nathaniel
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A friend of mine wants to know if it is possible to make a full size belt drive spin as fast as the portables do, and if so, how could it be done? if anyone knows feel free to write.
- Nathaniel S.
- Nathaniel S.
Whirlpool Belt Drive Conversion?
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Super Charging The Spin Speed On A WP BD Washer
You can get to around 700 RPMs but you will bolt the machine to the floor to keep it from walking.
The BD Compacts spun at either 926 or 860 for the later ones which is just way too fast for the regular sized machines.
John L.
You can get to around 700 RPMs but you will bolt the machine to the floor to keep it from walking.
The BD Compacts spun at either 926 or 860 for the later ones which is just way too fast for the regular sized machines.
John L.
we have done it two ways.....
changing to a 5/8" belt....this rides near the outside of the pulleys, giving the machines some kick, both in spin and agitation....
or changing the motor pulley to 2 1/4", will definitely Turbocharge it some....
changing to a 5/8" belt....this rides near the outside of the pulleys, giving the machines some kick, both in spin and agitation....
or changing the motor pulley to 2 1/4", will definitely Turbocharge it some....
bradfordwhite
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Because what could possibly go wrong in running a machine faster that the manufacturer has specified?
Wouldn't it just be easier to put in a motor that is double or even triple the speed? Maybe even do double pole or triple phase depending on how much action your clothing needs.
If double pole or triple pole is necessary you could use the single motor controls from the timer as an activator for a relay.
Paint some racing strips on the front of this 1970s-1980s belt drive, maybe "lift" this bad boy 3-4" with industrial grade cabinet feet, blue leds around the bottom perimeter, leds on the console, gang graffiti on the sides.....
Wouldn't it just be easier to put in a motor that is double or even triple the speed? Maybe even do double pole or triple phase depending on how much action your clothing needs.
If double pole or triple pole is necessary you could use the single motor controls from the timer as an activator for a relay.
Paint some racing strips on the front of this 1970s-1980s belt drive, maybe "lift" this bad boy 3-4" with industrial grade cabinet feet, blue leds around the bottom perimeter, leds on the console, gang graffiti on the sides.....
