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Is it safe to use hoover with broken cord rewind?

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  • 26-10-2010 10:38pm
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    zom
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭


    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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    amdublin
    Registered Users 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!


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,388 ✭✭✭✭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?


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    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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