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    Hoover Dustette

    I have decided that this is beyond my capabilities of repairing and I don't trust myself to mess about with the old electrics. I have listed it for sale on eBay if anyone fancies a play with it. Look for soulman_01
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    Hoover Dustette

    Thanks again for your reply and interest. The fuse blew instantaneously but I thought that was because of the wiring confusion? I have tried to get the motor out of the casing by unscrewing the screws at the front of the machine but they don't seem to loosen anything and the motor doesn't...
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    Hoover Dustette

    Hi again and thank you for your continued help. I think the mains lead may be an after market one as it look too new to be original, although it still has the old UK colours of red, Green and Black. The 2 brown wires did have ring connectors on yes, but they have been popped of when I tried to...
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    Hoover Dustette

    Hi again and thanks for your answer although it is a little confusing. On 'both' sides of the 'egg' shaped bit on the switch is a screw hole which are offset, so separate connections, and are separated by 3 cardboard type pieces to insulate i should think. the only other screw hole is in the...
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    Hoover Dustette

    Unfortunately that didn't work, popped the fuse, so maybe I got it wrong or the explaination wasn't clear, or maybe there is a fault with the motor.
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    Hoover Dustette

    Excellent, thank you for that I'll try it and let you know if that works OK. can'rt wait to get it going, the stairs are filthy :-)
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    Hoover Dustette

    Hoover Dustette Model 100 Hello everyone, i am new to this forum and searched the net to see who looked the most knowledgable and this forum camee out on top. The reson for my post is that I bought a Hoover Dustette Model 100 from a car Boot sale today, it was love at first sight, and I am...
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