wf conversion problem

[delta01]

hi i have retro converted a 2 wf range washers to the earlier type drum assemblys ( ie from the later sealed type ) this seems to work ok however they do not seem to fill/ top up with enough water ie poor wash results, i cant see why this should occur as only the motor type is different could it be a load sensing problem, or is it possible to adjust the water levelvia the pressure switch
any help appreciated

[iadom]

Re: wf conversion problem

Motor is not the only difference.

Different pump & sump with filter at front, different sized pressure chamber, different pressure switch, different set of programme instructions in the PCB eeprom, etc, etc.

All in all not a viable option.

[delta01]

Re: wf conversion problem

yes i have changed the sump etc and re situated the pressure switch so apart from the motor eveything is the same inc. the control system

[lasty]

Re: wf conversion problem

Had this twice when i`ve rebuilt using a split drum to replace the sealed one and never got to the bottom of it .
I put it down to the pressure vessel being of a totally different molded design – whatever pressure switch i tried no improvement , i even tried various bores of tubing but all to no avail …
I now avoid `em like the plague !!

[delta01]

Re: wf conversion problem

i am going to try making a mounting so i can fit the original motor and see if it cures the prob. will let you know if it works ,it may be a while before i get round to it though

[iadom]

Re: wf conversion problem

Not sure about this and can’t see why it would have any effect on water levels but doesn’t the motor spin in the opposite direction on the welded drum machines as well. 😕

[Madmac]

Re: wf conversion problem

I take it its got the little single level press sw on it, with top ups timed by the board?
Upping the base level fill by turning the large screw on the switch anti clockwise should work in theory ❓
Having said that, if it all goes t#ts up in a customers house….you aint seen me… right 😯

[delta01]

Re: wf conversion problem

thanks for reply madmac funnily enough i tried that on the first conversion i could not seem to get any effect however there are three screws on these p/s maybe i just turned them in the wrong order will look at that again though

[boselecta]

Hi had exactley the same problem with my conversions. The welded tub pressure switches fill very low in WMA tubs. Fit the WMA pressure switches and it will be fine, never had a problem after doing this.

[lasty]

boselecta wrote:Hi had exactley the same problem with my conversions. The welded tub pressure switches fill very low in WMA tubs. Fit the WMA pressure switches and it will be fine, never had a problem after doing this.

Tried all the above but couldn`t get the level up . Another problem was filling into the conditioner section , just the one shot and then went into wash keeping the level low and leaving the powder in the wash section . Like i mentioned before , i steer clear of the conversion now … 🙁

[gandh1]

Re: wf conversion problem

solenoid connections mixed up????

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