[dnaxton]

Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TDC30

Penguin45 wrote:Earth strap. No longer fitted on newer machines as the drum now runs on a phosphour bronze bearing rather than the old Polypenco plastic one.

Penguin45.

Would this cause my machine to blow a plug fuse

Regards
Dave

[dnaxton]

Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TDC30

Basically i have just noticed that mine has worn through.

[dnaxton]

Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TDC30

Springnuts wrote:Hi dnaxton

Looks like a Snurble Grip Thribley to me – but it’s an unusual design. Is the machine a ‘grey’ import from the continent perhaps?

Regards

Springnuts

Cheers for your very help reply.

The Snurble Grip Thribley is the part behind the brass/copper strip.

Dave

[dnaxton]

Re: Help required with a hotpoint Electronic 800 De luxe 952

http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Washing+ … n+Kit.html

Is this what i need.

Are they straight forward to install.

Regards
Dave

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Re: Hotpoint TDC30 (Not Heating)

iadom wrote:Definitely faulty, handle any new green spot one with care, do not press it under any circumstances. The one that clicks is the cycling stat that controls the temp, the green spot one is a ‘one shot’ safety stat that will not reset.

Also make sure the condenser unit is completely clear.

Jim.

My dryer was a bit like the one in this link

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/fix- … lures.html

😳 😳

Now cleared

[dnaxton]

Re: Hotpoint TDC30 (Not Heating)

Cheers for the quick reply.

The one with the green dot on is dished in. 😉

The other still clicks up and down when pressed

[dnaxton]

Re: Help required with a hotpoint Electronic 800 De luxe 952

I just thought that i would let you know that the rebuild went well and that the machine has been in full use for the past week without any problems.

Cheers all for your help.

Happy Christmas
Dave

[dnaxton]

Re: Advice/help required

iadom wrote:

dnaxton wrote:
Just call me mister lucky from now on 🙁

The reason why the drum pulley was a nightmare to get off, was the fact that it was cross threaded.

I just have to add that as this would appear to be the first time that this pulley has been removed from the shaft, it is the first time I have ever heard of a pulley being ‘cross threaded’ from new, and in well over 30 years working on these machines I must have removed many hundreds of them. The loctite applied can sometimes make them difficult to remove.

Edit..Without in any way wanting to appear rude, I never cease to be amazed at the lengths people go to without specialist knowledge, I have rarely fitted a complete motor to this type of machine for many years, new brushes or a replacement armature usually suffice.

I like to have a go at most things but I pride myself on knowing when to stop, when you are in a hole, stop digging.

The horror stories most of my esteemed colleagues and I could tell you about DIY repairs would make you step back and think twice, I have no idea of your chosen job/profession, but I wonder what your response would be to someone with no experience/qualifications attempting to do your job. 🙂

I am not a keen DIYer and i am not repairing this for fun.

I am afraid i currently dont have the resources to either buy a new machine or hire a professional to repair it.

But i do understanding what your saying and totally agree.

Dave

P.s I am no professional but i am sure that neither new brushes or a replacement armature would have got this motor working again.

[dnaxton]

Re: Help required with a hotpoint Electronic 800 De luxe 952

leavemetogetonwithit wrote:You can probably get away with that bearing housing as long as it accepts and holds the new bearing seal firmly. Coat it with a waterproof adhesive before reinstalling the drum to prevent further corrosion.
If you’ve got time to look around try your local civic amenity site (dump)
for a similar machine (there were many millions made and the dump is a likely place if your local reconditioner doesn’t get there first). You could get a heater or at least a pulley. (You’d need to check that the heater has a built in thermal fuse, same as yours). Also try your nearest small shop domestic appliance trader for a s/h pulley. (Though I’d be surprised too that it was possible to cross thread it and still get it all the way on square enough to work).
By the way, I noticed an error in all the advice so far given here.
No one has exhorted POWER OFF! 😯 ❗
Mike. 😆

The applance is switched off 😉

I finally managed to get the front bearing out. The WD40 done its job.

[dnaxton]

Re: Help required with a hotpoint Electronic 800 De luxe 952

iadom wrote:That heating element will be unsafe to refit BTW. Agree with Martin, the front bearing doesn’t look to badly damaged and should drift out quite easily without collapsing. How well the seal will last with the alloy bearing housing in that state on the inside is anyones guess.

I have basically replaced the following so far

The motor failed so i bought a new one. Whilst i was doing it i treated myself to a new door seal and the door surround and replaced a cracked timer knob.

Then a week later the spider fell to bits. So i have basically spent more than i should have done on the old unit but i must see it through to the end.

So i have now bought

new Belt
New spider
new bearing / seal set.

Now it looks like i have to buy a new heating element and now after reading your post it looks like i now have a knackered alloy bearing housing

Dave 🙁 😥

[dnaxton]

Re: Help required with a hotpoint Electronic 800 De luxe 952

iadom wrote:One picture is of the alloy casing with the rear bearing removed, no pictures of main bearing removed.

I haven’t managed to get the front one out yet……………:wink:

[dnaxton]

Re: Help required with a hotpoint Electronic 800 De luxe 952

Martin wrote:neptune,

What are you on about? The photographs provided by dnaxton show perfectly the front bearing (in place & removed). Stuff a potato and boiling water indeed? The guy has removed the bearing with far less stuff and nonsense. A soaking in WD40 and a cold chisel is all that’s required in this instant.

We all adopt our own techniques in these circumstances and if it works for you then great and your comments nevertheless are much appreciated :tup:

I have soaked the front bearing with WD, i will give it a try with a chisel in the morning.

All i need now is a drum pulley.

Dave

[dnaxton]

Re: Advice/help required

Here’s a couple of pictures to help other people out that are having the same problems.

Front bearing. The seal has now been removed but the bearing to stuck fast.

Rear Bearing removed

Drum with new spider installed

New bearing and seal set

Dave

[dnaxton]

Re: Advice/help required

Just call me mister lucky from now on 🙁

The reason why the drum pulley was a nightmare to get off, was the fact that it was cross threaded.

This has now been removed but was damaged in the process. Has anyone got one going cheap new or secondhand will be fine 🙂

Just as long as its in full working order.

I have removed the rear bearing but am struggling with the front as the seal is stuck in tight.

Any tips on removing this without damaging the hub.

Cheers
Dave

[dnaxton]

Re: Advice/help required

iadom wrote:You will also need to examine the heating element, a drum support in this condition will quite possibly have cut through the heater casing. BTW, that damage is caused by incorrect detergent dosage/use of inferior quality detergents and over use of economy features, you have not done enough ‘hot’ washes.

Bearings are easy to fit, with the correct tools/experience.

Good call about the heating element………..:wink:

It looks like the drum has clipped it.

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