Thread Number: 15051
Two more Simpson Push Button Fluid Drives for the collection! |
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Post# 254626   12/17/2007 at 02:40 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Hey guys, I got another response from one of my wanted adverts for the 2 Simpson Push Button Fluid Drives you see below: I actually wasn't expecting the model on the left: considering i already have one, but have decided to buy it anyway as i was going to use one as a lighting display. The one on the right hand side is the 1970 Four Speed Programmed model without the rapid advance timer: Yes, it needs a new lid (which i have a spare of) and new hoses, but the seller (who used to be a repairman) said its working fine. Both of these machines have been sitting in the garage for the past decade. This 1970 will match the side by side dryer i already have...pictured below. The pictures aren't the best as again, its from a disposable camera. Am considering stopping in to view the machines and take better pics on my way down to Victoria to pick up the Orbital Kelvinator over the xmas/new year break. In all, not bad for AU$100.00 for the both machines!!! Cheers Leon |
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Post# 254628 , Reply# 1   12/17/2007 at 02:42 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 254629 , Reply# 2   12/17/2007 at 02:44 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 254630 , Reply# 3   12/17/2007 at 02:45 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 254631 , Reply# 4   12/17/2007 at 02:46 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 254632 , Reply# 5   12/17/2007 at 02:47 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 254633 , Reply# 6   12/17/2007 at 02:48 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 254651 , Reply# 7   12/17/2007 at 07:03 (5,946 days old) by tlee618 ()   |   | |
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Very interesting machines Leon, just wondering if they have lighted consoles? The tub on the machine on the right is really cool. |
Post# 254659 , Reply# 8   12/17/2007 at 08:09 (5,946 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Leon - what a great score on the Simpsons. Isn't it fun to find the matching machines to complete the sets? Silly question that may have been covered before, are those wash-tubs porcelain or some other material? I love the ribs, I'll bet those can really scrub the clothes combined with that big agitator! |
Post# 254663 , Reply# 9   12/17/2007 at 08:34 (5,946 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Very kool. The console of the one from the '70's remind me of our mid-sixties Norge's and Philco's. Would love to see those in action! |
Post# 254671 , Reply# 10   12/17/2007 at 09:10 (5,946 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 254677 , Reply# 11   12/17/2007 at 09:56 (5,946 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 254683 , Reply# 12   12/17/2007 at 11:04 (5,946 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 254746 , Reply# 13   12/17/2007 at 15:36 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Terry: The machine on the left has a lighted console, but not the one on the right.See attached pic of my other machine with the light on. Gansky: The inner tub lining is actually made of plastic and comes apart from the porcelain inner tub in 3 pieces for cleaning. And yes: it was great to complete the set: ive had the Dryer for over a year. MickeyD: Yes, the mechanicals in these Simpson's are the same as the early Fluid Drive Speed Queens. Alspinboy: Will attach the cycle times etc from the service manual later today. Leon |
Post# 254751 , Reply# 15   12/17/2007 at 16:00 (5,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Hey Ash, Thanks! You're thinking of the series that came after this one with the model numbers 13-096 - 13-099, there were 2 styles, with Blue or Brown control panels.The age is about right: 1973. These came from rural Victoria which has been a good hunting ground for me. I am on a mission now to try and find a "Fabulous 89"! Leon |
Post# 254778 , Reply# 16   12/17/2007 at 18:14 (5,946 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 254800 , Reply# 17   12/17/2007 at 19:01 (5,946 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 254805 , Reply# 18   12/17/2007 at 19:24 (5,946 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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GORGEOUS machines! What is the heater's wattage of a typical Aussie dyrer? Highest? Lowest? Thanks! Since Aussie washers are so much like Americam and Canadian washers, I'm wondering if the dryers are high wattage like ours with a dedicated heavy-duty electrical line required, or if they are lower wattage plug-n-play types as European and UK models are. (Which get pluged into any ordinary power-point/outlet/socket). Thank you! |
Post# 254820 , Reply# 20   12/17/2007 at 20:18 (5,946 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Thank you. Care to say which is most prevalent? Here we find: 220v 30a line for the vast majority; full-sized machines 220v 20a line for stationary comapct machines. (special line) 120v 20a line for portable compact electric dryers and gas-fired dryers. (All of the gas and some of the electrics may be used on a 120v 15a line.) of coyrse 120v is ordinary line voltage for us. |
Post# 254825 , Reply# 22   12/17/2007 at 20:37 (5,945 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 254831 , Reply# 23   12/17/2007 at 20:59 (5,945 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)   |   | |
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I dont know why the F&P is rated so high, it makes it very hard to install in most houses. With an 62 or 80amp service it takes a fair bit of capacity unless you use gas for cooking. |
Post# 254835 , Reply# 24   12/17/2007 at 21:20 (5,945 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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A retail store here..."Goodguys Warehouse", which Nathan will know are clearing out the topload F & P dryer as its not selling very well, mainly as more people here in Oz are buying front load washers and want a compact dryer they can stack on top. A lot of laundries here in Oz are not designed for a side by side washer/dryer pair. I was quoted AU$999.00 on the dryer down from AU$1499.00!! When i realised it needed to be hardwired, i thought no thanks. The Simpson dryer in this thread will need a 20amp plug when it gets installed. Leon |
Post# 254849 , Reply# 25   12/17/2007 at 22:26 (5,945 days old) by tlee618 ()   |   | |
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Thanks Leon, That machine is just beautiful with her console all aglow!!! Terry |
Post# 254867 , Reply# 27   12/18/2007 at 00:33 (5,945 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 254868 , Reply# 28   12/18/2007 at 00:36 (5,945 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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This is the sheet which shows the cycle times for the machine on the right with the control knob. Ash, Haven't forgotten about you: will weight up the motor and let you know how much to post and would appreciate the Choice article: email me for my address. I will certainly keep you in mind if i want to part with any Fluid Drives in the future...or any of the other Simpsons I have. Leon |
Post# 254881 , Reply# 29   12/18/2007 at 03:05 (5,945 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Well done Leon, what clean lines & styling on those new machines, love the Timelines, AND, lighted control panels etc, they are really gonna light up your Laundry Studio when its all sorted...BTW..How Big is this space gonna have to be with all these machines you are aquiring...LOL I`ve never seen a programme chart give so much clear information as on the timeline etc, plenty of scope to wash even plastics & rubbers!!! Cheers, Mike p.s. half way through the Servis Manual, ...thanks!! |
Post# 254885 , Reply# 30   12/18/2007 at 04:04 (5,945 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 254934 , Reply# 31   12/18/2007 at 06:32 (5,945 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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~Interesting. My US version F&P SmartLoad is rated 24A and is connected with a standard 30A dryer cord. I'm thinking that the wattages (US/ AUS) are the same. It's probably just that the nearest ameperage over 20a there is 32a. My understanding is that in some lands with 220v ordinary line voltage, there aren't really outlet configurations (for in-home use) of high amperage draws, thus the need to hardwire. Although there are industiral-grade plugs and sockets, they are said to be VERY pricey. |
Post# 254991 , Reply# 32   12/18/2007 at 11:09 (5,945 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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It's just such eye candy--tremendous, and like Mike, I've never seen a chart so detailed and satisfying right down to the Suds--YAY Someone over at Simpsons REALLY loved washing machines, right down to the manual. Thank You, Leon. What great reading treats to go with lunch. Someday, I'd love to see that unique agitator in action. |
Post# 255085 , Reply# 33   12/18/2007 at 20:33 (5,944 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 255089 , Reply# 34   12/18/2007 at 20:51 (5,944 days old) by nasadowsk ()   |   | |
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Interestingly, the electric codes in the US now require the use of plugs, for everything. Even dishwashers. |
Post# 255094 , Reply# 35   12/18/2007 at 21:15 (5,944 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 255150 , Reply# 37   12/19/2007 at 06:26 (5,944 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 255151 , Reply# 38   12/19/2007 at 06:30 (5,944 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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