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| Post# 343956 4/21/2009 at 14:24 (5,483 days old) by toploader1984 () | ||
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does anybody know the capacity of the older ge filter flos? mine is from the 80s, i have the xtra large capacity (18 lb) but i was wondering if anyboy knows how much that is in cubic feet capacity? | ||
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Post# 343962 , Reply# 2 4/21/2009 at 14:58 (5,483 days old) by kenmoreguy64  (Charlotte, NC) |
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Seconding what Steve said, I think a cu. ft. measurement is considered "useable capacity". Reading between the lines a bit, useful capacity, even though the tub may be identical between various models, depends on what agitator is used. I believe that as efficiencies of agitators improves, useful capacity increases in the same space. I believe this is why we saw measurements of 2.7 cu. ft. on older large capacity belt drive Whirlpools and Kenmores, and 2.98 with the same basket equipped with a DA. Fast forward to today, I similarly think that is why a DD with straight vane comes in at 3.0 cu ft., a basic Dual Action at 3.2 and the fancier DAAs at 3.5 - all with the same tub and basket. | ||
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Post# 343985 , Reply# 3 4/21/2009 at 18:02 (5,483 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 343986 , Reply# 4 4/21/2009 at 18:09 (5,483 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Filter Flos
That is one of the reasons why I really appreciated the older filter flos. The '68 model I have is "standard" capacity rated for 16 lbs loads according to GE then. It also fills up completely full of water right up to the filter pan. That about a good 2-3 inches higher than the later filter flos. Although capacity is not the greatest in that machine, the high fill does compensate considerably compared to the newer models. Pair that up with the ramp activator and you've got a great machine.
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Post# 344028 , Reply# 5 4/21/2009 at 21:54 (5,482 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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i was also wondering in the older GE's like my mothers 1964...she had a v-12 with a ramp activator which really moved clothes on the high water level but if you selected a half wash you could not leave the lid open... all the water would spash out...the newer 1970-80 GE's with the ramp don't seem to do quite as well
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| Post# 344415 , Reply# 7 4/23/2009 at 20:50 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Differences In Washtub Measurements Washer Capacity... Gordon, tell me what you think about the different measurements. Also, what do you think about my plans for the redesigned/interchanged LAT Maytag. Harry CLICK HERE TO GO TO scrubflex's LINK 
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| Post# 344418 , Reply# 8 4/23/2009 at 20:59 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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washer capacity LAT9806AAW washer with a Power-fin agitator. 
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| Post# 344421 , Reply# 9 4/23/2009 at 21:08 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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The older Maytag DEEP tub 
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| Post# 344422 , Reply# 10 4/23/2009 at 21:10 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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another view 
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| Post# 344423 , Reply# 11 4/23/2009 at 21:15 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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and install the Helical Drive transmission 
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| Post# 344424 , Reply# 12 4/23/2009 at 21:21 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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longer and slower stroke 
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| Post# 344425 , Reply# 13 4/23/2009 at 21:25 (5,480 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
Scrubflex | ||
| Post# 344440 , Reply# 14 4/23/2009 at 22:31 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Sure you have, it's from the club. I'm using it as an example picture view if the washtub. | ||
| Post# 344442 , Reply# 15 4/23/2009 at 22:48 (5,480 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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| Post# 344450 , Reply# 16 4/23/2009 at 23:04 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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I love it! What do you think about my idea for the LAT? | ||
| Post# 344452 , Reply# 17 4/23/2009 at 23:08 (5,480 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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| Post# 344455 , Reply# 18 4/23/2009 at 23:25 (5,480 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Yeah, now all I have to do is find one...well maybe two. I'll need both to interchange parts. I'm searching for the LAT9806 now. | ||
| Post# 344465 , Reply# 20 4/24/2009 at 00:54 (5,480 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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