OK... Test 2 Unimatic...Wo-65-2

[toploader55]

Just got home and did my Solenoid Test.

They do not shut off. So... I'm thinking the diaphrams in the valves are dried out. However they Hum when power is provided to them.

At the same time the Escapement seems out of whack, Just a Novice's guess but when I advance the timer manually it just seems strange.

But It's Pulsating , Spinning and Draining like a dream. Nice and quiet.

I'm still feeling blessed that nothing with the mechanism is wrong.

I'll take the valves apart tomorrow.

Suggestions for replacements if they're toast ???

I remember watching Ben's video of Sunday Wash Day Unimatic Style he replaced them with a Dole Valve from a Maytag ???

No leaks from the Valves. That seems good Right ???

 

[qsd-dan]

I had the same problem with my WCI-63 and I just kept energizing/de-energizing the solenoids (with the water hooked up and flowing to both valves) until they finally functioned correctly and sealed. Worth a shot.

 

[swestoyz]

I would leave the valve alone and try what Dan suggested. I personally can't stand the brass Dole valves. PITA to put back together when half of it goes flying across the room during disassembly

In the video I had replaced the original 2 solenoid thermostatic brass valve with a 2 solenoid plastic valve from a Maytag. At that point I had either a cold wash/cold rinse, or a hot wash, cold rinse. I have since replaced it with a 3 solenoid valve from a Maytag and hooked up the appropriate wires to the hot and warm side of the valve. If you do this you'll need to throttle the water flow down. I placed a ball valve in line after the valve. It took a few tries/adjustments but eventually it fills to the correct height. I think it is 5 timer advancements? But for now that isn't much of an issue for you.

Ben

 

[mickeyd]

HI Ben Hi Eddie

Interesting stuff. If you two have the WO 65 double rinser, your timers advance slightly slower probably because of the third fill and third spin. On the WO 65-2, the fill is 8 timer clicks, one every 30 seconds for a 4 minute fill. Yours must advance every 40 seconds and have a slightly faster fill, yes?

 

[toploader55]

Well,

I did this test with Cold Water. I'm thinking if I did it in a blend, the diaphrams would have swollen and taken their place. Does that make sense ???

Also the Fill Flume in back of the console leaked as well.

Maybe it's going to take some time for the "Stuff" to re-hydrate

 

[toploader55]

BTW...

I'm on a Hot Lead for a new Timer.

We'll see in a few days if it comes through

 

[toploader55]

Ok. Couldn't Stand it

He once shut solenoids off. But then it went back to no shut off. (Theres Hope).

Here are some pics of "Halos"...

 

[toploader55]

Another Halo

Scary

 

[toploader55]

More Angels with Halos

So Beautiful

 

[toploader55]

Sorry,

One more... Ain't they Beautiful ???

 

[westingman123]

Now, look here, I thought I was done filling up my basement! Now I do believe I'll have to be on the lookout for one of those babies - and it's porcelain, too? Anyone know a good contractor? My basement's getting crowded.

 

[toploader55]

I have to tell you...

I am truly blessed.

There is nothing like a Unimatic. They are sooooo quiet and Gracefull.

This shot is in the middle of the 1140 RPM Spin.

 

[mickeyd]

those photos are gorgeous

are you using a time-lapse or something. I can't remember ever seeing such unique wave patterns in a Unimatic before. What have you got in there 3 towels?

Fabulous Fotos

 

[alr2903]

Gotta admit it looks FUN, great halo photo's Thanks arthur

 

[toploader55]

Thanks,

I have a Canon SD1100IS Power Shot. It takes short Videos too. But I am not savy enough to put them on YouTube yet.
Ah Yes, the Power of getting old.

But it takes great pictures.

 

[turquoisedude]

I believe in 'angels'

Geez Eddie, those are great shots!! I am keeping my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed for you about that timer....
Can't wait to see a video of this baby!!

 

[Unimatic1140]

There is nothing like a Unimatic. They are sooooo quiet and Gracefull.

So I assume this is the first time you've ever seen a Unimatic run Eddie? People are always shocked how quiet Unimatics and Pulsamatics are compared to later Frigidaire washers.

 

[toploader55]

Hi Robert

Yes,this is the first time I've watched and listened to Unimatic since I was about 4-5 years old.

I have watched the You Tube clips, but to have one and own one it is truly like aquiring a Rolls Royce.

There is no contest between the Unimatic and the 1-18. The 1-18 is a great machine by all means, but the Unimatic sounds so ummmmmm...... 'Soothing".

Oh Yes, Thanks for your help and advice. Eddie

 

[toploader55]

OK, Here we go...

I have just won a timer on E-bay. How ironic is that. I get a machine that needs a timer and Bang ! there it is.

Question :

I had noticed when I have the machine filling (sometimes the solenoids hold or I should say diaphrams and sometimes they don't. When I change the temp switch from Hot to Warm,the solenoid on the motor energizes on hot and de-energizes on warm. Is this the sign of the escapement being toast ???

The part number of the timer is 5430706. Could this possibly be the exact replacement ? Thanks Everyone. Eddie