Gas Dryers and Washing Machines [RE-wrenches]

Mon Sep 11 12:35:46 EDT 2000

Hi Bob,

You might try TEKSUPPLY  #800-457-8887  part #wr-1361 $61.16 for a water flow meter 25
gpm max 3/4" MPT, plastic case.

or

aquatic eco systems    800-422-3939

#fm-1  1/2" meter  $49

thanks,

jay peltz

"Bob Maynard, Energy Outfitters" wrote:

> Ian and all,
> Haven't found a cheap or easy water flow meter, but have extended the waste water
> discharge hose on washers into bath tubs, 50 gallon drums, etc. to catch the water
> and then measure the volume.  I think(don't trust MY memory) that the Maytag spec
> was 18 gal per load.   Staber comment: Yes they are designed for owner repair, but
> I found that I was taking it apart and working on it much more than I ever wanted
> to.  Granted this was 3-4 years ago and it could be a better product now, but I
> have a long memory when it comes to less than pleasant experiences.
> Regards,
> Bob Maynard
> Energy Outfitters
> 800-GO-SOLAR
>
> "Ian Woofenden, Home Power" wrote:
>
> > Hi Bob,
> >
> > At 2:17 PM -0700 9/6/00, Bob Ellison, Alternative Energy Systems wrote:
> > >When they first came out the local store spent a lot of time with me on a
> > >learning curve, MAYTAG told them that the power usage was 285 WH. Maybe they
> > >have changed things sense then? They even told me that it was not designed
> > >to be super efficient.
> >
> > I don't know where that came from. Bob Maynard recommend the Neptune
> > to me as one of the most efficient models out there, and I've checked
> > ours multiple times with the Brand meter.
> >
> > >Any idea how it does on water use?
> >
> > No. Does Brand Electronics make a water use meter? ;-)
> > Is there a simple and cheap water use meter out there. It would be
> > interesting to play with.
> >
> > >Heard a rumor you were in my back yard recently any truth to it??
> > >
> > >Bob
> >
> > We landed back on the island today after a 6 week 8K mile trip from
> > here to Maine, with various stops along the way, including SolWest,
> > three days at Mick Sagrillo's, a rendezvous with the SEI wind
> > workshop in Colorado, and tracking down a wind homebrewer on the
> > coast of Maine (see HP79). Not sure how close we got to you, since we
> > went through NYC (big mistake) on the way to Maine, and skirted
> > around it on 84 on the way to Philly on the way back.
> >
> > It would have been fun to make lots of RE stops, but I had the whole
> > family, and their attention span for windmills is shorter than mine.
> > We did see a lot of wind generators and PVs, and the kids sang out
> > when they saw them. Maybe I should go solo with the bus for the RE
> > Wrenches Tour...
> >
> > (Where'd you hear that rumor?)
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Ian
> >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From:  Ian Woofenden, Home Power [mailto:ian.woofenden at homepower.com]
> > >Sent:  Wednesday, September 06, 2000 3:10 PM
> > >To:    RE-wrenches at topica.com
> > >Subject:       RE: Gas Dryers and Washing Machines [RE-wrenches]
> > >
> > >
> > >Hey Bob,
> > >
> > >I've measured our Neptune at 105 WH (AC, post inverter) per load with
> > >a Brand meter, which is better than the Staber.
> > >
> > >Perhaps you are referring to stats on a model with a built-in water
> > >heater? One salesman mentioned that the new model would have this
> > >(questionable) feature.
> > >
> > >We are really pleased with this machine.
> > >
> > >Ian
> > >
> > >At 8:17 PM -0700 8/30/00, Bob Ellison, Alternative Energy Systems wrote:
> > >>The last info that I had on the Neptune is that it is NOT an efficient
> > >>washer. It draws considerably more than the Staber and a HUGE amount of
> > >>water, I have been told that it constantly replaces water to cut down on
> > >>sudsing.....  So it uses lots of water and pump run time.
> > >--
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