mickeyd
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Growing up we had the Custom Deluxe in Bronze--what a magificent machine. What year--1965, 6 ? 4?
Growing up we had the Custom Deluxe in Bronze--what a magificent machine. What year--1965, 6 ? 4?
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Here ya go Don. I think you should be able to rig something up. This is a pretty nifty setup if you ask me.
Here ya go Don. I think you should be able to rig something up. This is a pretty nifty setup if you ask me.
So today, I thought to myself, where have I seen a setup like this before? At my parents house, of course! While this was intended as a siphon break vent, it could easy be converted to pull a vacuum and draw the water from the drip tray. I would suggest that all fittings would need to be air tight in order for the water to cause a drop in pressure in the line from the dryer to the actual drain. I hope this helps ~
Ben
Ben
You might be able to find a "Y" union in the pvc - underground sprinkler fittings at ACE hardware that might be worth a try. It would have to be in the hose with the "Y" pointing toward the drain... Experiment with it first, or you might end up with a dryer full of wash-water!
Of course you are correct Don, the lighted console greatly improves the washing action. I too remember people who had lights on their machines and never turned them on. I just couldn't understand that. I remember asking one neighbor why she didn't use the lights and she said "why would I use them there is plenty of light in here. This was on a Wizzard Custom Citation Washer and Dryer, they were just beautiful.
Austin-- Thanks for clearing that up for me.
mickeyd
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the first, earlier model has three cones; the later model has five.
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Since the image in the Tech Talk is not quite accurate, I wanted to post 2 pics of the real thing. Notice that the neck of the venturi is very narrow. The washer water needs to be "forced" past the port from the dryer to create the suction.
Since the image in the Tech Talk is not quite accurate, I wanted to post 2 pics of the real thing. Notice that the neck of the venturi is very narrow. The washer water needs to be "forced" past the port from the dryer to create the suction.
But also
it must have the inner spiral piece. It's not actually a spring, but a piece of very stiff wire twisted in that shape. For whatever reason, the water must go through the venturi and create a clockwise whirlpool effect of some sort. Also please note that Frigidaire inserted a piece of brass tubing inside of the side port.
it must have the inner spiral piece. It's not actually a spring, but a piece of very stiff wire twisted in that shape. For whatever reason, the water must go through the venturi and create a clockwise whirlpool effect of some sort. Also please note that Frigidaire inserted a piece of brass tubing inside of the side port.
Rich, thanks for posting pics of the real thing - you are very correct in saying that the Tech-Talk is not very accurate. It looks to be a very specialized piece - unfortunately.
Ben
Ben
Lights
I often had company who would come to my house and turn off the lights on my Frigidaire Custom Imperial range. I had an electrician wire past the switch on the range and my Maytag washer and dryer. I left the light on behind the ice and water dispneser on the fridge as well. They made perfect night lights. Our house, for many years was an old victorian with a front and back stairway and the glow of lights from the kitchen and laundry room was a great night light. Knowing my appliances had lights reminded me on a daily basis, I had the finest and most expensive model money could buy. That was a kind of wealth I enjoyed!
Kelly
I often had company who would come to my house and turn off the lights on my Frigidaire Custom Imperial range. I had an electrician wire past the switch on the range and my Maytag washer and dryer. I left the light on behind the ice and water dispneser on the fridge as well. They made perfect night lights. Our house, for many years was an old victorian with a front and back stairway and the glow of lights from the kitchen and laundry room was a great night light. Knowing my appliances had lights reminded me on a daily basis, I had the finest and most expensive model money could buy. That was a kind of wealth I enjoyed!
Kelly
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Don, beautiful pair! That tub looks MINT. Now you'll have really clean clothes YAY!
Don, beautiful pair! That tub looks MINT. Now you'll have really clean clothes YAY!
It's absolutely fabulous, sweetie, darling!
