How to Fix a Zelmer Odyssey Vacuum Cleaner Variable Speed Control A Journey of Electronic Discovery!

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This repair job of a relatively new Zelmer Odyssey 1700W vacuum cleaner ended up teaching me quite a lot about motor control circuits! And the bonus is - I've fixed the problem and have now saved the vacuum from the waste stream!
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@zs1dfr Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the way you have the correct nomenclature for the parts and their functions at your fingertips, without being at a loss for words. That is why I said in a previous remark some time ago, that you are a very good teacher. Your ability to "diagnose" the problem, explain your thought processes, and use the right words, is phenomenal. I would have been stuck for terminology along the way. Well done - keep up the good work. Don't be scared to tackle things. As you have said before, you have nothing to lose - it's broken, so you may as well tackle it 🙂

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Dave! I'm glad you are enjoying the journey with me! 😊👍

@soerenbode Жыл бұрын

Having serviceable vacuums is like world peace - a dream. Or is it? Thanks Chris!

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

World peace may be slightly more achievable than people keeping their vacuums in good operational condition Sören! 🤣

@afineliner740 Жыл бұрын

You're a genius Chris. Any gaps in your knowledge you fill, and then get on and fix it. Good on you well done. 👍

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex. Sometimes the gaps don't fill properly and I just get lucky! Other times the new knowledge doesn't stick and just falls out again! 🤣

@campingstoveman Жыл бұрын

I spent my working life as a Service engineer installing machine tool, industrial robots and industrial washing machine, everything in the house bar tv's I had a go at and theres nothing better than finding and fixing faults, well done 😊

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Yeah, sounds like you are well qualified to tackle most jobs! Nice 😊

@DavidTipton101 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous find and fix Chris. Colour me impressed 😊 if that is a common failure you could determine the correct resistance from the pot and install a fixed resistor. Cheers! 👍🙂

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Yeah, I wondered why there is even a need for a calibrating trimmer. Surely a fixed resistor could have been used!

@davidrassler3589 Жыл бұрын

I had 9 months electronics training in the US Air Force 55 years ago, forgot most of what I had learned. But after watching you fix this basic circuit a lot of that training is coming back to me. Electronics is basically easy to understand once you get the proper training. I'm impressed with your self-taught knowledge!!! Thank you!

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Training is certainly an advantage, but if you don't keep exercising that knowledge it gets lost! I'm glad you found some of yours again but electronics has probably changed a little in 55 years! 😲😂 Constant hands-on experience - even if fumbling through blindly is a good teacher! Oh, and the internet! 😁

@RetifsGarage Жыл бұрын

Well done again, you learn something we do also by following your clear explanations ! Cool

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Retif! We are always learning!! 👍

@unclejackstoolshed4513 Жыл бұрын

Although you faced variable resistance & had to provide electronic physio to dry joints & trimmed the trimmer while you talked the torque, it was a useful Odyssey!

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Haha, very well done Uncle Jack!! 👏🤣

@glenhehir3833 Жыл бұрын

You fixed it. And it sucks! Well done mate. And the learned knowledge is worth something too.

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it sucks well! 🤣🤣

@freedomfighter8958 Жыл бұрын

Well done, learn something new! I fix machines from time to time it was my job at one point. So satisfying there was a hole already there for future issues

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was pleased about the hole! Means I didn't have to drill one and put a wire link in!

@ShadowMoonFarms Жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze me. Thank you

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cynthia! I amaze myself sometimes! 🤣

@resurrectronics Жыл бұрын

Great fix! I haven't come across diacs before, so I would have gone down a rabbit hole there. Very impressive troubleshooting!

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😊 I seem to go down rabbit holes with monotonous regularity! 🤣🤣

@johnanders2090 Жыл бұрын

Another good one. Called in and saw your Mom & Dad Sunday.

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks John 😊 Would have been nice to have a catch up! 👍

@Th3Pr0digalS0n Жыл бұрын

I do love a good retractable cord. My home vacuum is very close to that one. Picked it up in a used shop for $15.

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

This thing retracts so well it would just about pull a car out of a bog! 😂

@wayneday3916 Жыл бұрын

Nice job always good when you can save something from the land fill.

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! It's even more satisfying when the repair is a little tricky!

@deankdx Жыл бұрын

awesome! was just low tech enough for Me to understand. I'd never heard of the triac or the the diode thing (forgotten name already). I recently fixed a brushless leaf blower that i would have had no idea about other than an obvious fault (broken wires) (the electronics board is resin filled). but it definitely pays to HAVE A GO, because it could have been something simple just as easily. I've lost count how many times i've fixed things with cracked solder joints or broken wires etc, still very satisfying especially if you can use it or sell it for someone else to use. this was quite enjoyable to watch, due to having the components explained and what they do(I have a good basic electronic knowledge though. )

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean! Yeah, bad solder joints are a very common problem since they went to lead-free solder! Glad you enjoyed the journey! 👍😊

@Th3Pr0digalS0n Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, good repair. I would have sunk a screw into the housing to keep the sliding power lever at maximum.

@cptrikester2671 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I don't understand why vacuums have an adjustable power settings. I've always wanted a vacuum to suck as much as possible.

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Yeah, most of the time you want maximum suction - but the reduced power is handy when you are doing other things instead of carpets, such as mats/rugs and even curtains! Things that aren't fixed I guess..

@SilverScorpion Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks SS 👍😊

@ScrapMetalTV. Жыл бұрын

Very informative video 👍

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! 👍😊

@geobrown9413 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent repair video, thanks for that. One question......why would you want a variable speed anyway? What am I missing?

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried to vacuum a mat or a rug - or clean cobwebs from curtains? Sometimes a little less suction is rather important! But yes - I'm usually a maximum power kind of guy! Thanks for watching 😊👍

@resurrectronics Жыл бұрын

I had a Miele once that was very hard to move across the carpet when on full power - and very loud to boot! I liked being able to set it at around 75% for the best trade-off.

@stephenw2992 Жыл бұрын

Basically a glorified light dimmer. Usually the Triac shorts and they run flat out all the time in that sort of circuit. Cheapo trimpot says otherwise. I rarely buy anything electrical new because there is always someone chucking out a perfectly repairable thing like that.

@TheUltimateRecycler Жыл бұрын

Yep, just about everything is perfectly repairable! I'm actually doing pretty well selling repaired items through the shop - although many aren't really that viable when I take my time into account. The bonus is that I make some KZfaq money from the video that that offsets the extra time! 😊