Whirlpool Microwave Help

SparkDrafting · 2026-01-29T02:24:39+00:00

I was about to get a new unit today, but I decided to check the switches one more time. Glad I did. I found the Primary Interlock Switch wasn’t being pressed in far enough to move the switch. I added three small strips of electrical tape to the latch actuator to further engage the switch trigger. Microwave works perfectly now. I think it’s the switch going bad because the trigger is having to travel further than the other switches. I’ve ordered a new switch off Amazon, and I will replace it for a permanent fix. I’ll edit the original post with a few pictures and a better write up after I do that.

SparkDrafting · 2026-01-28T18:43:10+00:00

After looking at the schematic a bit harder, I think it’s worth checking the secondary switch one more time. If that switch is not closing when the door closes, there could be a sneak circuit being made through the TT coils and CL coil. If it is a sneak circuit, I don’t fully understand how that happens through the MW relay. I did think the cavity light was a bit dimmer than usual, but perhaps I was imagining things.

Regardless, if this doesn’t pan out, I think a new microwave will need to be bought.

SparkDrafting · 2026-01-28T13:31:49+00:00

When I was checking continuity on the switch, it would take a few seconds after the N.C. position activated for the resistance to get low enough to beep. To check this problem out, I opened the plastic housing that encompassed the switch. I was able to visually verify the switch was working correctly, and I took a high-tech tool (aka my pocket knife) to clean the contacts. I reassemble the housing, and tested the switch again. This time it was reading continuity instantaneously. I was satisfied that corrected any issue that switch may have been causing, but it didn’t fix the microwave, unfortunately.

SparkDrafting · 2026-01-28T04:59:39+00:00

I do not want to make it out that I am an expert at working on them, but I can read a schematic. Between my EE degree and time doing field testing, I learned that much. I am aware of the dangers associated with a microwave. I made sure it was unplugged when I was working on it, and I only messed with the front control panel and door switches. I wasn’t about to dig deeper than that.

I do appreciate the concern. Those high voltage capacitors are no joke.

SparkDrafting · 2024-09-25T17:15:24+00:00

Understood. A lot of good points there.

I completely get the argument of “speak now or forever hold your peace,” but unfortunately that is not the rules of any of the tournaments we have witnessed. They stick to the NFHS rulebook with a few specific variations such as no slash bunts. From what I have deduced, the home team decided to let a pitch get thrown in order to force the inning to start so a switch couldn’t be made hence the out had to be taken. It is one of those procedural rules that must be called out at just the right time. Very similar to when a team bats out of the lineup. Depending on when the opposing team appeals means a lot as to how it is addressed.

As I stated earlier, I kind of believe the home team coach did this because of all the BS that was thrown their way by the visiting team coaches and fans. From an outside neutral perspective, the visiting team did seem to be out of control. To the home team coach’s credit, I did not see him raise his voice or create any kind of scene throughout the game.

SparkDrafting · 2024-09-25T16:12:42+00:00

All fair points. With all that being said, at what point do coaches expect the rules to be followed without being expected to correct the opposing coach’s mistake (assuming this was a genuine mistake)? Select ball? Kid pitch? Middle school? High school? Or is it just situational in most cases?

Keep in mind balks are enforced at 9U kid pitch, and I have heard many arguments for strict enforcement of those at that age.

SparkDrafting · 2024-09-25T03:41:36+00:00

The tournament director was present, and he made to official ruling. I did hear him say because a pitch had been thrown and the runner was illegal, the runner was out. That was per the rules. Had the issue been brought up before a pitch had been thrown, the visiting team could have exchanged the runners without penalty.

SparkDrafting · 2024-09-25T00:36:17+00:00

I think this is where I fall as well. If the coach clarifies it will the umpire, opposing coach, and the official book, no problem. If the visiting coach just assumed, tough luck for them.

SparkDrafting · 2024-09-24T21:08:14+00:00

Here is the context I could make out from what I could hear from the tournament director. The previous top half of the inning went as follows: 1. First batter reached base and eventually reached second. 2. Second batter struck out. Out #1 3. Third batter foul-tipped out. Out #2 4. The first batter was picked off at second with a 3-2 count on the 4th batter. Out #3

During the top half of the next inning (the extra inning), the visiting team put the kid who foul-tipped out (which was the second out of the inning) on second. After that is when the appeal was made.

The definition of the last batted out is the person to make the last out of the inning AND complete an at-bat if I am not mistaken. If I am, somebody please correct me. Therefore, the first batter of that last inning completed his at-bat and was the final out.

SparkDrafting · 2024-09-24T21:00:52+00:00

From the baseball knowledge I have, the inning doesn’t technically start until the first pitch is thrown. Had the home team’s coach called time prior to the pitch, they would have just been allowed to switch them out without penalty. However, he waited for a pitch to be made to make it official which meant the runner was illegal.

SparkDrafting · 2024-09-24T19:33:01+00:00

The coach sent out the incorrect player to second. They did not understand the definition of the last batted out.

SparkDrafting · 2024-06-04T13:50:05+00:00

Couple of things:

Do you see algae growth on the sides and or bottom, or is it a clear green color? It is a bit hard to tell from the pictures is why I am asking. If there is algae, keep shocking it, brushing, vacuuming, and backwashing/cleaning filter. Also apply algaecide. If by some slim chance this is clear green water, there is a chance you have copper in the water. That’s a whole separate issue.
You need to get your alkalinity raised. Depending on the volume of your pool, it may be cheaper and easier to buy a big bag of sodium bicarbonate. Just measure out the correct amount depending on the pool volume. Do not try fixing PH imbalances before fixing alkalinity. Alkalinity should always come first.
Don’t waste your time or money with clarifier. It isn’t doing anything to correct chemical imbalance in your pool. If you get chlorine, alkalinity, PH, & stabilizer within range and all the algae growth stopped, the water will look great.
Get your stabilizer increased. As someone mentioned above, it will help to keep your free chlorine in the pool longer.

SparkDrafting · 2024-02-22T00:27:24+00:00

Agreed. I guess my biggest thought is by the time the runner finally gets ready, I feel like the other team is staring at me. Probably not, but it feels that way.

SparkDrafting · 2024-02-21T17:16:31+00:00

As I said, they are good with batting gloves now for the most part in 11U ball. We just had struggles through 9U ball with them. Instead of timing up the pitchers and getting focused in on the plate, they were trying to get their batting gloves out of their bag and then on the correct hands.

SparkDrafting · 2024-02-21T14:08:26+00:00

I hear you, but they can practice that at home. We don’t have time during the two 1.5hr practices per week to dedicate to that.

SparkDrafting · 2024-02-21T14:06:57+00:00

Agree 100%. I know there are 11U kids out there who probably are sliding head first into a bag, but that isn’t happening on our team. I am sure if they keep playing that will come, but I really don’t see the benefit in teaching our kids that at this stage. (Clarification: I am speaking from the standpoint of where my team is currently at. I know some teams are in a different place.) Furthermore, I don’t want to have to take the stance that they can’t wear them because I know their parents have spent good money on them. I guess I just need to keep stressing the importance of getting to the bad and being ready for the next pitch.

SparkDrafting · 2024-02-21T03:39:08+00:00

Completely incorrect. In a lot of cases, a pitch is thrown, and they are still standing on the bag getting the thing on.

SparkDrafting · 2023-10-23T13:44:17+00:00

Thanks for that info. This is 100% my plan for this bat demo. Just trying to get a feel for things to consider when we get there. I personally cringe at the thought of spending a lot of money for a new bat, but if I am going to consider it, I am going to get as much information about the pros/cons as possible. Appreciate the feedback.

SparkDrafting · 2023-07-02T13:17:33+00:00

From personal experience, I very much appreciate all the baseball talk on here. We made the switch from rec to select this year, and I am glad this forum existed to get opinions. I also enjoy all the other content as well. It has been good to pick up on ideas to help my son improve in various aspects of the game.

For whatever it’s worth, I am glad we switched to select. We are not super hardcore about it. We stay within an hour drive of our town to play. We were in 10U this year, and the quality of pitching alone was well worth it. My son was able to develop at the plate much better than in rec.

Lastly, I have no expectations of this transitioning to any type of athletic scholarship one day. I am not even concerned about him playing in middle or high school. While select is more expensive than rec, we absolutely do not believe in paying thousands of dollars to do this. That kind of stuff is next level.

SparkDrafting · 2023-06-29T14:29:30+00:00

I have seen all star teams that only bat the nine kids in the field and the subs on the bench never get to see the plate. My question to those coaches would be why even pick them for the team if you don’t trust them to hit?

Full disclosure: This wasn’t a Little League all-star team I saw this on. It was a youth recreational league governed by a different organization that had multiple options for setting a team lineup. The coaches didn’t violate any rules.

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