<html><body><div style="font-family:Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12.0pt; line-height:1.3; color:#1F497D" id="nine_body_n17c4e7-c9cc0" class="nine_body" dir="auto"><div class="nine-pg" dir="auto">It looks like the part could be replaced by a length of gas line and standard fittings, all available at the hardware store or plumbing supply, but I think plumbers are probably and correctly avoiding the liability of hacking a certified gas appliance. Fabricators also may hesitate to take this on.</div><div class="nine-pg blank sign" dir="auto"><br></div><div id="nine-sign-n17c4e7-c9cc0" class="nine_signature" dir="auto"><div class="nine-pg" dir="auto"> - Scott</div><div class="nine-pg" dir="auto"> 413 210-0032</div></div></div><div id="quoted_header_n17c4e7-c9cc0" class="quoted_header_editor fold" dir="auto"><hr style="border:none; height:1px; color:#E1E1E1; background-color:#E1E1E1;"><div style="border:none; padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>From:</b> Gordon Kramer via Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss@lists.hidden-tech.net><br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 4, 2021 8:10 PM<br><b>To:</b> Hidden-Tech Tech<br><b>Subject:</b> [Hidden-tech] More info re: Appliance dilemma - desperate for a solution!<br></span></div></div><div id="quoted_body_n17c4e7-c9cc0" class="quoted_body_editor mceEditable fold" dir="auto"><div class="nine-pg" dir="auto"><br type="attribution"></div><div dir="auto"><div class="ydpec4618ceyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:'helvetica neue' , 'helvetica' , 'arial' , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div><div dir="ltr">Thank you everyone for your ideas, which I will be following up on! Here's some more info:</div><div dir="ltr"><ul dir="ltr"><li>The part number is W10224724 (also may be listed as WPL-W10224724). It is <i>for</i> a Jenn-Air downdraft gas range, model JDS9865BDP23 (the large object sitting on our porch under a tarp).<br></li><li>I <i>think</i> it's made out of stainless steel</li><li>The best picture I've found for it is here: <a href="https://www.coastparts.com/lookup/69488/408454#diagram">https://www.coastparts.com/lookup/69488/408454#diagram</a>. You have to click on the thumbnail labeled '06 - Gas controls'. Then scroll down the page and look at the one labeled number 11. You'll see it's a very specific shape, not just a length of tubing.(ignore that their page lists it as a 'special order' - it's not available)</li><li>I don't think this is something the average plumber or appliance repair shop is going to take on. Our own plumber does gas work and is very competent, but this is out of his wheelhouse. Same with the two authorized Jenn-Air service providers in this area. However, we would love referrals to metal fabricators that anyone can recommend from personal experience. My sense is that it would not be rocket science for someone with the right equipment and skills. <br></li></ul><div dir="ltr">Thanks again!<br></div></div><div class="ydpec4618cesignature"><div><font size="3" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif"><br>Regards,<br> Gordon</font><br></div></div></div>
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On Monday, October 4, 2021, 11:50:53 AM EDT, Gordon Kramer via Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss@lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp26480963yiv9397175504"><div><div class="ydp26480963yiv9397175504ydp95e0e3deyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:'helvetica neue' , 'helvetica' , 'arial' , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div><div dir="ltr">Dear Hidden-tech-ers,</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I'm hoping someone in this community of smart, resourceful people can offer an idea about this: We have a beautiful, near-new gas range that we can't use, because it needs a part that is no longer available. Here's our story:</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">We bought our house with a Jenn-Air downdraft gas range in place, having no idea of what a liability that would be. It was already old when we moved in, and has continued to deteriorate. The entire kitchen layout is based around using a downdraft range, rather than one with a conventional range hood - but downdrafts are rare and insanely expensive. <br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Last Spring we found a good deal on a pristine, barely-used Jenn-Air downdraft gas range, bought from a private party. We brought it home, but it got damaged in transit - and unfortunately, the damage was to the metal tube that conveys gas from the house supply to the burners - so even though the tube isn't actually <i>broken, </i>it may not be safe to use. So began our search for a replacement part. Over a period of months, we gradually learned that no replacement exists; we have searched parts dealers all over the US and Canada; no one has it, no one can get it, the manufacturer (Whirlpool) no longer makes it, and is not accepting special orders for it.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">So, we're out of ideas. We have a $2000 hunk of metal on our porch that we can't use. The damage to the tube is relatively minor (only a couple of inches out of a couple of feet of tubing), and we would happily pay someone to repair it, if there's a way to do that where it will still be safe to convey propane gas. We'd be incredibly grateful for any ideas! I can provide more detailed info and pictures if anyone wants to know.<br></div><div class="ydp26480963yiv9397175504ydp95e0e3designature"><div><font size="3" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif"><br>Regards,<br> Gordon Kramer</font><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: <a href="http://www.hidden-tech.net">http://www.hidden-tech.net</a><br><a href="mailto:Hidden-discuss@lists.hidden-tech.net">Hidden-discuss@lists.hidden-tech.net</a><br><br>You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list.<br>If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members<br>page on the Hidden Tech Web site.<br><a href="http://www.hidden-tech.net/members">http://www.hidden-tech.net/members</a><br></div>
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