[James Jacob]

Hi again I have a question for all Ashbys PowerBrush owner operators....
But before i ask the question please send a simple post just for me to see how many of you have one... You will all understand when i ask the question, but first i have to plant the seed of curiosity 

[Len Gribble]

I don't have one but think thay have three types 

[Mark Weedon]

I have the metal one used for the higher psi. Yes!!! Will await why.

Mark

[Ian Gourlay]

Just for you James
I have a redundant one that needs repair , but I think I will just get something new.

[James Jacob]

Ok cool... Thanks for your replies & heres what im asking... Does anyone else find that the "Belt" works its way towards the outer edge of the housing, Causing it to shred to bits? its just i seem to only be able to do a couple of jobs with it before this starts happening & i need a new belt again... is this a common thing with these powerbrushes?
I have even tried to place/secure a "Washer" to the end of the Cog, to stop the belt from working its way accross... But nothing seems to be able to "stick" to the fricking cog! ive tried Glue, Resin, chemical metal, even tried drilling small holes through the washer & cog, but it wasnt a good effect... im thinking about getting a cog fabricated... one with an outer rim/lip as im sure the belts would last so much longer if they wernt trying to work themselves off all the time...
Also the brush unit itself does not seem to last forever either... it seems to go a bit rusty on the inside & then goes out of alignment... which makes the belt issue even worse...
Does anyone else experience these symptoms?
It seems to be the only part of my kit that needs to have a service so regularly...
But saying all that, When its all operating fine, it is a really good bit of kit, so i dont totally regret buying it....

[Ian Gourlay]

Hi James

Not had that happen , but have had two  burnt out motors and had belt slip

trying to decide if mine is worth bothering to repair

How Much is a belt. Need new Bearings but I understand the only is to buy a new brush , I think Brush is over £100 but may be wrong so have come to conclusion its passed its sell buy date.

But as Motor is fairly new , and then new brush and belt what else is there on a new one

[James Jacob]

Hi Ian, on my one ive had it for 12 years now (Its not had daily use mind...) i have not yet had to replace the motor yet, which is suprising as one of my friends owns a fish & chip restaurant & the soilage is intense for my machine & powerbrush (thick pile wool with heavy grease soilage..) gives all my gear a real workout... & tbh thats where ive had to replace most of my belts...or very shortly thereafter lol.
i buy a few belts each time on the odd occasion i go to Ashbys & i believe that they were somewhere in the region of £9-£10 each & yes, i think you are right about the bearings... you have to buy the whole new brush unit & I cant honestly remember how much that was, But i think it was somewhere around £70-£90... but definately not over £100
But saying that, when the brush unit does "Go" usually there is nothing visibly wrong with it...ie:- all the bristles still appear fine & would last a lot more jobs... So i think i will study one of my old brushes to see if with a bit of B@stardization new bearings would fit... ill ask around & try myself & post results as i find them... Unless anyone else has already done this & could advise?
Also i have learned that many internal mech parts can be found online via Ebay etc... this is another way to save some money too... like for example ive just bought 2 genuine "LambElectric vac motors" 1500w each for £190 inc delivery... where i phoned ashbys & it was pretty much the same price for 1.
& when it comes to changing the internal mechs i just take lots of pics from different angles & then just remove & replace exactly as before... Ive saved quite a bit of money like that now 
I have yet to find a "Belt" or "Brush" supplier other than Ashbys yet... but i keep looking 
As to what else there is in a new one... the only other things that I could Personally see to change would be the jet/nozzles & the Viewing window (in the main shell/housing) & the usual suspects for the hose/trigger etc
I have found the results i get with this unit overall very good! & that justifies me keeping hold of mine... at least for now anyway....

[Ian Gourlay]

My local guy did manage to replace bearings but do not ask how he did it.
But he ran off to the other side of Norfolk  and his Dad is not interested as Carpet Cleaning equipment is not their core business

If i was near Ashbys I would just pop in for a chat and see what they think

Obviously they make their Money on parts think motors were about £130 plus Vat

Hence I am thinking of just chucking it I do wonder if dodgy bearing put a strain on motor

Perhaps the solution to your problem is to call in and have a chat with Ashbys ,  Is it anything to do with the tension er. I think this tends to slip when on thick pile carpet but I have not used mine for a couple of years

[James Jacob]

Well, Ian if you really are serious about chucking it... Maybe i could take it off your hands & use parts from yours to make mine better? I see you are in norfolk, so i would pay you courier costs... you can email me at james.jacob@hotmail.co.uk & we can chat about it further if you like...
As to the Ashbys idea... I live quite a distance from them myself & i have enough stock of everything to last me for a while yet before i need to go there again. & I feel a little guilty when i ask them stuff where im obviously doing self repair... I only do the things that i know i can do though & i have used Ashbys for various repairs in the past... its just the expense of it all

[Ian Gourlay]

Hi James

I would not courier to them as you say you can do most yourself

Bit busy at present but if you can wait until next week I will have a look at my belt and see if I can see anything that cause your problem

Not quite ready to chuck yet I will probably buy new brush and belt

[James Jacob]

Yes, i would hang on to it mate... ill see what i can find out, if i could just find some time to myself & stop being so fricking busy all the time...