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Deep Cleaning Solutions

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Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« 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.
David.
Owner of Deep Cleaning Solutions.
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Steve Chapman

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Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« Reply #2 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
David.
Owner of Deep Cleaning Solutions.
Expert in Web Design & SEO
www.rocketwebsitedesigners.co.uk

Steve Chapman

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Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« Reply #3 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






Joe H

Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« Reply #4 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.

Deep Cleaning Solutions

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Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2011, 06:10:48 pm »
Good idea Joe.....now why did i not think of that. :)
David.
Owner of Deep Cleaning Solutions.
Expert in Web Design & SEO
www.rocketwebsitedesigners.co.uk

Colin Day

Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« Reply #6 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




Deep Cleaning Solutions

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Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« Reply #7 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.
David.
Owner of Deep Cleaning Solutions.
Expert in Web Design & SEO
www.rocketwebsitedesigners.co.uk

Deep Cleaning Solutions

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Re: Can i replace a 7.2 vac with a 5.7
« Reply #8 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. :)
David.
Owner of Deep Cleaning Solutions.
Expert in Web Design & SEO
www.rocketwebsitedesigners.co.uk