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Post# 756808 , Reply# 1   5/13/2014 at 19:53 (3,607 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 756894 , Reply# 2   5/14/2014 at 09:17 (3,606 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 756895 , Reply# 3   5/14/2014 at 09:18 (3,606 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 756896 , Reply# 4   5/14/2014 at 09:21 (3,606 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 756908 , Reply# 5   5/14/2014 at 10:16 (3,606 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 756910 , Reply# 6   5/14/2014 at 10:20 (3,606 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 756947 , Reply# 7   5/14/2014 at 14:32 (3,606 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 758627 , Reply# 12   5/21/2014 at 14:37 (3,599 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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not sure what you mean by "modify my basement"...actually that should be 'basements'.....but, you kinda adapt to what you have, and work with that...
I have 7 5500 series washers, and 5 5500 series gas dryers, and a stacked unit....so far.....plus a parts machine... the first time I did a bearing job, took me about 3 hours, now its just a little over an hour once you get the hang of it....a few simple tools and your good to go....I hvae done this both in and outside the cabinet....complete removal of the outter tub from the unit just made it easier all the way around, plus allowed you to take it outside and scrub it clean.....I search for them cheap as well, but they are filthy when we get them.... |
Post# 758632 , Reply# 13   5/21/2014 at 14:47 (3,599 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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WELCOME to AW.org Garrett!!
Great work on scooping up the Neptunes!
I've got ALL of you beat.... I have.......... wait for it............ 1 Neptune washer, WOO HOO! (A 5500)
Then again I do have a whole lotta other machines, but that's another thread.
I replaced the bearings in a friends 5500 last year and it's smooth and quiet!
I like my Neppie (as Drew calls 'um) and used it every week for a long while! The only thing is it doesn't have the capacity of the two larger FL's I have. Aside from that it works great!
Kevin
P.S. What part of CA are you in? I'm at the south end of LA County.
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Post# 758856 , Reply# 14   5/22/2014 at 10:34 (3,598 days old) by neptuneman ()   |   | |
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Hey Yogi, What I mean is what did you have to do to fit all those machines in your basement? Did you have to redo the plumbing and electical to make all of them work? Can they all run at the same time? |
Post# 758857 , Reply# 15   5/22/2014 at 10:39 (3,598 days old) by neptuneman ()   |   | |
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Hi Kevin, I am in Fresno, ca. Where do you usually find all your machines? I would love to find a Westinghouse Laundromat washer and dryer. I am a big front load washer fan. |
Post# 758876 , Reply# 16   5/22/2014 at 11:38 (3,598 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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all plumbing/electrical/venting was done by me, in all the rooms at both houses....
hot/cold supply with main shut offs for the whole room and valves for each machine.....2 inch drain pipes or laundry tubs...quad outlets for each circuit breaker.... venting is usually 4 inch PVC pipe for each dryer...... all are natural gas, allows for more hookups versus 220 lines....more efficient as well....a straight horizontal pipe with "T"s for valves of each machine....... as for HE machines, I can run them all at the same time....for a Neptune or Calypso, a few gallons is a quick fill.... ..for standard TLers, water pressure can limit to two filling at a time.....especially time fill machines.... mostly never a problem for draining, just watch for them all draining at the same time, it may be a bit much......but usually I only have two TL going at the same time... depending on your setup or collection, and your personal use, a second water heater may be needed/wanted ..... this has only been an issue during a wash-in, where the heater can't keep up.... each setup is gonna be a little different, just keep the basic guidelines, mainly diameter of supply lines as well as drains.....and don't overload an outlet/circuit |
Post# 758898 , Reply# 17   5/22/2014 at 12:40 (3,598 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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I did all the plumbing in my garage! Photo #1 is before and #2 is after.
The electrical was already in place (but all on 1 breaker), I just needed to add the water supply and drain lines. Since the utility sink was already there, I tied everything in under the sink. I also had to move the sink about 8 inches to the right so I'd be able to fit 4 washers in that space.
I can have 3 HE machines and one vintage (or 2 with one next to the sink for a total of 5) all running at the same time and no problem. If I have 1 HE and 3 vintage washers connected, like Martin said, only 2 can fill at the same time due to the water pressure.
Additionally, as everything is all on 1 breaker, I have to be careful how many vintage machines are spinning or going into spin at the same time. Especially if the '55 Unimatic is being used, because the breaker will pop every time. I can have 3 or 4 HE machines plus 1 (or 2?) vintage going w/o any issues with the breaker tripping.
Kevin |