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I agree that sometimes less is better. I may get an Elmenco fused plug. It has a fuse on both sides. Hard to find but I see them on eBay, as well as electric fence supply websites. This will certainly heat a room! The phono compartment would feel like an oven after a couple hours playing...

I agree that sometimes less is better. I may get an Elmenco fused plug. It has a fuse on both sides. Hard to find but I see them in eBay, as well as electric fence supply websites. This will certainly heat a room! The phono compartment would feel like an oven after a couple hours playing...

The CG has 6 chassis and 44 tubes but no factory fuses were installed back in 1960. So there is no protection. So I'm needing to add fuses where appropriate. To be honest, I'm a parts changer. I've had mostly success in just replacing the most likely bad parts. I learned how to discharge...

I have a Magnavox Concert Grand from 1960. Recapped it and replaced electrolytics and out of range resistors. But I haven't fused it yet. I need help figuring out what sizes, and where to place. It has the Phantom remote and FM multiplexer. Great unit I bought for $20 at a thrift store in...

I rebuilt my 61 Kenmore in 2015. It's always had a tightness to the agitator shaft, even in neutral.It also makes noise when spinning, especially on slow.Is it alignment issues? How often should you oil the bearings? Can a person drop the transmission just enough to refill the oil? Just...

Thank you! I bought this in 2001 and knew NOTHING about how to move it. It survived, and made it's next move in 2017 when I knew to" brace" the compressor so to speak. I just can't remember what the heck I used. The wood blocks are a good idea. It has to go down 23 stairs. It took four of...

Hi there. I am moving to a new location and am seeking advice on moving my '49 Westinghouse fridge. I know the compressor is suspended on springs. Do you just build styrofoam stabilizers or cardboard ones all around the compressor to keep it from moving? I don't want to cause a refrigerant...

My little 3.6 chest freezer went out. Any brands I should look at, or stay away from? lol

I've got a Haier freezer. It's about 20 years old and the compressor stopped. I put in a new start relay, which didn't immediately start the thing. After I jostled the compressor around (well, I grabbed it and shook it a couple of times!) it started up and worked a few days. Now it has...

The only problem I've found is the heating element. The connector on the element was such that it did not seat well onto the contact. So, it burnt up. My KDS-14 had a similar problem. I put a new spade terminal on BOTH as the other one was doing the same thing! Otherwise, it seems fine. I...

the infamous cast iron drain valve Drain valve looks almost unused.

This a sweet little machine. I did not even clean the underside before pics! Doesn't look like it has seen much water!!!

Wow!! Combo52, I had no idea you could do that. Makes sense. Thank you!!

Hello all! After an illness, I am finally starting on a vintage KD2P. One problem is the hook up hoses are not in great shape. The drain is kind of "ok" but the fill hose needs to be replaced. I've taken the hoses in to two shops that make hydraulic hoses. They damned near laughed out loud...

I apologize for being rude. I truly am sorry for being so shitty and everything. Please forgive me.