repairguy
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That’s awesome. I could’ve done without that information. Lol!
Whirlpool compact
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Australian versions?
Does anyone know if a version of these was ever sold in Australia?
There was certainly an Australian Whirlpool that had the controls on the front instead of on a hob at the back, but I had always assumed they were just a cheaper version of a regular BD Whirlpool.
The ones sold here certainly didn't have the folding lid, just the regular steel Whirlpool lid, opening to the side like Aussie Whirlpools do.
If the Aussie "compact" ones have the faster spin speed, I may try to hunt one down.
Can the mechanism to give the faster spin be fitted to a full size BD Whirlpool?
thanks folks.
Does anyone know if a version of these was ever sold in Australia?
There was certainly an Australian Whirlpool that had the controls on the front instead of on a hob at the back, but I had always assumed they were just a cheaper version of a regular BD Whirlpool.
The ones sold here certainly didn't have the folding lid, just the regular steel Whirlpool lid, opening to the side like Aussie Whirlpools do.
If the Aussie "compact" ones have the faster spin speed, I may try to hunt one down.
Can the mechanism to give the faster spin be fitted to a full size BD Whirlpool?
thanks folks.
Whirlpool Compact
Congratulations Melvin on your find and restore, certainly came up a treat !!
We had these badged here as Servis TL Compact, which was bought in as a stop gap for people whose original Servus UK toploaders where on a service contract and still wanted a top loader as Servis UK had stopped production of UK toploading machines and concentrated on front loaders !!
Congratulations Melvin on your find and restore, certainly came up a treat !!
We had these badged here as Servis TL Compact, which was bought in as a stop gap for people whose original Servus UK toploaders where on a service contract and still wanted a top loader as Servis UK had stopped production of UK toploading machines and concentrated on front loaders !!
repairguy
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They are cool little machines for sure. I also have an early whirlpool direct drive portable but never was impressed without the DA agitator and going down to low speed agitation after about 4 minutes into the cycle IIRC. Haven’t used it in many years but it still sits here. I think it would’ve been great with the DA agitator.
Hi Chris
I’ve had a couple of those. One automatic, one semi auto. They were a standard 24” whirlpool underneath, the cabinet was just a bit shorter, one of them came with wheels.
Because our dryers were wall mounted anyway, I assumed they were shorter to make them portable to fit under a counter rather than to make it easier to stack a dryer.
Cheers
Nathan
I’ve had a couple of those. One automatic, one semi auto. They were a standard 24” whirlpool underneath, the cabinet was just a bit shorter, one of them came with wheels.
Because our dryers were wall mounted anyway, I assumed they were shorter to make them portable to fit under a counter rather than to make it easier to stack a dryer.
Cheers
Nathan
thanks Nathan.
mickeyd
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Water level screw
Greetings washer folk!
Indeed, it was owned by the ubiquitous little old lady, who, thank the force, did not die. She just wanted a large tubbed machine. Alas, this washer does not have a water level control, but over the years I’ve heard there’s a screw Atop the water level doohickey.
However the screw in this machine looks to be part of the brass holder. So is it the case that some of these machines cannot be adjusted? Would love to get that water level down; it fills up to the sky and I’d Like a half tub—Thank you very much.
Michael
Greetings washer folk!
Indeed, it was owned by the ubiquitous little old lady, who, thank the force, did not die. She just wanted a large tubbed machine. Alas, this washer does not have a water level control, but over the years I’ve heard there’s a screw Atop the water level doohickey.
However the screw in this machine looks to be part of the brass holder. So is it the case that some of these machines cannot be adjusted? Would love to get that water level down; it fills up to the sky and I’d Like a half tub—Thank you very much.
Michael
mickeyd
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Excuse the fake news of 8 pix
Hello Melvin, how I wish I had your skill. So you were under there and what do you think the chances are of getting a lower water level. In the picture you’ll see a quarter inch wrench fits on that nut; even though the bracket’s there, I can still get the nut to move. Before I break anything what do you think I should do?
This machine has the two speeds and I tried to show the difference in the pics. I left the filter out just for a little water drama. Aren’t you amazed at how much lint it picks up
Hello Melvin, how I wish I had your skill. So you were under there and what do you think the chances are of getting a lower water level. In the picture you’ll see a quarter inch wrench fits on that nut; even though the bracket’s there, I can still get the nut to move. Before I break anything what do you think I should do?
This machine has the two speeds and I tried to show the difference in the pics. I left the filter out just for a little water drama. Aren’t you amazed at how much lint it picks up
repairguy
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Yes that is the water level adjustment screw. Personally I would not adjust it because if something happens to the switch during the process I’m sure water level switches are still out there for these machines, but they are probably not a common item. Then you wouldn’t be able to use your cool little washer.
Hi Michael, Hope you are doing well, On your WL switch turn the 1/4" head screw CW one turn and see what the water level is, you may have to make several adjustments to get it where you want it.
John L.
John L.
repairguy
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Yes these machines do catch a lot of lint. When I got mine I don’t believe the previous owner knew the filter was there because it was completely plugged up. Thanks for the compliment on the skill. I’ve tinkered with belt drive whirlpool/kenmore machines since I was around 8 years old. Never imagined there would be a club for folks who like old washers.
mickeyd
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John and Melvin, thank you both very much.
Melvin~ The older I get the more I'm convinced that with patience, hope, effort, and good will..... the universe will provide anything--even something as rare and unusual as washer friends.
John~ The nut is flush so if I go clockwise, I don't see any give. I have tried a few CWW turns, but the level remains sky high unless I tip the tub rightward, which then trips the switch to a water level maybe an inch or two below max fill. Am I reading you right?--you want me to turn clockwise. Is there a better tool than the quarter inch wrench? My ratchet sockets won't fit inside the gap.
If you two were both here, with your collective dizzying skill, you could probably WILL the machine to fill low without even touching it :'D
Melvin~ The older I get the more I'm convinced that with patience, hope, effort, and good will..... the universe will provide anything--even something as rare and unusual as washer friends.
John~ The nut is flush so if I go clockwise, I don't see any give. I have tried a few CWW turns, but the level remains sky high unless I tip the tub rightward, which then trips the switch to a water level maybe an inch or two below max fill. Am I reading you right?--you want me to turn clockwise. Is there a better tool than the quarter inch wrench? My ratchet sockets won't fit inside the gap.
If you two were both here, with your collective dizzying skill, you could probably WILL the machine to fill low without even touching it :'D
mickeyd
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Oh my my
How much tighter shall I go? I love it. Can not improve upon the words of the great Emily Dickinson who famously said, “success is counted sweetest by those who never succeed, to comprehend a nectar requires sorest need,” and boy did I sorely need that.
How much tighter shall I go? I love it. Can not improve upon the words of the great Emily Dickinson who famously said, “success is counted sweetest by those who never succeed, to comprehend a nectar requires sorest need,” and boy did I sorely need that.
repairguy
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Congratulations!
Adjusted Water Level
Yay Michael, I knew you could it, your machine has the less popular brand [ Robertshaw ] WLS, where you turn it CW to lower the WL, most WLSs are built by Controls Corporation and those are just the opposite you would turn CCW to lower the level.
Its funny in service training they always told us to NEVER adjust a WLS just replace them if they seem out of specification, but I have adjusted 1000s with no floods etc, LOL
John
Yay Michael, I knew you could it, your machine has the less popular brand [ Robertshaw ] WLS, where you turn it CW to lower the WL, most WLSs are built by Controls Corporation and those are just the opposite you would turn CCW to lower the level.
Its funny in service training they always told us to NEVER adjust a WLS just replace them if they seem out of specification, but I have adjusted 1000s with no floods etc, LOL
John
Very impressive compact washer -
Had a Lady Kenmore version for a while, fun machine to play with. Now lives at a friend's house but don't think it gets used much. I reused the relatively clean water a couple of times, almost enough to fill a smaller vintage washer for another load.
Had a Lady Kenmore version for a while, fun machine to play with. Now lives at a friend's house but don't think it gets used much. I reused the relatively clean water a couple of times, almost enough to fill a smaller vintage washer for another load.
mickeyd
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Fascinating thread, Mel.
Glad you pointed that out John since clockwise seemed counter intuitive, LOL, and thanks for the instruction; 'twas my first time and I really thought the screw was for the holding bracket. Without your encouragement, I may have remained dumb and spooked, (laughs), so THANK YOU.
"Tests and Measurements" one of washer folk's favorite pastimes. Just did it the other day, Greg, draining into a Lady K, Conventional. At the ultra-high level mine was set at, am guessing maybe 11 gallons. Eager to get it next to the Unimatic, just to see if I can fill 'er up.
{Side note on measurement: The Maytag 806 S on the Small water level just about fills a Unimatic tub which I learned playing suds-return games.}
Pix in my phone; post when I go downstairs.
Glad you pointed that out John since clockwise seemed counter intuitive, LOL, and thanks for the instruction; 'twas my first time and I really thought the screw was for the holding bracket. Without your encouragement, I may have remained dumb and spooked, (laughs), so THANK YOU.
"Tests and Measurements" one of washer folk's favorite pastimes. Just did it the other day, Greg, draining into a Lady K, Conventional. At the ultra-high level mine was set at, am guessing maybe 11 gallons. Eager to get it next to the Unimatic, just to see if I can fill 'er up.
{Side note on measurement: The Maytag 806 S on the Small water level just about fills a Unimatic tub which I learned playing suds-return games.}
Pix in my phone; post when I go downstairs.
mickeyd
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repairguy
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Looks like you’ve got the combinations figured out as to how much water goes where. All in the fun of it.
Mickey...you also created a Surg-O-Matic?…..
would love to see a video of that in action.....If I am correct, it would be the only vid posted...
would love to see a video of that in action.....If I am correct, it would be the only vid posted...
