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How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
Got this plea from a nice neighbour this afternoon, so here I am with
her DC05 Absolute. I easily removed the one visible torx screw (needed an extra long T15 torx bit though), but as expected that didn't help me any!! I'm loathe to risk wrecking anything by prising of the wrong plastic bits, anyone done one of these before? Actually I have a strong suspision its just the mains plug parting company from the cable, as the cable is on a self-wind reel which is unwound against years of friction build-up by catching hold of the plug (molded on of course!) and heaving. There is evidence that the cable has shifted 3-4mm out of the molding so suspect thats the problem. But before cutting it off I want to get at the machine end to test continuity. Thinks... perhaps I can do that with a needle to pierce the sheathing, but if its ok i'll still need to get inside the beast for further investigation. Oh yes, the fault is that it worked fine this morning but then wouldn't start. Ta Phil |
How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:32:24 +0100, Phil Addison
wrote: Got this plea from a nice neighbour this afternoon, so here I am with her DC05 Absolute. I easily removed the one visible torx screw (needed an extra long T15 torx bit though), but as expected that didn't help me any!! I'm loathe to risk wrecking anything by prising of the wrong plastic bits, anyone done one of these before? Actually I have a strong suspision its just the mains plug parting company from the cable, as the cable is on a self-wind reel which is unwound against years of friction build-up by catching hold of the plug (molded on of course!) and heaving. There is evidence that the cable has shifted 3-4mm out of the molding so suspect thats the problem. But before cutting it off I want to get at the machine end to test continuity. Thinks... perhaps I can do that with a needle to pierce the sheathing, but if its ok i'll still need to get inside the beast for further investigation. Oh yes, the fault is that it worked fine this morning but then wouldn't start. Done that, the cable/plug is ok, so still need to get inside. The next suspect is the microswitch operated by stampig on a plastic lever at ground level, bet that gets quite a bashing. I can hear it clicking so its not totally wrecked. BTW, I tested the cable/plug continuity with a non-contact mains detector, first sending mains down just the line, then just the neutral, then just the earth - too my surprise the thin cable does indicate earth continuity even though the machine is (presumably) double insulated. I applied the 240V line voltage to each wire in turn by virtue of plugging it into an extension lead from which I had removed the mains plug and fed in 240V via my "Quicktest" safety connector http://cpc.farnell.com/cliff-electro...lug/dp/PL10637 The Quicktest has vanished from the Cliff Electronic site so if you don't have one grab it while CPC still have them - its already gone from Maplin. Phil |
How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
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How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
The Medway Handyman wrote:
Angle grinder... No it isn't.... |
How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
Angle grinder!
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How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
Phil Addison wrote:
Got this plea from a nice neighbour this afternoon, so here I am with her DC05 Absolute. I easily removed the one visible torx screw (needed an extra long T15 torx bit though), but as expected that didn't help me any!! I'm loathe to risk wrecking anything by prising of the wrong plastic bits, anyone done one of these before? How about: http://www.grosse.is-a-geek.com/diydc05.html -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:44:16 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote: Angle grinder! wake up at the back!!! |
How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:08:41 +0100, John Rumm
wrote: Phil Addison wrote: Got this plea from a nice neighbour this afternoon, so here I am with her DC05 Absolute. I easily removed the one visible torx screw (needed an extra long T15 torx bit though), but as expected that didn't help me any!! I'm loathe to risk wrecking anything by prising of the wrong plastic bits, anyone done one of these before? How about: http://www.grosse.is-a-geek.com/diydc05.html Thats the one - thank you :) Phil |
How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
Clot wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote: Angle grinder... No it isn't.... Isn't what? -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
How do you Dysect a Dyson DC05 - its the cylinder type
The Medway Handyman wrote:
Clot wrote: The Medway Handyman wrote: Angle grinder... No it isn't.... Isn't what? A flippant remark following on from a Monty Python comment on another thread. |
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