Another Cyclo Down

[Scottwax]

Scott- To your knowledge, what is different about the new cord you had installed?

Full rubber cord, definitely has more stiffness and resistance to twisting up. No problems at all since I had it swapped out several months ago. The original cord and the one Cyclo replaced each lasted less than 2 months.

 

[Dave Pickett]

All good points, not meaning to upset anyone!!!!



I too have rebuilt engines gearboxes etc, and I agree that the cord on any power tool shouldnt break so quickly. If I was relying on this tool for my living, I would want to replace it myself, so I KNEW it had been done properly, and it would allow me to identify any issues with the old cord etc....



Its a bit like car brakes, many take it in to a garage for safety's sake, I will always fix them myself for the same reason - guess I just dont trust many people these days to do a job as well as I would do myself......

 

[imported_Yal]

When they raise the prices maybe they can update the cords too or is that too much to ask?

 

[brwill2005]

Another Update. I got my cord and shrink wraping today. The Cyclo was already apart. I made sure to store all screws in a zip lock bag. I also did a little wiring diagram to ensure I made the conections correctly. I had to go to Radio Shack and buy some crimp style wire conectors. I installed the cord, and put the machine back together. I plugged it in and it started right up. It seems to be fine, however, I did not do any polishing with it yet. I then slid the shrink wraping on the handle and used a butane torch to shrink it around the handle. It looks exactly how it came from the factory. I examined the old cord, stripping back the insulation to where the cord bends going into the handle. That exposes the three wires; green(ground), white, and black. Right away I could see distortion in the black and white wires. I proceeded to strip the insulation off the black and white wires. While I was stripping the insulation the wires pretty much came apart. The problem was definitely in the power cord and caused by bending of the cord where it enters the handle. I guess I have to take better care of my cord. I also have to get a new cord for my old Cyclo; then I will have two. Anyways, you learn from your mistakes. I still believe the cord should not break so easily.

 

[Accumulator]

brwill2005- Glad to hear the repair went smoothly!



Now that you've done it once, what about putting a nice *long* cord on the other one? I've often thought that if one of mine needs a new cord I'd get a good extension cord and hook that up (got the idea from Mike Phillips who did this with a rotary).



And yeah, having two Cyclos is nice. I use the pair for LSPs all the time- on with one and off with the other (using MF bonnets) or you could have one dedicated to carpet duty with the plastic brushes.



Dave Pickett- Looking at my earlier post a few days after the fact....sorry if I jumped down your throat about people DIYing stuff. It reads a bit more :nono than I wish it did, hindsight being 20/20 and all

 

[Changeling]

Another Update. I got my cord and shrink wraping today. The Cyclo was already apart. I made sure to store all screws in a zip lock bag. I also did a little wiring diagram to ensure I made the conections correctly. I had to go to Radio Shack and buy some crimp style wire conectors. I installed the cord, and put the machine back together. I plugged it in and it started right up. It seems to be fine, however, I did not do any polishing with it yet. I then slid the shrink wraping on the handle and used a butane torch to shrink it around the handle. It looks exactly how it came from the factory. I examined the old cord, stripping back the insulation to where the cord bends going into the handle. That exposes the three wires; green(ground), white, and black. Right away I could see distortion in the black and white wires. I proceeded to strip the insulation off the black and white wires. While I was stripping the insulation the wires pretty much came apart. The problem was definitely in the power cord and caused by bending of the cord where it enters the handle. I guess I have to take better care of my cord. I also have to get a new cord for my old Cyclo; then I will have two. Anyways, you learn from your mistakes. I still believe the cord should not break so easily.

Bull Donkeys, why in the heck should you have to buy a tool that has an obvious default and pay for any thing!!

The Cyclo company owes you an apology and a complete investigation and fixing of the tool!!

Changeling

 

[kpagel]

blimey guys its only a power lead for goodness sake easy to replace by any competent person which I'm sure you all are. Why do you need to go to a "shop" to get this done????



Have we lost the ability to do these simple fixes ourselves?????

Just wanted to add one more counterpoint to this... most of the people that hang out in this specific forum (pro detailers) are in business because of and make a living off of doing work that other people don't want to do for themselves.

 

[imported_ajbarnes]

Just wanted to add one more counterpoint to this... most of the people that hang out in this specific forum (pro detailers) are in business because of and make a living off of doing work that other people don't want to do for themselves.

Good point.