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VIDEO: My 1961 Philco Automagic
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Post# 376412   9/2/2009 at 16:59 (5,321 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        

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Hey Guys, I finally got around to doing a video of the Philco. Here it is seen with a load so huge that I'd normally only put that much in the 1-18. It still does a good job and it got a lot of lint out of my towels. Hope you all enjoy!

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Post# 376413 , Reply# 1   9/2/2009 at 17:21 (5,321 days old) by supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        

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Great video! Thanks for making it!

You'd think those thongs would shake themselves to pieces, but my mom's lasted about 18 years.

I love the sideways waterfall fill.


Post# 376415 , Reply# 2   9/2/2009 at 17:33 (5,321 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Awesome video! What a unique washing system. The clothes look so tranquil and peaceful, just rolling inward very gradually. You don't see the yanking back-and-forth of an oscillating agitator, nor does it look like the movement of a big load in a pulsating Frigidaire. Absolutely cool.

Thanks for taking the time to make and post the video, Joe.


Post# 376416 , Reply# 3   9/2/2009 at 17:52 (5,321 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Tranquil

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Yes, it is a tranquil turnover in this case, under ordinary conditions the clothes move very rapidly from top to bottom in similar fashion to the Frigidaire. This was a real test of the Philco. I won't be putting it under these conditions again, and it will not be a frequent use machine. My favorite for large loads is the 1-18, other than that I'm in love with the Rapidry 1000.

Post# 376441 , Reply# 4   9/2/2009 at 19:19 (5,321 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Even I call that more than a BobLoad. You get BobLoad designation Plus with extra stars ****. Didnt the advertisement claim it could hold something like 7 or 10 sheets (twin bed sheets no doubt)?

Post# 376476 , Reply# 5   9/2/2009 at 22:27 (5,321 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

I figured it may have been overloaded with the very slow turnover. Loved the "dancing water".

Post# 376477 , Reply# 6   9/2/2009 at 22:31 (5,321 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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What are the spin rpm's?

Post# 376518 , Reply# 7   9/3/2009 at 05:43 (5,320 days old) by easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)        
WAY TO GO JOE!!!!

Thanks for the video of the Philco. Very interesting machine. It's great of you to share with us.

Jerry Gay


Post# 376725 , Reply# 8   9/3/2009 at 21:41 (5,320 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Thanks

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I appreciate all the comments guys. I may do another Philco video someday with a normal sized load so everyone can get the feel of how it really turns over. I love the way the water in it "dances" as well. It's really fun when you get a lot of suds in there.

Jerry, it's good to hear from you, I hope you're doing well. It was nice to finally meet you last month.


Post# 377042 , Reply# 9   9/5/2009 at 14:24 (5,318 days old) by amyswasher ()        
tough washer

That is a great video. What a tough washer. If a loaded my washer like that, I would end up with a scrub board and a bucket.


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