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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Deep Cleaning Solutions on January 25, 2011, 04:47:05 pm

Title: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Deep Cleaning Solutions on January 25, 2011, 04:47:05 pm

I have a 3stage 7.2 vac that needs replacing
for my porty ALLTEC PRO PLUS.
I gave woodbridge a call and the salesman said i cant replace it with a 5.7,i have to replace it with a 7.2.
I'm just looking for a second opinion.
I'm only asking because i've seen some cheaper 5.7
vacs on Ebay.

Title: Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Steve Chapman on January 25, 2011, 05:07:43 pm

I've just replaced both the 7.2 on my extracta with 5.7 ones and its going a dream.

A fraction of the cost as well  8)

Have to make sure you replace them both at the same time with same type though.

The larger 7.2 ones are just not viable, mine were going every six months, at least this way if the smaller ones last only six months its only £60 each.


Regards
Steve

Title: Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Deep Cleaning Solutions on January 25, 2011, 05:13:59 pm

"Have to make sure you replace them both at the same time with same type though."

.........so i can't leave the other 7.2 in that works fine
and replace the faulty one with a 5.7

cheers dave

Title: Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Steve Chapman on January 25, 2011, 05:32:25 pm

No, from what i understand they have to be the same,

On my extracta they are connected so one would probably damage the other if they are not matched,

Think thats probably the case on most machines


Steve

Title: Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Joe H on January 25, 2011, 05:59:18 pm

If the other one is going well, flog it on ebay - you may get for it a good chunk of what a new 5.7" costs.

Title: Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Deep Cleaning Solutions on January 25, 2011, 06:10:48 pm

Good idea Joe.....now why did i not think of that. :)

Title: Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Colin Day on January 25, 2011, 10:25:57 pm

You could maybe get 3 x 5.7's in there if you're handy at a bit of mechanics ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Deep Cleaning Solutions on January 27, 2011, 05:45:53 pm

I bought two 5.7 motors and just looked at them.
The thing is,the 2 wires on the vacs are black and look the same.How do i know which is live and which is neutral,it won't blow anything if i connect the wrong ones will it.
Cheers.

Title: Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
Post by: Deep Cleaning Solutions on January 27, 2011, 07:54:01 pm

Great tried it and somethings just blown
(just a fuse i hope).
These 5.7's look a nightmare to fit,wish i got a 7.2 now. :(
I'm going for a beer. :)