Recent content by Alberto2015

It sure does. I don't mind paying for something when it's needed, but I like to have a go at fixing things first before condemning them. So I'm glad you were on hand to help me out. I may still purchase a voltage/multi meter, as I'd like to improve my skills/knowledge on its usage and it may...

Where do I send the christmas card mate?? Removing the PCB and switch did the trick.. Thank you for taking the time to explain

So ill leave alone the main live + neutral. (brown and blue that are in individual terminals on the left if the pic, and feed from the head of the appliance) One of the terminals on the on/off switch is doubled up. Which is a brown wire from the pcb into the on off, then looped into the high...

Can the Hoover operate without the PCB completely? There is no extra terminals for the white wire spades, I presume I will have to cut, crimp and join them with the blue and brown either side you mentioned?

Appreciate you taking the time to reply. Read the other thread again, seems a few on off, and high low power switches have been the problem. If I understand correctly the Hoover can still work without the high low switch and the PCB. So I'll give that a go. I'll buy a multimeter tomorrow...

Yeah. I used an old 13amp plug from an extension socket . Do you know how to check if the fault is with the on off switch without a multimeter?

Ok, checked the terminals. Changed the plug. Still no life to hetty...

Just checked the carbon 'brushes' (like rectangular rods?) that spring in and out of a red plastic casing...they seem fine. Approx 4-5-6 cm in length.. Is the method you're describing above to check the continuity of the power cable only?

I'll check the carbon brushes. Am I correct in saying if they are worn they will be shorter in length ? Will it be obvious that they are worn down? When I'm checking the continuity. One lead will go on the plug (where the live pin?) and to where on the "head of the unit" ?

Hi mate. Yes the hoovers dead. Model . Het200A Serial. 100201741 I will need to purchase a multi-meter before I can check continuity as you suggest. Could you possibly help me in explaining how I could check the individual components (on off switch, high low switch, pcb etc ) without one...

P.s I've checked/replaced the fuse. Ive visually checked all wiring / electrical connections etc for looseness / burnout... All searches and related videos I can find online only give instructions on how to replace, not diagnose...

Hi all, new to the forum. So the Hoover worked one minute, stopped working the next. It's a hetty 200A. I've looked at various videos on youtube and am confident in replacing the part when necessary.... But... How do I actually diagnose the correct part / fault before buying a replacement ...

Can someone tell me / show with pictures on how to bypass the on/off switch in order to check it? What do you actually do and with which wires? Thanks