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Offline chrisa

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Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« on: October 11, 2015, 04:10:55 pm »
Hi in my possession I have two dc24s and they both have the same problem. The changeover valve keeps sticking whenever the wand is released. The wheel doesn't look worn at all. However, if you remove the hose then the valve operates perfectly. I have tried cleaning the components and refitting, silicone based lubricant but to no avail.
Anyone got any ideas on how to remedy this?
Cheers Chris

Offline Madrat

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2015, 05:28:19 pm »
Most of the ones I have seen do this, I spray with silicon but as you have found out it doesn't always work.  :grinn:

Offline chrisa

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2015, 06:15:26 pm »
Do you think it is worth replacing the valve wheel with a new one? They don't appear to be worn.

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2015, 08:09:07 pm »
I personally wouldn't bother, when you pull the wand up just tap the flap with your foot and it will operate.

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2015, 09:30:38 pm »
You tried backing the screw that holds it together out by a quarter turn,  then maybe a drop of oil to help it along?
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Offline chrisa

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2015, 11:10:56 pm »
Just give it a go and it's still sticking. Thanks for the advice

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2015, 11:14:34 pm »
Thanks Madrat. I've been doing that. I'm a sucker for perfection and it does my nut in when things don't work as rhey should do ha ha

Offline chrisa

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2015, 11:15:28 pm »
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Offline Parwaz7862

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2015, 11:23:54 pm »
I know the cure;
1) Behind the bin, there's the clear part held on by a small screw, un-screw that and the clear thing will pop off with the plastic arm. The plastic arm slides into the groove of the clear part.
2) Make sure the groove is all clean and lubricated, it should work perfectly after this.

Offline chrisa

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2015, 12:08:41 am »
Thank you Parwaz I will do that tomorrow and let you know how it worked.

Offline chrisa

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2015, 06:16:09 pm »
It worked! Thanks Parwaz and thanks guys for your help

Offline Parwaz7862

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2015, 06:19:31 pm »
Brilliant! Glad we helped :) Enjoy!

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2015, 07:30:03 pm »
I will remember that (probably not) for the next dc24.

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2016, 04:24:29 pm »
:-) Good fix Parwaz7862, worked a treat.

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Re: Dc24 changeover valve keeps sticking
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2016, 06:07:54 pm »
Thanks Dilys ;D


 

 

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