Cimex flinging solution-how can this be fixed?

[Steve Lawrence]

Hi All,

One of our Cimexes is flinging encap solution off of the round blue planet where the solution enters the unit. Solution is not going down through the pads properly. The hose seems to be okay. It enters a 90 degree thing then it spills out the little hose and is getting flung off the sides of the planet. We're attempting to take it all apart to see what is going on so we can make the repair. Not having much luck just yet. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Rick has an "Excellent" video for this.

 

[Mikey P]

Every Cimex owner should take the head off and study the machine. Makes understanding the mystery of Pixie Powder distribution clear as day.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

...and then put it back together, eventually.

 

[Desk Jockey]

...and then put it back together, eventually.

define "Eventually".

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Oh crap, we've got this thing all apart--apparently didn't need to do that.

 

[Desk Jockey]

It is an easy fix. We do it a couple times a year or before any big jobs.
If you don't leave solution in your tank it is rarely an issue.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Thanks, all. Yeah, it's a 15 y.o. Cimex and it's never been done. Neither has my 18 y.o. Well, we've got it all apart. (Yikes!) Hope we can get it working again. But, some of these bolts were tough to get out and very awkward trying to get back in, LOL! Oh, we'll get it.

Yeah, very helpful video, thanks Deskjockey!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Thank Rick! He used to have a WORD file but the video is much better.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

You are right, DJ. Thank you, Rick. Good video.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

I wonder if Rick has a video on how to get this thing (in pieces) back together. Puzzled.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Maybe Lee can help you. He knows how to take them apart. Claims to know how to put them back together too.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Thanks, D J. I just found the video I need (my style) on youtube.

"how to remove the cimex bowl". (sorry, couldn't paste addy for some reason)

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Every Cimex owner should take the head off and study the machine. Makes understanding the mystery of Pixie Powder distribution clear as day.

And for Gawd’s sakes, DON’T use a film former!!!!!

 

[JS41035]

We soak ours in rainwater.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

I wonder if Rick has a video on how to get this thing (in pieces) back together. Puzzled.

He does and it is very helpful! on youtube: how to remove Cimex Bowl.

 

[encapman]

Thanks for posting that video Richard.

Steve, I'm sorry to hear that you took the Cimex apart to try to get to the blockage. Cleaning out the plumbing, as shown in the video, is all that's needed. The Cimex can be a bear to dissemble and put back together. If you want to call our office and talk to Rod (our resident equipment guru) he can probably walk you through the reassembly over the phone.

 

[encapman]

Here's our video for Cimex bowl removal. I hope it's helpful.

 

[Mikey P]

Once you find the right bearing puller, its a piece of cake, if your name aint Marty

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Once you find the right bearing puller, its a piece of cake, if your name aint Marty

Going to the hardware store when they open at 11:00, Sunday.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Thanks for posting that video Richard.

Steve, I'm sorry to hear that you took the Cimex apart to try to get to the blockage. Cleaning out the plumbing, as shown in the video, is all that's needed. The Cimex can be a bear to dissemble and put back together. If you want to call our office and talk to Rod (our resident equipment guru) he can probably walk you through the reassembly over the phone.

Thanks for the kind offer, Rick. I'm going to try to get it back together today, Sunday, but if I have trouble I may have to talk to Rod on Monday.

 

[Mikey P]

Going to the hardware store when they open at 11:00, Sunday.

you'd be better off at a well stocked auto parts joint

 

[Mikey P]

 

[Mikey P]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdABS5JHCS1TigHZ2

 

[Lee Stockwell]

80 year old design has stood the test of time.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Pretty fancy gadget for being that old. Today I really dig into it.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Thanks for posting that video Richard.

Steve, I'm sorry to hear that you took the Cimex apart to try to get to the blockage. Cleaning out the plumbing, as shown in the video, is all that's needed. The Cimex can be a bear to dissemble and put back together. If you want to call our office and talk to Rod (our resident equipment guru) he can probably walk you through the reassembly over the phone.

Hi Rick,
Sadly, Rod isn't working today (Monday) but your secretary said he may be able to call this afternoon. The stumbling block for us is removing the small pulley--a local auto parts store is going to have a pulley remover for me to borrow this afternoon so maybe that will help. (I've tried a couple that don't fit or work.) I'm not sure how to get this all back together, though. Perhaps we could use a video for that. Or some local repair guy to help with that.
Steve

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Rod called this afternoon and gave me good info. The auto parts store came through with the proper pulley remover and now I've got it all apart. Just need to reassemble. Hopefully the worst is over.

Hey, if you never had any problems you would never learn anything.

 

[encapman]

Glad to hear Rod was able to help you!

 

[Steve Lawrence]

I may be calling him again soon. It's still in pieces.