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08-11-23, 07:37 PM
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I'm pretty disgusted my Whirlpool dehumidifier...

I'm pretty disgusted my Whirlpool dehumidifier didn't make it 4 years but there's a silver lining. I bought it from Costco after my previous dehumidifier failed in 4 years.
My purchase price will...
08-11-23, 08:48 AM
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Posted By guy48065

Progress 🙄

Progress 🙄
08-10-23, 03:23 PM
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Posted By guy48065

I just replaced 2 units at my cottage that look...

I just replaced 2 units at my cottage that look to be from the 80s.
They came with the place and have been doing the job for the 12 years I've been there--running 24/7 for 8 months or more yearly....
08-10-23, 04:31 AM
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Posted By guy48065

3 year old unit :madhell:

3 year old unit :madhell:
08-09-23, 06:34 PM
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Posted By guy48065

Dehumidifier not keeping up

I took the back off my dehumidifier to see if the fins are dirty. They are clean. After 3 hours running in a 59% RH basement I have about 12 oz of water in the bucket and the evaporator fins are cold...
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Posted By guy48065

Thanks--that's good enough for me. I thought...

Thanks--that's good enough for me.
I thought urethane was newer & maybe better.
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Posted By guy48065

Why isn't urethane fuel hose more common?

Does anyone know why translucent urethane fuel tubing is only found on weed wackers, chainsaws and other very small gas engines?
On larger motors like lawn mowers, outboards, generators, etc...
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Posted By guy48065

What's the purpose of the ordinary check valve? ...

What's the purpose of the ordinary check valve?
Wouldn't it be a better solution to install a check valve than to install another band-aid that will vent the built-up pressure after their...
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Posted By guy48065

No check valve in PCV

For over 40 years I've done basic repairs & maintenance on all my own cars & trucks. Every one of them had a PCV system that includes a check valve that got replaced regularly.
I recently bought a...
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Posted By guy48065

Do I have a unique problem with this old washer?

Do I have a unique problem with this old washer?
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Posted By guy48065

Old washer. Holes look identical on the similar...

Old washer.
Holes look identical on the similar washer that I bought as a replacement.
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Posted By guy48065

https://youtu.be/DwutM77GeDQ Video of it...

https://youtu.be/DwutM77GeDQ
Video of it running.

I replaced all 4 springs. The brackets they attach to are straight....
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Posted By guy48065

Why is my washer tub offset?

Whirlpool top-load washer
WTW5540SQ0
When spinning there's a lot of vibration, the tub bangs against the cabinet even without an unbalanced load.
The base & plastic pads look fine. The suspension...
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Views: 654
Posted By guy48065

Wife was impatient to resume laundry so I picked...

Wife was impatient to resume laundry so I picked up another washer off Craigslist. It works but needed a good cleaning.
I took off the cabinet & compared. Despite obvious differences in age,...
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Posted By guy48065

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/1024x1365/20210916_190658_eb396438cb62cca34d3b6bc524b5a3c4df4976b3.jpg


Not the best photo... the better one was posted "live" but...
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Posted By guy48065

As I said all the springs are in place. I...

As I said all the springs are in place.

I don't have the model number at the moment.
I included it my first post but that version disappeared when I tried to attach a photo.

Edit to add:...
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Posted By guy48065

What keeps the washer tub centered?

The tub on my washing machine is not centered in the opening under the lid. With the cabinet off it's obvious that the tub assembly has slid over to the right on top of the base stand. All the...
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Posted By guy48065

That makes sense to me Tolyn. Thank you!

That makes sense to me Tolyn. Thank you!
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Posted By guy48065

What is this hanging under my washer?

I removed the cabinet on my whirlpool top-load washer to see if I could find the reason for it's inability to deal with an unbalanced load. I couldn't find anything obvious BUT I noticed 2 little...
08-04-21, 06:25 PM
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Posted By guy48065

That port in the top is specifically for a rotary...

That port in the top is specifically for a rotary pump & the tank came with a screw-in collar that clamps to the suction tube.
I like the electric pump so I can watch the fill rather than be...
07-30-21, 12:28 PM
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Posted By guy48065

Problem mostly solved. I took one of those...

Problem mostly solved.
I took one of those stick pumps and cut the tube in half, soldered in wire, and glued in an extension made from a tight-fitting aluminum broom handle.Just needs a longer hose....
07-27-21, 05:58 PM
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Posted By guy48065

Thanks PD. I've spent a couple frustrating...

Thanks PD.
I've spent a couple frustrating hours trying to find a quality 12v or battery-operated "gasoline" pump for under $100. There are MANY on eBay and Amazon that have "gasoline" in the title...
07-27-21, 05:04 AM
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Posted By guy48065

Piece of crap pump won't self-prime. If I prime...

Piece of crap pump won't self-prime.
If I prime it it'll deliver 4gpm without breaking a sweat but if I stop for a few seconds it drains down & won't restart.

I think I'm wasting my time with a...
07-26-21, 04:55 PM
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Views: 835
Posted By guy48065

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210726_193145_0f9f02c52e82b60fb72b5528197146122d421f5b.jpg

The photo.
07-26-21, 09:59 AM
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Views: 835
Posted By guy48065

Measure "exactly" what threads I need? Pipe sizes...

Measure "exactly" what threads I need? Pipe sizes are nominal, not exact, and that's part of the problem.
A 20mm x 1.5 nut fits the male pipe threads loose. 18mm won't start. There is no English...
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