Vacuum Cleaner That Sucks... or Rather Doesn't Suck

by rog8811 in Workshop > Repair

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Vacuum Cleaner That Sucks... or Rather Doesn't Suck

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This upright cleaner was about to go into a skip (dumpster), I asked the throw-ee what was wrong and was told it didn't clean very well.  As it looked nearly new I asked if I could have it and this "fix it" began.

I got it home switched it on and sure enough although some dog hair (liberally scattered for the purpose) did end up in the right place, most stayed on the floor.

I quick look revealed the problem, a gap between the collecting tube and the main body.on the cleaner.

Search for Parts

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A quick sort through the plumbing department of the workshop gleaned a piece of tube and a rubber seal for a waste trap.

Make the Connection

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The tube was chucked in the lathe and a short piece was parted off.

Ready to Go

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The white tube was glued into the clear plastic collecting tube, the rubber seal was pushed on and the cleaner was reassembled.

It now works perfectly, FIXED!