absolutely not repairable.

    • @TheMadFlasher
      @TheMadFlasher 2 місяці тому

      @@hugegamer5988This is true for every company. However, I'd argue with "made as cheap as possible" over "cheaply made as possible", and absolutely not repairable 😂

  • @samwilliamson_74
    @samwilliamson_74 2 місяці тому +7

    little tip there, steve - @ 5:04, just before you squewered yourself with the tweezers attempting to pull apart those spade terminals.. use a small pick to push the release pin point in the mid of the spade - this is where it locks with the corresponding spade.. should just easily release then..
    cable ties either side of the strain relief point is a good repair job / option for this.. can even put a dot of supgerlue under the tie if you really dont want it to move

  • @takashiemota9784
    @takashiemota9784 2 місяці тому +3

    A wonderful vid after a stressful day.
    Thanks mate

  • @CTCTraining1
    @CTCTraining1 2 місяці тому +23

    Well done Steve, although if you google replacement Dyson hair dryer cord they are about a tenner and come with the integrated strain relief are available for some models... I assume they are 3rd party as I can’t see Dyson offering these unless he has had a Jacob Marley moment recently.
    Keep up the great work 😀👍

    • @paulyeomans1065
      @paulyeomans1065 2 місяці тому +3

      The OEM replacement is nearly £25 and is currently out of stock.

    • @Woffy.
      @Woffy. Місяць тому +2

      For a 3rd party to go to the trouble of making a replacement lead means there is a market for them. Doesn't say much for Dyson engineering does it. Dyson is for people who have too much money to spend on 'Form' rather than 'Function'. So called British company who bailed out and use cheap 3rd world labour to build junk.

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Місяць тому

      @@Woffy. nah, it just says people in 2024 still cant handle cables and break them regularly.
      They need to be replaced because customer twist them so often, thes simply brake.
      Not an engineering fault, more an uneducated user fault.

    • @Woffy.
      @Woffy. Місяць тому

      @@dom3827 So you engineer a solution to twisty cable syndrome. Braun had a slip-ring arrangement.

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Місяць тому

      @@Woffy. guess why headphones are bluetooth now. Because people are too stupid to handle cables.
      There just is not a way for bluetooth power delivery till this date.

  • @DavideNastri
    @DavideNastri Місяць тому +1

    I just love you fishing for anything.
    Pure awesomeness!

  • @ROLS733
    @ROLS733 2 місяці тому +18

    Time for a 3D Printer ;)

  • @jaketzi8816
    @jaketzi8816 2 місяці тому

    Here is what i did with similar strain reliever: I cutted wires leaving couple of centimeters on them, pulled all the copper out and drilled the holes a bit bigger following old holes best i could. Then i just routed new wire in with some glue. Quite easy to reuse, even easier if done without glue and just tieing knots to the wires.

  • @sonacphotos
    @sonacphotos 27 днів тому

    As someone with long hair, these are actually really incredible hair dryers. I think I picked mine up for like 250 quid used with all the attachments and its one of the best things I ever bought. The flow is just so smooth and powerful and the temp control is stellar. I don't think i'd pay new price for it, but for a good deal its killer.

  • @delboy3k1
    @delboy3k1 2 місяці тому

    I worked on a similar problem in the past. Not exact. I also had a part grommet collar that was half gone but still sturdy. I used a silica cavity solution similar to when putting cables through walls to block drafts. I used a small injection, and it expanded into the gap. Not brilliant either but it gripped better than it did lol

  • @rather_be_a_cat
    @rather_be_a_cat Місяць тому +1

    I bought one of them for a fiver off a lad who slept rough behind Currys and used to raid their bins. It had been returned to the store as faulty but worked perfectly.

  • @mintpalmer
    @mintpalmer 2 місяці тому +4

    For a horrible moment, I thought you were going to cut through the plastic while you were holding it. Much relief was had once I saw the vice come out 😅

  • @Brekicc
    @Brekicc 2 місяці тому +3

    The guest appearance of Dusty in the end was epic! XD Like my room in some corners. XD

  • @insearchofadventure8161
    @insearchofadventure8161 14 днів тому

    can't wait for part 2 of this !

  • @lukasgwd
    @lukasgwd 17 днів тому

    Cool Project, love these type of work, hope i find something simular to work on

  • @thomasdoherty6876
    @thomasdoherty6876 2 місяці тому +3

    My bottom was twitching watching you hold the strain relief with a Dremel 😂 thank god for vices

  • @DangerDustin
    @DangerDustin 24 дні тому

    Hey. I see you are using wera drivers and I am thinking of getting those as well over an ifit kit. Just because wera means I could enlarge and grow the collection of bits and drivers over time as the needs change. what would be a good set to start with?

  • @MALKINGS
    @MALKINGS 2 місяці тому

    I LOvE your WORK! Greetz from Germany

  • @ghostie827
    @ghostie827 Місяць тому +2

    so glad iv found your second channel

  • @DarioDarrow
    @DarioDarrow 2 місяці тому +13

    12:26 The dust! 😆

    • @leew8812
      @leew8812 2 місяці тому

      you mean the 'druff?

  • @Yet_Another_Steve
    @Yet_Another_Steve 2 місяці тому

    Ooh! One I could have diagnosed and fixed myself. I've had a few devices with this problem, from leaf blowers to hair straighteners. Nice.

  • @TheTimPilot
    @TheTimPilot 2 місяці тому

    Your videos are oddly satisfying 😄

  • @jivillain
    @jivillain 2 місяці тому +3

    Your hair looks great

  • @wisher21uk
    @wisher21uk 2 місяці тому +4

    Nice fix Steve, maybe remove the sleeving to go through the clamp ?

  • @teknikal6969
    @teknikal6969 2 місяці тому +8

    Dyson definetly goes out of their way to make their devices as unfixable as possible. Basically the apple of rubbish overpriced fans.

    • @technoman9000
      @technoman9000 2 місяці тому

      I don't know about that. If it was an Apple product, they would've glued the handle together and put a microprocessor in the power cord so it would refuse to power on if the serial number didn't match. Dyson's all about form over function, but at least it had screws...

    • @zembryoz
      @zembryoz 2 місяці тому

      No they don’t. Dyson even supply service manuals.

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Місяць тому

      They are very easy to service.
      Just because some people lack the skill, it is not the products fault.

  • @TheVintageApplianceEmporium
    @TheVintageApplianceEmporium 2 місяці тому +12

    Ooooh Sir James is gonna be pissed at you! Expect the goons at the door very shortly 😅

  • @mazcatza
    @mazcatza 19 днів тому +1

    With the way my wife winds her appliance cables, I'm not surprised they fail at the grommet. But heaven forbid I tell her the right way to wind cables 😅

  • @peachylam2025
    @peachylam2025 13 днів тому

    Returned mine after just 3 months. I never used it on highest heat or speed. Cleaned filter etc. Was cutting out every other time and final time it would not turn back on. It was good when it worked but just not worth the inconvenience and being unreliable for £330. Did not risk a replacement Dyson, got refund and bought different make. Id read on forums that alot of the hairdryers had same issue as mine but after 2 or 3 years, when warranty expires etc. Like alot of electrical goods now, seems like they set it to have a limited life so the consumer can 'expect' to keep replacing every 2, 5 or 10 years etc.

  • @Somnifuge
    @Somnifuge 2 місяці тому +7

    Maybe we need a "days without blood" tally alongside our melted plastic

  • @frequencywatchers
    @frequencywatchers 2 місяці тому

    Them Buttons Went The The 4th Dimension When You Popped Them off, Good Find Mate!

  • @Rob_III
    @Rob_III 2 місяці тому

    Nice video, as always Steve!
    Can I ask, where do you get your music from?

  • @slbate
    @slbate 2 місяці тому

    I always drill a hole through the cable restraint and fill with hot melt glue or epoxy glue to support

  • @AntBangBang
    @AntBangBang 2 місяці тому

    Good result. I think that strain relief will hold.

  • @colinboneham7387
    @colinboneham7387 2 місяці тому

    Stez I did exactly the same with a pair of needle nose the other day and sent one of them into the end of my left thumb and it bleed like a stuck pig for ages and is still a bit painful to touch a week on.

  • @Harvy500
    @Harvy500 Місяць тому

    Just subscribed. Love a good fix.

  • @ShapeyFiend
    @ShapeyFiend Місяць тому +1

    When products are at a pricepoint suggests they're more durable and overengineered you'd kind of expect easy access to replacement parts and good repairability but it's so often the opposite.

  • @chilledoutpaul
    @chilledoutpaul 2 місяці тому

    Hi Steve I would have used a couple of cable ties around the flex on the inside some how. 😋

  • @johncrichton4341
    @johncrichton4341 2 місяці тому +3

    This is a cheeky vid out of the Blue!!

  • @ressu832
    @ressu832 2 місяці тому +2

    I felt a pit in my stomach as those tweezers slipped at 4:45. It's been a while since that has happened while watching a video...

  • @ABizzyBYT
    @ABizzyBYT Місяць тому +2

    Please be careful of Dave. We would be lost without him.

  • @FiveStringCommando
    @FiveStringCommando 2 місяці тому +3

    4:54
    Need a “Days since last blood drawn” counter to go next to the melted plastic one?

  • @morsoe1
    @morsoe1 2 місяці тому

    what about using miliput for the strain releif?

  • @christianhalstead6063
    @christianhalstead6063 2 місяці тому

    Would it have been possible to drill the wires out of the white plastic thing and just thread new ones through and then butcher it with knots and glue?

  • @binky_bun
    @binky_bun 2 місяці тому

    I took my old Dyson hoover apart. For hoovers that never supposed to lose suction mine only sucked in the proverbial sense after a few years. It was the biggest pain in the arse to work on and I never did manage to get it working any better. I never want to touch another Dyson product again.

  • @Jerec
    @Jerec 2 місяці тому

    Love to know Steve, what do you do with all of these Gizmo's once you have repaired them? Are you allowed to sell them on?

  • @a.a.werding2620
    @a.a.werding2620 2 місяці тому +1

    I find Zip ties make a good strain relief and somehow can be made to fit most spaces

  • @dynamotightstar3472
    @dynamotightstar3472 Місяць тому

    This si the first time ove ever seen a cable soldered onto a spade connector. Definitely a different take on connecting wires together. 👍

  • @Dizzie20vt
    @Dizzie20vt Місяць тому

    I’ve had the exact fault on the mrs’ dyson. Just shortened the lead a few inches. I can’t remember what I did about that white block. Might have just soldered it back together after it…

  • @WelshLad.
    @WelshLad. Місяць тому

    What you could have done for the cord strain release is poured in some hot melt glue to form the shape of the old one.

  • @andygozzo72
    @andygozzo72 2 місяці тому

    hehe, broken wire, dyson vacuums, especially the earlier ones like dc01 and dc05 were notorious for the wire breaking in the cable where it exited the casing , i've repaired many...

  • @mrmrsstandish3460
    @mrmrsstandish3460 2 місяці тому

    vacuum wizard online shop has the replacement cord right up to the spade connectors through the strain relief for £20

  • @chanyphilly8266
    @chanyphilly8266 2 місяці тому

    Well done Steve, I'd have thrown it across the room lol.

  • @TokyoAzzA
    @TokyoAzzA 2 місяці тому

    Do you sell the stuff you fix on EBay or similar?
    (Obviously not the stupid games as they are keepers of course but other stuff like this ..)

  • @CedricGirouard
    @CedricGirouard 2 місяці тому

    I would have stripped both end of the spade connectors, and recrimped using what I had on hand... Or braided / soldered the wires instead of soldering to the spade... But good job on fixing that overexpensive blower...

  • @marcusharmon8389
    @marcusharmon8389 Місяць тому

    Easy fix !!

  • @pmatil1
    @pmatil1 2 місяці тому

    Oddly this video is not listed on your Videos page but it did appear on my recommended videos list.

  • @Ramblingbull79
    @Ramblingbull79 2 місяці тому +3

    Not sure why you soldered to the spades, would it not have been easier to strip the wire back and then go wire to wire? Also if you had drilled out the centre of the white plastic part you could have threaded the wire through and secured with a cable tie to hold it in place. Loving your channels

  • @justina208
    @justina208 2 місяці тому +3

    £400. wow thats some premium hot air from Dyson.

    • @jonasgustafsson9728
      @jonasgustafsson9728 2 місяці тому +1

      For that price I would expect lifetime warranty...

    • @harpingon
      @harpingon 2 місяці тому

      @@jonasgustafsson9728it has a warranty for the lifetime of the part. Which had expired. You’re welcome.

    • @jamiemorgan4146
      @jamiemorgan4146 2 місяці тому

      @@jonasgustafsson9728LOL, they know that the idiots that buy these, wouldn’t
      dare complain about this overpriced status crap.

  • @AtomMachinerule
    @AtomMachinerule 2 місяці тому

    Try using a zip tie on the cord inside of the dryer to hold it from slipping through. Just a thought

  • @pintokitkat
    @pintokitkat 2 місяці тому

    there's looks to be lots of room in the 'cage' bit in the handle to fit a cable tie as strain relief.

  • @brewsawa
    @brewsawa 2 місяці тому +2

    More Dyson products please. The air wraps are rubbish so should be plenty online lol

  • @kimmotuomi7272
    @kimmotuomi7272 2 місяці тому

    I am not sure about this, but my electrician-professional friends have told me that with high-voltage, i.e. "wall-power" cabling should never be soldered. The reason is that solder might de-solidify (please use that, at somepoint: DE-SOLID, instead of SOLID, just for fun!) if something faults. And thus, might cause a short-circuit, which might cause a fire hazard. Prove them wrong?

  • @theonus_4483
    @theonus_4483 2 місяці тому

    Vince had one of these I think with same issue

  • @mikeb1013
    @mikeb1013 Місяць тому

    Ah, best Chinese wiring practice I see - live to black. Big Clive will love you. :)

  • @SylvesterAshcroft88
    @SylvesterAshcroft88 2 місяці тому

    It's like my old tele that wouldn't work until i unplugged and plugged it back in again, but even then sometimes it wouldn't work as the wiring was so messed up, as it was ex display, but it at least it was cheap for a hd television!

  • @Meme_dad1
    @Meme_dad1 2 місяці тому +1

    7:45 did he just tell me to…..😂 🤣 😂.

  • @kristiandawe85
    @kristiandawe85 2 місяці тому

    I felt your pain Steve when you cut yourself under the nail, hope it heals well

  • @_RETROFIX_
    @_RETROFIX_ 2 місяці тому +1

    I love your videos. I too have spilled my blood over countless repairs. How do you always remember to put heatshrink tubes first before soldering? I can´t seem to get it, and have to unsolder everything again -.-"

    • @hugegamer5988
      @hugegamer5988 2 місяці тому +1

      The repair demon requires sacrifice. if you don’t anoint it with blood, it won’t work.

  • @infin1ty850
    @infin1ty850 2 місяці тому

    On the plus side, with those things being sold they much new, you can probably resell it for 100% profit.

  • @azoriusmage
    @azoriusmage 2 місяці тому

    Not exactly quiet is it? How is this better than a normal one?

  • @embeddedusystems
    @embeddedusystems Місяць тому

    you can get a replacement cord assembly for about £10, probably a good idea if you are going to re-sell it; otherwise great repair.

  • @dreamvisionary
    @dreamvisionary 2 місяці тому +2

    The cable, incuding strain relief, is available as a spare part.

    • @nemesis2264
      @nemesis2264 2 місяці тому +2

      £10 for a replacement cord is not bad considering the price of the hair dryer.

    • @mehere8299
      @mehere8299 2 місяці тому

      @@nemesis2264And to be fair £10 is still cheaper than even the cheapest new hair dryer, outside of at places like Temu.

    • @paulyeomans1065
      @paulyeomans1065 2 місяці тому

      @@nemesis2264 But £25 OEM , if you can find one in stock???

    • @deanolium
      @deanolium 2 місяці тому

      @@nemesis2264 For all the faults of Dyson, they tend to be pretty good at selling spares

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 Місяць тому +1

    The metal piece you removed from the cord was actually a "hognose" clamp they used to clamp on the cord to keep it from pulling out. Lots of equipment uses such metal clamps for that very reason... And yes, you forgot to say; "Stupid Drier"... We all need that phrase to fill a gap in our lives... lol

  • @thwipp101
    @thwipp101 2 місяці тому +1

    guess how many times i've done that with a pick tool over the last 20 years :) get yourself a set of Engineer brand crimpers for purdy crimps.

  • @AntonioEligius
    @AntonioEligius 2 місяці тому

    You probably shouldn't use so much solder inside the high watt circuit such as a hairdryer for the same reason you shouldn't solder wires in the walls of your house; the heat from such wires load is likely to melt the solder and cause a problem... A big problem (like fire). For what it's worth I think you should have tried to reuse the old spade pieces.

  • @johnchaos78
    @johnchaos78 2 місяці тому

    Nice!

  • @chilledoutpaul
    @chilledoutpaul 2 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for the videos Steve 😉

    • @StezStixMix
      @StezStixMix  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Paul! Really appreciate the support 👍

  • @dirkschmitz7884
    @dirkschmitz7884 2 місяці тому

    Has this been reuploaded? Couldnt find the Video for a while

  • @JC-cs6py
    @JC-cs6py 2 місяці тому +1

    Did you try and get a replacement lead from Dyson? not sure if they sell spares but i would have thought so, Another thing to try for replacing the strain relief would be to use some milliput (ebay is your friend), that is a 2 part epoxy putty and dries rock hard overnight, just add some where the white strain relief used to be and just close the case around it, super glueing the buttons on might be an issue if you try and remove them again.

    • @tonyw999
      @tonyw999 2 місяці тому

      New cables, fitted with the strain relief thing, are available for less than £15.

  • @JasonTurner
    @JasonTurner 2 місяці тому

    Have you ever watched the show Halt and catch fire? It is a fantastic series. I would recommend it to everyone. I can't help but to think about that show every time I see you soldering now. Hint: increase your ventilation.

  • @JonnyFix
    @JonnyFix 2 місяці тому

    I to have felt the sharp pointed end of stupidity... many times 🤣

  • @ryandavis7011
    @ryandavis7011 2 місяці тому

    Days since bloodshed counter?

  • @johnsharp4370
    @johnsharp4370 26 днів тому

    Anyone know what that white part is called? I may need to do this on my wives hair dryer as it’s the same issue 😂

  • @mikecro1111
    @mikecro1111 15 днів тому

    My main surprise is that they don't use a connector similar to what you would find in, for example, GHD Hair Straighteners; which allow 360 degree movement between the flex and the straighteners.

    • @mikecro1111
      @mikecro1111 15 днів тому

      I would probably do a little modification

  • @theinspector1023
    @theinspector1023 Місяць тому

    We've got a Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner. It was alright for the first month or two. A couple of years on I'm still waiting for it to die - and sort of hoping it will so I can move on with my life.

  • @ScottMadeAThing
    @ScottMadeAThing 2 місяці тому

    What a coincidence, my mum's one of these had the same issue a month ago. I thought 'Oh, perfect, I'll film this repair, another video to add to my backlog'. As I sat down after setting up, screwdriver in hand, frown on my eyebrows, my mum halted everything. "Dyson are going to replace it free of charge, so please don't open it."
    Stupid warranties and lifetime guarantees.

  • @BloodyIron
    @BloodyIron 28 днів тому

    I have a hunch he repaired this for someone he cares about ;) one of the scenes you hear a door closing and it clearly wasn't Steve

  • @Exoamylase
    @Exoamylase 2 місяці тому +5

    £399 for a hairdryer 😭

    • @bradallen8909
      @bradallen8909 2 місяці тому +2

      A poorly designed, failure prone one at that.

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Місяць тому +1

      @@bradallen8909 the filters are pathetic.
      clogging after 2 uses. Outside cleaning not enough. You have to disassemble the filter to get it really clean.

    • @bradallen8909
      @bradallen8909 29 днів тому

      @@dom3827 Ridiculous. A cheap £10 hairdryer doesn't need to be disassembled or cleaned. This product is overpriced garbage.

  • @swifty2844
    @swifty2844 2 місяці тому

    Felt that tweezers to the thumb, I do that sh*t all the time

  • @guttenflax
    @guttenflax 2 місяці тому +5

    Nice Thursday evening surprise from my fav youtuber!

  • @ElliottSix
    @ElliottSix 27 днів тому

    Right under the nail 😅 the pain

  • @logothaironsides2942
    @logothaironsides2942 2 місяці тому

    Polymorph would probably make a good replacement OR 3d print a new bit

  • @RyanMercer
    @RyanMercer 2 місяці тому

    Nice.

  • @PioNunes
    @PioNunes 2 місяці тому

    It looks like they sell the whole cable assemble including strain relief section, around £12.50 on ebay.