George Neumatic Hoover Stopped Working

[WayJay]

Hi, have had a George Neumatic Hoover for years (GVE-270-2).

Was mainly used as a house hoover with the occasional DIY Clean-Up. Recently started using it as a dust extractor on my sander (a couple of times) and was working OK. Used it today to clear a section of the gutter (dry waste), all going fine and suddenly stopped working just like that.

Have used an electric tester screwdriver, and tested the cables going into the machine (lights up). The switch, which lights up when switched on and off when switched off. I tested up to the motor, which lights up when switched on and off when switched off.

My thinking, therefore, is that the motor has gone, and need to get a new (replica) motor . Does this sound right or could be something else.

Thanks

WayJay

 

[jj4091]

I would not rely on a neon screwdriver to diagnose an electrical fault. Multimeters are very cheap these days. It could be something as simple as a break in the neutral line which your neon will not show up.

 

[CBW]

I agree with @jj4091 a neon screwdriver, like a volt stick might prove there's voltage, but not how much there is.