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Post# 467487 10/5/2010 at 13:57 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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from my last thread 30284...and taking Laundress' expert advise, hugs, I bought 4 sets of these machines, for $200.00....and what great machines they are...dryers only in electric....but with a little clean-up and polish, they look brand new, and work great...I added the fabric softner dispenser, and the tubs are not stainless, but you can't beat the price, besides they are true SQ underneath.....
the place I got them from have a museum/showroom of past vintage appliances, some they restored, if I had known I would have taken a camera, next time I will, the also have the double stack dryers with windows..... the place is called Caleco West Chester, Pennsylvania 1-610-692-5600 ext 128 ask for Phil or Bryan CALL FIRST! Mon thru Fri 9 to 5 lunch 12 - 1 great guys to work with, and theres a crew that will load into your truck....many spare parts also.... 
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| Post# 467505 , Reply# 1 10/5/2010 at 15:15 (4,950 days old) by JeffG () | ||
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Martin, did you happen to see an AWS75NW at Caleco? | ||
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Post# 467506 , Reply# 2 10/5/2010 at 15:31 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Basically all I saw was the machines I had gotten plus the stacked dryers, there was a lot of coin operated ones including FL and TL.....and many parts of which they strip machines down, I don't know why, but they were all sorted and organized, we tried to switch the dryer doors from the stacked, because I wanted the window, but they were different sizes....you could always call and ask Phil, but I doubt it....I was suprised he wasn't one of us, of which he never heard of, until now, so I am trying to spread the word for members looking for machines, but I don't know why their breaking down the machines into organized parts, unless for spare parts for themselves, the service the mid-atlantic region for commercial laundry...
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Post# 467508 , Reply# 3 10/5/2010 at 15:37 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Also the agitator caps are still available at sears parts direct.....
CLICK HERE TO GO TO yogitunes's LINK | ||
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Post# 467509 , Reply# 4 10/5/2010 at 15:40 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 467518 , Reply# 5 10/5/2010 at 16:40 (4,950 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 467519 , Reply# 6 10/5/2010 at 16:45 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 467523 , Reply# 8 10/5/2010 at 17:00 (4,950 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 467525 , Reply# 9 10/5/2010 at 17:06 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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They also sell these two pullers that slip under the agitator, and you tug up....
looks like something you cuold make yourself.......I made a larger version of this for work to pull the totes off of the pallets CLICK HERE TO GO TO yogitunes's LINK | ||
| Post# 467526 , Reply# 10 10/5/2010 at 17:08 (4,950 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 467527 , Reply# 11 10/5/2010 at 17:12 (4,950 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 467530 , Reply# 14 10/5/2010 at 17:12 (4,950 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 467531 , Reply# 15 10/5/2010 at 17:13 (4,950 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 467532 , Reply# 16 10/5/2010 at 17:22 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 467540 , Reply# 17 10/5/2010 at 18:09 (4,950 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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Post# 467552 , Reply# 18 10/5/2010 at 19:17 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 467555 , Reply# 19 10/5/2010 at 19:23 (4,950 days old) by washerman (cape town) | ||
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remove agitator Try filling with really hot water, wait a few minutes, and then try to pull off agitator. | ||
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Post# 467563 , Reply# 20 10/5/2010 at 19:32 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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You know whats odd.....is the model number I used to get the fabric softner dispenser......this machine is using 2 agitators, one for the cap(solid) and one for the dispenser(flex)....yet I put the dispenser on the solid agitator, theres no difference on the top, their both the same.....order carefully!....
I like that they have tools and parts available for these machines.......all manufacturers should have this available, in case you need to work on them or ship them to a new location.... | ||
| Post# 467570 , Reply# 21 10/5/2010 at 19:47 (4,950 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
Martin they look really good ...
can you get a tub shot please. Nice washers ! Darren k. Darren k. This post was last edited 10/05/2010 at 21:17 | ||
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Post# 467571 , Reply# 22 10/5/2010 at 19:51 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Sorry for all the post guys........but depending what model number you use can give you variable pricing on these parts....this is the cheapest I have found so far.....I paid $6.49 for the dispenser.....another model number priced it at $36.99(I didn't pay that for the whole washer) and getting that agitator for that price is great, you can't get it that cheap on ebay....
model number AWM472W....will give you the straight 4 vane agitator(not wavy), to fit the same hub....$94.08....I wonder how this one would do for turnover....but I have to shop arond and find it cheaper, have to find the right model number... interesting?.....but have this site and page ready for them, Sears will try to charge you the higher price... | ||
| Post# 467586 , Reply# 23 10/5/2010 at 20:58 (4,950 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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I'm not too fond of the straight vane (early 80s) agitator...just because it looks so generic. I think these were in laundromats up until the late 90s. I'll post pics when I get my non-flex one that I ordered for a whopping $15 (and only made postage go up by $1). 8.99 not bad for an agitator and 3 caps. Now what am I going to do with three caps?
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| Post# 467630 , Reply# 24 10/6/2010 at 03:25 (4,949 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 467637 , Reply# 25 10/6/2010 at 06:15 (4,949 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 467666 , Reply# 26 10/6/2010 at 10:31 (4,949 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa) | ||
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Post# 467691 , Reply# 27 10/6/2010 at 12:22 (4,949 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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well the model number plate says Alliance Laundry Systems from Ripon, WI
I also had the issue with the tub leaning forward during agitation, from the torque of the motor, I used two 5 inch pieces of rubber drain hose laid across in front and under the pump to keep it level and steady, so far works great... | ||
| Post# 467699 , Reply# 28 10/6/2010 at 13:02 (4,949 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa) | ||
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| Post# 467718 , Reply# 29 10/6/2010 at 14:04 (4,949 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Adjustment | ||
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Post# 467719 , Reply# 30 10/6/2010 at 14:06 (4,949 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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My actual model number is LWS02NW.......which does not show up anywhere for parts.......so I use one of the other machines, with exception to the control panel and options, all insides were the same, until I started searching and found these models numbers give a cheaper price, why I don't know, usually most places are about al the same, espescially with same model and parts.........
I also noticed on this one, the water valve is dubbed down on the hot side, a slow trickle, the cold side is full flow, all screens are clean, its a sealed unit, I can't open it up and see if there is a restrictor, I am going to try and swap out with one from a maytag or whirlpool to see if theres a difference... although Laundress did find this link for me..... CLICK HERE TO GO TO yogitunes's LINK | ||
| Post# 467761 , Reply# 31 10/6/2010 at 17:23 (4,949 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Reverse Hoses | ||
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Post# 467763 , Reply# 32 10/6/2010 at 17:37 (4,949 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I did the reverse Malcolm, thats how I made sure it was the valve...its a very small trickle from that side of the valve...rather have something that is at least equal, then can adjust the sigots......
there are six springs, 2 sets per location in "V" formation, equal around the outter tub, but during agitation it tilts forward....I was looking at other methods to pull the tub back, but this is all I came up with so far, and it still plays on my mind, I may try a few other ideas... | ||
| Post# 467779 , Reply# 33 10/6/2010 at 19:18 (4,949 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 467807 , Reply# 34 10/6/2010 at 20:41 (4,949 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Dan
I have four foam blocks also, but with so much motion over time, they have worn a groove in the foam, so at this point theres no value of them being there....so far the hose idea is working on keeping it level, and they will flex enough during spin if needed, not like it really moves out of balance anyway | ||
| Post# 467808 , Reply# 35 10/6/2010 at 20:45 (4,949 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 467809 , Reply# 36 10/6/2010 at 20:46 (4,949 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 467853 , Reply# 37 10/7/2010 at 07:05 (4,948 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Springs | ||
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Post# 467855 , Reply# 38 10/7/2010 at 07:36 (4,948 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I did take a spring in the front off one by one, it leveled during the wash, but then banged against the rear of the machine during spin, even rotated the springs around, in case they were a little weak...
Chuck Melton of SQ also said its supposed to do this, its just the torque of the motor, very powerful... but no matter what, it centers itself during the spin... | ||
| Post# 467877 , Reply# 39 10/7/2010 at 12:59 (4,948 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Hmmm... | ||
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Post# 467882 , Reply# 40 10/7/2010 at 13:34 (4,948 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 467883 , Reply# 41 10/7/2010 at 13:35 (4,948 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 467884 , Reply# 42 10/7/2010 at 13:39 (4,948 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 467885 , Reply# 43 10/7/2010 at 13:48 (4,948 days old) by JeffG () | ||
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Martin, those bottom holes may be big enough to cause a problem. If you start missing socks suddenly, check your agitator :-) About the forward lean, SQ gave us the same story last year: it's expected and normal, and the washtub centers itself every spin. | ||
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Post# 467886 , Reply# 44 10/7/2010 at 13:59 (4,948 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Jeff
I was hopeing at first that the water would just go down thru the center, but the drive hub seals the underneath off and no water would go down thru, at least not at a fast pace...so I had to put side holes in, afraid if I went small it would trap lint.... for only five years old, and presumming the agitator was never removed, theory has it that under agitator is trapped air, yet the whole underneath was coated with scum and lint, just a little odd, hopefully now it will stay somewhat clean, although the ocasssional string may get caught.... | ||
| Post# 467903 , Reply# 45 10/7/2010 at 14:52 (4,948 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 467904 , Reply# 46 10/7/2010 at 15:03 (4,948 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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One thing I just noticed is the openings are set at the curves of the vane on this agitator. Not like mine where its straight up and down. Me thinks that the water is already being driven into the barrel of the agitator...something to check for Martin when your doing a load. Oh on my SQ washer the tub does come forward some and it recenters during spin. Never had a problem. You may want to rethink putting hoses under that pump housing since to me if you have a load out of balance that when the pump hits that "shock absorber" it might put pressure on the housing and the drive. Just a thought.
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Post# 467919 , Reply# 47 10/7/2010 at 16:41 (4,948 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Mike
I was thinking the same thing with the hoses under the pump, but so far there doesn't seem to be any flexing of the housing, but time will tell......I was also thinking of using, not styrofoam like the manufacturer, but thick foam for a hair/couch cushion, glued to the inside front cover, and then use an electric knife to trim back until the unit sits center....should not be too hard, only time I have done this was on a Kenmore DD, I wrapped the whole outter tub in egg crate foam, but that was more for sound deadening, and to keep the unit from twisting so much during agitation.... as for agitator removal....if your belts are long enough, or you may want to use rachet tie downs, which work better, and a 2x4 over the top of the unit, padding of course, criss-crossing two of them, and either lift the 2x4, or better yet, use the ratchet action as this tightens the belts this should also remove the agitator....works many times for me....these ones are a little tough for me also, I have to lift and rock them at the same time to get them to release.... | ||
| Post# 467923 , Reply# 48 10/7/2010 at 17:40 (4,948 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 467941 , Reply# 49 10/7/2010 at 19:41 (4,948 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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I do wonder how much of a difference there is between the flex vane and solid vane agitators in wash action. And how much water each moves. I want the solid vane because I keep getting lint stuck under the vanes. I notice it more with linty loads like new towels. I love the way the solid vane agitator pictured above has the vanes at the base stick out some..ala a Whirlpool Surgilator.
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Post# 467951 , Reply# 50 10/7/2010 at 20:39 (4,948 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I am going back to Caleco in the next week or two.....if you guys don't have the parts yet, I will see what I can get from Phil......cross my fingers for "free" or at least cheap, theres a number of machines that are too bad, and they go to the crusher.....all I can do is ask....
can one of you guys take a pic of your flex vane, just curious as to what it looks like.....All I have seen so far is a drawing in the parts list... | ||
| Post# 467953 , Reply# 51 10/7/2010 at 21:14 (4,948 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 467965 , Reply# 53 10/7/2010 at 23:32 (4,948 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 468000 , Reply# 54 10/8/2010 at 06:25 (4,947 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Vari-Level
I really like the fact that they use a variable water level control on their machines rather than a fixed position switch. It really allows the user to custom set the water level of every load.
I used to evenly load the heavy items first, then fill in with smaller items around. Identify the level of the dry load against the number of rows of holes in the tub and decide where the water level should be set. Then I would set the water level switch to high and fill the machine to the row of holes identified. Stop the fill and slow lower the selector listening for the click. Then pull the time knob out to start washing. I was always amazed at how balanced the spins would be and how quick the turnover when doing this. Malcolm | ||
| Post# 468013 , Reply# 55 10/8/2010 at 09:51 (4,947 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 468015 , Reply# 56 10/8/2010 at 10:19 (4,947 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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According to my brochure, I do have the 3.3 tub, but the agitator did seem small/short to me, and maybe because of it missing the dispenser, I also have to reduce the water level, exlarge fills up to the plastic rim, just to the top of the cap.....
you guys are correct on loading and water level, filling this machine full of water for a lesser load of clothes, actually doesn't move the clothes as well as a matched level to load size......these tubs hold a big load of laundry my agitator measures 14 inches tall without the cap/dispenser and 12 1/2 inches across the base | ||
| Post# 468031 , Reply# 57 10/8/2010 at 13:09 (4,947 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Belt
Martin,
What are the belts like on these machines? Do they show any signs of wear? Were these machines source from a nearby military base? I have a reseller nearby that sells off contract machines. He got a semi full back about this time last year. He let me run a SQ FL through a cycle. I think that is what sold me on them. He said something like 1 out of 20 will come back with a problem but for the most part they are bulletproof. Malcolm | ||
| Post# 468035 , Reply# 58 10/8/2010 at 14:34 (4,947 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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I remember the first time the I took the agitator out of my mom's WP in the mid 80s...(unknown to her of course). I was amazed at how small it was...always looks bigger in the tub. :)
Mine is approx 15" to bottom of fabric softener dispenser and I would estimate 12-13" on the base. I have an old (identical) Amana agitator back home - will measure that one next week. Interesting. The one thing that I did first notice about Speed Queens is that the tub is shorter than my WP, but also WIDER than the Whirlpool...I've said before--almost the same logic as an old wringer washer. | ||
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Post# 468037 , Reply# 59 10/8/2010 at 14:49 (4,947 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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The belts don't show any signs of wear, which is a little suprising, I expected some wear or at least some belt dust...
Ironic, they are from a Military base less than an hour from me(McGuire Airforce Base), but Caleco is a little over 1 1/2 hour ride one way into Pennsylvania, they have a contract with the military and other Laundries in the Mid-Atlantic region, still worth the trip, You can't beat $25.00 a piece, I am going back soon, a few friends and myself want a few more, I'm going to get a double stack dryer.....Were in the process of changing over to solar power, so I want to be ready with electric dryers and putting the gas ones on the back burner, so to speak.... but anywho, he has a lot of coin operated machines as well, these machines are only in service for the warranty period, 5 years, and then put up for sale, there were over 300 machines to pick from, all the same model, in the back corner was about 20 or so machines to bad to sell, these will be dismantled, many parts are stacked neatly and organized on tall shelves across the warehouse, if a machine in service broke down, they would just take a replacement and exchange it, bring it back to the warehouse for SQ service, or repair it themselves, seems win win for these guys..... I'm taking a camera for the museum next time, and if allowed, I will take ones of the warehouse also, my mouth was hitting the ground the whole time I was there, pure amazement, like a kid in a candy store.... You do have to call in advance before going, I am going to ask about agitators and caps for some of the guys in case they can't get them on-line | ||
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| Post# 468041 , Reply# 62 10/8/2010 at 16:05 (4,947 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 468042 , Reply# 63 10/8/2010 at 16:06 (4,947 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 468043 , Reply# 64 10/8/2010 at 16:07 (4,947 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 468064 , Reply# 66 10/8/2010 at 18:56 (4,947 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 468068 , Reply# 68 10/8/2010 at 19:14 (4,947 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Thanks Mike
I wish they made the fins a little larger, thats a big tub of clothes it has to move, if they used the same design as the solid tub agitators, can you imagine the wash action, thats what I love about the solid tubs I have, only three vanes, but with the 210degree stroke, its the splash up that is created, heavy loads don't have a chance, now you got me thinking of a way to get one of these mounted to try it out.... | ||
| Post# 468075 , Reply# 69 10/8/2010 at 20:10 (4,947 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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I am thinking that they reduced the height of the vane because maybe the transmission couldnt handle it. You know how some people put a Maytag PowerFin Agitator into an orbital drive Maytag washer and the turbulance one gets but someone said that the larger vanes put a huge strain on the transmission..thats why they have the smaller vanes for the LoadSensor and PowerFlex 12 agitator. But I am wondering as well..are you going to make a FrankenAgitator mating the base of the FlexVane with the SQ HighVane agitator....cant wait to see your work doctor...
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Post# 468078 , Reply# 70 10/8/2010 at 20:53 (4,947 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Mike
we think too much alike....lol.... but thats what I was figuring, they said it could not be done with a Maytag helical I have, but I did, I used the base of a loadsensor, and slid several agitators over top and a few small screws held it in place.....GE's roto-swirl worked best Can you imagine a roto-swirl with a 210 degree stroke? doctor at work...more like evil scientist...lol...there is no method to my madness.......like Wile E. Coyote, supergenious! give me an ACME catalog, and pipe full of fun kit number 7, and I am on my way....yeah, right off the cliff>>>>>>>>>>>> | ||
| Post# 468085 , Reply# 71 10/8/2010 at 23:21 (4,947 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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Now I cant wait to see which UPS man delivers my goodies from Sears...there is one that comes here every so often he has got to be a body builder..freakin arms on him and an adorable face to match and fur..he had his shirt open...so yes Martin you could say..we do think alike! I maybe chained to the fence, but I still like to bark for attention!...now back to our program.
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| Post# 468098 , Reply# 72 10/9/2010 at 02:30 (4,946 days old) by kqkenmore (memphis tn) | ||
We have a military base in Millington out side of Memphis how could I go about finding out if there is someone that sells off their washers I am sure that they use the same one that you are getting. I need to get a back up washer because my Samsung is giving me trouble and these sound like a great deal and Speed Queens are hard to get here I got my mother one and she loves it I just can not afford 500.00 dollars on a washer at this time.
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Post# 468107 , Reply# 73 10/9/2010 at 04:36 (4,946 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Mike
You hit the nail on the head......I have a hot UPS guy too, and chained to fence is correct.....but what else can you do to a bear other than bark, its good for their self esteem.....lol....more on this later I found these machines on craigslist, then when I called is how I found out where they came from.....but you could probably go to the military base and find out who supplies the laundry on base, they also supply laundromats....they contract this stuff out to a supplier, somebody has to be doing it | ||
| Post# 468121 , Reply# 74 10/9/2010 at 07:19 (4,946 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 468502 , Reply# 75 10/11/2010 at 10:28 (4,944 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 468523 , Reply# 76 10/11/2010 at 13:24 (4,944 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 468531 , Reply# 78 10/11/2010 at 14:34 (4,944 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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I got an e-mail saying they were sorry stuff was backordered (7 days later). Oddly though, I clicked on the order status and one had shipped--guess I'll get a notice 7 days from now that it has shipped (and after I received it). Ridiculous. I guess their online business must match their brick-n-mortar business in lack of efficiency. :(
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| Post# 468558 , Reply# 79 10/11/2010 at 16:49 (4,944 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 468616 , Reply# 80 10/11/2010 at 20:22 (4,944 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 468632 , Reply# 81 10/11/2010 at 21:24 (4,944 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 468716 , Reply# 82 10/12/2010 at 06:12 (4,943 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Post# 468728 , Reply# 83 10/12/2010 at 08:43 (4,943 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 468733 , Reply# 84 10/12/2010 at 09:24 (4,943 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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NOW HEAR THIS...............yesterdays email said 7 day delay....
UPS just droped off my order 5 minutes ago with everything in the box..... how do these guys always know when I'm in the shower, no matter what time I select, had to answer the door in a towel, dripping wet, good thing I didn't have to sign for it....lol | ||
| Post# 468735 , Reply# 85 10/12/2010 at 09:35 (4,943 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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I just got my agitator today. It's the small one - solid vane...small enough to be a wringer washer agitator! Don't see this one going into my AWN542, but nice to have for the collection.
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| Post# 468738 , Reply# 86 10/12/2010 at 09:40 (4,943 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 468739 , Reply# 87 10/12/2010 at 09:40 (4,943 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 468741 , Reply# 88 10/12/2010 at 09:45 (4,943 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 468746 , Reply# 90 10/12/2010 at 09:52 (4,943 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 468769 , Reply# 91 10/12/2010 at 11:41 (4,943 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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A Follow Up
Just got a follow up email from Sears.
Dear Malcolm, We are sorry to inform you that the item(s) ordered on 10/06/2010 for order #W6##### is(are) temporarily out of stock. We have placed a backorder for you. We apologize for the inconvenience. The estimated ship date is available per item. Please review the status of each line item. If the estimated ship date is not known, the supplier will provide an estimated ship date as soon as it is known. If you have not received your item(s) within ten business days, please Contact Us and we will verify the status of the order. If you prefer, we will issue credit for the backordered item(s) and bill your account upon shipment of the item(s). Contact Us if you would like to receive credit for the backordered item(s). 33174 AGITATOR The Estimated Ship date for this item is 10/12/2010. Ummm. Isn't today the 12th? Malcolm | ||
| Post# 468776 , Reply# 92 10/12/2010 at 12:04 (4,943 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 468782 , Reply# 93 10/12/2010 at 12:54 (4,943 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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let the hot water come half way up the agitator and pull the agitator to the front to get the air bubble out. That way the hot water gets into the fingers...wait 10 mins and then grab the agitator at the base and move your fingers under the base...it should pop up. Mine was tight until I did that and it came right off. I should be getting mine today as well...
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| Post# 468794 , Reply# 94 10/12/2010 at 14:35 (4,943 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 468805 , Reply# 95 10/12/2010 at 14:59 (4,943 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Splish Splash! | ||
| Post# 468813 , Reply# 96 10/12/2010 at 15:44 (4,943 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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And the video...
I've done a few loads now (towels washing as we speak). It's amazing how fast one can throw a load of laundy together during play time. :)
Anyway, this is the little agitator that could. It has a tremendous amount of "undertoe", and keeps the clothes down and low near the fins. Very nice turnover on these towels at the moment. Would make the perfect agitator for really grimy clothes. I think it's a bit too aggressive for my needs. It "rocks" the water back and forth--even with clothes. Something the flex vane only does when the load is empty. On XL setting, the water comes to the edge of the bottom of the fabric softener dispenser. I have my water level set 1/2 way between the top of the straight holes and the staggered holes in the basket. | ||
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Post# 468815 , Reply# 97 10/12/2010 at 15:45 (4,943 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 468824 , Reply# 98 10/12/2010 at 16:59 (4,943 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Special Not-So Delivery
I got home from work and there was a box on the front porch. I opened it up and to my surprise there is what appears to be parts of a pressure washer in a bag marked agitator cap on it.
WTF is going on at Sears that a handle from a alleged pressure washer can be shipped as an agitator cap. I guess I'll be taking this to a Sears store nearby and fighting to get my money back. Ask me why I'll never shop at Sears again? Malcolm | ||
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Post# 468825 , Reply# 99 10/12/2010 at 17:03 (4,943 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 468827 , Reply# 100 10/12/2010 at 17:11 (4,943 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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RMA | ||
| Post# 468833 , Reply# 101 10/12/2010 at 17:29 (4,943 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Online Chat
I spoke with a representative through the online chat. I was instructed to discard the part that was shipped in error. A replacement order for the cap has been placed. The agitator eta looks like 10/15.
Malcolm The part in the package has a number stamped on it. 530-036515. A similar part number to the cap. | ||
| Post# 468835 , Reply# 102 10/12/2010 at 17:36 (4,943 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Online Chat
I spoke with a representative through the online chat. I was instructed to discard the part that was shipped in error. A replacement order for the cap has been placed. The agitator eta looks like 10/15.
Malcolm The part in the package has a number stamped on it. 530-036515. A similar part number to the cap. | ||
| Post# 468840 , Reply# 103 10/12/2010 at 17:49 (4,943 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 468843 , Reply# 104 10/12/2010 at 18:16 (4,943 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 468857 , Reply# 105 10/12/2010 at 19:20 (4,943 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Wrong part | ||
| Post# 468886 , Reply# 106 10/12/2010 at 20:31 (4,943 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 469031 , Reply# 107 10/13/2010 at 11:38 (4,942 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 469074 , Reply# 108 10/13/2010 at 17:02 (4,942 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 469078 , Reply# 109 10/13/2010 at 17:21 (4,942 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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Post# 469082 , Reply# 110 10/13/2010 at 17:46 (4,942 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 469086 , Reply# 111 10/13/2010 at 19:18 (4,942 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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I got a credit from Sears and I am waiting to see if they want the handle back that I got instead of the cap. I ordered another cap from AppliancePartsPro.com and it was a $1 buck more but they had it in stock. But I will let you know Martin. One thing that I noticed is when I had the agitator in is that my water level on ex large comes right on over to the top of the agitator. So with the cap in place it will give me the height I need. But my gawd can that agitator move water. Now I am looking forward to doing laundry on Sunday. I am also wondering how well it will pull water thru the lint filter and if it will be better.
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| Post# 469325 , Reply# 112 10/14/2010 at 15:50 (4,941 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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One thing on the agitator that I noticed that 3 out of 4 holes at the bottom of the barrel were blocked with plastic flash. I took a nail and poked thru the flash and pushed it out of the way. There is quite a bit of water movement thru the barrel where there is next to none in the FlexVane one. I like where the openings are at the curves of the vane in the solid vane agitator...makes more sense to me since it drives the water into the barrel and down thru to flush it clean. The solid vane has a great deal more ooomph to it surging the water in the washbasket.
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| Post# 469332 , Reply# 113 10/14/2010 at 16:37 (4,941 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Mine was liked that as well...haven't punched the holes out yet. Look at my video above...mine seemed to be 'off centered' - notice how it wobbles back and forth in the agitation stroke--the flex vane didn't do that--almost like the agitator is slightly ajar on the post...but wouldn't imagine that could be as tight as that fits on the bell?
Are you going to stick with the solid vane? My basket also seemed to rock back and forth a lot more with the solid vane. | ||
| Post# 469352 , Reply# 114 10/14/2010 at 18:22 (4,941 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Agitator Arrival | ||
| Post# 469367 , Reply# 115 10/14/2010 at 19:46 (4,941 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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Dan I dont seem to have that problem with mine....the reason why I got the solid vane is because I am tired of cleaning out the agitator after the tenant we have uses the washer...So I am going to swap out the FlexVane when I do laundry and use the solid vane. The tenant uses the most gawd awful stench of softener and I figure I will let him use the flex and then he can see how scummy it will get. Its been a pain in my ass and the hubby and I have had some heated arguments over the tenant not respecting anything we have. So to save my relationship I will do what I have to do. Sad aint it.
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| Post# 470095 , Reply# 116 10/18/2010 at 12:49 (4,937 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Post# 470109 , Reply# 117 10/18/2010 at 13:41 (4,937 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Dan
I have the same issue with off-center agitator, but only when the dispenser is on, with the regular cap its fine, I think the dispenser may be a little off level..... the other think I don't like is the dubbed down water pressure for the Hot water side, it dribbles in like yours, and I have really high water pressure.....I'm thinking of changing out the water valve from a whirlpool, just to see if the pressure changes...... | ||
| Post# 470115 , Reply# 118 10/18/2010 at 14:06 (4,937 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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My SQ at the condo is at the end of the hot water line, so I have to prep it by running the kitchen water to get the water hot enough. I rarely use hot, so not that big of a deal...the warm however is extremely luke warm, borderline cold in the winter from the mix ratio + my long hot water run.
I really like the 03 WP that has the sensor on warm that makes it just about perfect--my TOL did NOT dumb down the hot water at all in the WP. SQ doesn't do that either, just trickles though--and I miss the waterfall. lol | ||
| Post# 470565 , Reply# 119 10/20/2010 at 16:52 (4,935 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 470573 , Reply# 120 10/20/2010 at 17:17 (4,935 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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Post# 470588 , Reply# 121 10/20/2010 at 18:55 (4,935 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Dan- Thanks for all the videos...they were great
Does everyone have everything they ordered?.....just making sure.... can't believe the turnover difference......and yet wonder why its about an inch shorter than the power flex? not to mention the price differences between model numbers.....I may have to check this on other manufacturers machines that I have....like Whirlpool and GE FF... | ||
| Post# 470592 , Reply# 122 10/20/2010 at 20:52 (4,935 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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You know, I was thinking, considering the typical 9 minute wash times in laundromats, plus God knows what people cram in there, might explain the aggressiveness of the agitator design. I know when I first considered SQ, I took a full size fluffy comforter, put it in an old 2.8 cf top loader at the 70s laundromat and checked several times throughout the cycle--had no problem turning it over...I was sold.
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Post# 470733 , Reply# 123 10/21/2010 at 14:38 (4,934 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Dan
If this smaller vane agitator moves a big load with aggression....think how the solid tubs kick ass when it comes to cleaning, 3 wider vanes, and a smaller tub....I have 2 solid tubs, and if your washing anything but a full load, you are not keeping the lid open, you WILL be soaked....but even a full load has the water splashing straight up from the agitators 210 degree stroke, I have never seen any other machine do that, with exception to a Kelvinator.... | ||
| Post# 470762 , Reply# 124 10/21/2010 at 18:04 (4,934 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 470849 , Reply# 125 10/22/2010 at 10:15 (4,933 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee) | ||
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Even with the flex vane I had to realize this. I had always been the "put it on the longest cycle to makes sure it's clean" kinda dude until I started learning with the SQ. My WP goes into gentle agitation the last 6 mins I believe of it's cycle--the SQ does not of course, so it took me a while to get use to washing things on the "regular" wash cycle of approx 9 minutes, but always have great results...I rarely use anything but that now.
I also learned that you have to use gentle agitation (and full tub of water) with throw rugs--or else it becomes a slosh fest with the long stroke agitation! | ||
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Post# 473738 , Reply# 127 11/6/2010 at 20:50 (4,918 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Hey Guys...........remember a few post back I was commenting on the water comming out of the flume sometimes dribbling....
well, I changed out a few water valves to see if there was a difference.....and water flow did increase a little, but depended on water pressure from the pump, which is usually high, but when it gets down to about 50 lbs it dribbles on the hot side, and sometimes on the cold as well....warm has the best flow...... well, I followed the routes from water line to flume, to see if there was a restrictor of some sort in line......and found out when I took off the top splash shield to look at the flume from underneath....theres my cause, it flows water out the front and out the back behind the inner tub.....I used silicone and pluggd up the rear one, and now I have full force waterfall pressure into the tub......although some may argue that this rinses the outter tub during the spray rinse, but I'll take my chances, I rather see the full waterfall..... just wish I could find a way to make it aireate like the solid tubs......that will be my next project..... theres a method to my madness.....lol | ||
| Post# 473743 , Reply# 128 11/6/2010 at 21:26 (4,918 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 473747 , Reply# 129 11/6/2010 at 21:41 (4,918 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee) | ||
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| Post# 477374 , Reply# 133 11/24/2010 at 23:12 (4,900 days old) by aladude () | ||
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Did Amana sell a rebadged version of this machine in the 90's? They look very similar one my aunt owned. | ||
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