Thread Number: 20233
Who says there weren't machines which would have had A rated spins in the 60's? |
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Post# 322554   1/5/2009 at 07:01 (5,560 days old) by electron800 ()   |   | |
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Look what I just got. :D |
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Post# 322714 , Reply# 4   1/6/2009 at 01:24 (5,560 days old) by electron1100 (England)   |   | |
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Hello Mathew These spinners are beautiful I think, so well made and as a result reliable. And as you have already found out incredibly good at extracting water. Well done for finding one in such good condition On the subject of pumps for your Hoover, as you might know i am also a Hoover fan (old machines) and have collected quite a few spares for them among these being "pumps", also new ones appear on ebay from time to time. I could have let you have one of mine, but if your happy with the magnetic pump then thats fine I wish you well with your lovely Hotpoint spinner Gary |
Post# 322722 , Reply# 5   1/6/2009 at 03:25 (5,560 days old) by robm (Buxted)   |   | |
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Hi Matthew Thanks for posting! This has now resolved a mystery for me as my great aunt had this spinner and I never knew what it was. I think the label faced away or had fallen off. Having played about a bit with my twin-tub 9404 I can confirm how wonderful the spin is (3100rpm). The only problem is that it can leave my clothes very creased. When the weather is better I will do a film. I want to modify the lid (shock horror) so I can see what's going on. Rob |
Post# 322772 , Reply# 7   1/6/2009 at 12:59 (5,559 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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Hi Matthew. Date code 64 equates to April 1975. Cheers Paul |
Post# 322793 , Reply# 8   1/6/2009 at 16:23 (5,559 days old) by electron800 ()   |   | |
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It's newer than a thought then, quite a lot newer lol. Matt |
Post# 322928 , Reply# 10   1/7/2009 at 14:08 (5,558 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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Cheers for the model number info Matthew. Cleared up a mystery for me. Much appreciated Paul |
Post# 322931 , Reply# 11   1/7/2009 at 14:35 (5,558 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)   |   | |
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The American made GM Frigidaire Unimatic's of the 50's spun as fast as 1140 rpm, with relatively large tubs, so of course they would have been "A" rated for spin efficiency. As I recall, Robert/Unimatic1140 has done moisture extraction tests and the Unimatic ranks right up there at the top of the list. |
Post# 323227 , Reply# 13   1/9/2009 at 03:00 (5,557 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Hi Mathew, very nice find, so much better when its unexpected as well...These where very sturdy spinners (reminds me of the early AEG models) although it spins at 2,800rpm it will give the same extraction rate as the later 3,100 models as yours has a larger diameter copper drum!!! Can you check if this has a direct drive motor?? or a belt drive?? have often wondered, altghough you could assume that the later Hotpoint spinners & twinnys have direct drive if you didnt know about the clutch etc.. This was one of four Hotpoint spinners out at the same time, the round one, the small square gravity drain, the tall thin gravity drain & the tall thin autopump...(hails Paul for numbers!!!) Gotta love those spinners with copper drums!!! Enjoy, Mike |
Post# 323233 , Reply# 14   1/9/2009 at 03:48 (5,557 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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It is important that laundry be cool if not cold when spun, otherwise spinning will cause some bad creases that will defy ironing and or all other attempts at removal. According to my Hoover repair and service manual, creasing is also caused by leaving items too long in the spinner. Hoover recommends no longer than 3-4 minutes for most items. |