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Thread Number: 10309
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| Post# 189231 , Reply# 1 2/7/2007 at 13:53 (6,285 days old) by laundramatt (Youngstown, Ohio) | ||
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Does he mean a wringer on top? | ||
| Post# 189240 , Reply# 2 2/7/2007 at 14:17 (6,285 days old) by nizzi () | ||
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hmm yes i guess a wringer is the same thing lol, its a big heavy thing, i can supply pictures! | ||
| Post# 189292 , Reply# 3 2/7/2007 at 17:48 (6,285 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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Dear hatchethottie We like these things; remove the lid, we must see the dasher. If you like vintage wringer washing machines and it is in good working order, and you have the space you should keep it. It's worth keeping if you like it! | ||
| Post# 189326 , Reply# 4 2/7/2007 at 19:27 (6,285 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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You English are on to something .... Maybe we should of always called a wringer a mangle. Consumer reports always mentioned how dangerous a (mangler)was. Looks like it might of been pre WWII to my way of thinking. I wonder how old it really is? | ||
| Post# 189418 , Reply# 5 2/8/2007 at 00:08 (6,285 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth) | ||
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Post# 189437 , Reply# 7 2/8/2007 at 02:02 (6,285 days old) by panthera  (Rocky Mountains) |
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Wringer, Mangel
Actually, Ralf, the two terms are frequently used interchangeably in the Rocky Mountain West of the US, too. The danger of wringers is that they can so easily draw things in and crush them. Long hair, a flopping sleeve, a child's curious fingers. For an attentive user, no big risk. But the damage they can do is considerable. (Soweit ich weiß, der Vertrieb der Dinge ist kurz nach Kriegsende verboten worden aufgrund verzögerte- oder nicht reagierende Sicherheitseinrichtungen hier in Deutschland.) | ||
| Post# 190169 , Reply# 8 2/11/2007 at 08:31 (6,282 days old) by gocartwasher () | ||
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interesting note that is a nice old wringer unit,be usable ,just keep your hands & other apendges out of the wringer ,for women its the 2 upper appendges that can be very painful to get into the wringer LOL | ||
| Post# 190520 , Reply# 9 2/12/2007 at 13:13 (6,280 days old) by nizzi () | ||
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thanks guys, help all appreciated. x will send a piccy of the inside soon. | ||
| Post# 190582 , Reply# 10 2/12/2007 at 18:08 (6,280 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
An ad for what looks like this machine is available on eBay, check it out....
CLICK HERE TO GO TO golittlesport's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 190695 , Reply# 11 2/13/2007 at 02:54 (6,280 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Hotpoint Empress
Hi there, you have an early 1950`s Hotpoint Wringer Washer, these machines where the backbone of an "English Washday" very popular machine, solidly built, real workhorses, the wringers where larger than most other makes, thankfully it had a full length safety bar across the wringer to trip it open should your fingers become stuck in it... It used the Gyromatic Wash Action, had a large washbowl and a door underneath to store the wringer when not in use, although the weight of the wringer meant most of the time it was kept in place...I have the later 50`s model and also the other two in the range the Countess and the "Baby Princess! Cheers, Mike 
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Post# 190696 , Reply# 12 2/13/2007 at 02:55 (6,280 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Hotpoint Empress, Countess & Princess | ||
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Post# 190697 , Reply# 13 2/13/2007 at 03:00 (6,280 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Hexagonal Washbowl!!! | ||
| Post# 192374 , Reply# 14 2/20/2007 at 05:12 (6,273 days old) by nizzi () | ||
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hi mine isnt as in good condition as yours can they be restored?? how much is one worth in your condition and in my condition, thanks for your help its great. | ||
| Post# 192434 , Reply# 15 2/20/2007 at 13:45 (6,272 days old) by keymatic (London / UK) | ||
Hi, yes you have a very early 50's Hotpoint Empress washing machine there, as Mike previously mentioned...which can defined by the wash lid styling and the name badge on the front. It does look like it has seen better days, but, given the right attention, could be restored to fine condition !! The only hicup is the colour, these machines came in two options, either White or in your case cream..i have a few machines in my collection in this colour and it can be a nightmare to try and get them re-sprayed..as not many people are willing to mix this colour!! the one i have dates from the early 60's, and i have to say this is the most offered vintage washer i come across, these machines sold in their thousands dating from the early 40's to the late 70's..hope it sells well on Ebay !! Keith 
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| Post# 192437 , Reply# 16 2/20/2007 at 13:57 (6,272 days old) by hoovermatic (UK) | ||
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Mike - that is a awesome machine (Empress) you have there and in such wonderful condition. Do you ever use it? | ||
| Post# 192605 , Reply# 17 2/21/2007 at 06:41 (6,272 days old) by nizzi () | ||
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hi i havent got it on ebay do yu think thats the best place to sell it?? any idea of the price thnaks xx | ||
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Post# 195941 , Reply# 19 3/8/2007 at 19:34 (6,256 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Amazing how much that Hotpoint "Gyrator" resembles the Maytag agitator-----especially the metal ones from the 1920's. Love that heater control----"boil"----my favorite setting! | ||
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Post# 196065 , Reply# 21 3/9/2007 at 05:41 (6,256 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Hotpoint Royalty!!!
Hi Paul, it does get used, is a big machine with a very fine rollover, "Big Load On The Move" I`d call it, this was my grans machine, she would pay us kids a "Penny A Sheet" to catch the long sheets coming out the back of the wringer, then take us the the "Top Shop" to buy sweets from the "Penny Tray"...ah..memories... Rolls Rapide, welcome to the club, a wealth of info, articles & vids here...the machine you refer to was the 1950`s Countess, many sold and a mini workhorse at a 6lb load, sold in cream with red switches and white with blue trim etc... Steve, keen eye you have, Hotpoint A.E.I. UK, as was, had an early alliance with Maytag, the first Hotpoint Model A, was based on Maytag`s Model "E"...i have one which was painted in a light green colour, its in need of a good restore etc, the Gyrators are similar and just pop on the agi shaft... I`ll have to do a vid with the "Boil" action , just see all that "Persil Steam" wafting into the camera, you`ll have to visit for the "Smell-a-Rama" effect though...LOl Ralph, these three machines where the backbone of British wringer machines in the 1950`s, the Workhorses they where called....the little Princess has the same size agi as the Countess and doesnt half Swish those clothes around... Cheers, Mike 
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Post# 196127 , Reply# 22 3/9/2007 at 11:12 (6,255 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Mike | ||
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