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Video - Calypso Whitest Whites Load
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Post# 212266   5/25/2007 at 21:23 (6,179 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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7 min clip, about 22 MB. It should stream, but those on dial-up who are patient will get better playback if downloaded/saved local.

Apologies for the wonky jiggling that happens for a few mins at the start of the wash. I wasn't much experienced with the video camera, digital image stabilization was enabled and tried to compensate for what it thought was a problem, LOL.

Look momma! There's rollover!





Post# 212267 , Reply# 1   5/25/2007 at 21:26 (6,178 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Uhhh ..... the link disappeared.

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Post# 212311 , Reply# 2   5/26/2007 at 04:14 (6,178 days old) by askomiele (Belgium Ghent)        

Woow that's action in the washtub... I can't see any problems with washabillity or gentleness... lik to see a full cycles, fun to see fun to wash....

Post# 212316 , Reply# 3   5/26/2007 at 05:53 (6,178 days old) by bleacho ()        
now thats a video

thats what we all wanted to see.. from load up to the actual wash..
great video..
from the video, it appears that the machine does do an efficient job... are you happy with its performance?
thanks for the 4 star video..


Post# 212324 , Reply# 4   5/26/2007 at 06:02 (6,178 days old) by hoovermatic (UK)        

I am really drawn to these machines having now seen several in action on here. I always wanted the GE Harmony but this looks like much more fun. Incidentally, how were the results of the 'whitest whites' was - there were some grubby items in that load!

Post# 212342 , Reply# 5   5/26/2007 at 08:19 (6,178 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Thanks Glen! That was cool.

Steve


Post# 212350 , Reply# 6   5/26/2007 at 09:04 (6,178 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Now there's something most of us don't get to see often---a Calypso at work. Very interesting action. They call it nutating, eh? I'm amazed at how well it turns a load over in so little water. Given the snail's pace of the turnover in my '06 Frigidaire TL'er, I've come to appreciate a machine that turns things over a bit more gradually.

Thanks for posting it, Glenn!


Post# 212356 , Reply# 7   5/26/2007 at 09:56 (6,178 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)        
Definitely Worth the Download and Save

Thanks for sharing that video demo. After downloading and saving to my external drive, it's always there to play any time I need something else to kill bordom while helping to satisfy my craving for all those neato and nifty washer sounds.--Laundry Shark

Post# 212431 , Reply# 8   5/26/2007 at 18:12 (6,178 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)        

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This just fuels the desire to get my hands on one!! Thanks Glen!!!

Post# 212473 , Reply# 9   5/26/2007 at 23:51 (6,177 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

I still think it's bizarre, like something that a mad scientist came up with! The nutator (is that what's its called?) looks like something you would see Sue Johansen demonstrating on her television show! I give it 4 briquets!

That was a great video, thanks for taking the time to make it for us! As others have said, it's not everyday you see one of these in action!



Post# 214433 , Reply# 10   6/5/2007 at 14:01 (6,168 days old) by laundramatt (Youngstown, Ohio)        
Lost Link

I can't get to the video, is anything wrong? Anyone else have problem viewing this? Thanks

Post# 214437 , Reply# 11   6/5/2007 at 14:22 (6,168 days old) by lavamat78800 ()        

I canīt watch it either.

Post# 214465 , Reply# 12   6/5/2007 at 19:14 (6,168 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)        
Shark to the Rescue!

If you still want this file, you have seven days to retrieve it from the following link.--Laundry Shark

CLICK HERE TO GO TO laundryshark's LINK


Post# 214508 , Reply# 13   6/5/2007 at 21:19 (6,168 days old) by bpetersxx (laf in on the banks of the Wabash River)        

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I also have them archived in my youtube washer folder with mine

Post# 214557 , Reply# 14   6/6/2007 at 06:46 (6,167 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

The first time I observed a "Collapse-O" in action was John Lefever's and I was very impressed with its roll-over capabilities. While visiting, I did numerous loads and I thought the machine was very capable. John is of the opinion that it washes jeans better than any machine out there. He should know since he wears them to work---doing appliance repair every day.

Need to use a low-suds detergent though----otherwise years of bubble/scum builds up under the underside of the interior. And with the interior humidity all kinds of (stankie) cooties start growing!(Especially if the lid is always closed). I can vouch for it too, as I have one----that works perfectly----and has horrible "breath" due to this situation. (Cleaning it with Clorox Clean-Up is on my "to-do" list.)John explained to me that many people are getting rid of their "Collapse-o's" for that very reason! I don't know if they can't find anyone to clean them out for them or they are frustrated with inability to control the suds.Or both.

Any way-----thanks for the video! Much better than this mornings news!


Post# 214576 , Reply# 15   6/6/2007 at 09:55 (6,167 days old) by johnny (Jacksonville, FL)        
shake it!

Oh yeah!!
I like this washer!
Does anybody know why Whirlpool stop the production of this washer?



Post# 214609 , Reply# 16   6/6/2007 at 13:25 (6,167 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Yay, Shark!!

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Thank you for the fixed link!! :-D

Steve R. -- ROTF!!! "Stankie cooties." EWW!

Makes me think they should have included the Frigidairian "Rinse + Sanitize" cycle :-)


Post# 214619 , Reply# 17   6/6/2007 at 14:33 (6,167 days old) by andrewinorlando ()        

I still think it's the best cleaning washer I've ever owned...including my Frigidaire Gallery front loader that I had for 4 years. The Frigidaire couldn't match its washing abilities with extra large, stained washloads. Fortunately, I've never in 6 years had problems with molds or mildew, but I do use bleach in it for a couple of loads each week...maybe that helps. But it's quiet and extremely capable. I especially like the way it does whites...and the heavy duty cycle is a godsend for gardening clothes, car rags, etc.

I think the main reason people had so much trouble with these machines, besides the fact that they had a couple of parts quality flaws, is that they were a radically new way to wash, and people just don't adjust to change all that well. They certainly don't understand the technology cause it's different from anything they've ever owned before. Personally, I've never had anything but clean clothes out of it, it's never ruined anything, and I even wash fine silk shirts in it with no problem using the handwash cycle. For it's time, it was very different, but also very expensive, and expensive to repair. And low sudsing detergent is a must, though I've been using Ariel and Ace powders, which do suds somewhat, with excellent results. Ariel is an amazing detegent. I plan on keeping the Calypso until it just won't run any more!


Post# 214620 , Reply# 18   6/6/2007 at 14:35 (6,167 days old) by andrewinorlando ()        

Oh, and one more thing.....for all of it's energy efficiency, it does not dumb down the hot water temps, and it does a full, normal load in 40 - 45 minutes. Never any waiting between washer and dryer. Laundry days seem to fly by. (I realize that's not always a positive thing with this group!)

Post# 214670 , Reply# 19   6/6/2007 at 20:27 (6,167 days old) by monkeyward40 ()        
the whirlpool calypso

upon watching the Calypso, i get the feeling it is not a new technology. It makes me think of the ABC-o-matic and its nu-tator the calypso washes in the same manner and with alot less water. It only makes me want one even more. The calypso that is but i would also love to have an ABC-o-matic as well.


Post# 214680 , Reply# 20   6/6/2007 at 20:49 (6,167 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Wow Glenn

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That is some turn over. John Lefever's had nothing like that when he demonstrated the wicked gentle cycle with a giant wool blanket. I thought it was a useless design!

Your machine seems to get things moving now two questions:

Did that plaid dishtowel come clean?

Why does it appear that most of the water is piling up on the left side of the tub and the right side seems dryer?

jon



Post# 214747 , Reply# 21   6/7/2007 at 00:49 (6,166 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
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I agree, monkeyward40...it also reminds me of the Apex Wash-a-Matic. Maybe if one mounted a solid tub on the nutator plate :-D

Hey Robert, maybe trade-up to one of these? It's kind of the same, and they're very capacious...


Post# 216535 , Reply# 22   6/17/2007 at 02:37 (6,156 days old) by btjustice ()        

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Post# 216599 , Reply# 23   6/17/2007 at 15:54 (6,156 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)        
Video Remains Silent

If all my files were kept as online streams, Internet connection issues would prevent my regular enjoyment of these. Therefore, all the more reason to collect these videos and audios to one's hard drive. Food for thought.--Laundry Shark


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