On 27 Aug 2005 10:44:01 -0700, wrote:


Blair wrote:
My wife uses a Black & Decker Dustbuster and recently it has lost power and
doesn't seem to recharge
I noticed that the plug which connects the base unit to the mains remains
cold. Usually it is warm to touch
I assume that the plug incorporates a transformer. How can I check this?
If this transformer is faulty can I buy a replacement?
Any advice would be appreciated
Blair

Your battery is knackered. Financially it won't be worth fixing but if
you like to tinker with stuff then you could always open it up and see
what kind of cells it takes.

I think they take 4 x sub C tagged cells (available at most model
shops).

To test the charger you will need a multimeter .. probably set on 20V
DC and applied to the two contacts in the charging base (it may say on
the transformer / plug thing what the output voltage is).

I think I did mine a while back and it gave it a new lease of life ;-)

All the best ..

T i m