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Finally - a test wash in the 68 Simplicity wringer
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Post# 447105   7/5/2010 at 07:14 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Yes, I have been a slacker... I have had this wringer for over 7 years and hadn't used it. It finally fought its way to the front of the garage on Saturday to catch my attention.




Post# 447106 , Reply# 1   7/5/2010 at 07:15 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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It's been in storage, so it was little dusty and grimy...

Post# 447108 , Reply# 2   7/5/2010 at 07:16 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Do all wringer washers 'leak' oil like this? It seems like every one I have ever owned did!

Post# 447109 , Reply# 3   7/5/2010 at 07:17 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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There's chrome under all that dirt - honest!

Post# 447110 , Reply# 4   7/5/2010 at 07:18 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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What a difference a cleaning makes! It was a beautiful day, so I figuered I would do the test wash outside (hey, I was going to dry outside, so...)

Post# 447111 , Reply# 5   7/5/2010 at 07:19 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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The test loads were a ton of accumulated towels from weekend visitors over the past few weeks.

Post# 447112 , Reply# 6   7/5/2010 at 07:20 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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BUT, before starting to wash, I thought it would be wise to fill the tub and test the machine first. It held water - no leaks!

Post# 447113 , Reply# 7   7/5/2010 at 07:22 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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All seemed good when I threw the 'wash' lever! Sorry 'bout the glare from the chrome - I knew that was still in good shape.

Post# 447114 , Reply# 8   7/5/2010 at 07:23 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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So, in go the towels! The wash action was pretty good.
Is it my imagination or does that agitator remind anyone of a Speed Queen agitator??


Post# 447115 , Reply# 9   7/5/2010 at 07:25 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Wringing was always the part that my late mother hated about her old Whirlpool... The wringer rollers are still good on this machine - the clothes were still less soaked that they would be in the GE Combo in its current state!


Post# 447116 , Reply# 10   7/5/2010 at 07:28 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I did a 'custom rinse' for the towels. I put a load into the washer, filled the tub and let iet agitate for a few minutes. I then partially drained the machine while running fresh water into the tub. I added fabric softener at that point, then let the machine run a few more minutes. I then wrung the towels. It seemed to work fine!

Post# 447117 , Reply# 11   7/5/2010 at 07:31 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And finally, to the 'solar dryer'! LOL
I didn't dry them all the way on the line, though. While the towels were still damp, I threw them into the Inglis dryer for about 15 minutes to fluff them up and dry them thoroughly. It worked well!
The downside is that this whole operation took me over 2 hours... Can't wait to get the Inglis automatic back up and running... Or until I get the GE Combo drying too... Stay tuned...


Post# 447236 , Reply# 12   7/5/2010 at 17:42 (5,015 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
And for you movie fans...

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Here's a short video of the Simplicity washing. Enjoy!

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Post# 447244 , Reply# 13   7/5/2010 at 18:06 (5,015 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)        
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Great looking machine and a great video.

Post# 447268 , Reply# 14   7/5/2010 at 20:34 (5,015 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Is the agitator cap original? Looks like WP/KM.

Six vanes and fairly significant all the way down to the edge of the skirt. Bet this machine could really whip up some lint! Hope they recommend a relatively short washing time.

Very, very cool machine!


Post# 447296 , Reply# 15   7/5/2010 at 22:49 (5,015 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Delicious

The slow gentle arc, the delicious slurp of the water and the lazy synchronized dance of the towels has me mesmerized. Oh Oh, what were we talking about?

Post# 447298 , Reply# 16   7/5/2010 at 22:55 (5,015 days old) by washernoob ()        
Wow!

What a neat washer! Cant believe that baby is from 68! My mom looked over and I had to ask her how old she thought that was and she said 40s!

Seems to work beautifully too!


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I spy a hoover (maybe a spirit or futura). :)


Post# 447378 , Reply# 17   7/6/2010 at 11:12 (5,014 days old) by PinkGurl ()        

Where did you find such a jewel, I got rid of one a couple of years back, and i wish i hadnt.


Post# 447387 , Reply# 18   7/6/2010 at 11:51 (5,014 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Is the agitator cap original? Looks like WP/KM.
- I thought it was a replacement, too, but I found another washer just like this with the black cap!

I spy a hoover (maybe a spirit or futura). :)
- Good eye! It's a Spirit that I just found at a garage sale 2 weeks ago - works like a charm still!

got rid of one a couple of years back, and i wish i hadnt.
- Um, it was in YOUR basement for nearly a year - Hubby would have glady let you keep it you know... LOL


Post# 447540 , Reply# 19   7/6/2010 at 23:29 (5,014 days old) by Spiceman1957 ()        
What a nice machine Paul

Can you please show us some pictures of the dials on this machine. I mean we all like to see the wash action, but most of us like the bells and whistles as well on all appliances :)
John


Post# 447574 , Reply# 20   7/7/2010 at 08:22 (5,013 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Very nice outdoor action - for the towels anyway! I love these square cabinet wringers with the full skirt, wonder why they never really caught on here.

Looks like you had a nice day to wash outside!


Post# 450492 , Reply# 21   7/19/2010 at 13:03 (5,001 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Catching up with the 4th of July Bounty here

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What a treat this was for me, Paul, closet wringer washer lover that I am. And washing outside is a blast, very dear to me too.

Wondering if it heats, since I see two controls, besides the wash handle, unless it's a timer. The speed & stroke are identical to the early Speed Queen wringer.

Some nice summer, before we get too old, we could swap machines, my chrome for your chrome for a season or two. I don't think you guys are that far away.

Leaks: the Maytag here leaks from the wringer, while the Norge, the Speed Queen, and the Visimatic do not..... SO FAR!!!.....knocking on my wooden head ;'D


Post# 450521 , Reply# 22   7/19/2010 at 15:56 (5,001 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

How bout' a video of some wringer action? I've never seen one of those.


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