Thread Number: 5944
Tub Volume on 1987 Speed Queen TL Washer? |
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Post# 122840 , Reply# 2   4/18/2006 at 00:43 (6,554 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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The volume of water in the tub (total gallons) is not the problem. The problem is the discharge rate of the pump (gallons per minute). Hundreds of gallons of water could be run down that standpipe if not done too fast. If the plumbing really is clear, then the size of the pipes is too small, which likely would be costly to correct. An alternative is run the drain water through a different route such as directly outside through a larger hose or pipe (if that's possible).
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Post# 122874 , Reply# 4   4/18/2006 at 08:41 (6,554 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 123230 , Reply# 8   4/19/2006 at 09:06 (6,553 days old) by the7 ()   |   | |
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I had the same problem with my 95/96 Maytag TL ten years ago. I modified the stand pipe as shown and the problem has been solved. |
Post# 123232 , Reply# 9   4/19/2006 at 09:08 (6,553 days old) by the7 ()   |   | |
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This is the picture. |
Post# 123947 , Reply# 10   4/23/2006 at 08:40 (6,549 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)   |   | |
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great solution. A customer of ours had that problem in the late 80's. We couldn't reduce pump volume, the machine pumped on a timer (don't ask). In the end we put in a laundry sink. The washer pumped into the large sink, it drained slowly into the very small diamater drain pipe. Problem solved. I do wonder tho' - does water back up anywhere else in the house? If it does, then you may have another problem in the drains and this is just a symptom. Hope you can solve it! |
Post# 123953 , Reply# 11   4/23/2006 at 08:51 (6,549 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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what also works well is a pot of boiling salted water. The salt raises the boiling point/temp.This is why kitchen sinks rarely clog. You may want to think about using pasta water to conserve water and heat.I usually put this down every sink, rotating from drain to drain. DO NOT pour in toilet, the hot againt the cold may damage the throne. I have also heard two cups of beach once a month is a great safe drain opener/preventative. you can use the cheap sh--! Better yet, bleach followed by pasta water. LOL Good luck. Love all the above ideas! |
Post# 123954 , Reply# 12   4/23/2006 at 08:52 (6,549 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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