That is interesting. I am going to take the time to into that. Though it is pricey, for me in would come with a lifetime guarantee. I often go for the pricier alternative in situations like mine here. I can't do a job properly that I want done properly any longer. There is one out there that costs mare but allows me to get done what I want to do, and really won't put me on dog food, I give it a good look over. Thanks.
That is interesting. I am going to take the time to into that. Though it is pricey, for me in would come with a lifetime guarantee. I often go for the pricier alternative in situations like mine here. I can't do a job properly that I want done properly any longer. There is one out there that costs mare but allows me to get done what I want to do, and really won't put me on dog food, I give it a good look over. Thanks.
I wish I could sharpen a knife properly, all I seem to do is wear the blade down. Can I get a hand and some advice?
Don't know if you're still looking for something or not. Bought one of these for each son. We have lots of sharp toys, and they are always good at keeping my kitchen knives sharp for me.
Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8IEA4/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_BD2FVV2752PPGH650NMT
Thank you, it seems to meet my greatest requirement - it will hold the proper angle for me. That is my number one need.
We use one of these, it self-adjusts to the angle of the blade. It works well with both our German style and Japanese style kitchen knifes. They also make one less expensive with a plastic base.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N993NM6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N993NM6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I saw a similar item by the same manufacturer for $59. Both are an interesting options. These are on the list to investigate. I need to hold the knife angle but I have a rather fine tremor which, while not generally debilitating, make precision kinds of things near impossible. Such as small crews on an atomizers, insertion of some keys into locks, that kind of thing. I don't notice it all the time but it is a pain in the neck on some things.
Wash machine. Wont spin or agitate. Motor just hums.
Possible problems:
Pump is clogged
Capacitor is shot
Motor switch broke or dirty
Coupler broke
First thing to check is your pump. See if there is a sock or something that is preventing the pump from spinning. These women wear these iddy biddy socks and they find their way to the pump causing blockage.
Second thing to check is the capacitor. Do a visual inspection looking for leaks or bulges. Those are obvious signs that the capacitor is kaput. If it looks OK then you will need a multimeter that measures microfarrads to be sure your capacitor is within the range stamped on the side of the capacitor.
Third thing to check is the motor switch. The contacts can get dirty and make inadequate contact. Clean it up.
Fourth thing to check is the coupler between the motor and transmission. A common problem. Requires removing the motor and why I have it listed last. Still, not a hard job.
My washer went out yesterday. Pump not clogged. Capacitor looked fine but measured out of range on the multimeter. So I have a new one on the way. If that doesn’t fix it then I move on to the motor switch.
Possible problems:
Pump is clogged
Capacitor is shot
Motor switch broke or dirty
Coupler broke
First thing to check is your pump. See if there is a sock or something that is preventing the pump from spinning. These women wear these iddy biddy socks and they find their way to the pump causing blockage.
Second thing to check is the capacitor. Do a visual inspection looking for leaks or bulges. Those are obvious signs that the capacitor is kaput. If it looks OK then you will need a multimeter that measures microfarrads to be sure your capacitor is within the range stamped on the side of the capacitor.
Third thing to check is the motor switch. The contacts can get dirty and make inadequate contact. Clean it up.
Fourth thing to check is the coupler between the motor and transmission. A common problem. Requires removing the motor and why I have it listed last. Still, not a hard job.
My washer went out yesterday. Pump not clogged. Capacitor looked fine but measured out of range on the multimeter. So I have a new one on the way. If that doesn’t fix it then I move on to the motor switch.
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Could be that the Capacitor is shot.
Had the Same thing happen on a A/C Heat Pump. The Start side of the Start/Run Capacitor failed. Failed on a Mourning when it was going to be about 104° that day. LOL.
Can you spin the Drum by Hand?
Had the Same thing happen on a A/C Heat Pump. The Start side of the Start/Run Capacitor failed. Failed on a Mourning when it was going to be about 104° that day. LOL.
Can you spin the Drum by Hand?
Yep... Sitting on a Top Shelf in my garage is this Bad Boy.
Never going to go thru that 5 Days in the Middle of August waiting for UPS to bring me a New Capacitor.
BTW - I took it as a Sign from the e-Cigarette Coil Gods that when I did a Search for the Capacitor I needed this brand come up at the Top of the Search.
LOL
Never going to go thru that 5 Days in the Middle of August waiting for UPS to bring me a New Capacitor.
BTW - I took it as a Sign from the e-Cigarette Coil Gods that when I did a Search for the Capacitor I needed this brand come up at the Top of the Search.
LOL
Well, I think there's a good chance of that. The capacitor range is 189 - 227 Mf. I was getting only 184. That's why I ordered another one.
Hope so. A Capacitor swap is usually Painless.
But you can Spin the Drum by hand... Right?
I kept extra parts for my old furnace and AC. I had a couple capacitors, flame sensor, air sensor, and even have an air induction motor but we had to replace the whole system before I got the motor installed. It's still new in the box with gasket and everything.
Yeah. $12.49 for a capacitor.
Drum doesn't really spin but it got stuck in mid-cycle when it crapped out. I believe it was beginning to agitate during the rinse cycle and that's what tripped it. I asked the wife what happened and when. I got 17 different answers. Shoulda never asked.
Yeah... Spending 11 Bucks on that Extra capacitor was about the Best 11 Bucks I have spent in a Long time.
I talked to this HVAC guy a while back and He told me that maybe 65% of ALL the calls He does are for Blown Capacitors.
If the capacitor doesn't resolve it then I'll check the motor switch contacts. That switch can be had without taking the motor off. If that aint it then the motor comes off to check the coupler. Had to change those a few times over my life. The motors don't usually crap out on wash machines. Many people replace their motors when it's just the switch that went sour on them. 90% of the time you can clean the switch contacts to revive them. That switch can cost near as much as a new motor. Or you can find used ones on Ebay for $25ish. But I have a feeling lots of techs rip people off by selling them a whole new motor instead of just cleaning up the switch.
Yeah. $12.49 for a capacitor.
Drum doesn't really spin but it got stuck in mid-cycle when it crapped out. I believe it was beginning to agitate during the rinse cycle and that's what tripped it. I asked the wife what happened and when. I got 17 different answers. Shoulda never asked.
The Reason I asked is some Washing Machines have a "Motor Reset" Function.
Not sure if yours does? Or if it might Help? But it is something to check.
That's friggin funny. Stand on your head, rub your belly, open n close the lid 6 times.
What I did get from the wife is that the night before she said is when it first crapped out. She didn't tell me cuz she didn't want to put me in a foul mood. She knows I hate fixing stuff and I had just replaced the auger in the ice machine that she creamed
So she tries it the next day and it started to run but sounded weird then crapped out again. That's when she told me. About an hour or two later I went in there and same thing. Motor groaned then hummed. Didn't even think of a reset and I guess if that was what it was it wouldn't try starting up again. All the symptoms point to the capacitor though not necessarily.Yeah... Back in the day there would be a RED Button with the word "RESET" printed above it. And if the Button was sticking Out, that meant you Needed to push it In.
Guess they Stopped doing that when Bob in Analytics showed that it they Removed it they could Increase their Service Calls by 40%.
You'll know how to keep the capacitor from going out on an heat pump? Buy a spare one, lol, its just cheap insurance, cause if they go out it will be on the hottest day or a long weekend
Another thing worth the $100 is a soft start switch solves so many issues.
Another thing worth the $100 is a soft start switch solves so many issues.
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