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Offline Madrat

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DC30 re build
« on: April 05, 2016, 01:18:58 pm »
So as promised here is the re build of my dc30.

All parts washed and ready, I haven't polished them as its going to live in the caravan.

SDC10017 by Madrat, on Flickr

couldn't finger out how to get into the motor so didn't  :whist11:  No post motor filter on this unlike the dc16?

First job is to glue the sealing ring back into the nozzle.

SDC10018 by Madrat, on Flickr

There is a flap in there that closes if you tilt the unit forward to stop bits falling out, not fitted to dc16.  Couldn't get the nozzle off the bin so couldn't investigate further.

SDC10019 by Madrat, on Flickr
IMG_20160405_121613 by Madrat, on Flickr

Next we take the white flower, and fit the thankfully intact foam seal on it

SDC10020 by Madrat, on Flickr

Then fit it onto the cyclone unit, it only fits one way and be sure to line up the marks if your reusing the seal.

SDC10021 by Madrat, on Flickr
SDC10022 by Madrat, on Flickr

Next fit bin seal to cyclone.

SDC10024 by Madrat, on Flickr

Fit this to the frame, again it can only go one way.

SDC10025 by Madrat, on Flickr

Fit the T10 screw but do not fully tighten yet.

SDC10026 by Madrat, on Flickr

From underneath fit the 6 T12 screws, bit tricky, fully tighten then tighten previous T10 screw.

SDC10027 by Madrat, on Flickr

Fit the shroud, it's held onto cyclone by these small lugs. It will only go one way so line up the cutout.

SDC10028 by Madrat, on Flickr

Refit the bottom cone.

SDC10029 by Madrat, on Flickr
SDC10030 by Madrat, on Flickr

Refit the bin (bottom flap open) top inner edge needs to be lubricated first.

SDC10031 by Madrat, on Flickr

Fit the filter into the motor unit (no sensor on this  :thumbsup:)

SDC10032 by Madrat, on Flickr

Fit the parts together and insert battery.

SDC10033 by Madrat, on Flickr

Just waiting for new battery now will let you know how it performs against the dc16.  As I said this is going into the caravan, when were not on electric I will charge it via a small 75watt inverter if needed.


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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2016, 08:49:54 pm »
Nicely done dude ;)
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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2016, 09:07:23 pm »
 :tiphat:

I thank you.

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2016, 09:37:22 pm »
New battery came this evening so left it charging and have just had a quick go,  :icon_nod: impressed, defiantly a bit better than the standard dc16 and feels much lighter, bin is much better at emptying too.  Motor note is completely different to dc16, do they both use digital motors???

DC16 animal with its tiny motor head and new battery are great on the stairs, we have a blue carpet and a malting white cat, a malting grey cat and a malting whit dog  :boggleeye:


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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2016, 10:12:29 pm »
Nice job, never seen one of these apart before.

The dc16 uses a standard brushed motor, which explains the need for a post filter, the heavier weight, and the different sound.

I'm on the lookout for one of those dc16's with a powerhead over here, they look nice.

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2016, 10:26:18 pm »
Ah I did wonder.

Offline Tonymini145

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2016, 10:49:50 pm »
Nice one mate

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2016, 11:09:08 pm »
Is the blue clip on that the same as the later ones, which differ slightly in size from the DC16?

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2016, 11:12:01 pm »
I will compare them tomorrow.

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2016, 01:44:29 am »
Lovely! You did a great job :)

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2016, 04:14:17 pm »
The blue clips are slightly different, from what I can see, the dc30 clip looks the same as the later ones.

IMG_20160406_145247 by Madrat, on Flickr
IMG_20160406_144845 by Madrat, on Flickr
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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2016, 06:00:17 pm »
Ta very much.  :tiphat:

Those blue clips will be in stock soon.  :-*

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2016, 06:05:36 pm »
Was this the rush order from China?

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2016, 07:34:36 pm »
Was this the rush order from China?

Answered in Trade Room.

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Re: DC30 re build
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2016, 10:36:19 pm »
 :thumbsup:

 

 

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