Softener Box

[Winston]

I have several frontloaders that for one reason or another do not have restrictors in the hose to the softener box. I have tried inserting smaller tubes inside the larger hose to slow the flow, and have tried using a hose clamp to constrict the hose... all with less than perfect results. Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

Why not buy the proper restrictor?

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

What type of machine do you have? Typically the restrictor is built into the valve. Either they are missing or worn out, or you have some pretty strong pressure.

Marc

[Winston]

The machines are Wascomat 184s, with no restrictor built into the valve. Can one be added? Where can you get them, and how are they "sized"?

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

Is it a 3 way valve or 2 way? 110 volt or 220 volt?
For between $15 and $20 bucks you can repalce the valve.

They come with the restrictor built in.

Marc

[poughkeepsie]

I had the same problem with an older w184. I put a ball valve on the hose and adjusted the pressure down.

LOU

[TTLES]

restrictors are available from wascomat.. The two coil valve used in the W 74 & 124 is not the same part for the W184. You can add the proper restrictor to this valve. On a W74 & w124 the 3 coil valve injects the softner compartment. the softner port has a restrictor pressed into the outlet nipple.