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tecnopolis
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GE Washer Pump Elbow Part# WH41X139
Why is this part clear? I imagine to check for an obstruction in the line, but in actuality the pump is farther down the line.
Why is this part clear? I imagine to check for an obstruction in the line, but in actuality the pump is farther down the line.
tecnopolis
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This 1958 General Electric Filter-Flo console reminds me of the Frigidaire Control Tower Laundry machines. Simple and elegant.
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PLEASE!
Can anyone help me find GE Part# WH8X250 (the small tube for a GE SpotScrubber washer) for less than $100? Without this, it's just a run of the mill Filter-Flo.
Can anyone help me find GE Part# WH8X250 (the small tube for a GE SpotScrubber washer) for less than $100? Without this, it's just a run of the mill Filter-Flo.
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I don't know what that does. I assume its a valve to stop the flow.
My parents had the 1985 SpotScrubber washer in almond.
The main difference between this, and any other FF was a valve to stop the flow of water from the recirculating spout. So the minibasket would fill with only enough water AND all the detergent, and that would keep the soapiest water in the minibasket and hence be deeper cleaning. blah-blah.
And your right, other than that valve it is basically the same as any other FF washer.
Still just as fun, though. The Filter flo is tops for action.
My parents had the 1985 SpotScrubber washer in almond.
The main difference between this, and any other FF was a valve to stop the flow of water from the recirculating spout. So the minibasket would fill with only enough water AND all the detergent, and that would keep the soapiest water in the minibasket and hence be deeper cleaning. blah-blah.
And your right, other than that valve it is basically the same as any other FF washer.
Still just as fun, though. The Filter flo is tops for action.
tecnopolis
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I have a SpotScrubber in Almond and had to replace the special hose and solenoid with a standard Filter hose. Would like to replace the rotted hose that nests inside the solenoid to regain the SpotScrubber feature to my washer.
Alex....let's go outside the box for a minute.....
how badly damaged is the rubber insert of your valve unit.....is it possible to re-line the inside with something like a tube of rubber from a bicycle tire innertube?.....
it would slide inside, using rubber cement to secure in place, and trim any excess.....
I also wonder how far off, if a pinch valve rubber insert from a Hoover TwinTub would work?
just a few thoughts.....
how badly damaged is the rubber insert of your valve unit.....is it possible to re-line the inside with something like a tube of rubber from a bicycle tire innertube?.....
it would slide inside, using rubber cement to secure in place, and trim any excess.....
I also wonder how far off, if a pinch valve rubber insert from a Hoover TwinTub would work?
just a few thoughts.....
Pinch valve
Hey Tecnopolis------your valve looks like an exact single valve model of my dual exit valve suds model. I just got parts from Easy Appliance, they are disontinued, No Longer Available, and still in stock.
Attached is the diagram of my suds valve, you'll see it's just a dual port version of yours. Link is for part #926 from the diagram. I simply needed 2 of the 4 springs for it, it still was rough as hell, then I got some white lithium greases inside along those metal slides and in those rectangular grooves in the case, it's perfect now. Try that for yours once the leaky valve is replaced.
What exactly does your single port valve do, as the "SPotscrubber" function?
Also, this thread takes forever to load, could you start Filter Flo Nation #2?
And Martin----my indexing is MINOR, and doesn't index with no clothes. I will keep an eye on it, not much else for now. Other than that, a wonderfully functioning machine here.
Hey Tecnopolis------your valve looks like an exact single valve model of my dual exit valve suds model. I just got parts from Easy Appliance, they are disontinued, No Longer Available, and still in stock.
Attached is the diagram of my suds valve, you'll see it's just a dual port version of yours. Link is for part #926 from the diagram. I simply needed 2 of the 4 springs for it, it still was rough as hell, then I got some white lithium greases inside along those metal slides and in those rectangular grooves in the case, it's perfect now. Try that for yours once the leaky valve is replaced.
What exactly does your single port valve do, as the "SPotscrubber" function?
Also, this thread takes forever to load, could you start Filter Flo Nation #2?
And Martin----my indexing is MINOR, and doesn't index with no clothes. I will keep an eye on it, not much else for now. Other than that, a wonderfully functioning machine here.
tecnopolis
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Yogi, Yes I have thought of the bicycle inner tube as a sleeve fix for the tube repair, but wanted to make sure I exhausted my options on finding an OEM solution before I went the MacGyver route.
As it turns out, I just ordered a complete used pinch valve assembly with a good hose for $75. Not exactly cheap, but a lot less than the $126 I've been quoted for the hose alone. It comes with a 90 day warranty. Hopefully this will get my machine back to factory specs and operation. I Can't have knobs and cycles that don't work.
If your like me (and I know you are), the little things seem to bother me just as much as the larger things. Case in point, the missing lid bumpers. Ya, not exactly something that would stop me from being able to use the machine, but it sure did feel better once I got and installed them. It was like Christmas morning. Sometimes that level of attention to detail can derail me, but I see it more of a gift as apposed to a curse.
Akronman, The SpotScrubber cycle is nothing more than an automatic feature to temporary halt the filter flo stream into the special SpotScrubber mini basket once it is filled. The mini basket does not have the typical drain holes located in the bottom which allows the concentrated water and detergent mixture time to work on heavy soil. After a few minutes the valve releases allowing the flow to resume. Once the flow restarts, the detergent mixture is allowed to overflow out the top ports into the wash tub. It's not something I feel I would use all the time, but since it says "SpotScrubber" prominantly on the machine face, I thought it odd not to have the feature working. The SpotScrubber is also featured on the cover of the GE appliance brochure I had as a top of the line model, so I thought it would be something to preserve since it's not as common as an everyday Filter Flo's we typically see.
As it turns out, I just ordered a complete used pinch valve assembly with a good hose for $75. Not exactly cheap, but a lot less than the $126 I've been quoted for the hose alone. It comes with a 90 day warranty. Hopefully this will get my machine back to factory specs and operation. I Can't have knobs and cycles that don't work.
If your like me (and I know you are), the little things seem to bother me just as much as the larger things. Case in point, the missing lid bumpers. Ya, not exactly something that would stop me from being able to use the machine, but it sure did feel better once I got and installed them. It was like Christmas morning. Sometimes that level of attention to detail can derail me, but I see it more of a gift as apposed to a curse.
Akronman, The SpotScrubber cycle is nothing more than an automatic feature to temporary halt the filter flo stream into the special SpotScrubber mini basket once it is filled. The mini basket does not have the typical drain holes located in the bottom which allows the concentrated water and detergent mixture time to work on heavy soil. After a few minutes the valve releases allowing the flow to resume. Once the flow restarts, the detergent mixture is allowed to overflow out the top ports into the wash tub. It's not something I feel I would use all the time, but since it says "SpotScrubber" prominantly on the machine face, I thought it odd not to have the feature working. The SpotScrubber is also featured on the cover of the GE appliance brochure I had as a top of the line model, so I thought it would be something to preserve since it's not as common as an everyday Filter Flo's we typically see.
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you are right Alex......
and almond or not, that is one SWEET machine!.....
second best on my list is that Dispens-All lid.....just neat little inventions, one of a kinds
and almond or not, that is one SWEET machine!.....
second best on my list is that Dispens-All lid.....just neat little inventions, one of a kinds
tecnopolis
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I was told my new pinch valve assembly wouldn't be delivered until after Christmas. So I was surprised to find the package on my doorstep Saturday afternoon. I guess Santa came early this year. Stay tuned.....
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While getting ready to install the new solenoid assembly. I decided to clean up the 2 hoses that connect to it. They had some oxidization on them. Westley's Bleach White to the rescue.
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.In seconds, the oxidized remnants flush down the drain.
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The old and new solenoids side by side. Overall they are both pretty clean for being as old as they are,(newer one is on the left).
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A shot of the new hose nested inside the solenoid. It's fairly thick rubber. Note the beefed up section where the scissor-like "pinch" action takes place.
