iRobot Scooba experience

[cc2mss5]

It's not just your M1 cc. They reject all cc so long as it's not from states.

I have a 330 if you are interested.

thks for all ur comments.

will pm u...

 

[poledra03]

Where to fix roomba 530 power supply?

Hi all, need advice and help.

I just bought a irobot 530 back from US.

As usual, plug in before reading manual (ya, I know, it is stupid).

The power supply gave a 'pop' sound and went into coma.

What should I do now?

Yicks! power supply replacement parts from the states is exp.
yet to check with local distributor but do not think it will be cheap.

Can I just get a universal power adpator to replace this power supply or I can easily replace the "pop" part?

Thanks in advance for advice.

 

[altums]

to poledra.. go to sim lim twr.. basement .. continental.. think they can repair..

 

[Jubooo]

Hi all, need advice and help.

I just bought a irobot 530 back from US.

As usual, plug in before reading manual (ya, I know, it is stupid).

The power supply gave a 'pop' sound and went into coma.

What should I do now?

Yicks! power supply replacement parts from the states is exp.
yet to check with local distributor but do not think it will be cheap.

Can I just get a universal power adpator to replace this power supply or I can easily replace the "pop" part?

Thanks in advance for advice.

You open up and see which component burnt? I suspect its's the varister or capacitor. I might be able to help. Show me the pics.

 

[poledra03]

To altums: Really ah.. .ok ok .. . . I head down for a look.. . after repair, just buy a step down transformer? For the step down transformer, read in forum best to get a 100W one newstar?

Anyone knows what is the usual cost for such repairs?

To Jubooo, erm, at the risk of sounding idiotic , there is no screws, so I just pull apart the power supply? I think will head down to SLT to get a quote and see what is my best option. .. .

Any more advice is welcome. Thanks!

 

[Jubooo]

To altums: Really ah.. .ok ok .. . . I head down for a look.. . after repair, just buy a step down transformer? For the step down transformer, read in forum best to get a 100W one newstar?

Anyone knows what is the usual cost for such repairs?

To Jubooo, erm, at the risk of sounding idiotic , there is no screws, so I just pull apart the power supply? I think will head down to SLT to get a quote and see what is my best option. .. .

Any more advice is welcome. Thanks!

There are 4 studs below. White in colour and is stick there, pull in out using your finger and it will reveal the screw inside.

 

[poledra03]

Oh oh. ..i see. . . . paiseh paiseh . .... .

Okay. opened it. . . . .saw some brown liquid and a burst capacitator(?) - a black colour round thingy located somewhere in the middle. (sorry, unable to post picture.)

So looks like I just need to get it repair and get a 100W step down transformer to attach it to the power point?

 

[uno_bliss]

poledra03, I left u a PM. Pls check it out.

 

[ziggyy]

Anywhere/ link where i can buy the Roomba's brushes and such? My 400 series' sweeping arm broke, looking for a replacement.

Thanks.

 

[mosmos]

Anywhere/ link where i can buy the Roomba's brushes and such? My 400 series' sweeping arm broke, looking for a replacement.

Thanks.

get it at irobot online store or amazon.

 

[ronnie]

For brushes and stuff, you can also get from ebay.

 

[Jubooo]

Oh oh. ..i see. . . . paiseh paiseh . .... .

Okay. opened it. . . . .saw some brown liquid and a burst capacitator(?) - a black colour round thingy located somewhere in the middle. (sorry, unable to post picture.)

So looks like I just need to get it repair and get a 100W step down transformer to attach it to the power point?

If you want to repair might as well change the capacitor with a higher voltage. It will cost you less that 10% of what you need for a step down.

 

[thewiseone]

RoboKing anyone?

 

[cc2mss5]

If you want to repair might as well change the capacitor with a higher voltage. It will cost you less that 10% of what you need for a step down.

nice meeting u and all the best to ur venture. charging the scooba now.

 

[Jubooo]

nice meeting u and all the best to ur venture. charging the scooba now.

You're welcome. Remember to charge up your battery after used and remove it from the unit when not in use.

 

[jsingal]

iRobot Roomba 530

Hi All,

Just bought one Roomba 530 recently.
What you suggest? Buy a transformer or buy an universal adapter?
Could also give suggestions on the brand/model?

Thank you,

Jimmy

 

[seeyourhead_jiejie]

Hi All,

Just bought one Roomba 530 recently.
What you suggest? Buy a transformer or buy an universal adapter?
Could also give suggestions on the brand/model?

Thank you,

Jimmy

universal adaptor only change the pin to be able to plug into singapore wall socket right ? the voltage is still 110V?

and will still need a transformer to convert it to 220V to be used in singapore ?

I not very sure about this.
but i am using newstar 150W transformer for 2years. on 24/7 since day 1, powering a roomba and a scooba..

 

[mosmos]

Hi All,

Just bought one Roomba 530 recently.
What you suggest? Buy a transformer or buy an universal adapter?
Could also give suggestions on the brand/model?

Thank you,

Jimmy

why do you need an universal adapter~?

A transformer would be enough.

 

[slicer]

ok 2 pieces of roomba 550 arrive at my borderlinx account. Got charged a volumetric weight of 16kg and 13kg for the 2 seperate packages amount to sgd$232 in total for shipping.. is that normal? seems overpriced to me..

 

[mosmos]

ok 2 pieces of roomba 550 arrive at my borderlinx account. Got charged a volumetric weight of 16kg and 13kg for the 2 seperate packages amount to sgd$232 in total for shipping.. is that normal? seems overpriced to me..

no it is not normal. I guess the external box is way too big, maybe can put in 2 box of rooba~

Normally the weight of roomba would be 6-7kg only, while scooba slightly heavier.