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Thread Number: 80134
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
HELP NEEDED PLEASE... 1963 HOTPOINT DW MODEL 20DA25B |
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Post# 1040803 8/5/2019 at 16:47 (1,718 days old) by newvista58  (Northern NJ) |
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My house is finally coming together from the rebuild.
My kitchen is currently being assembled. ServPro brought the DW home from storage, AND the plastic water inlet on the right side of the tub is broken (see attached pic). It def wasn't like that when it left to go to storage. The hose from the solenoid valve connects to this piece, that is basically a u-shaped piece of plastic. Does anyone here have parts for this machine, Part numbers or any ideas on where to find it? Modern Appliance Parts in PARMA OH, may be able to help w/a part number. GE/HOTPOINT's system does not recognize the model #. I really want to get this installed. Please see Attached pics of Serial Plate and the Broken inlet. Any Help would be Greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone. Best Washes, Louis | ||
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| Post# 1040812 , Reply# 1 8/5/2019 at 19:59 (1,718 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL) | ||
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Inside pics? What holds the airgap in place inside the tub? You may be able to use an airgap from an older KitchenAid machine. They went in just like your machine and were held in with a nut. The fill hose connected to the top of it. I may have just what you need. | ||
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Post# 1040820 , Reply# 2 8/5/2019 at 22:04 (1,718 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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THANKS FOR RESPONDING STEVE..... | ||
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Post# 1040897 , Reply# 3 8/6/2019 at 15:07 (1,717 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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ADDITIONAL PICS....
Hi Steve,
Attached, please find a view if the Air Gap, from inside the tub, and some additional views of it from outside the tub. Louis | ||
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Post# 1040935 , Reply# 5 8/7/2019 at 08:40 (1,716 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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If you can't find a part that is similar Louis you can always go to Ace Hardware and get a tube of two part epoxy putty. You knead the two parts together for a few minutes and it creates a water tight putty that you can use to mold and re-form the broken section around the original spout. It dries hard in about 30 minutes and is ready to use. You may have to make it a bit higher to prevent splashing, but I've successfully made several repairs to similar water using parts with this stuff.
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Post# 1040944 , Reply# 6 8/7/2019 at 13:38 (1,716 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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THANK YOU ROBERT .....
For that info. I did not know about that putty. I will definitely give it a try, while I'm waiting to see if there is a replacement part. I did not see this DW when it was installed in the house I took it from. How does the hose sit in the air gap? Is it supposed to fit snug? How does it stay held in place?
Thank you for your help I really appreciate it I hope all is well with you. Best always, Louis | ||
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Post# 1040954 , Reply# 7 8/7/2019 at 15:32 (1,716 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 1041059 , Reply# 8 8/8/2019 at 14:41 (1,715 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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DIMENSIONS & PICS...
Hi Steve,
The opening inside the tub appears to be 3/4". Hi Robert, I included some pics of the side of the washer showing the water inlet valve below the Air Gap. The hose is not attached. Also, included are some additional shots of the inside. This is an impeller machine. I think it is BOL. Which is odd for me, because I'm all about bells, whistles, and options / lol. It doesn't have a rinse aid dispenser😞 It is the 1st and only DW I've been able to get, and I need to have turquoise to match the other appliances. Thanks for all your help. Louis | ||
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Post# 1041063 , Reply# 9 8/8/2019 at 14:59 (1,715 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Okay what I would do then is this...
Picture #1 using the 2-part epoxy mold and shape some putty to remake the broken cone shaped section, leaving top open. Let dry. Picture #2 make a top (maybe a bit more dome shaped that I should in the picture and embed a elbow hose connector barb (pick out a size that fits your fill hose). Add a few small holes for air. Seal the top into the previously made cone section from picture 1. Let everything dry, seal and harden hard for at least an hour and before to test this and watch for leaks before installing the machine. | ||
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Post# 1041074 , Reply# 10 8/8/2019 at 15:47 (1,715 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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What a cool machine... | ||
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Post# 1041306 , Reply# 11 8/10/2019 at 14:36 (1,713 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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Thank You Robert...
For your instructions and great diagrams. I will do what you outlined. I'm waiting to get a fill hose and elbow, and will show you it when I'm done. I appreciate you responding, helping, and guiding me. Just one more question,if I may. Is there anything that should be done before testing a DW that has been stored for 5 or so years?
Thanks for the kind words Ralph. Wishing you both a Great Weekend. | ||
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Post# 1041435 , Reply# 12 8/11/2019 at 13:59 (1,712 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Post# 1042004 , Reply# 13 8/17/2019 at 10:12 (1,706 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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THANKS PAUL.... | ||
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Post# 1042577 , Reply# 14 8/23/2019 at 14:20 (1,700 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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EPOXY AIR GAP......
Formed as Robert instructed, and curing. It is not so fancy looking, but seems that it will do it's job. Fingers crossed.
I attached some pics for you to see. Thank you Robert👍 | ||
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Post# 1042589 , Reply# 15 8/23/2019 at 18:36 (1,700 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 1042866 , Reply# 16 8/27/2019 at 13:58 (1,696 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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WILL DO ROBERT.... | ||
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Post# 1042879 , Reply# 17 8/27/2019 at 15:40 (1,696 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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