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Offline Grant D.

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Proteam broke down
« on: June 23, 2011, 10:26:36 PM »
Was vacuuming today.  While finishing up a post vac I flipped the switch to on and sparks started shooting out of the thing.  Not exactly sure where as I was looking at the carpet while my chest got shelled by a bunch of sparks.  Wonder if I fried a motor?  Sound like a wire in the switch?  I took apart the plug and that's fine, not sure where to look next.  Guess I'll have to use my Royal for a while, or maybe I'll go get a new Bissell....
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Offline ChemBright

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2011, 10:30:30 PM »
Sorry to hear that. Take the housing off that covers the motor and see if maybe a wire is exposed. Might be an easy fix?

Since you have another 23.5 vacuums laying around in your garage, you should be fine.  ;D
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Offline Grant D.

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2011, 10:47:13 PM »
Dangit.  Took the housing off everything looks fine.  Took the switch off, no loose wires there either.... Guess I'm hosed. 

I have my 2 royal vacs and one other POS in my garage.  All the others were given away to my helper and various in-laws.
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Offline Gavin

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2011, 10:51:32 PM »
That sucks,,,, or I guess it doesn't suck huh? :smiley_confused1:

how many sparks are we talking about? that sounds like it would have scared the crap out of me.
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Offline Grant D.

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2011, 11:00:48 PM »
Singed my shirt?  Kind of just saw it out of my peripheral vision, was over in a flash.  A wire must have come loose somewhere but I just can't find it.  I've got backups.
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Offline kingjoelking

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2011, 11:19:17 PM »
Can you send me your broken one. I need all the plastic stuff.
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Offline ChemBright

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2011, 11:31:28 PM »
I want the handle that houses the on/off switch!!
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Offline Burtonblue75

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2011, 11:32:28 PM »
... not sure how old it is but they do come with at least a year warrenty.. If you just call Boise they will probably replace and help ya out for next to nothing, did you charge the customer for the fireworks show?
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Offline Grant D.

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2011, 11:42:04 PM »
I think it's about 2 years old.  And no I'm not sending it to you guys, I'll be getting it fixed or using the parts from it to fix my other proteam.  I just paid $15 getting a new handle and another $15 getting that cord wrap thingy. 
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Offline ChemBright

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2011, 12:02:33 AM »
Big meanie!
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Offline kingjoelking

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Re: Proteam broke down
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2011, 12:58:07 AM »
How rude. I cant believe you dont want to give me more equipment.
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