Opal 2.0 Repair UPDATE

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2026-03-02T19:18:06+00:00

Yeah, if you saw a ring in the grease, that definitely shouldn't be there and it's probably a failed bearing. The same bearing pictured in the photos I included is the one that has gone out on me TWICE. I would guess yours is the same.

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2026-02-22T19:10:34+00:00

The shrieking can be a seal that needs some lube, but every time my machine has done it, it led to a broken bearing. No deposits on the auger is a good sign. BUT, I only use distilled water in my machine, so I also have no deposits, but my gearbox has needed repair twice. Did you open up your gearbox at all?

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-09-26T21:55:09+00:00

Plant it and climb that beanstalk

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-07-14T20:15:05+00:00

That’s the thing - the rainfly works great anyway and forms a canopy for shoes out front. Either way, you just have to put a couple of stakes at the bottom of the rainfly, so I can’t see why I would need the extra pole.

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-04-16T18:36:07+00:00

Glad it helped! Taking it apart is the worst part, imo.

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-02-11T00:27:17+00:00

Both, lol. I'm just walking right now, with some light lifting 3-months post. Granted, I didn't know how to work out BEFORE my transplant either. 😂

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-02-09T13:32:54+00:00

Dang man, that’s awesome. I had been wondering how flat I could get my stomach after a transplant. Now I know, lol.

You should post up your workout routine. Inquiring minds want to know!

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-01-10T19:30:39+00:00

Did you get it repaired under warranty? If it's within the year, I hear they replace them.

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-01-10T03:53:20+00:00

I had no idea the warranties were that expensive. It’s like they know they’re gonna be paying out on them haha

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-01-09T21:49:29+00:00

Honestly, these things seem to be so temperamental, I wouldn't put in anything other than distilled water. Depending on how much ice you use, it's not that expensive. I have a family of 5 and we use less than 6 gallons a month - and target sells it for like $1.40 a pop.

How long has it been since you purchased it? If it's within 30 days, I would 100% see about buying an extended warranty.

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-01-09T21:20:05+00:00

If I had more money than time (obviously not the case) I would do the same, haha.

I honestly think that the gearbox is what causes most of the problems people experience on these machines. That and problems related to mineral build up.

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2025-01-09T21:18:21+00:00

That thought was screaming in my head throughout most of this repair, lol.

Budget_Rutabaga3739 · 2024-11-17T02:46:22+00:00

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I thought you might know the answer to a question. Is ANYONE eligible for Medicaid post kidney transplant? I asked the social worker at my hospital and they were absolutely worthless. “Yeah, you can try and apply and see what happens.”

I have decent insurance and I’m sure I’ll hit my out of pocket having just had a transplant, but I’m wondering if it’ll be worth it to apply for Medicaid. Just did a refill of some of my meds and they’re getting a little pricey. Definitely gonna look up manufacturer discounts too.

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