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Thread Number: 28873
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
Cord Cutters????? |
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| Post# 322650 4/20/2015 at 12:13 (3,287 days old) by reo580 (Holland, Michigan) | ||
So.
This morning I was taking out the trash, and next to the bin was a Simplicity Symmetry vacuum cleaner. I dropped off my trash and walked back to my house with the Simplicity. The only thing wrong with it was a clogged lower hose ( go figure). I thought that was a nice stroke of good luck. I unclogged it and ran a "jump wire" I made up from an old hair dryer cord and tested it. It works just like a brand new vacuum. All I had to do was put some windex on it and it looks showroom. Here's my question: Why do people cut the cords off of vacuums etc?? It simply does not make any sense to me. Whoever tossed it cut the cord off of it. Looks like I have to buy a new cord. I'm not complaining about that- I got a really good deal on the vacuum, lol. I just don't understand the logic of cutting the cord off??? The photo is not of my vacuum, but one of the same model for reference.
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| Post# 322653 , Reply# 1 4/20/2015 at 12:27 (3,287 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
Scrapers  | ||
| Post# 322658 , Reply# 2 4/20/2015 at 12:47 (3,287 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
That's becoming quite common | ||
| Post# 322669 , Reply# 3 4/20/2015 at 14:09 (3,287 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
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Some of the | ||
Post# 322683 , Reply# 5 4/20/2015 at 16:14 (3,287 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I've found fabulous vacuums... some vintage | ||
| Post# 322684 , Reply# 6 4/20/2015 at 16:20 (3,287 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
In the UK some people do cut the cords off, not for copper but usually if the vacuum cleaner has produced black smoke or appears to be dangerous. In the 1980s our local council also sent leaftlets to every home owner regarding the process of dumping appliances. Now in 2015 however, not many tend to cut off the cord or the plug.
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Post# 322713 , Reply# 7 4/20/2015 at 21:19 (3,287 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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I will cut cords off of old appliances ... ... only if they are irreparable, and if their only value is for scrap. Other than that, I will either 1) give the appliance to a local thrift store or 2) take it to a local recycling center. It all depends on what it is that determines where it goes.
Now, if it's something collectible, then it goes to my friend Larry, who runs a shop that specializes in eBay auctions. He's one of their Auction Assistants. I have him do my auction listings for me -- he handles everything from taking the pictures and listing the item, to collecting the payment and shipping the item out. But I digress -- sorry.
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| Post# 322734 , Reply# 10 4/21/2015 at 06:35 (3,287 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Or if you're suicidal :-) | ||
| Post# 322778 , Reply# 11 4/21/2015 at 08:50 (3,286 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 322838 , Reply# 12 4/21/2015 at 15:17 (3,286 days old) by HVRVACLVR (Altoona PA) | ||
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| Post# 322864 , Reply# 13 4/21/2015 at 21:11 (3,286 days old) by man114 (Buffalo NY) | ||
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I cut any cord off anything I throw out, mainly because I use the cords when good to replace cords on other stuff I find in need of a replacement cord. If I toss a vac, which is rare, I most definitely cut the cord off because long replacement cords are not that cheap. | ||
| Post# 322910 , Reply# 15 4/22/2015 at 12:55 (3,285 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Also, if you "cut the cord" when you purchase a new cordless Dyson! | ||
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