Thread Number: 32567
The Check Valve |
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Post# 491088 , Reply# 1   1/23/2011 at 19:20 (4,812 days old) by wigwag (San Diego)   |   | |
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can I use the machine withoutthis check valve until I get a new one? what are the consequences? |
Post# 491091 , Reply# 2   1/23/2011 at 19:32 (4,812 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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So you blew through it in both directions? My bad valve would close if I blew through it really hard in the "close" or backwards flow direction but wouldn't close on its own. Weird that yours is stuck halfway. It may be trying to close, which is the position it should be in unless water is passing through it during draining. With all that junk that was in the bottom of your machine, you may find an obstruction in the check valve that's preventing it from closing.
It's my understanding that a bad check valve could possibly reduce the force of the spray during wash & rinse functions but the machine is likely to still run fine for the time being if the valve is indeed bad. Eliminating the check valve entirely is probably not a good idea. |
Post# 491100 , Reply# 4   1/23/2011 at 20:02 (4,812 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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You can use GE PT # WD1X466 valve flapper in the KA check valve. The KA CV unscrews in the center and you can replace the CV flapper, and yes you do need a new one if it is warped. You can use the machine without the CV but the pump will suck air back into the recirculating water stream and reduce the already weak flow to the upper wash arm and reduce the cleaning mainly in the top rack.
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Post# 491117 , Reply# 5   1/23/2011 at 20:59 (4,812 days old) by wigwag (San Diego)   |   | |
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thanks john, didn't know it came apart. I cleaned it out and the rubber is a little tough but it'll do till I get the new part. thanks for your help, by the way this the guy who came to see you a few years back on my way to new York. |
Post# 491118 , Reply# 6   1/23/2011 at 21:03 (4,812 days old) by rodneypierce ()   |   | |
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WHOO HOO!! Just got off the phone with John. The washer arm support will be on the way! What a nice, knowledgeable fella! Thanks so much John!! |
Post# 491119 , Reply# 7   1/23/2011 at 21:03 (4,812 days old) by rodneypierce ()   |   | |
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ooops, wrong thread. sorry guys!! |
Post# 491141 , Reply# 8   1/23/2011 at 22:31 (4,812 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)   |   | |
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Steve, I have an extra of this check valve. Send me your address & I'll put it in the mail. Glad you got the machine working. |
Post# 491145 , Reply# 9   1/23/2011 at 22:49 (4,812 days old) by wigwag (San Diego)   |   | |
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just sent you an email. thank you so much! Steven |
Post# 492719 , Reply# 10   1/30/2011 at 21:03 (4,805 days old) by rodneypierce ()   |   | |
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alright, I tried to find that GE part, but to no avail. Does anyone have a link for the new flapper. Here is mine, she is toast!! |
Post# 492722 , Reply# 11   1/30/2011 at 21:13 (4,805 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 492728 , Reply# 12   1/30/2011 at 21:34 (4,805 days old) by rodneypierce ()   |   | |
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Thats it!! Thanks much!! |
Post# 492756 , Reply# 13   1/31/2011 at 01:05 (4,805 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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What makes them get warped and stuck like that? Super hot water? The one on my ISE wasn't warped, but was stuck in the full open position. I could blow in the assembly backwards and it would close, but blowing through it the other way would push it open and it would stay there. Fortunately, the other ISE had a good one on it for me to use.
Thanks for the correct GE part number. It will come in handy in the future, I'm confident of that. |