Thread Number: 18511
Old GE portable on eBay 		[Down to Last]

automaticwasher.org's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate automaticwasher.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 300369   8/31/2008 at 07:47 (5,710 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)        

Greetings!

Check out this old GE portable. I imagine that it is pretty rare. It looks like a '60's model doesn't it? I wonder if is the same mechanically as a similar vintage GE full size and if parts are available?

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO dnastrau's LINK on eBay





Post# 300377 , Reply# 1   8/31/2008 at 09:11 (5,710 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia)        

This is a Japanese machine from the 1970s. They were made by Hitachi, rebadged as GE for markets in USA, Australia, I believe Canada too.
They have a simple mechanism with a flat pulsator (impeller) in the bottom of the tub. The impeller spins for about 20 seconds each way. A solenoid operated clutch/brake assembly switches from wash to spin. Impeller speed = spin speed which is something around 800 rpm.

They take a tiny load and are quite prone to tangling if even slightly overloaded. (Later machines turn the impeller for a much shorter time each way, and incorporated a reduction gear to reduce impeller speed. These changes reduced tangling.)

These machines are VERY lightly built, but despite that they seem to be well made and there are a surprising number of survivors.

Chris.

Post# 300531 , Reply# 2   8/31/2008 at 23:24 (5,709 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)        
Hitachi, rebadged as GE

Hi Chris:

Very interesting information. I had never seen one of these before stumbling on this auction on eBay.

Thanks,

Andrew S.

Post# 300804 , Reply# 3   9/2/2008 at 10:29 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        
i'd love...

 mistereric's profile picture
to pick this up but i can't get out to scranton in the next few weeks. any members in the scranton area?


Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      


Comes to the Rescue!

The Discuss-o-Mat has stopped, buzzer is sounding!!!
If you would like to reply to this thread please log-in...

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members Click Here To Sign Up.



                     

automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
 Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals 		Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy