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Post# 129430   5/17/2006 at 18:12 (6,525 days old) by jimmyb (Texas Y’all)        

Ok opening myself up for comment from Toggle with that subject line.

Anyways I may be able to get my hands on a GE filter flow set. Very basic washer and matching dryer. Not sure of the age but are harvest gold, great condition and at they are free. Just getting the Maytags all set up I am not sure if the other half will be to keen on another set. What are your thoughts?

Signed,
Addicted in Phoenix - jimmyb





Post# 129431 , Reply# 1   5/17/2006 at 18:22 (6,525 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Jim,

By all means grab the GE set, especially if they're in lovely Harvest Gold! Filter-Flos are real workhorses that are a breeze to work on, will last a lifetime, and most importantly, are very fun!

--Austin


Post# 129436 , Reply# 2   5/17/2006 at 18:38 (6,525 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Well, now that you have invoked the devil.

1- How fast will your partner seek a divorce?
2- Where would you put them?

Go forth and be fruitful.... er I mean may your machines blessedly multiply.

Let us know.


Post# 129446 , Reply# 3   5/17/2006 at 19:29 (6,525 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)        
Just fix the O H his favorite

treats for about a week before and after, mark my words,
he'll start lookin for gifts for you quicker than you can
switch a minibasket!!!


Post# 129455 , Reply# 4   5/17/2006 at 19:57 (6,525 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        
You Have Two Choices.....

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1) When you bring this set home, say "Well, I was going to bring two sets home, but thought that would upset you," or do what I do and

2) Rent a storage unit and take everything directly there. Only sneak one washer home at a time.


Post# 129492 , Reply# 5   5/17/2006 at 21:24 (6,525 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        
What The H**L

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Are you waiting on!


"Just getting the Maytags all set up I am not sure if the other half will be to keen on another set. What are your thoughts?"

Tell the other half that persons have thier own hobbies and likes. If this is not theirs, then shut off the relationship. That is the craziest thing I have ever heard.

GET THOSE MACHINES, NOW

Steve


Post# 129510 , Reply# 6   5/17/2006 at 22:30 (6,525 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Jimmy go get them. We all have our hobbies. Every time Todd in New Orleans gets a new appliance playtoy, his partner gets to acquire something for his hobby. It works well and keeps peace in the family.

Post# 129525 , Reply# 7   5/17/2006 at 23:45 (6,525 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Filter-Flo!

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You'll love them, Jimmy. Filter-Flos are one of the most capable machines I've seen--and their wash action is so lovely (not to mention the prevalence of lint yiblets)...

But I'm sorry about the harvest g--, the harv--, the-- (*wretches*)

;-)

--Nate


Post# 129527 , Reply# 8   5/17/2006 at 23:57 (6,525 days old) by jimmyb (Texas Y’all)        
Thanks for the support

My partner Dana doesn't think there is a problem with my hobby it is just the limited space - it would be another story if I collected thimbles. Unfortunately no mini-basket on the possible new aquisition. I will probably go for it and then just switch out the sets in the garage every few months.

Again thanks for the support and I just jest about my partner as I could not be any happier and could not imagine my life without him. He is quite supportive of my addiction.

On a side note my parents were just out and Mom enjoyed the Maytags as she does not like using the SQ front loader. The in-laws just came out for a three week visit and I know she will be using the Maytags as well. They both did not like it when we only had the Asko set.

Thanks again for the love and support. I will keep you posted!!

jimmyb



Post# 129547 , Reply# 9   5/18/2006 at 05:07 (6,525 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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Well, no matter what you do, please post a set of pics. We'll let you know.

Post# 129560 , Reply# 10   5/18/2006 at 07:58 (6,525 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Hi Jimmy. Yes, go for the GE set. It would be a nice change from Maytag set. You could alternate. Good Luck.

Ross


Post# 129657 , Reply# 11   5/18/2006 at 16:21 (6,524 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Free is good!

kennyGF


Post# 129903 , Reply# 12   5/19/2006 at 15:06 (6,523 days old) by jimmyb (Texas Y’all)        
The set may now go to a friend

I was and still am holding onto a Maytag LAT5000 for a friend who was going to put it in his garage, he now may be interested in having a full second set in the garage like I do. Their everyday set is a TL Kenmore Elite washer/dryer pair which is about 1 1/2 years old. When they got that set I inherited his fliter flo which was later switched out for the Maytag LAT5000 because the filter flo had some rust in the outer tub. They never new what the filter flo pan was for as it was still taped onto the mini basket so they thought it was only to be used with that. Do I have to educate all of my friends on their appliances? - LOL!

Anyways either he or I will take it. His girlfriend will probably think I am trying to convert him to a washing machine lover like myself.

I will keep you posted!

Jim


Post# 129927 , Reply# 13   5/19/2006 at 16:10 (6,523 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
His girlfriend will probably think I am trying to convert hi

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The beauty of an agitator at work can't always be conveyed.

BTW. Didn't we discuss once the side of your garage behind the laundry room that can no longer fit a car. (It shrunk).

Can some sets of machines go there?


Post# 130477 , Reply# 14   5/22/2006 at 07:01 (6,521 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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update?
pics?


Post# 130552 , Reply# 15   5/22/2006 at 12:34 (6,520 days old) by jimmyb (Texas Y’all)        
Sorry no updates yet!

I will keep you posted!

Jim


Post# 130615 , Reply# 16   5/22/2006 at 15:49 (6,520 days old) by jimmyb (Texas Y’all)        
Update

My friend wants the set, we should be getting it to his house in the next couple of days. Not sure how long to have them up and running in his garage as we will need to drop a 220 line to the dryer which will be a lot easier than when we added the 220 at my house as his electrical box is just outside the garage and mine was clear on the other side of the house and had to go through the attic.

I will keep you posted and get pictures as well.

Jim


Post# 131325 , Reply# 17   5/26/2006 at 01:41 (6,517 days old) by sactoteddybear ()        
Re: I've got the same problem as Jimmy:

Im' wanting to add another Dedicated 220-Volt Line in my Garage, but my Breaker Box is clear across on the other side of the house, so it would have to be taken through the Attic, to get it to the Garage.

"Food for Thought" can a 110-Volt Circuit be ran off of a 220-Volt Circuit, without causing extra Electricity and Blowing Breakers, if a 110-Volt Washer or a Washer/Dryer is operating, along with a 220-Volt Washer/Dryer or a Dryer? Would the 110-Volt Circuit have to be a separate Line and totally Dedicated to itself, rather than through a 220-Volt Branch-Off Circuit?

Peace and Fun Times with Vintage Laundry Machines, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...


Post# 131329 , Reply# 18   5/26/2006 at 03:52 (6,517 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)        
Steve,

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That depends on your local codes. Technically, it is no great huh-huh.
But some local codes and ordinances absolutely forbid it, others permit it.
Only your licensed electrician can tell you for sure.
Given the insurance risks involved, I would not even consider having that one done "by a good friend".
If the local codes permit it, then the electrician is going to run it through an extra breaker in any case and - California being California - probably want to do a GFI, too.
I know I would here in Germany (where it is permitted).
Good luck!


Post# 131411 , Reply# 19   5/26/2006 at 20:07 (6,516 days old) by sactoteddybear ()        
Re: Whole House Surge Protection:

Our local Electric Company last year started to offer free Installation and Usage of a Whole House Surge Protection Unit. It is Installed right from where the Electricity comes down from the Electric Pole, in my Back Yard to my Breaker Box. It has a couple of Lights {1-Red, 1-Green} as long as the Green Light is on, the Unit is operating all right. If the Red Light comes on and the Green Light goes off, all we have to do is call the local Electric Company and they will replace the Surge Protection Unit, at no Charge to us, the Customers.

I'm wondering now, does a Unit like these take place of even a "GFI" Outlet Protector? Would I still need the "GFI" Outlet Protector, besides having the Surge Protection Unit, at my Breaker Box?

Peace and Fun Times of Multiple Laundry Machines, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...



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