Frigidaire Water Bellows - A Discussion

[kb0nes]

Deterioration due to non-use?

I'm not sure this applies to these bellows and the rubber they are made from. I have seen with bicycle tires that not using them brings them to an early demise. The rubber rapidly deteriorates while the same tires that are used even infrequently last and last.

The explanation I have heard is that the rubber has some natural oxidation protectants added into the recipe that only come to the surface when the rubber is flexed. Even occasional use will replenish the protective layer on the surface.

I suppose that if the parts are being stored somewhere cool and dark with minimal exposure to the atmosphere, then this isn't an issue.

 

[jetcone]

thank you John

but I said GM & GE were HOT competitors, you need your coffee before you type in the am.

 

[combo52]

Hot Competitors

Opps sorry,

 

No Jon I just need to wear my reading glasses when typing, wait till you are as old as I am buddy, LOL.

 

[jetcone]

LOL

LOL

 

[joelippard]

Wanted to bring the post up in the list and let everyone know that I have not dropped the ball on this.  However this past week my Grandmother had a major stroke and we are dealing with that right now so I don't have alot of extra time to devote to anything else at the moment.

 

[dynaflow]

thinking about u

Joe,
so sorry about your grandmother she is in my prayers keep us updated
Ron

 

[joelippard]

And now it is time to resurrect.  Thanks Robert!  Guys I haven't forgot about this but there have been so many things lately  (I won't get into it) but there is a lot to do and go through when someone passes.  I may hold this project discussion off until summer, we'll have to see how things go.