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Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
jkingtut, Sorry to hear about your trouble. I have never seen a machine with two pumps. @ The Group Can anybody help/comment on this?   
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
Hi bazarmus, I just sent you an email w pics and notes. Good luck with the repair! Decibell  
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
Hi Bruno, if you email me your email address I can send you photos.  
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
@thomasgc  How can I send you photos?  
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
@techno273712 The instructions are pretty much what I wrote in my first post. I used Tangit PVC-U and Gutter Sealant to put it all together. It's really not that complicated. If you manage to provide your email address I will email you photos.    
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
@kjam If you send me your email address I can send you pics. 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
The fact that not all of the cleaner's parts are serviceable/accessible is the true problem here. Every pump will eventually fail and needs to be repaired/replaced. I assume Reiner Glass tried to "protect" his idea by making it inaccessible. Now h... 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
The Comet Data Sheet states the pump can run dry for 30 minutes without damage … 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
@mscardinaUpon closer look you are correct - the water actually continues to circulate thru the filter during the whole wash cycle. The water level in the tank stays high enough that the pump doesn't lose suction. In the upper compartment it overf... 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
@mscardina It takes appr. 10 seconds to pump the water from the tank to the upper compartment. The pump turns off after that and the wash cycle begins. It takes 180.000 pump/wash cycles to use up 500 hours of the pump's lifetime! I don't think pum... 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
@ Michael - shinri1Just send me your email address and I will email you pics. The repair is really not difficult. With a little elbow grease you will be able to do it yourself. 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
@sdavies Sticking float and leaking fan cover seem to be different issues from a failed pump. So far I did not have these issues with my cleaner. may be someone else can comment here? 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
@sdavies Sorry for the late response - I was out of town. Just sent you an email with pics and more info. Hope this works for you.Good luck with the repair. 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
Thanks for the good feedback Fred! With the pump that you found locally repairs are even easier now! Since I posted my instructions in January 2019 I was able to email further information and pictures to a good number of folks with a failed water ... 
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
Well, most of us actually have this same problem - we have a daytime job. Don't look for excuses! Order a pump, get some Tangit PVC glue and gutter sealant and cut this thing open. It does not take much and it is a very rewarding project! I just r...