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Post# 462823 9/11/2010 at 17:53 (4,973 days old) by yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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Had to have it........couldn't live another day without it!
probably from the Sanyo lineup, but really similar to the bigger GE.....kinda a MINI-ME of larger machines...a lot of options for a little portable, several cycles, temperatures, and load sizes....hot and cold valves for permanent hookup got it at a thrift store for $30.00....not too bad....think I'll put it in the camper, small enought to fit in the bathroom model WWP1150VAJWH serial AG102009J 
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Post# 462824 , Reply# 1 9/11/2010 at 18:01 (4,973 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 462827 , Reply# 2 9/11/2010 at 18:09 (4,973 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 462842 , Reply# 3 9/11/2010 at 19:27 (4,973 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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GE COMPACT 21" WASHER
These are fun little washers, the one you have would be made between 1975 and 1979 around 1980 they went to a plastic wash tub the first ones even had porcelain outer tub but I think yours is new enough to have the plastic outer tub. This machine is actually made by Hitachi in Japan, the only major weak area was stuff getting caught in the drain pump and jamming it. Overall it did a good job washing items that are small enough for it to turn over, the spin speed of over 900 RPMs was very good. however it does use a lot of water for the amount of clothes it handles.
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| Post# 462860 , Reply# 4 9/11/2010 at 21:31 (4,973 days old) by cphifer5115 (Jackson, TN) | ||
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| Post# 462862 , Reply# 5 9/11/2010 at 21:48 (4,973 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Post# 462863 , Reply# 6 9/11/2010 at 21:52 (4,973 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 462871 , Reply# 8 9/11/2010 at 22:36 (4,973 days old) by A440 () | ||
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Very cool find! I think these are so awesome. I really like the little GE console! Brent | ||
| Post# 462872 , Reply# 9 9/11/2010 at 23:02 (4,973 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
BLUE IMPELLER!
This is the later model of the little Hotpoint that I have. I've been looking for a blue impeller model since I was a kid and we had this and the matching dryer in Harvest Gold. The 4 spoke moves more water than the 5 spoke disc on the originals, I don;t know if that's from a different gearing or the shape of the disc. The newer ones as mentioned also have the real GE console and 2 water inlets and are more flexible. This machine does have the plastic outer tub. My 74 model Hotpoint has the porcelain inner and outer tub. I need more pics and videos of this machine! E-mail if you get a chance.
-Tim | ||
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Post# 462888 , Reply# 10 9/12/2010 at 00:11 (4,973 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Neat find | ||
| Post# 462916 , Reply# 11 9/12/2010 at 03:22 (4,973 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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| Post# 462917 , Reply# 12 9/12/2010 at 03:30 (4,973 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Here it is. It's a little more fun posting links on a iPod Touch... This little washer was quite a hit at the Wash In.
RCD CLICK HERE TO GO TO redcarpetdrew's LINK | ||
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Post# 462933 , Reply# 13 9/12/2010 at 08:04 (4,973 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 I have one of those GE portables. Have a few things soaking in it since last night to finish later this morn. They're fun, sounds similar to a Unimatic ramping up in spin. Has a long drain period, seems so the load can drip-drain for a while in lieu of a post-wash spin ... or perhaps to compensate for a small drain hose to reduce sink splashing. Perm Press has a "cool down" shower rinse. There're five {very short) sprays during the final spin on all cycles. The motor shuts off a few seconds before end of the cycle, I assume so the spin can coast-down a little to reduce the impact of braking at Off. | ||
| Post# 462941 , Reply# 14 9/12/2010 at 09:52 (4,973 days old) by Jonvance1990 () | ||
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I had that same model back in '96. please if you're a youtube member post a video of it in action. The lid switch is hidden I believe in the right hinge of the lid, so I've been told. | ||
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Post# 462979 , Reply# 16 9/12/2010 at 10:29 (4,973 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Thanks for the info guys.....I remember playing with one like Drew had years ago, and if I recall it had 2 rinses compared to the one this model has, a short spin after the wash would be nice, you guys are right, wash-drain-rinse-spin and thats it!...nice wind-up spin at high speed....I may have to tighten the belt, it's snug but still alot of play, not sure about that one...and the lid switch had to be by-passed, the tab on the lid is broken, so it wouldn't move the switch for the spin, no biggie, I would have done that anyway.....
I did a few loads, and really suprised how clean the clothes came out, and how dirty the water was, like DADoES, I think I will use it for soaking, or even quick loads here and there... | ||
| Post# 462989 , Reply# 17 9/12/2010 at 10:40 (4,973 days old) by Jonvance1990 () | ||
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What about a video? Not that I'm trying to rush you or anything. | ||
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Post# 463011 , Reply# 18 9/12/2010 at 12:55 (4,973 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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The reason they don't spin until the end is that they suds-lock horribly. I think this version is the one that alternates the fill valve with the pump in the initial stage of the spin to help rid the pump of foam so that it pumps instead of cavitates. | ||
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Post# 463042 , Reply# 19 9/12/2010 at 15:21 (4,972 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 463053 , Reply# 20 9/12/2010 at 16:25 (4,972 days old) by Jonvance1990 () | ||
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That's alright Martin take your time. Remind us when you do. | ||
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Post# 463203 , Reply# 22 9/13/2010 at 10:58 (4,972 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Post# 463233 , Reply# 23 9/13/2010 at 17:18 (4,971 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Eric
I am going there tommorow to see if I can get one for Steve....will let you know if there is more I knew I should have bought all three at the time...someone smack me! I lost their card, and I can't remember the stores name.... in Berlin, NJ....theres the Berlin Market/Flea Market, and right next door is a little thrift store, thats where I got it...also not far from there, about 3 miles up on Rt 73, south bound lane, is another bigger thrift store called Red White and Blue, alot of stuff, mainly clothes, super cheap | ||
| Post# 463243 , Reply# 24 9/13/2010 at 18:13 (4,971 days old) by bleacho () | ||
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i cant believe youer doing this for me.. talk about generosity, and kindness.. i cant say enough great things in how you took the time to answer my emails, and go out of your way to pick this up for me, if its still there.. you are one terrific person.. | ||
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Post# 463260 , Reply# 25 9/13/2010 at 19:14 (4,971 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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You are welcome Steve.......with any luck I will be killing 2 birds with one stone, if she still has the other 2, Eric wants one also, never a wasted trip.....
Maybe we need a section on Appliances and parts someone maybe looking for, helps if we see an item someone is interested in, and it can be found while shopping/thrifting.....I see stuff all the time and wonder if someone would be looking for it, and its sitting here the whole time.....just a thought! | ||
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Post# 464357 , Reply# 26 9/19/2010 at 22:18 (4,965 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Yogi = awesome!
I've wanted one of these little guys forever - i love fully-featured portables. BrianL and I made a pilgrimage down south this Saturday to meet up with Yogi. Even though he couldn't get a machine for me, he was awesome enough to sell me this one! BrianL got a sweet Mobile Maid dishwasher as well.
Yogi is a super guy. He joined us to scout out some thrift stores, and even made us maps with directions for visiting some other stores in the area. We scouted out the spots he mentioned, but didn't find any more treasures, but then again, we already had some nice toys. The little guy is home now, and i've done some cleaning and polishing and the machine looks great. Did a few loads already, and it does a pretty decent job, tho i could see how smaller items are more ideal for this kind of washer. I'm going to try and make a decent video soon. Already discovered a few quirks - the unique fill means this machine is going to make quite a bit of suds if you load detergent straight into the tub. Better to add it after the fill or before loading clothes. Also, the normal cycle does not spin before rinse - so there is no way to dispense softener. The Downy ball won't work, and there is no dispenser. Posted a few pics of the machine at the link below. Will try and do a video soon. CLICK HERE TO GO TO mistereric's LINK 
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Post# 464368 , Reply# 27 9/20/2010 at 00:54 (4,965 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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I ran mine twice today. Did a video of one full cycle (a BobLoad™), but haven't yet pulled it out of the camera. There are 8 sprays in the final spin, not 5 as I said earlier. Delicate cycle has a shorter/longer pulsation/pause pattern than Regular & Perm Press. Perm Press & Delicate (unless I'm remembering wrong on Delicate) have sprays during the wash drain. | ||
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Post# 464400 , Reply# 28 9/20/2010 at 08:11 (4,965 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Eric I am glad you and Brian made the trip......what a blast...wish I could have spent the whole day with you guys....
Thrift stores and flea markets are fun, but you never know if you will find anything or not.... but yes, new toys are always fun.... don't forget to check what bags you needed for your vacuum.....if they won't send them to you, send me an email, and I will pick them up and mail them to you I know Brian is also smilling ear to ear with the dishwasher....lol Next time I am comming up to visit you guys somehow.....even if we all met and hit a few flea markets....... I'm also glad you guys made it home safe......looking forward to the videos... | ||
| Post# 464461 , Reply# 29 9/20/2010 at 16:41 (4,964 days old) by Jonvance1990 () | ||
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Mistereric yours looks like you just bought it brand new. | ||
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Post# 464580 , Reply# 30 9/21/2010 at 10:52 (4,964 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Jon - I got lucky! When I got home I cleaned the little guy up. Yogi had been careful to keep it from getting banged up and I was able to get some minor scuffs off with some car polish, rubbing alcohol and goo-gone. The machine looks even better in real life! There is only one minor ding in the upper left corner of the machine - pretty minor. Everything else looks great!
Are there any pictures of the other machine? Yogi? Steve? Was there ever a matching dryer for this machine? | ||
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Post# 464624 , Reply# 31 9/21/2010 at 13:58 (4,964 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 464626 , Reply# 32 9/21/2010 at 14:02 (4,964 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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yes, I'm brain dead, maybe you wanted a pic of the instructions too?..............don't forget to secure that drain hose to the body of the machine, it easily slips off even if clamped, you don't need a flood, it could be cause of the hose is loose and old, maybe an automotive heater hose as a replacement will grip better, just a thought!
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| Post# 464665 , Reply# 33 9/21/2010 at 18:07 (4,963 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
Martin , Eric, Brian seem's like you guy's had a great time together martin was very much excited that you guy's finally meet up.
He said there was not even enough time it went sooo fast, that's how it was when Mike ( Dishwashercrazy ) was here it is never enough time when talking and sharing, comparing washer stories and getting to know each other better. I hope to see you guy's in the future where so close. I had a Sanyo that i got for fifty dollers as well lol me and my mom leaved in a apartment and it fit in the little closet perfecly would do small Sanyo loads like ten,then take them downstairs to a GE gas dryer for 35 cents for a half hour 70 cents for and hour. Unfortunetly i gave the washer two a friend in Collingswood NJ which i regret i sure so many of us has done that. Martin that nice BOL Whirlpool is making me excited lol. Eric tell me how you like the washer please... and what are you washing in it ? Thanks. Darren k. This post was last edited 09/21/2010 at 20:44 | ||
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Post# 464675 , Reply# 34 9/21/2010 at 19:07 (4,963 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I am having a great time we these events.....got to meet Eric and Brian, they took a portable washer and dishwasher......I'll be at Darren's on Thursday, to deliver a BOL Whirlpool.....and then on Sat to meet Steve(bleacho), he's getting the other GE portable...and I am clearing out space to locate more treasures......it is definately a great month!
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Post# 464790 , Reply# 35 9/22/2010 at 10:03 (4,963 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Cool! Thanks for the pictures. Wild that they are essentially the same machine. I can't imagine the circumstance that led to there being 3 in one spot like that. I wonder if they were all in an apartment building someplace.
I've found a piece of clear hose left over from my dishwasher project that fits on nice and snug to the drain outlet, so I am set on that. Its actually a little tough to get on and off and has been secure. Keeping an eye on it. My plan for the machine was to slide it between the big 'tags in the laundry room. I do several colored loads a week, but usually only one white load, and the whites are mostly socks. The machine seems to be well suited to smaller loads of small items; thats where the most movement seems to be. It would be nice to do soaking in the machine, too. I was going to try to use it as a spinner too, to extract more water before the dryer. Unfortunately, I've only got an 17 inch space, and this guy is 20ish. I'm between a wall and a gas main, so I am out of luck. The machine is still small enough to roll to the laundry room door, and the hoses I have just reach to the second set of taps and drain I have set up. Always a pleasure to meet new people from aw.org. I'm glad there are so many of us around here and that we're all getting to know each other! | ||
| Post# 465048 , Reply# 36 9/23/2010 at 11:36 (4,962 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
So happy for you guys
What's not to love about a portable--among my favorites, too! Especially one that has EIGHT spray rinses. What a blast. The only other machine that I know of with 8 sprays is the Easy. Would be great one day to see the spray rinse cycle on this machine.
Eric, I use the same piece of plastic hose on the WP convertible. Is it clear, see-thru? If it's the same stuff on the rolls in Depot, etc, it won't budge, no clamp needed. I have a question: Someone mentioned the need for low-sudsing soap because of the fill issues. Does this little beast shoot high-pressured water. All the more reason to love it. (I may have this mixed up with another thread.) So nice and cool that Martin went out of his way like that. Uplifting. Can't wait for Glenn's video. | ||
| Post# 465187 , Reply# 37 9/24/2010 at 01:34 (4,961 days old) by Jonvance1990 () | ||
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a reply for Mickey The one I used to have had a shower head like flume so probably the pressure on these machines aren't very strong. | ||
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Post# 465194 , Reply# 38 9/24/2010 at 02:14 (4,961 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Sorry for the delay on my video. I have to temporarily swap-out one of my daily-use computers for the one with working FireWire to pull it out of the camera, then edit it to fit the time constraints and get it up on YouTube. Haven't had a chance to do that due to several work projects taking priority. | ||
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Post# 467466 , Reply# 39 10/5/2010 at 12:04 (4,950 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 467468 , Reply# 40 10/5/2010 at 12:16 (4,950 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 467476 , Reply# 41 10/5/2010 at 12:55 (4,950 days old) by whirlpolf () | ||
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oh I'd love to... but I think shipping it here would be financially desastrous. What a cute little beauty! Wish they had them over here. What is the wattage? (Read: what transformer would I need?) | ||
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Post# 467493 , Reply# 42 10/5/2010 at 14:37 (4,949 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 467736 , Reply# 43 10/6/2010 at 15:09 (4,948 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Rinse sequence | ||
| Post# 467872 , Reply# 44 10/7/2010 at 12:25 (4,948 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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Glenn, thank you for spending so much time. | ||
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Post# 467957 , Reply# 45 10/7/2010 at 21:55 (4,947 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 468032 , Reply# 47 10/8/2010 at 13:10 (4,947 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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Thanks Glenn | ||
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