Universal Canister Vacuum

[highroller]

Dear all...I needed some advice on a beauty; a near mint Universal Canister Vacuum. Has anyone ever worked on these machines? I know it needs a new switch, but the wiring is old...would a new switch be okay in this unit? Thank you in advance for your help (with pictures to follow!)

~Larry

 

[dysonman1]

Universal used (for the most part) fit-all switches on their Jet 99, as well as the tank and round canister models. The same switch used on Sanitaire uprights today.

 

[highroller]

Awesome, thank you for your help! I know this sounds silly, but is it okay to use a new switch and it's new wires with old wires? I don't have to rewire the inside or anything?!?!? lol (It's all intact, I just wanted to be sure)

 

[dysonman1]

Yes, it's OK. The new switch will have two lead wires. The motor will also have two. As does the cord.

Take one lead each and connect like this:
one cord to one switch
one switch to one motor
one motor to one cord

In the end you'll have three connections, with two lead wires each.

 

[highroller]

Thank you so much!