Re: Central Vac overload

["Robert Green" <robert_green1963@xxxxxxxxx>]

"B Fuhrmann" <b-fuhrmann-usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > the "smart outlets."  My original concern was based on what I thought
was
> > a
> > thermal overload kickout, but when I sealed up the unit I left plenty of
> > room for airflow and even put in a small fan to make sure nothing
> > overheated.  I realize now I ran those tests during an average vacuuming
> > session that didn't include the occasional serious clog, so I will have
to
> > see what happens when I deliberately block the hose and monitoring the
> > motor
> > temperature.
>
> It is very possible that the power unit uses the filtered air from the
> vacuum as cooling.

Yep, when I tested the output flow with my hand, a clog caused the airflow
to drop steeply and heat up quickly.  Very likely hose air used for cooling.

--
Bobby G.