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Whirlpool Calypso, further updates... |
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Post# 469741 , Reply# 1   10/16/2010 at 18:45 (4,911 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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The tube simply presses down onto a stub at bottom of the tub and a tab fits into the hole at the top to anchor it. Odd that it's missing. They may come loose from the anchor tab and I suppose could contact the basket and get damaged. I can't imagine the previous owner removed it without replacement ... that obviously makes the machine ineffective! Calypso parts are available. The tube (8054989) is a tad expensive for what it is. SearsPartsDirect.com lists it at $37.52. PartsTap.com $34.18. RepairClinic.com $51.50. AppliancePartsPros.com $34.24. I don't find any on eBay at the moment. I have a used spare that's kinda grungy. It's 26.5" in length and doesn't flex, would have to scrounge-up a suitable package for sending. USPS offers a mailing tube that should work, if the post orifice here has them. Don't know what'd be the mailing cost, can try checking on the postage scale at work. |
Post# 469793 , Reply# 3   10/17/2010 at 00:00 (4,911 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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These measurements are not engineering-precise. :-) The bottom is 1-1/8" ID, flexible rubber to press on to the sump port. A "duckbill"-sort of check valve is integral to the lower end connector, which I believe functions to help block sucking air during drain (there's also a duckbill in the drain hose to block air during recirculation). Can't say how crucial is that to proper functioning. This one, the duckbill looks to be a bit deformed, possibly dried-out after a long period of non-use. As I vaguely recall, the new tube I installed on the machine I'm using was in proper form. Note also there's a vent hole at the end behind the duckbill. The top must have the formed spout to direct the water flow through the port in the tub ring. The tube itself is 22-1/4" length, slightly flattened/oval except at the ends where the rubber parts are attached (they don't detach). The additional 4-1/4" length comes from the connector and spout. The anchor hole at top of the tub will leak if there's not a tab in it. |
Post# 470147 , Reply# 5   10/18/2010 at 17:07 (4,909 days old) by carmine (Detroit)   |   | |
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Here's a picture of the part installed... |
Post# 470149 , Reply# 6   10/18/2010 at 17:08 (4,909 days old) by carmine (Detroit)   |   | |
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and here it is in action... |
Post# 470150 , Reply# 7   10/18/2010 at 17:11 (4,909 days old) by carmine (Detroit)   |   | |
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The friend who sold me the Calypso felt bad about it needing an oddball part, so he gave me this vintage machine to use as back-up, or if I couldn't get the Calypso working again... Figured you might all enjoy seeing this one. |
Post# 470152 , Reply# 8   10/18/2010 at 17:19 (4,909 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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