Sunday, October 4, 2015

Garden blower-vac problems

Believe it or not I still have some GMC tools !!!

A GMC 24V hammer drill with 2 x NiCad batteries-that still take a charge! :
https://alanm52.wordpress.com/2010/06/02/gmc-24v-2-speed-cordless-hammer-139/

A GMC pressure washer that's still going strong:
https://alanm52.wordpress.com/2005/07/14/gmc-1400w-pressure-cleaner/

and a big and heavy GMC blower vac - that died on me today.

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Above: I suspect the short power cable is intermittent where the lead enters the handle.

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Above: Lots of screws to remove before you can crack the shell.

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Above: I still prefer to use a VOM (volt ohm meter) for continuity checking. As already mentioned at the top of the list is that short input power lead with plug.

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Above: The short power lead (on the left) is always under stress and takes a lot of flexing and yes - its OC. The standard IEC power lead on the right is a perfect replacement.

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Above: New lead wired in, unit cleaned and working again. When I prised off the handle insert it was inevitable that some of the tabs would break off – they did. I’ll remove the masking tape after the contact adhesive had dried.

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