Is it more imporstant to have a new cord that doesn't match the machine, or an original that has some exposed wiring? I prefer to have a new cord, as I will be more likely to actually use the machine, instead of letting it become another display piece.
Original Cord vs. Replacement Cord
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djtaylor
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I won't use a cord that is damaged. I don't even like to use them if the plug end has been replaced with one of those cheep replacements. I try to get a new or newer cord that matches the old one or at least is fairly close. If I can't find one that's close then I put on what I CAN get and use it till something better comes along.
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I prefer to keep the original if at all possible, even if it is a bit frayed
twocvbloke
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Personally, I'm not a fan of electric shocks, so I prefer to replace than to stick with ones already fitted if I'm going to use a vac...
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To Me....
....This is a "now and later" issue. If a cord has fraying or exposed wire, then of course I replace it. If an exact match isn't available, then I use whatever is the correct gauge, and worry about a match later.
One of the nice things about replacing cords is, it's usually an easy task. Unless, of course, they're in an Electrolux cordwinder belonging to a 1205 or later machine!
....This is a "now and later" issue. If a cord has fraying or exposed wire, then of course I replace it. If an exact match isn't available, then I use whatever is the correct gauge, and worry about a match later.
One of the nice things about replacing cords is, it's usually an easy task. Unless, of course, they're in an Electrolux cordwinder belonging to a 1205 or later machine!
My 1982 Electrolux 502S has the original cord with a patch of black gaffer tape wrapped around some of it where I presume the rubber has cracked, but I haven't removed the tape so I don't know anything else about it.
I suppose I probably should take the tape off sometime and check, but what I think has probably happened is the rubber has cracked but the wires inside still have their rubber intact.
At least I hope that's what's happened!
I suppose I probably should take the tape off sometime and check, but what I think has probably happened is the rubber has cracked but the wires inside still have their rubber intact.
At least I hope that's what's happened!
gsheen
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having suffered more than my share of electric shocks I always replace the cord with a high quality silicone cable in the matching colour. I have red, orange grey white tan brown dark browm black and yellow reals of the stuff.
If the cord is frayed it could spark when you are using it an set your carpet on fire or atleast leave a nice small burnt patch, happened to me before.
Vintage machines are lovely to use and great to admire but remember they tend to be metal and your life is worth more than the look of the cord. On old cords the earth strap could be broken and you would never know until something goes ver very wrong and you touch the unit.
This happened to me on my beautiful Royal 215 and it hurt allot
ALWAY TEST THE EARTH OF THE MACHINE PLEASE
If the cord is frayed it could spark when you are using it an set your carpet on fire or atleast leave a nice small burnt patch, happened to me before.
Vintage machines are lovely to use and great to admire but remember they tend to be metal and your life is worth more than the look of the cord. On old cords the earth strap could be broken and you would never know until something goes ver very wrong and you touch the unit.
This happened to me on my beautiful Royal 215 and it hurt allot
ALWAY TEST THE EARTH OF THE MACHINE PLEASE
gsheen
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Yea models with double insulated electrical systems are better. Its the real old ones , from the 40 and before that are scary stuff.
The last thing you want is your wife, partner, who ever walking in to find a crispy smoking version of you stuck to a old vacuum while attempting to clean the carpet
The last thing you want is your wife, partner, who ever walking in to find a crispy smoking version of you stuck to a old vacuum while attempting to clean the carpet
papasvacs
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Hmmmmm....
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">I guess I'll go with safety and try to get a cord that is identical or, at least, as close as psossible.</span>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Don't like the idea of becoming a "crispy critter." My hair is not curly now and don't want it to become curly or extinct as a result of using of my vac.</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">I guess I'll go with safety and try to get a cord that is identical or, at least, as close as psossible.</span>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Don't like the idea of becoming a "crispy critter." My hair is not curly now and don't want it to become curly or extinct as a result of using of my vac.</span>
akabent
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"if at all possible"
<span style="font-size: medium;">I'm with Derek. Although it needs to be safe, some minor fraying (no copper exposed) is no big deal to me though I of course prefer a wonderful, intact, original cawd (lol). If it can be salvaged, and especially if it maintains its original plug, I'm all for keeping it!</span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I'm with Derek. Although it needs to be safe, some minor fraying (no copper exposed) is no big deal to me though I of course prefer a wonderful, intact, original cawd (lol). If it can be salvaged, and especially if it maintains its original plug, I'm all for keeping it!</span>
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Gareth:
Well, of course, electricity is more dangerous where you are, being, I understand, 220-240v. That's like the U.K. - their current will weld you to the wall if something goes wrong.
American/Canadian 110v current is not quite as dangerous, but still something for which one should have every respect.
Well, of course, electricity is more dangerous where you are, being, I understand, 220-240v. That's like the U.K. - their current will weld you to the wall if something goes wrong.
American/Canadian 110v current is not quite as dangerous, but still something for which one should have every respect.
vintagerepairer
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The Electricity Safety Council wedbiste has some useful videos. They are not for the feint hearted.
vintagerepairer
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That happens a lot. It is when a capacitor in the machine still has current in it. All Moulinex appliances were a nightmare for this, as were some Hoover Turbopower cleaners and many brands of white goods. I am no expert in electronics, I just know that the addition of another piece of circuitry, a resister I think, is often used across the capacitor to stop the user getting a jolt. Sometimes the current is felt when touched the N and E terminals on an earthed appliance.
Yes you are right Benny. Microwaves have a capacitor in them that holds electricity after power off. It is the same if you're working on a microwave, you should take great care as that capacitor can leave the internals "charged" for some time.
gsheen
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Sandy
Actually you have a higher percentage of been injured than I do due to the fact that 110v ha higher amps than 220v.
I have shocked my self a few times over the years but the one I remember the most and that landed me a trip in the bus with disco lights to the hospital was 110v
Gareth
Actually you have a higher percentage of been injured than I do due to the fact that 110v ha higher amps than 220v.
I have shocked my self a few times over the years but the one I remember the most and that landed me a trip in the bus with disco lights to the hospital was 110v
Gareth
