Thread Number: 73048
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Bendix Economat staying in Rhode Island |
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Post# 964866   10/29/2017 at 18:25 (2,341 days old) by Kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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A short while ago, a Bendix Economat located in Rhode Island appeared on eBay. It received the opening bid of $100. Fast forward a few weeks after the auction ended. I received an email from the high bidder, and an AW member who told me if I wanted the machine, it was mine. He is located on the west coast and shipping for the machine was extremely expensive. Anyway, I picked it up Saturday. It seems to function okay, although I haven’t tried it with water yet.
Anyone have a manual for this machine? Enjoy the pictures. I’ll post more updates when they’re available. |
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Post# 964875 , Reply# 1   10/29/2017 at 19:15 (2,341 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I would put a few inches of fairly hot water and a little detergent [ for lucubrating purposes ] in it and see if it leaks and runs properly.
I have never had a manual for one of these machines, but they are so simple that I dough that someone with your talents it would do you much good anyway.
Let us know if it works, John L. |
Post# 964877 , Reply# 2   10/29/2017 at 19:29 (2,341 days old) by Kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 964895 , Reply# 3   10/29/2017 at 20:47 (2,341 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Yes, as one learned from recent experience with (not)getting the AEG washer was after, shipping large appliances has become very dear.
To move the AEG from Michigan to NYC the highest was C&F (over $700) and lowest from another commercial mover over $450. Uship was all over the place from $300 to over $400. Bottom line is if you aren't willing or able to drive and collect in person this hobby is becoming very expensive. |
Post# 964905 , Reply# 5   10/29/2017 at 21:54 (2,341 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 965202 , Reply# 6   10/31/2017 at 19:32 (2,339 days old) by Rberryiii3 (Palm Springs, California)   |   | |
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Ron Hope you enjoyed the Bendix I would've loved to have it here in sunny Palm Springs but shipping was just a little too much and the store room is getting a little crowded have fun with it. Rob |
Post# 965344 , Reply# 8   11/1/2017 at 10:18 (2,338 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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If it works and if you use it, PLEASE do not try rinsing in cold water in it. Cold water makes the tub too stiff to collapse properly and could cause it to break, given that it is already over 60 years old. |
Post# 965465 , Reply# 9   11/1/2017 at 20:44 (2,338 days old) by Losangeles (Muscle Shoals, AL 35661)   |   | |
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Congratulations Ron. My Dad's sister had one of these. I was totally fascinated by this machine. I had never seen a machine that did not spin in some way or the other. The sound it made when washing, the smell of Goodyear rubber and Tide bring back such wonderful memories. Hers had a two rinse option also. Can"t wait for a video when you get up and running. |
Post# 965525 , Reply# 10   11/2/2017 at 00:16 (2,338 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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The first automatic washer we had was an Economat. I too can recall the smell of the rubber tub and either Tide,Oxydol or Cheer, Mom rotated detergents, she also used Snowy Bleach.
The washer was in the basement and I used to ride my tricycle around while Mom was washing and hanging he clothes on the lines in the basement. We also had another Economat at our cabin. It was yellow and had been my Grandma’s. When my Dad bought her a new MW Signature FL in 59’, we took the Economat to the cabin. I remember that there was a white, rubber grid that fit into the center of the agitator, and was removable. What the purpose of this grid was, I'm not sure. But I vaguely recall that there seemed to sometimes be lint stuck on the grid when the lid was opened after the extraction was complete. I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun with this new toy. I hope that the rubber tub has held up OK all these years. If you take some videos I’ll look forward to watching them and your “new” Economat in action. Eddie |
Post# 965602 , Reply# 12   11/2/2017 at 13:02 (2,337 days old) by Losangeles (Muscle Shoals, AL 35661)   |   | |
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First thank you for the details on just how the washing machine actually worked. I was always amazed me how the clothes ended up against the agitator and not up against the tub like a traditional washer. My Aunt always reminded me to shut the lid when it paused from washing and before it began its magic extraction, And definitely DO NOT OPEN THE LID till it stopped. Hers had some sort of pressure switch on the other side of the rubber tub that sensed the water level. But WOW when it started to agitate she would let me put the clothes in. It would literally snatch clothing out of your hand. It had a very strong undertow of circulating water. Ahh, such memories. |
Post# 965746 , Reply# 14   11/3/2017 at 09:14 (2,337 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Thank you all for the well wishes on acquiring this machine. Also, many thanks for the info you're supplying.
Work has me very busy right now, but I'm going to try to do a water test on the machine this weekend. The model that I acquired, I believe, is a manual fill machine. It then washes and extracts and then you refill it and run it through the cycle again for rinse. Again, if anyone happens to have an instruction booklet for this machine, it would be deeply appreciated. I'll keep you posted. Ron |
Post# 965749 , Reply# 15   11/3/2017 at 09:19 (2,337 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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Oh, then what you have is the "Dial-A-Mat." |
Post# 965757 , Reply# 16   11/3/2017 at 09:48 (2,336 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 965762 , Reply# 17   11/3/2017 at 10:13 (2,336 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 965767 , Reply# 18   11/3/2017 at 10:42 (2,336 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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Sorry. |
Post# 965772 , Reply# 19   11/3/2017 at 10:50 (2,336 days old) by Frigidaireguy (Wiston-Salem, NC)   |   | |
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EDDIE: The dial on the right side was to select either 1 rinse or 2 rinses. The temperature setting was part of the timer. Bob |
Post# 965783 , Reply# 20   11/3/2017 at 11:38 (2,336 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 965936 , Reply# 21   11/4/2017 at 08:03 (2,336 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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Have you found a model number yet? We might be able to determine her age and why a semi-automatic is badged an Economat. |
Post# 966226 , Reply# 22   11/5/2017 at 16:43 (2,334 days old) by Kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Hey guys,
A couple of updates on the Economat. I did a water test on it today and the good news is everything works fine and no leaks! I took a couple of videos of the machine in action, but can’t get them uploaded to the site. What am I doing wrong? According to the info on the back of the machine, the model number is N602 and the serial number is 57N 919 and it also had the number H50 below the serial number. Ron |
Post# 966302 , Reply# 24   11/5/2017 at 21:38 (2,334 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Kenmore58: I took a couple of videos of the machine in action, but can’t get them uploaded to the site. What am I doing wrong?Videos cannot be uploaded directly into a post. They must be placed online via some other hosting service, typically YouTube, then linked into your post. The site coding automatically recognizes YouTube links and handles them properly -- view your video via YouTube as anyone would after it uploads there and finishes processing, copy the URL from your browser and paste it into the body of your post. The clip will appear in the preview before committing the post, the URL is wrong if it does not. |
Post# 966335 , Reply# 25   11/6/2017 at 03:28 (2,334 days old) by Kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 966561 , Reply# 26   11/7/2017 at 09:52 (2,332 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Okay, so thanks to everyone's help, I was able to figure out how to upload videos to youtube. However, something seems to be getting "stuck" at the end of the process. It brings me through all the steps. Then says it's uploading to Youtube and then just seems to do nothing. When I go into Youtube, there's no video.
Help. I'm anxious to show you guys my Economat in action!
Ron
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Post# 966575 , Reply# 27   11/7/2017 at 10:38 (2,332 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Hi Ron, I can't wait to see these. It can take quite a while for Youtube to upload, especially if your vid is 10 or 15 minutes. I once waited hours for even a three minute one. As it uploads you may see a fine red horizontal line on your phone screen showing the per cent of upload that can fluctuate comically. Now you're 42% uploaded, then suddenly only 33%. What the fudge?
If you are uploading 2 or 3 vids simultaneously, it can take many, many hours. And then there's Youtube traffic to consider which is heavy on weekends. When I uploaded my Blackstone Hydractor videos, one of them took an overnight ! "Holy cow, Homer" ~ Bart Simpson. Great Anticipation, and what a wonderful find! |
Post# 966582 , Reply# 28   11/7/2017 at 10:53 (2,332 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 966591 , Reply# 29   11/7/2017 at 11:32 (2,332 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 966613 , Reply# 30   11/7/2017 at 14:00 (2,332 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 967002 , Reply# 31   11/9/2017 at 10:02 (2,330 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 967010 , Reply# 32   11/9/2017 at 11:01 (2,330 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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You can tell us step by step what you're doing to upload and whether from camera or phone, and one of the wunderkind here can troubleshoot. But if you have a younger person in your orbit, let him or her do it. That's the easiest and quickest way. Just off the top of my head, your Youtube username has to be spot on and active. The anticipation is growing and exciting.
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Post# 967019 , Reply# 33   11/9/2017 at 12:02 (2,330 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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I think YT prefers a streamable format, can't remember if they preffered MP4 or wmv. |
Post# 967021 , Reply# 34   11/9/2017 at 12:19 (2,330 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 967022 , Reply# 35   11/9/2017 at 12:23 (2,330 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 967023 , Reply# 36   11/9/2017 at 12:23 (2,330 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 967052 , Reply# 37   11/9/2017 at 17:12 (2,330 days old) by Kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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