please help me guys

[goatfarmer]

the original question...

I'm not familiar with that new of a Gibson washer, but would it be possible to change the pressure switch with one from a few year older machine? Maybe to one that's still adjustable?

kennyGF

 

[brisnat81]

Flushings not about the Vaccum

As usual the US chose a less efficient method.

Australian Toilets use no vaccum, use only 3L for a Number 1 flush and 4.5L for a Number 2 flush. 95% of flushes get it right the first time, and you dont stand there watching the poopy spin round in a useless circle and still end up floating on top.

Our toilets have a very low water level in the trap, probably only 4 cups. When you flush, the water rushes in from above, and pushes the soil downwards. Once it makes it over trap then its gone.

http://www.smartflush.com.au/

 

[Kenmore62]

Y ADAPTER ON WATER FAUCET

YEAP!!!!!!Thats what I do with my whirlpool washer, have Y adapter on the hot and cold faucet. Then can fill tub up to top.I also use cold water hose to spray spin after wash as there is no spray on this machine,but there is a spray spin on it after rinse???????

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[gansky1]

Thanks Nate -

It looks like most of those SmartFlush designs have a concealed trap-way rather than ours here with the formed trapway that collects dirt and dust like crazy. Cheap junk.

 

[partscounterman]

I have an idea!

It's 4:20 here if you know what I mean but I got to thinking that if you could extend the clear vinyl hose that goes from the tub to the pressuure svitch, it would take a bit longer to trip the switch.

It would be a real P.I.T.A. to calibrate such a set up as you would need to redrain tub as you try to find the right lenght of tubing.

 

[rp2813]

Amanas, Toilets, 420

Partsman, some of my best ideas or solutions to problems tend to happen after 4:20 ;-)

Oxyfan, Amanas are indeed junk. I own a pair and speak from bad experience. Gotta say with its 4th belt properly installed the washer seems to be behaving better than it has in a couple of years but there will be cause for celebration the day it is finally replaced with a large capacity FL machine. My old center dial Maytag had its orignal belt when I gave it away about 10 years ago. A real shame that this particular Maytag technology is history now. Don't even get me started on the sad inferior quality of my Amana dryer.

Low flow toilets are bad news. Low water level in the bowl makes for constant cleaning issues and at times, associated unsavory odors. I defeated my low flow design by getting one of those retro-fit flapper assemblies that has a sticky ring to press into place over the existing opening, and has a cup on the back of the flapper. Now the flapper stays up until the cup empties and I get a complete flush every time. When it comes to a toilet doing its job right the first time, water usage doesn't concern me. If I ever have to replace a toilet again, I'll be heading over to the salvage yard for a full flow model. This is one area where I refuse to compromise!

 

[stainfighter]

re- with regard to toilets...

still OT but here's some good info, the retrofit flapper we used in our old Eljer units was called 'Corky' which had a dial of sorts to allow you to get a more complete use of the tank water to clear out waste. It was a decent compromise until we upgraded last year to Toto units with the Sanagloss coating. These units are truly amazing - EVERYTHING goes down in one flush! They are worth the $279 each we paid through an e-seller. One caveat - absolutely no cleanser or other harsh chemicals or its bye-bye to the Sanagloss. Any residue that has needed cleaning (which isn't often and isn't much) is easily handled with a little foam type cleaner.