Thread Number: 37248
Hobart KDS-16 leakage |
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Post# 553936 , Reply# 1   11/3/2011 at 17:27 (4,528 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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My first thought is that there's a problem with the water level float and/or switch contacts. With tub empty, you should be able to lift the float and it should drop back down freely. You should hear the switch contacts clicking when you do this. The switch mechanism is accessible behind the access panel if it needs attention.
I'm pretty sure your machine has a timed fill, and if the float mechanism is bad or stuck, water is likely continuing to enter the tub after it has reached the proper level. You could try closing the supply valve so less water is entering the tub during the timed fill for a temporary solution.
A small amount of water remaining around the pump assembly is normal.
I know just enough to be dangerous, but there are experts here who may offer other suggestions. |
Post# 553946 , Reply# 3   11/3/2011 at 18:15 (4,528 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Fills are timed. The float is intended to prevent overfilling in case of incomplete drain, but the trigger level may be high enough that there's a bit of leakage. The fill valve probably should have a flow-washer in it to compensate for varying water mains pressures. Did the flow-washer maybe get removed when the valve was disassembled for cleaning the clogged screen? |
Post# 553961 , Reply# 4   11/3/2011 at 19:28 (4,528 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I think that John [ coldspot 66 ] is likely correct that the machine is not draining fully at each drain period. Like the fills the drains are also timed with only one minute for all the water to pump out. The overfill cutoff should also be tested and if you have any drought about the inlet valve just get a complete new valve they are still readily available, pt # 417000. |
Post# 556631 , Reply# 6   11/14/2011 at 21:32 (4,517 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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