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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Carlos Gatewood on June 28, 2012, 02:44:18 pm

Title: Rug doctor problem
Post by: Carlos Gatewood on June 28, 2012, 02:44:18 pm
I have a rug doctor but i am having a problem with it every time i try to use it the power reset button pops up there are no visible faults anyone have an idea why this is happening
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Ian Gourlay on June 28, 2012, 03:02:38 pm
You could try by passing reset button obviously this removes a safety feature, then you will find out if everything still runs ok .
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Jim_77 on June 28, 2012, 03:04:10 pm
I have the perfect solution for you mate:




(http://www.weightmansskiphire.com/midi.jpeg)



:)

If you're a domestic user, look somewhere like ncca.co.uk or tacca.co.uk and find a decent cleaner in your area

If you're a "professional" (in the loose sense of the word), shame on you and get some proper gear :)
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: AshWhite on June 28, 2012, 03:06:34 pm
oh dear it has started

 ;D
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Garyj on June 28, 2012, 03:09:58 pm
Some good advice though.

So far we have "Bypass the reset button" thus risking death, skip it as they are crap, look for a professional cleaner and some advice on rewiring.

I would  take it to a local electrician and get the wiring looked at and get a safety certificate for it while you are at it.

Then put it in the skip.
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Garyj on June 28, 2012, 03:10:26 pm
oh good it has started  ;D
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: wynne jones on June 28, 2012, 03:15:50 pm
Jim

Thought that was your van for a second there.  ;D
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: William McCafferty on June 28, 2012, 03:16:56 pm
upgrade to a Vaxs or becks bissle
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: markpowell on June 28, 2012, 04:19:14 pm
I have the perfect solution for you mate:




(http://www.weightmansskiphire.com/midi.jpeg)



:)

If you're a domestic user, look somewhere like ncca.co.uk or tacca.co.uk and find a decent cleaner in your area

If you're a "professional" (in the loose sense of the word), shame on you and get some proper gear :)
;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: derek west on June 28, 2012, 05:19:27 pm
Some good advice though.

So far we have "Bypass the reset button" thus risking death, skip it as they are crap, look for a professional cleaner and some advice on rewiring.

I would  take it to a local electrician and get the wiring looked at and get a safety certificate for it while you are at it.

Then put it in the skip.

 ;D
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: M.Acorn on June 28, 2012, 05:24:01 pm
Why not go to your local supermarket hire one of their machines, then swap them over, give them the duff one back, sure they won't notice  ;D
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Simon Gerrard on June 28, 2012, 06:16:13 pm
Some good advice though.

So far we have "Bypass the reset button" thus risking death, skip it as they are crap, look for a professional cleaner and some advice on rewiring.

I would  take it to a local electrician and get the wiring looked at and get a safety certificate for it while you are at it.

Then put it in the skip.

 ;D

 ;D ;D
Please don't tell us you use it to supposedly professionally clean carpets.  :o
If so, press the reset button and buy some professional equipment.
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Carlos Gatewood on June 28, 2012, 06:44:11 pm
no i don't use it to professionally clean carpets its just sat in shed so thought i might as well fix it and sell it.
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: PaulKing on June 28, 2012, 07:24:44 pm
probably the coil on the solenoid that controls the water valve they are the prime suspect, disconnect it and see if the button doesn't pop out.


Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: TN Cleaning Services Ltd on June 28, 2012, 09:31:41 pm
Would cost you more to fix it than its worth.
Chuck it away and make some room in the shed.
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Jim_77 on June 28, 2012, 10:39:10 pm
Quote
Would cost you more to fix it than its worth.
Chuck it away and make some room in the shed.

Probably the only sensible post in this thread so far ;D

That skip is more mobile than my van at the moment, it has no transmission :-\
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Ian Gourlay on June 29, 2012, 09:45:00 am
Bring it inside for a few days , could be damp. Disregard my first advise if you are still alive? Your local repair man could tell you what is wrong. Like all things you have to pay unless you have a mate.
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Doug Holloway on June 29, 2012, 05:40:52 pm
Jim

What with the machine and now the van you must be pulling your hair out.

Cheers

Doug
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: Jim_77 on June 30, 2012, 03:03:51 pm
No point stressing Doug, although I have lost a couple of jobs that were urgent and lost a couple of quotes because I couldn't get to them in time.

I should have all my paperwork bang up to date and a tidy desk but you know what, it's been nice weather here to go for long walks with the dogs instead :)
Title: Re: rug doctor problem
Post by: mike roberts on June 30, 2012, 06:19:10 pm
What need Jim is a RD and a car - problem solved  :P :P :P  ;D ;D