YouTube channels for repair knowledge…

Often when we are stuck or face an appliance with no obvious access or complicated assembly we use the internet to gain knowledge. Some good some bad.

What channels do you follow which you think would be beneficial to others.

Let’s build a list. Starter for 10..

CD Players - @SpareTimeRepairSpareTimeRepair

Dyson and Shark vac@vacuumhelpum cleaners - @vacuumhe@LearnElectronicsRepairp

Electroni@iFixitYourselfs Repair - @Le@FixingFurniturernElectronicsRepair

Gadgets - @@MendItMarkFixitYourself

Furniture - @FixingFurniture

Audio Equipment and similar - @MendItMark

Tranditional woodworking tools - @gjbmunc

Power Tools repair - @deandohertygreaser

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Big Clive - explains electronic circuits - @bigclivedotcom

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Good idea! I don’t have any suggestions of the top of my head, @martyn you might have though?

How about I make @AlanBrown’s post a wiki? Useful way to collaborate on things without having to scroll through a lot of posts…

To be honest, I’ve never subscribed to channels for this purpose. I tend to just search the whole of YouTube when I’m struggling with something like this. Though agree completely that YouTube is a great resource for getting some insight into things like this.

Searching quickly for a solution, esp if you are under time pressure is a reality we all face, but knowing who to trust is another. Some videos are just far from ideal, ignoring electrical safety steps, breaking plastic tabs, etc.

I’ve also found that while an item brought in might present one problem, it might have many other issues, and having a broader awareness of what can go wrong and what to look for is very beneficial.

Spare TIme Repair, as an example makes many electronic, electrical and mechanical repairs when overhauling a CD player. Often fixing parts that are failing like poorly lit screens, and servicing all push buttons.

Knowing what other surprises lurk beneath plastic covers is also a benefit. Some brands have different internals for the same model no. Depending on country of origin, age, manufacturing batch, etc.

I’m sure we’ve also seen some horrific repairs in sweat shops with little consideration for repairer safety.

A Wiki would be good. It will though overlap a bit with Wiki Content on Restarters.Net which is another fantastic source of info we should list along with iFixit.com and others.

Manchester Vacs

Some guidance on fixing Dyson and Sebo vacuum cleaners

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