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Is it safe to use hoover with broken cord rewind?

  • 26-10-2010 10:38PM
    #1
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭


    Could landlord force tenant to use vacuum cleaner with broken cord rewind? I presume it's safe, but it's broken some way and shouldn't be repaired first?


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  • #2
    amdublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Personally I would think it would be pedantic to insist on your LL replacing this.

    A broken vacuum player to me means that it is not actually cleaning the carpet.

    The cord doesn't wind up - not really a biggie!


  • #3
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,809 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    If the only thing it doesn't do is rewind, it is likely to be OK.

    However, what I would worry about is if the actual cable has been partially disconnected internally. is it possible for you to check?


  • #4
    Doom
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Doom


    Yes it is safe, in fact you should alway spool out the cable fully when using it, that prevents a heat build up in the cable.
    The cable end will be securely clamped in the machine, unless you relly give it a hard pull, and then your RCD on the fuse board will trip, keeping you safe from a shock


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