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Thread Number: 94051
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
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| Post# 1187297 8/10/2023 at 20:36 (267 days old) by Awooff (Peoria, Illinois) | ||
My neppy decided to put out a large spark from the back top left. Was 20 seconds after start. Blew breaker.
Not seeing any marks on the board (or any where else on the back nor from the back top panel looking down inside). Wiring looks good. Safe to assume the water distribution valve shorted here? How do the tops pop on these to access that valve? Assuming its possible a short like this could of damaged another component? Aaron
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Post# 1187533 , Reply# 1 8/13/2023 at 20:17 (264 days old) by LowEfficiency  (Iowa) |
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| Post# 1187591 , Reply# 2 8/14/2023 at 19:50 (263 days old) by Awooff (Peoria, Illinois) | ||
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Any guess?
Have not taken apart near as many washers as most here but have to say this washer was much cleaner inside then id have expected. Purchased this new and not seeing any droppings etc.
Not seeing any spark marks as wires etc look good. The flash came from top left with a heavy smell of burnt electronics but just not seeing any evidence. Fluke meter im guessing is needed here? This might be above my pay grade. Any component on these that frequently short? Really thought it was the diverter area but again it all looks great. Or should i try and replicate the spark lol | ||
| Post# 1187605 , Reply# 3 8/14/2023 at 22:29 (263 days old) by Awooff (Peoria, Illinois) | ||
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Short to ground
Dawned on me maybe it was the outlet so took a closer look!
Hopefully the Neptune has no ill effects from this! Was a piss poor electrical job not a diy either! I do unplug after use so evidently was just enough shifting that caused that unruly ground! Although some light in the tunnel - no more wondering what the neptune inside condition looked like after all these years. Its had a lot of use but yet it hasnt had a lot of use and those of you with multiple washers will get that. It had a bearing replacement about 5 years in but stellar performance! This washer needs no bleach usage on whites if all the options are used (max everything) - my whites where always prestine with this washer and cant wait to reassemble! Cheers | ||
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Post# 1187614 , Reply# 4 8/15/2023 at 00:37 (263 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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Glad you found the issue. I don't like using the small "handy" box, especially for GFCI receptacles. They are wider than most standard receptacles, leading to the box being crowded. I always use a 4" square box (usually the 2 1/8" deep version) with either the flat cover, or the raised surface cover. This results in a better installation. | ||
| Post# 1187626 , Reply# 6 8/15/2023 at 12:03 (262 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey) | ||
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I do unplug after use If you feel the need to unplug I'd install a 20A switch up stream of the receptacle. You're lucky this didn't start a fire IMO. | ||
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Post# 1187637 , Reply# 7 8/15/2023 at 12:39 (262 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Are there outlets that already include a Switch? I’m sure potentially such a thing would exist | ||
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Post# 1187642 , Reply# 8 8/15/2023 at 14:04 (262 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa) |
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| Post# 1187666 , Reply# 9 8/15/2023 at 17:39 (262 days old) by Awooff (Peoria, Illinois) | ||
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Short
For the dryer, i do have a single outlet surge protector as this does aid in unplugging. 3 ways works good as well but i should just use a spare power strip which has an easy switch.
My unplugging comes from having pex plumbing and floor drains that are somewhat plugged from the years of filth or perhaps from the last time this house burned down! Paranoia makes one think of electrical safety but obviously that backfired! Yes i bought a rebuild after a full burn down 8 years ago. Foundation is only thing original. Seems like a hot lot for fires - electrical pole 3 feet from property was engulfed in flames at 6am one morning - had high powered switches on it. A year after that the upper high powered line on that pole actually exploded in 1 foot pieces! Left burned areas of grass where the lines landed. Have pics to prove! Couldnt find anything online of exploding power lines! | ||
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Post# 1187691 , Reply# 11 8/15/2023 at 22:23 (262 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa) |
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Post# 1187700 , Reply# 12 8/16/2023 at 00:40 (262 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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What you see on the shelves of the stores such as Home Depot, etc. is only a small portion of what is available. The manufacturer's catalogs have the complete line, and items can be ordered from an electric supply distributor if they are not in stock. I've bought from Kendall Electric, City Electric Supply, and a few others. | ||
| Post# 1187740 , Reply# 13 8/16/2023 at 16:30 (261 days old) by Awooff (Peoria, Illinois) | ||
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Gfi | ||
| Post# 1187804 , Reply# 15 8/16/2023 at 21:35 (261 days old) by Awooff (Peoria, Illinois) | ||
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| Post# 1187837 , Reply# 17 8/17/2023 at 08:20 (260 days old) by Awooff (Peoria, Illinois) | ||
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