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Post# 71280   6/22/2005 at 22:47 (6,853 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Today I picked up my first "Collectible" washer. YAY!!

I got my hands on a friend's GE filter-flow that was headed to the street, then to the Krusher. Appears to be early 90's with a red, black and white control panel.

Will update with pics and model numbers after the convention.

Seemed that the pump was sticking and causing the motor to hum and lock. There was pair of boxer shorts stuck between the 90 degree clear elbow that the drain water "falls" out of [leaving the outer tub] and the rest of it was tangled around the drain pump. slowly with a needle nose pliers I slowly pulled it all out (no, dear... the underwear....LOL ROFL LMAO)

Now come the three interesting questions. After I opened her up and wiped out all the mold and muck...

1) Which way does the water trough go that recirculates water through the filter-flo. Open side up is my guess.

2) Why does my garage's GFI kick in and turn off the power
when the fill solenoid is energized? Weird huh? considering the motor is still kinda wet you a thunk that woudl have done it (smart ain't I to plug it in wet!!!) Did I skin a wire as top fell out of my hands?

3) I accidentally pulled out the clear elbow that feeds the drain pump, and goes to the pressure sensing tube for the water-level switch. There is some kind of read sealant there. Will I need to re-seal this and what is it?

It was amazing to me to see that the outer tub is fixed and the inner tub moves. Very different than the Maytag I grew up with! The GE seems to be suspended from the top as is a WP/KM

ALERT *PAGING* LAUNDRESS I will need a filter-flow filter and (I thought I'd NEVER say this...) a mini-basket! Would ya do me a solid and have peeksie on flea-pay TKS.


Thanks all.








Post# 71301 , Reply# 1   6/22/2005 at 23:39 (6,853 days old) by SactoTeddyBear ()        
Re: Lint Filter and Mini-Basket:

Hey! toggleswitch, is the Agitator on that GE Washer a Curved Ramp? If it is, I've got a Mini-Basket and Lint Filter you can have, if you'll pay for the Shipping and Packing Supplies. They are both White and just like new. The Mini-Basket is approx 12-High by 12-Wide and the Filter fits in the edge of the Basket.

Peace and Happy GE Filter-Flo Washing, Steve
SactoTeddyBear@aol.com


Post# 71323 , Reply# 2   6/23/2005 at 06:14 (6,853 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Steve:

Yes, it's a deal!

SDR11362@aol.com

Will write to you later, after work today. Let me know what your expenses will be.

Thank you very much. How can I return the favor? What can I ship you from NYC or LI?

Best regards,
-Steve


Post# 71324 , Reply# 3   6/23/2005 at 06:14 (6,853 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Anyone know about the red sealant, and do i need it?

Post# 71335 , Reply# 4   6/23/2005 at 10:28 (6,853 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
By-passing the lid safety switch

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Bypassing the switch turned out to be so simple- with the top up a twist-tie secures the tiny metal rod to another piece of metal. Simulates lid closed, plunger in. VOILA. No electrcial work

Post# 71361 , Reply# 5   6/23/2005 at 15:21 (6,853 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
There's no place like home

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As much as I love my F/L, I must say my GE T/L reeks to me of home, tradition, and brings back reminders of my first apt. and relationship.

*SIGH* my youth, my wild days, my lost innocence,

(yeah right.. LOL)



Post# 71379 , Reply# 6   6/23/2005 at 19:59 (6,852 days old) by SactoTeddyBear ()        
Re: Hey! toggleswitch:

Hey! Steve/toggleswitch, I'm glad that I'm able to help you with the Mini-Basket and Lint Filter. They should give you lots of good use, since they look to me like their new. They don't really have any Mechanical operation anyway, so they should be able to look new and last quite a long time anyway.

Peace and Happy GE "Mini" Washing when you get the items, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...


Post# 71400 , Reply# 7   6/24/2005 at 00:49 (6,852 days old) by SactoTeddyBear ()        
Re: Answers to your Questions:

Hey! Steve, I see that no one answered your Questions, so I will try to see what I can tell you.

1} You are correct if you haven't found out yet, the Flow of Water is with the opened side Up on the Spout.

2} It is most likely as you mentioned about the Motor getting wet, that your "GFI" is preventing from "Curling Your Hair" and not causing any damage to the Washer as well.

3} As far as I'm aware, if the GE Tube is like the WP/Kenmore Washers, it is just "Friction" holding it onto the Post of the Hose end, as well as the Post on the Water Level Switch in the Console. The Elbow although is something different, it might need some kind of Sealant, but I'm not sure which one, other than it will have to be Water-Proof. Someone else no doubt can help you there, or even at a Hardware Store, or Home Depot or Lowes.

4} The 2-Tubs in the Maytag {might be better explained by someone else} were both a Solid Outer and Perforated Inner Tub, connected together by a few Large-Head Screws at the top of the Tubs. The Washer however also does have an additional Outside Collector Tub, that is quite a lot larger, that the Wash and Rinse Water gets "Thrown Out" over the top of these Tubs during the Spin, into the Outer Collector Tub, where the Drain Hose to the Pump is located at the Bottom of the Collector Tub. It is similar to the Solid Tub Frigidaire, Hotpoint and other Branch Models of those Machines, where actually their Outer Tubs were that Outer Cabinet housing as well. That is why with the Frigidaire and Hotpoint Washers, you could hear the Water hitting the inside of the Outer Cabinet, because they weren't Insulated, at least not like Machines are these days, to reduce operting noises, so they can be located in living areas of residences.

I hope that this helps you and others, please if anyone has more explaination or if I've gotten something wrong, feel free to help me, so I will further know for sure also...

Peace and Happy GE Washing, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...


Post# 71407 , Reply# 8   6/24/2005 at 06:28 (6,852 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Hi Steve,

Congratulations on the new aquisition! Those "old school" GE's certainly are fun!

The GE Filter-Flo machines have a perforated inner tub that is suspended separately from the large outer tub. Instead of using top-mounted suspension rods (WP) or a bottom-mounted damper (Maytag), a rubber boot below the inner tub flexes during spin to balance the machine. This is one of the reasons why GE's are such water hogs; the space between the inner and outer tubs (called the annulus) is so darn HUGE!! This also explains why a powerful pump was needed--to get rid of all that water at a fast rate, and from experience, it does too! If your drain line is slow, I'd watch it at all times! (LOL)

If a solid tub with a perforated liner was used like Steve (SactoTeddyBear) mentioned, it would really cut down on the water usage, IMHO.

--Austin


Post# 71408 , Reply# 9   6/24/2005 at 06:31 (6,852 days old) by kenmore1978 ()        
and when

that rubber boot tore for whatever reason, ALL the water was dumped from the machine onto your floor.

Post# 71451 , Reply# 10   6/25/2005 at 11:27 (6,851 days old) by Extrarinse2 ()        
need any help - or just a wash in partner?

I've not a done a wash in a filter- flo for some time and I live in Manhattan and have a car - if you'd like to meet up - I'd love to see your new find!
Plus I'd love to hear all about the convention from someone who's been there!

I hope you are taking LOTS of pics!

thanks!
Matt



Post# 71458 , Reply# 11   6/25/2005 at 17:38 (6,851 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Mini Basket On Order

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Sorry for not responding sooner, but have been in my own particular vintage appliance (Hoover TT)"hell" for a bit.

Will certianly keep my eyes peeled for a GE Mini-Basket and filter. Of course these items have been off an on fleaBay for months now but when you want one.........

You might check a source another member recommended to me "Sunberg" (sp?) appliance parts. They are huge and seem to have parts for washers long since out of production. A few tips: they do NOT seem to be the nicest of people if one does not have an account (read appliance repair person/parts dealer) with them, and will absolutely be of no help unless you have the exact item number for the part in question.

Best of luck with your new toy, and remember to play nice.

Launderess


Post# 71460 , Reply# 12   6/25/2005 at 18:17 (6,851 days old) by SactoTeddyBear ()        
Re: Mini-Basket and Lint Filter Found:

Hi! Launderess, check out the prior Threads above. I've got the Mini-Basket and Lint Filter for Steve "toggleswitch" and have arranged to send them to him. I had them hoping to find a GE Washer some time, but I had "opportunity knock" to help someone out with my Mini-Basket and Lint Filter, so I decided to offer them.

I'll probably get "Fifty Lashes With A Wet Noodle" for saying this, but I'm not that fond of GE Washers, I prefer the Frigidaire's, Kenmore's and Maytag's better than the GE's. I also really like the older Hotpoint Solid Tub Washers and I hope to locate one of those {even if it is a Penncrest/Badge} besides an older "GM" Frigidaire Washer sometime as well.

Peace, Happy Washing and Drying in our Vintage Machines, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...


Post# 71485 , Reply# 13   6/25/2005 at 22:30 (6,850 days old) by fixerman ()        

The sealant I use for hoses is 3M 800 Sealant. Don't know if this is exactly what is used from the factory, but it will work for this purpose. Also using a small hose clamp would work just as well.

Post# 71582 , Reply# 14   6/27/2005 at 16:11 (6,849 days old) by partscounterman (Cortez, Colorado)        
Launderess

I used to work for Sundberg. They are a bunch of hardboiled appliance people-they know thier stuff but do get a bit of a crust from dealing with the ignorant general public every day, so its best to have model info at hand so you sound like you know what you are talking about.

I've had a few crusty days myself!


Post# 71587 , Reply# 15   6/27/2005 at 17:08 (6,849 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Quote: need any help - or just a wash-in partner?

LOL- Sure, I love to meet new people, especially, as I have learned, this washer club variety.

Who am I to say no to someone who wants to tinker with my toys?

I'll shoot you an e-mail.


LOL who me? social? I was told I sure know how to "work the room" by a very dear new friend. LOL ROFL LMAO.

I really did have the time of my life at Convention 05!

Love ya, mean it!!!!





Post# 71588 , Reply# 16   6/27/2005 at 17:10 (6,849 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Autsin:

Annulus? How ever did you learn that one?




Post# 71650 , Reply# 17   6/27/2005 at 23:06 (6,848 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Steve,

You never had any innocence to loose. I do believe you were born guilt... ;)

Meanwhile, filter pans and mini baskets are a dime a dozen. Is this washer the standard capacity (has little swirls going down the ramps), or large capacity (has little scrubbing ridges going down the ramps), or is it the long neck large capacity (the standard capacity agitator with an extention to make it taller)? Depending on which one will determine which mini basket will fit best...

-ph


Post# 71679 , Reply# 18   6/28/2005 at 06:42 (6,848 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Oh my, I never noticed if my agitator has bumps along it and if so what they look like.

Somethign else for the doctor to look at I suppose.


keep smiling...It melts glaciers.


-Steve



Post# 72121 , Reply# 19   7/2/2005 at 22:39 (6,843 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Sealant not required.


Appaently the red "goo" sealant is to fuse the rubber receptacle (where the drain eater comes out) to the outer porcelain enameled tub.


The clear elbow stayed in the rubber receptacle even with a full tub of water! YAY


I must say I STILL love the sounds of a GE washer! It was great to be done with a large load in 30 minutes. The slow spin compared to a F/L is rather pathetic, though!


I did put the load into the F/L to spin it out better, and belive it or not, the F/L Frid-Ge-More is slightly larger!


It's all what you get used to--- but I do see the merits in both styles of machines.


Post# 72133 , Reply# 20   7/2/2005 at 23:40 (6,843 days old) by Bostonwash ()        
always something stuck in the pump!

Wow, I'm excited for you Steve.
I know the feeling getting your first Washer and fixing it yourself. My first washer was a GE from 1969 roughly that was avacodo and had a sudsaver. The previous owner had apparently sucked up a childs sock and it got stuck in the pump.

Being the first machine it was fun bringing it back to life.

One thing to watch out for with the filter-flo pan is if you have hard water or alot of minerals in your water they will tend to clog the filter holes over time.

Have fun.



Post# 72147 , Reply# 21   7/3/2005 at 07:50 (6,843 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Thank you.

I DO try! LOL.


FUN-- I know how to have, and how to instigate.

Everyone at the convention: THIS is a good time to invoke "Don't ask, Don't tell" LOL ROFL LMAO.


Post# 72232 , Reply# 22   7/4/2005 at 10:07 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
Offending boxer shorts, eaten by pump!

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Never knew a pump had teeth....

Post# 72233 , Reply# 23   7/4/2005 at 10:08 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
my baby.. my first collectible

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console

Post# 72234 , Reply# 24   7/4/2005 at 10:09 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
close-up

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Controls- auto 2nd rinse-- WOOO-HOOO

Post# 72235 , Reply# 25   7/4/2005 at 10:10 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
close-up

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controls-


Is it me or are those red dots ramdom and meaningless?


Post# 72236 , Reply# 26   7/4/2005 at 10:11 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
close-up

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Controls- Speeds

Looks like a MOL to me!


Post# 72237 , Reply# 27   7/4/2005 at 10:13 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
Pics- tub

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PH- May I show you the bumps on my agitator? LOL


Love those RAMPS!


Post# 72238 , Reply# 28   7/4/2005 at 10:17 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
pics-

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Wide open rear view. (oh my!)






Post# 72239 , Reply# 29   7/4/2005 at 10:23 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
pics

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Clear (see-thru)elbow where water leaves the outer tub.

Sits in rubber receptacle by friction (only). Apparently(sp?) the red sealant is to afix the rubber seal to the tub.

The boxer shorts were stuck here. Mostly shredded except for the elastic waist-band. The pump must have spit them backwards.

The motor and the pump(s) are not pictured and are to the left. The hose that goes to the right of the (drain water) elbow is for the water-level pressure-type sensor switch.



Post# 72242 , Reply# 30   7/4/2005 at 10:30 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
pics motor and pumps

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Here is the motor assembly.

top to bottom:

1) Not clearly shown-- recirculating pump for filter flow "waterfall" and pan filter that sits over agitator. (black rubber hoses).

2) Drain pump (with white corrugated plastic hose).

3) There is a concrete block (not shown) opposite the motor for counter-balance.

3) "Flexible" drain pump drive. The pumps are mounted to the ourer tub which is fixed to the machine's cabinet. The motor however, moves with the inner tub and the transmission. The pump drive therfore need to be flexible!

4) motor- reversible- one direction agitats and recirulates water, the other drains and spins. Second speed IIRC is achieved by a "gear" in the transmission.


Post# 72244 , Reply# 31   7/4/2005 at 10:33 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
pics

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pump


Ah- here is the recirculationg pump atop the drain pump.

Each engages with different direction of motor rotation.

American machine manufacturers went to great lengths to have only one motor for all-- it was considered a reliablity issue at first..


Post# 72245 , Reply# 32   7/4/2005 at 10:39 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
pics

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tranny... well no actually it's a transmission...LOL on top in white.

Unique motor-mount showing motor and concrete block voutner-balance. Bottom right shows "dampers" that allow the motor to move (withing limits) inside the cabinet. The motor and transmision assembly is mounted from the top on a metal cable.

Notice the garage floor below, the machine does not have a bottom. (poor thing!)

I dont think it's visible, but there is an overflow tube to the right of the pic near the front of the machine. Water is diverted away from the works in case of overlow and/or fill solenoid failure!

Thank you very much for sharing my adventure with me.


Post# 72255 , Reply# 33   7/4/2005 at 11:53 (6,842 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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OOOPPSS that black vertical hose to the right IS the overflow tube!!!

Post# 72269 , Reply# 34   7/4/2005 at 14:50 (6,842 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
GE Filter- Flo

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Steve,
Real cool washer. Nicely styled and looking good.
Peter


Post# 72308 , Reply# 35   7/4/2005 at 22:50 (6,841 days old) by kenmore1978 ()        
underwear

So did you ever tell the person who "curbed" this washer that they just spent hundreds of dollars for a new washer because of a pair of $3 underwear?

Post# 72314 , Reply# 36   7/5/2005 at 00:20 (6,841 days old) by BostonWash ()        
A 2 speed model

The last series made with that style backsplash/control panel. Made about 1991.
As you may know, don't change the speed while the machine is operating. At least, don't change to the gentle speed.

Thanks for the well lit, close-ups.

Looks great.


Post# 72326 , Reply# 37   7/5/2005 at 06:24 (6,841 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Nah. Ignorance is bliss.

Post# 72349 , Reply# 38   7/5/2005 at 12:40 (6,841 days old) by fixerman ()        

Articles stuck in pump is a very common problem with the GE Filter flows. I have repaired many like that. Sometimes the article is so stuck one has to replace the whole pump. One shouldn't overload or add items, especially small items, after the machine is filled. And make sure the clothes guard around the opening is not damaged or has not come off.

Post# 72351 , Reply# 39   7/5/2005 at 12:58 (6,841 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Very nice Filter-Flo Steve! I bet that ramp Activator is fun! Whatever you do, don't misplace the clothes guard or attempt to wash socks in the filter pan! (LOL)

Thanks for posting!


Post# 72379 , Reply# 40   7/5/2005 at 16:37 (6,841 days old) by jmirawm (Barling Arkansas)        
filtewr flowing.....

Have you got to run a load in this machine yet? It looks like a fun machine. Love the agitator. And I am wondering what happens if one switches from normal to gentle or vice versa while the machine is running. I am afraid I would have been in trouble as a child. I would have been pushing those buttons. :)

Post# 72405 , Reply# 41   7/5/2005 at 20:23 (6,840 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Yes I ran a full load in the garage to see if the elbow that looked like it needed a red sealant would hold..so far it has held.

The machine starts at slow speed then shifts to a quicker one-IIRC-- the motor is ONE speed. What a big design flaw it is to be unable to shift speeds while operating!

This machine is very close to my first washer that I had when I set up house in 1981. Mine was more deluxe and was still the cheapest one at Macy's warehouse sale, while I was a poor struggling student! LOL


Just the sound of it working brings back memories. Now all I have to do is get some liguid "All" detergent and POOF! total immersion flash-back. That, and some blue Dawn dishwashing liquid, and it will be perfect recall.

I went to Fordham University at Rose Hill in the Bronx and lived off-campus in Little Italy.

Every saturday morning the buildngs' hot water would run out and shortly afterwards every clothes-line (there were 40 apts in two adjacnet buildngs) would be filled with clean wet clothing catching the breeze.

Every sunday afternoon you could DIE from the magnificent cooking smells. The onion, the garlic the gravy (tomato sauce), the sausage and peppers and other meats... OMG. I feel the need to get a lasagna going... LOL ...and my room-mate was Italian .. Did I ever learn how to cook!

As a tribute to the old days, I thnk I may have to line-dry a load on Saturday after having washed it in this GE and then cook Italian on Sunday. *SIGH*




Post# 72458 , Reply# 42   7/6/2005 at 01:18 (6,840 days old) by bostonwash ()        

Yum, Your cooking description makes my hungry. I don't know if it is the vegetables and meat or if it is the Italian and meat. Either way I could go for some Italian. I mean ..lasagna.

Oh, now, what do you use the Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid for. Not as a detergent substitute I hope. Shame Shame.


Post# 72463 , Reply# 43   7/6/2005 at 02:10 (6,840 days old) by fixerman ()        

"OOOPPSS that black vertical hose to the right IS the overflow tube!!!"

You were right the first time. The hose coming out the right side is the pressure switch hose. The placement of the pressure switch hose is different than on most other Filter flows. I think placement of the pressure switch hose on the bottom of the tub rather than on the side is to allow for extra small load selection, probably to accomodate mini basket loads.


Post# 72475 , Reply# 44   7/6/2005 at 07:25 (6,840 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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LOL


Bostonwash:
Blue Dawn- for dishes. Which at the time was a new product at least in this market! (Sorry my mind wanders.) But to this day it reminds me of that apartment and that living situation.


Fixerman-
I was referring to the the vertical hose that runs along the side of the machine from top to bottom and terminates just above a leaf seen on the garage's concrete floor. Are you talking about the hose the comes out to the right of the clear elbow?

I think the pressure switch is the latter....and I agree about your login on its placement.







Post# 72476 , Reply# 45   7/6/2005 at 07:28 (6,840 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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logic, not login. lol

Post# 72910 , Reply# 46   7/9/2005 at 15:19 (6,837 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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The mini-basket and the filter arrived, apparently on Friday (today is Sat. ) and appear to have been left by the courier by the side foor. Luckily it was draped in plastic and the box did not melt!


So of course I washed an area rug in the machine with the filter and played with the mini basket.

I might just leave that washer in the garage and get a dryer or two to keep it company. I have friends who rent and don't have machines. [Their buildngs have creatures and I'd rather not have their laundry in this house!]

They'd appreciate saving tons of quarters and being able to double rinse and or pre/wash...all while I whip up a nice hearty multi-course meal !!!!



I'm leaning towards electric rather than propane for the dryers. I will make a 50 amp extension cord and plug the thing in near the panel as needed. I can use one of the two electric stove's breakers! On the other end I will split the line into two 30 amp fused dryer outlets and have plug-and cord-conections for safety...

sounds like a fun time ahead!




Post# 72911 , Reply# 47   7/9/2005 at 15:21 (6,837 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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...meaning two of the four breakers that are used for two electric stoves!!

Post# 72913 , Reply# 48   7/9/2005 at 15:25 (6,837 days old) by westytoploader ()        

YAY for Mini-Baskets! But being the "odd man out" with a straight-vane, I'm dying to see the Ramp Activator wash!

Post# 72922 , Reply# 49   7/9/2005 at 20:08 (6,836 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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STEEEVE!!! first time I've seen the new play toy. I love it. A very distinguished looking last of its kind. Bob

Post# 72966 , Reply# 50   7/10/2005 at 00:48 (6,836 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Autin-

I will see what I can do to borrow a video camera and take some action shots. Three in mind.

May have to dig and ask around to find out how to post these.


Watching the mini-basket fill (takes a while!), wash then throw the water.

Watching the activator agitator pump the clothes up and down.

Rear view of everything gyrating and flexing as the tub spins!


Post# 72968 , Reply# 51   7/10/2005 at 00:56 (6,836 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Bob-

It IS very "PERIOD" with black, white and red, but I hate the markings on the dial. Much prefer older version with minutes.

They seem to have fallen into the game of labeling the timer
heavy, normal and light soil/wash and counting this as three cycles!

Don't you just love the marketing gimmicks on the console-

9-cycle
extra large capacity
heavy-duty
2 speed
"variable" water level
-with mini-basket!


Find me a machine that does not say "heavy duty!"

Hey Austin--- does your Japanese "GE" by Hitachi say "Heavy duty?"



Post# 72969 , Reply# 52   7/10/2005 at 00:59 (6,836 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Back in its day the cardboard-like rear (What is that stuff called Masonite?) and the corrugated drain hose--- others were still rubber--- looked SO CHEAP! Won't even discuss the galvanized sheet metal guards aroud the inlet and drain hoses!!!!

This is SO NOT A CLASSIC MAYTAG ON ANY LEVEL !!!!







Post# 73147 , Reply# 53   7/11/2005 at 17:49 (6,835 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

"Masonite" goes under the term "hardboard" its a thicker stronger and heavier material than cardboard.Usually one side is very smooth and the other is corrigated-from the mold screen when it was made-It was named after a fellow named "Mason" he discovered the material while he was trying to use a diffrent process to make paper.Don't know exactly when it was invented.when I toured thru Hollywood about 35 years ago-saw the back side of the "Paramount" lot they had movie set fronts made out of it.Was convenient for that use as well as a building material-has numerous uses today.Its all around you.The furniture you are using or sitting on may have some in it.also used as backs on case furniture goods such as dressers and cabinets.also there is two basic grades of the stuff-Standard and "Tempered"The Tempered material is stronger and more flexible than the standard grade.Tempered is usually a darker color.Its more expensive.

Post# 73807 , Reply# 54   7/16/2005 at 07:35 (6,830 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Well, since heating season here is about 7 months in duration, the GE was relocated to the basement. Want to use him, toy with him and work him full-time!

"Gennaro" seems to be happy in his new home. His drain pipe is firmly strapped to the slop sink (lol) and he has water and electric!

Bought some hardware to intall a (permanent) light fixture on the ceiling...over the tub....must see water action clearly at all times!


*BLISS*

Here is where he got his name...(and it dont matta that I ain't Cat-lick!)


CLICK HERE TO GO TO toggleswitch's LINK


Post# 73811 , Reply# 55   7/16/2005 at 07:49 (6,830 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
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Hi Matt-


Noticed you really like filter-flo machines. Adn thanks for you post earlier in the thread.


Cant't seem to get an E-mail to you without it bouncing back! But I wanted to invite you to tinker.

Toggleswitch9@aol.com

Love meeting local "Washer-heads"


regards,
-Steve


Post# 73812 , Reply# 56   7/16/2005 at 08:04 (6,830 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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..and other NYC /LI locals, feel free to write...


I'd love to invite each of ya personally, but (said with biting sardonic sarcasm....) must watch my reputation. Don't want to appear too "needy"

HA!




Post# 73886 , Reply# 57   7/16/2005 at 19:04 (6,830 days old) by GEExtraRinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Thanks for the Invite!

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Hi Steve - I'll email you offlist but thanks so much for the invite! I don't know why you can't get an email to me - But I'll send you one. Your pics were so great - I actually have the model line catalog from that years selection. I was in 8th grade at the time (hehehe) and I used to order the catalogs from all the companies - its at my parents in PA - I'd have to scour their basement for them but I know I didn't throw them away. I know I also have Hotpoint/RCA, Frigidaire/ Amana, Kitchen Aide, Maytag and probably others. When I next go home and find them I'll post them. Yours is closer to the TOL if I remember correctly. That truly was the end of the Filter Flo's though. Their TOL was the SPOTSCRUBBER model which had a special cycle for the mini-basket to remove the stubborn stains. I remember my grandmother used to use her mini-basket (1964 GE) in much the same way even though there was no such thing as a spotscrubber cycle then- she had the amazing power of original blue WISK! - I love the smell of old WISK - I only wish they never changed it! So I'll email you and we can wash and take pictures and post them! Thanks for saying hi!
Matt


Post# 73887 , Reply# 58   7/16/2005 at 19:08 (6,830 days old) by GEExtraRinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
HEY AUSTIN...

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And by the way AUSTIN...

The ramp agitators make the most fantastic washing noise - its a sort of "schlump schlump schlump" Very fun! - Though I 'm still waiting of more DISPENSALL PICS!!!

;-D

Matt


Post# 73931 , Reply# 59   7/17/2005 at 06:39 (6,829 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Agreed....

"Gennaro" does this


Post# 73941 , Reply# 60   7/17/2005 at 07:50 (6,829 days old) by kenmore1978 ()        
catalogs

"its at my parents in PA - I'd have to scour their basement for them but I know I didn't throw them away"

Yeah, but THEY may have. I've had taht happen to me, had things stored where I thought they were safe, then found out that they were thrown out without me being informed because my relatives figures "oh, he must not want these anymore, they're old and he hasn't said anything about them in years" Lost a James Bond hardbound book collection, and some of my vintage toys that way.


Post# 73955 , Reply# 61   7/17/2005 at 09:15 (6,829 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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....Funny that the machine's name works for me on multiple levels.


The dryer is Jenny - (General Electic) and the F/L is "FReIDa"
(Frigidaire)

...so I needed a male name for the GE T/L that starts with Gen..hence Gennaro..

I am so dizzy...did not even realize that associating him with things Italian & Little Italy so perfectly falls in line with my above posts, and the associations my mind makes with a GE washer!



Post# 73957 , Reply# 62   7/17/2005 at 09:24 (6,829 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Austin:

==> YAY for Mini-Baskets! But being the "odd man out" with a straight-vane, I'm dying to see the Ramp Activator wash!


My house sleeps four guests. So you gotta drag Venus, daddy Hayley and yourself up here! Maybe on your way to any future east coast conventions..




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