Fuse in hoover burning out...?

[jagermini]

Hey folks, just wondering before I take apart my hoover and destroy it, the 13A fuse in the plug of my hoover keeps burning out (well I've replaced it twice). Is there any general simple answer to what could be causing it, or how it could be repaired? The hoover works for a few minutes, and then just goes, fuse burned out.
Any and all help would be much appreciated...

 

[trev]

An intermittent fault manifesting itself when the vacuum cleaner has generated a little bit of heat. Probably not something for an enthusiastic DIYer mate

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Is it an upright hoover? does the brush rotate freely?
I'd check to see if the motor is up against resistance first off.

 

[ruston]

As said. It could also be a faulty/ damaged cable . Common fault on "hand tools".

 

[jagermini]

Eh, I'm actually a spark myself, just more used to Industrial and Oil & Gas....this hoover has me stumped...
Just need a bit of guidance in the right direction and I'm sure it'll be a breeze for me.

It is not an upright hoover. So the brushes are what you recommend to check?

 

[trev]

Sorry for my assumption

 

[ruston]

Personally I would check the supply cable first .

 

[jagermini]

All good trev, not too proud I have to ask for this sort of thing anyway...

 

[trev]

We all have head scratching moments mate

 

[jagermini]

Ok, cheers for that folks, I'll change over the supply cable first and see how it goes. Cheers for the heads up folks!

Mick