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Post# 597351   5/18/2012 at 16:35 (4,332 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597370 , Reply# 1   5/18/2012 at 18:04 (4,332 days old) by mixfinder ()   |   | |
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The washing machine looks to be a late 40's Kenmore yet the picture and dresses depict a time that looks more turn of the century. This should be a fun thread to follow. Thanks, Brad. |
Post# 597410 , Reply# 2   5/18/2012 at 21:04 (4,332 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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DO you want your thread to be of only vintage photos or can they be of vintage machines now being used? I hope you are well? Gary |
Post# 597413 , Reply# 3   5/18/2012 at 21:07 (4,332 days old) by badgerdx ()   |   | |
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Very cool thread. I look forward to watching it develop... |
Post# 597429 , Reply# 4   5/18/2012 at 23:31 (4,332 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597430 , Reply# 5   5/18/2012 at 23:33 (4,332 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597445 , Reply# 6   5/19/2012 at 02:17 (4,331 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 597446 , Reply# 7   5/19/2012 at 02:29 (4,331 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Servis Model "A" made in 1929, this was found sat in a small repair shop where it had been in the window for over 40yrs, in Darlaston, West Midlands, round the corner from the Servis factory from where it was made!!
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Post# 597448 , Reply# 8   5/19/2012 at 02:33 (4,331 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Post# 597449 , Reply# 9   5/19/2012 at 02:35 (4,331 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Post# 597469 , Reply# 10   5/19/2012 at 07:25 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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FILM LA PETITE PATRIE |
Post# 597470 , Reply# 11   5/19/2012 at 07:26 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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FILM LA PETITE PATRIE 2 |
Post# 597473 , Reply# 12   5/19/2012 at 07:58 (4,331 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 597474 , Reply# 13   5/19/2012 at 07:59 (4,331 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 597475 , Reply# 14   5/19/2012 at 08:12 (4,331 days old) by wringer (x)   |   | |
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#12 as my screen saver. Would love to go back to them ole days !! Jim |
Post# 597476 , Reply# 15   5/19/2012 at 08:13 (4,331 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 597477 , Reply# 16   5/19/2012 at 08:14 (4,331 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 597478 , Reply# 17   5/19/2012 at 08:16 (4,331 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 597479 , Reply# 18   5/19/2012 at 08:20 (4,331 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 597486 , Reply# 19   5/19/2012 at 08:55 (4,331 days old) by wringer (x)   |   | |
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This is my first time for loading a pic so not sure if it will work or not. This is my J which was made in 65. Jim |
Post# 597487 , Reply# 20   5/19/2012 at 08:56 (4,331 days old) by badgerdx ()   |   | |
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Scoots, I agree...although, I must say I love the graphics on that box of Oxydol! |
Post# 597500 , Reply# 22   5/19/2012 at 10:41 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597501 , Reply# 23   5/19/2012 at 10:44 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597503 , Reply# 25   5/19/2012 at 10:48 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597505 , Reply# 26   5/19/2012 at 10:55 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597506 , Reply# 27   5/19/2012 at 10:56 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597507 , Reply# 28   5/19/2012 at 10:59 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597508 , Reply# 29   5/19/2012 at 11:01 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597510 , Reply# 31   5/19/2012 at 11:04 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597511 , Reply# 32   5/19/2012 at 11:06 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597512 , Reply# 33   5/19/2012 at 11:08 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597513 , Reply# 34   5/19/2012 at 11:10 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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SPIC AND SPAN |
Post# 597514 , Reply# 35   5/19/2012 at 11:13 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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TIDE |
Post# 597515 , Reply# 36   5/19/2012 at 11:16 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597518 , Reply# 37   5/19/2012 at 11:20 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597522 , Reply# 38   5/19/2012 at 11:24 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597525 , Reply# 39   5/19/2012 at 11:31 (4,331 days old) by tordemane (québec canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597539 , Reply# 40   5/19/2012 at 12:54 (4,331 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Me using the 1955 ABC wringer in my kitchen and the other picture is of my 1962 Easy Spindrier. Great thread Brad. Gary |
Post# 597540 , Reply# 41   5/19/2012 at 12:56 (4,331 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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ABC control panel. |
Post# 597541 , Reply# 42   5/19/2012 at 12:58 (4,331 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Easy Spindrier washing. |
Post# 597545 , Reply# 43   5/19/2012 at 13:54 (4,331 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597546 , Reply# 44   5/19/2012 at 13:55 (4,331 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597547 , Reply# 45   5/19/2012 at 13:55 (4,331 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597663 , Reply# 46   5/20/2012 at 00:44 (4,331 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 597675 , Reply# 47   5/20/2012 at 02:07 (4,330 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597676 , Reply# 48   5/20/2012 at 02:09 (4,330 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597677 , Reply# 49   5/20/2012 at 02:15 (4,330 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597678 , Reply# 50   5/20/2012 at 02:16 (4,330 days old) by WaterWitch (Pomona, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 597681 , Reply# 51   5/20/2012 at 02:19 (4,330 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 597685 , Reply# 52   5/20/2012 at 03:20 (4,330 days old) by nanook (Seattle)   |   | |
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Post# 597686 , Reply# 53   5/20/2012 at 03:22 (4,330 days old) by nanook (Seattle)   |   | |
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Post# 597687 , Reply# 54   5/20/2012 at 03:28 (4,330 days old) by nanook (Seattle)   |   | |
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Post# 597694 , Reply# 55   5/20/2012 at 05:19 (4,330 days old) by WaterWitch (Pomona, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 597894 , Reply# 56   5/21/2012 at 02:45 (4,329 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Brad this is a nice thread love your toy washers as much as your wringers. Very kool wringers ! That picture you posted in reply 6 is fascinating love the long line of tubs and hanging Actavators. Reply 17 Mike ( Dishwashercrazy ) has that ABC washer in the ad. What a great ad. I will be posting some of my faverites and the jorney with members that has extended my horizions on rare and interesting machines. Another member here that I miss seeing his postings is Geoffdelps wringers and his take on wringer washers. Geoff ..where are you.. Eddy your wringers and videos I have watched since I have been here and your my faverite ! Plus you have great washers period. Here is mine just one Maytag square tub . Looking to have a Norge three vane model one day if ever. Maytag Gyrating.
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Post# 597895 , Reply# 57   5/21/2012 at 02:51 (4,329 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 597896 , Reply# 58   5/21/2012 at 02:54 (4,329 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 597899 , Reply# 59   5/21/2012 at 03:19 (4,329 days old) by Aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 597961 , Reply# 60   5/21/2012 at 11:58 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 597963 , Reply# 61   5/21/2012 at 12:01 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 597969 , Reply# 62   5/21/2012 at 12:10 (4,329 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland)   |   | |
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Post# 597973 , Reply# 63   5/21/2012 at 12:21 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 597974 , Reply# 64   5/21/2012 at 12:27 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 597999 , Reply# 66   5/21/2012 at 14:20 (4,329 days old) by wringer (x)   |   | |
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Your Norge Wringer leaves me totally speechless. I and many others would give nearly anything to own it. I am happy you showed us this beauty. Jim |
Post# 598016 , Reply# 67   5/21/2012 at 15:26 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598017 , Reply# 68   5/21/2012 at 15:28 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598018 , Reply# 69   5/21/2012 at 15:32 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598020 , Reply# 70   5/21/2012 at 15:35 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598021 , Reply# 71   5/21/2012 at 15:38 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598024 , Reply# 72   5/21/2012 at 15:50 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598025 , Reply# 73   5/21/2012 at 16:07 (4,329 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 598033 , Reply# 75   5/21/2012 at 16:31 (4,329 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 598045 , Reply# 77   5/21/2012 at 16:47 (4,329 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 598049 , Reply# 78   5/21/2012 at 17:08 (4,329 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland)   |   | |
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Post# 598063 , Reply# 79   5/21/2012 at 18:37 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Just wanted to share the beauty, and when asked, I yield. A man in Michigan had the Norge in a closing appliance shop, old stock, and he sold it on ebay. The candy stripe wrappers on the rollers were so cool, I almost didn't use it. The pic on the deck are from the day it arrived via U-Crate. I think the price was &250 ish. I'll have to do some fact checking. The iphoto library says her birth photo was June 1st, 2008, so I've had her 5 years. No extant vids, but I'll add it to the list. It is a very quiet machine. All you hear is the soft swish of the water jets. Even the pump is quiet.
I most love the Wash & Soak feature. With a load of heavily soiled stuff, you set the control, walk away for the afternoon, and come home to really clean clothes. If you're not satisfied, you dial up another wash cycle. Of course, you could have set the dial to HOLD, and let the load wash all afternoon. Wringers have a whole host of not commonly known advantages. I need to take new pix of the restored modiified Visimatic. Here's an old one. |
Post# 598088 , Reply# 80   5/21/2012 at 20:50 (4,329 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 598091 , Reply# 81   5/21/2012 at 21:17 (4,329 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 598103 , Reply# 82   5/21/2012 at 22:29 (4,329 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Like spinning, wringers and wringing is pretty much standard. They all rotate 360 degrees, go forward and reverse, have automatically reversing drainboards for waterflow, and a variety of safety releases.
But the open tops--like convertable cars--I don't know who was first or even if any other brands besides the Whirlpool Surgomatic, Lady Kenmore Visimatic, and Norge "Deep Rinse" models featured an open wringer. Does anyone else know? Visimatic cheating with the Norge's agitator ~ |
Post# 598214 , Reply# 84   5/22/2012 at 12:06 (4,328 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598373 , Reply# 85   5/23/2012 at 04:28 (4,327 days old) by WaterWitch (Pomona, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 598476 , Reply# 86   5/23/2012 at 13:39 (4,327 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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Here's a little "2-fer" shot; I really have to work on getting some new photos of my machines. I have a couple that were added in the last couple of years that no one has seen yet ... they aren't done with the resto work, that's why!! :-) |
Post# 598477 , Reply# 87   5/23/2012 at 13:43 (4,327 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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This is one of my Model J's; 1963, I believe?? |
Post# 598480 , Reply# 88   5/23/2012 at 13:50 (4,327 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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Here's a 1968 version; a month or two before the crazy safety pedal was introduced. I have found I really like the Model J's; not sure why they were discontinued sometime in 1969, I believe. Great thread, Brad!! :-) |
Post# 598524 , Reply# 90   5/23/2012 at 18:05 (4,327 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Geoff, I have a 1954 Commander and love it too; I wonder why they discontinued them too? I have a question for you. The rubber strip around the bottom of the outside of the tub. When it gets wet, some black water streams down the side. What can i do about that? Gary |
Post# 598526 , Reply# 91   5/23/2012 at 18:13 (4,327 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Here is a picture of my Easy center dial. I have no idea how old my machine is but i sure do like using it. The only problem that i have is that the spinner basket must be out of balance because it sure makes a racket when it spins. Any ideas there? Thank, Gary Ya Brad! |
Post# 598528 , Reply# 92   5/23/2012 at 18:16 (4,327 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598557 , Reply# 94   5/23/2012 at 22:04 (4,327 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 598558 , Reply# 95   5/23/2012 at 22:20 (4,327 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Post# 598559 , Reply# 96   5/23/2012 at 22:21 (4,327 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Post# 598561 , Reply# 98   5/23/2012 at 22:24 (4,327 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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And Ted ... those are truly fabulous machines, also!! Certainly fun to use!! |
Post# 598562 , Reply# 99   5/23/2012 at 22:42 (4,327 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 598566 , Reply# 100   5/23/2012 at 23:07 (4,327 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Post# 598592 , Reply# 101   5/24/2012 at 04:51 (4,326 days old) by WaterWitch (Pomona, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 598647 , Reply# 102   5/24/2012 at 08:47 (4,326 days old) by joefuss1984 (Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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I was watching and episode of the Golden Girls last night. It is from the 5th season, Clinton Avenue Memoirs is the episode name. It is when Sophia is loosing her memory and Dorothy goes with her back to Brooklyn to the old apartment. In the kitchen, they flash back to when they were all younger and you can see a mint green wringer in the background. If anyone has seen the episode what kind of wringer was it? |
Post# 598694 , Reply# 105   5/24/2012 at 12:50 (4,326 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Ted, I've noticed that the E seems to have more treble and echo than the J. It's got to be the crown holding in a significant amount of volume, and/or the difference in outer tub construction. Just a guess.
Joe, I'd like to see the episode. If you can think of more details, maybe we could identify it. TUBS: I realize the shot favors the J over the E in this old photo. |
Post# 598700 , Reply# 106   5/24/2012 at 13:28 (4,326 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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Mickey ... creating your own "double-tub" Maytag!! :-) Ted ... my Model E was brand new, also; I have used it and have never put chlorine bleach in it; it's as shiny as the day I got it which was an incredible amount of fun for me! |
Post# 598701 , Reply# 107   5/24/2012 at 13:29 (4,326 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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Another shot ... I also have a brand new Model N2LPS which I bought off the showroom floor of a Maytag dealership; all those years (about 25) it sat there. I'll have to find my photos of it. Here's more of the E2LPS. |
Post# 598702 , Reply# 108   5/24/2012 at 13:30 (4,326 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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One more for the road ... |
Post# 598703 , Reply# 109   5/24/2012 at 13:32 (4,326 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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And ... you are right; the Model J is more quiet than the E or the N. Mickey is right; the E is louder because of the echoing from the aluminum tub. The J is a very quiet machine; the design, I would suppose. Last one ... promise. |
Post# 598725 , Reply# 111   5/24/2012 at 15:58 (4,326 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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My E is very noisy, the lid rattles, big time. I did a huge wash in it today in the basement and you could hear it churning along just fine, in the dining room! lol Love this thread Brad. Gary |
Post# 598749 , Reply# 113   5/24/2012 at 17:57 (4,326 days old) by AutoWasherFreak ()   |   | |
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Not mine :-( but I wish it was. |
Post# 598751 , Reply# 114   5/24/2012 at 17:58 (4,326 days old) by AutoWasherFreak ()   |   | |
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A friend sent me this pics. |
Post# 598760 , Reply# 115   5/24/2012 at 18:27 (4,326 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Geoff - Wasn't it exciting finding the new ones? I have the plastic bag and all those paper pieces you have, too. Mine, like your E2LPS, was also ordered at the very end of production by a Maytag store and had never been sold. I was absolutely shocked to find it! What kind of detergent are you using these days? (especially in the E) I have a few boxes of regular Tide left, but I think they've changed the formulation to "Ultra." I'm wondering if the Ultra will darken the tub... I see recipes online to make powder soap with washing soda, grated Fels Naptha, and borax. What do you think of that?
Lots of really great pictures here, guys. Thanks for sharing them! It must have been exiting getting that new Norge, too, Mickey. What a beautiful machine! I enjoyed your "action" shots, too! :) |
Post# 598801 , Reply# 118   5/24/2012 at 21:50 (4,326 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland)   |   | |
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Thanks Geoff... I love that agitator...
Stan: This was my mother's machine from probally around 1972 and that was an "upgrade" when they bought it was to have the agitator with the lint filter. These were mostly in the automatic machines. She used this for about 3 years and then they got a GE filter flow automatic and the wringer was put in storage in the basement for many years and I finally ended up with it. I love it and use it all the time... She had a Kenmore Vistamatic before the Maytag and I have many fond memories of that machine as well. It was pink and white with the big open chrome wringer. I can still remember the smell of the bleach over the smell of bacon frying and coffee brewing very early in the morning before I went to school. |
Post# 598802 , Reply# 119   5/24/2012 at 21:54 (4,326 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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You might want to check (if possible) to see if the new Tide has more sodium carbonate than old?
I have a E, that I love, (Pic up thread) but kind of wish it were a N, because of the tub. I find that I have to be careful of washing soda especially, also borax, and oxyclean. Since the "online soap versions" contain washing soda, borax, IMHO I'd be careful, unless you are just using the Fels alone, with maybe some STPP. Tide liquid may be a better option? On occasion I find that I have to fill mine with a little warm soap and water, and with a light hand, use 2000 grit sand paper to restore it's brilliance. One of these days I'm going to trade/ swap my E for a N just so I can use bleach if I want! Hope I did'nt but in *LOL* |
Post# 598816 , Reply# 120   5/24/2012 at 23:54 (4,326 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 598821 , Reply# 121   5/25/2012 at 00:51 (4,326 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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HI Mick, In the summer time i wheel my ABC out onto the side porch off of the kitchen and wash out there. When I am finished washing, i just open the drain and let it drain off of the porch, that simple. Gary |
Post# 598853 , Reply# 123   5/25/2012 at 08:02 (4,325 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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The grandest of them all was called the EMPRESS, large 10lb washload, power wringer, 3kw heater and pump, used a large 4 vane agitator for the wash action, the wringer could be stored in the cabinet under the washtub...
The middle size was the COUNTESS, a very popular compact model, 6lb washload, power wringer, with heater & pump.. The small compact was the PRINCESS, smaller tub, manual wringer, with heater & pump |
Post# 598857 , Reply# 124   5/25/2012 at 08:12 (4,325 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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A glance at The Maytag Club's Timeline Page for wringer washers (www.maytagclub.com/page-16.htm...) shows two interesting machines introduced in 1941, the R and the backwards looking K.
Does anybody know if these machines were war-time contingency models that used less war materials? Were they deleted from the line up in 45 with the re introduction of the E, J, N line? And as long as the subject came up, is there a practical difference between an E, and an E2, J and J2, Etc? Model R (The Brigadier) shown below. CLICK HERE TO GO TO scoots's LINK |
Post# 598859 , Reply# 125   5/25/2012 at 08:15 (4,325 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 598861 , Reply# 126   5/25/2012 at 08:40 (4,325 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Geoff - Maybe I'll use some Fels or Zote in my E when I decide to use it for the first time. I haven't ever used Zote or even seen it in a store...maybe I'll use that...keep the mosquitoes away up at the cabin! LOL
Stan - You're not butting in! Thanks for the ideas. I like my J for the same reason you are thinking of getting an N...the tub isn't so touchy. The E is surely a nice looking machine with the polished aluminum crown, though! Mickey - I have a gravity drain on my J...I just hold the end down into the floor drain. If I had a finished floor I wouldn't like it, but it doesn't matter much with the cement floor in the basement if it splashes a little. |
Post# 598893 , Reply# 128   5/25/2012 at 13:05 (4,325 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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I wonder if all purpose Tide powder, like used to clean floors, would be suitable for use in a wringer washer? Once in a while I'll see it on the shelf at GFS, but never have tried it. |
Post# 598912 , Reply# 129   5/25/2012 at 16:01 (4,325 days old) by pushtorelease (Toronto, ON)   |   | |
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Post# 598935 , Reply# 131   5/25/2012 at 19:01 (4,325 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 598937 , Reply# 132   5/25/2012 at 19:13 (4,325 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 598950 , Reply# 133   5/25/2012 at 21:00 (4,325 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Glad the catalog entry above was posted as so many confuse the two.
In theory wringers are used to remove water whilst mangles "cold iron" laundry smooth. The difference became more pronouced as rubber rollers replaced wood for wringers. Wood often cracked and or warped from constant exposure to water and or chemicals/soap, while for the most part rubber is immune long as it's well maintained. Rubber rollers also offered better gripping of wet textiles and were *ahem* slightly easier on buttons, zippers and other sorts of closures. Kaltmangels (Germany) and Kallmangels (Scandinavian countries) are still very popular but now automated. |
Post# 598951 , Reply# 134   5/25/2012 at 21:02 (4,325 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 598965 , Reply# 135   5/25/2012 at 22:48 (4,325 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Does that have a ribbed tub to eliminate a washboard, and maybe do the wash by hand more gentler, Laundress? I always had thought a mangle was a hot type of roller thingie to iron sheets or other flat things. But I was not around when that catalog was originally printed. Sort of glad I was not there then because they were just introducing a small section for the electric lights in that catalog. But a gasoline stove that was advertised, I dont think so.
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Post# 598967 , Reply# 136   5/25/2012 at 22:55 (4,325 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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By some but technically they are two different creatures.
Mangles like wringers use mechanical action and pressure to smooth textiles. Ironers OTHO while using the same also employ heat which means you need far less pressure to get the job done. Following link pretty much sums things up. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK |
Post# 598969 , Reply# 137   5/25/2012 at 23:00 (4,325 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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For heating laundry irons (one assumes that is what you meant) were seen as a boon to housewives/laundresses and anyone else who had to iron, that is until electric irons became widely available.
Unlike coal gas didn't create as much soot when burned which could stain freshly washed laundry. Also gas stoves were portable and aside from the huge models used by laundries or for homes with lots of ironing, didn't heat up the area like using a coal heated range. |
Post# 599007 , Reply# 138   5/26/2012 at 03:21 (4,324 days old) by lancethecook (Driffield England)   |   | |
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This is one of two Parnall wringer washers i have , both are identical with the exception that this one has a heater and the other one dosnt. They were exceptionaly well made. This one is about 50 years old and still in perfect running order. |
Post# 599008 , Reply# 139   5/26/2012 at 03:26 (4,324 days old) by lancethecook (Driffield England)   |   | |
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Just for Al, the Ada coronette , nice little washer but rather noisy once it has a load of washing in it. Popular in the fifties but cheaper than most other washers , not many exist that we know of so nice to have in the collection |
Post# 599014 , Reply# 140   5/26/2012 at 04:42 (4,324 days old) by WaterWitch (Pomona, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 599042 , Reply# 141   5/26/2012 at 07:50 (4,324 days old) by slantfrontwesty ()   |   | |
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I have tons of wringer pics... usually scouting off craigslist Here is a mid 50s General electric! |
Post# 599043 , Reply# 142   5/26/2012 at 07:51 (4,324 days old) by slantfrontwesty ()   |   | |
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money shot |
Post# 599044 , Reply# 143   5/26/2012 at 07:53 (4,324 days old) by slantfrontwesty ()   |   | |
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early 60/s Canadian Kenmore |
Post# 599045 , Reply# 144   5/26/2012 at 07:54 (4,324 days old) by slantfrontwesty ()   |   | |
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canadian westinghouse.. early 60s |
Post# 599046 , Reply# 145   5/26/2012 at 08:01 (4,324 days old) by slantfrontwesty ()   |   | |
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coranado sold at Macleods hardware in western canada... in turquiose non the less! |
Post# 599048 , Reply# 146   5/26/2012 at 08:05 (4,324 days old) by slantfrontwesty ()   |   | |
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late 50/s early 60/s pink Beatty! |
Post# 599081 , Reply# 147   5/26/2012 at 14:55 (4,324 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 599482 , Reply# 150   5/28/2012 at 13:45 (4,322 days old) by historyman (Pittsburgh, PA/Aiken, SC)   |   | |
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I've been interested in acquiring a wringer washer for quite some time. I know Maytag wringers are probably the most common, but Speed Queen seems to be a close 2nd in the used searches.
While Maytag wringer parts seem to be findable for the most part, are there still places for spare parts for Speed Queen wringers, etc.? |
Post# 599487 , Reply# 151   5/28/2012 at 14:19 (4,322 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)   |   | |
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Post# 599781 , Reply# 152   5/29/2012 at 22:45 (4,321 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Thanks: You guys must love how easily the Maytags move. Certainly they have the best-made wheels in the industry. Mine glide like ice skates, so if you have to move the machine to a floor drain, it's so easy.
The unusual thing about wringer pumps is that the are dead entities until you pull the lever, handle, etc. This action moves the pump to engage the drive, and then it comes to life. So you can operate the washer away from sinks or drains and not a drop will fall from the hose until you engage.
Have been under the skirts of Speed Queen, Kenmore, Norge, and Maytag. Their pumps all have wheels or pulleys that contact and rub against a driver, suddenly spinning with it. But the weird thing is the Norge. It has a separate mini-belt and pulley system for the pump--the only time I've seen that. very cool to see, and so surprising. I hope to get a movie of the Norge up by the 4th of July. It has another huge difference from the other brands involving the wringer. Borg-Warner who made mine was king.
It was fun to see such interest in the Norge. Who knew? I have no idea why you all like it so much, and I am very happy to oblige.
What a riveting thread! I can't get over it. One for the road.This post was last edited 05/29/2012 at 23:04 |
Post# 599816 , Reply# 153   5/30/2012 at 03:41 (4,320 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Wealth of information coming out in this thread, one thing struck me, most of our wringers are SQUARE cabinet designs whereas most others continued with the ROUND styling...
Mickey, you need to get all the wringers lined up outside on the deck washing away...Fab!! I didnt realize Maytag produced a tumbler washer until I went back and looked at the pics from Jasper County Museum....wonder why they didnt continue with it?? |
Post# 599893 , Reply# 154   5/30/2012 at 12:12 (4,320 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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that baby looks like a cement mixer. To answer your Q, maybe Ben knows or maybe there's some info at Lee Maxwell's site.
Mike I like how your names "Princess, Countess, Empress," are so regal while our Maytags are so military : Brigadier, Commander, and I forgot the other two. Nice history lesson there: conquest and warfare. Now, we only want to have performance and feature contests (wars) among the brands. Who wins the most powerful spray rinse, the fastest suds-return, the most controls, and, lest we forget, the Almighty turnover LOL --so much more fun than war.
In a minute, I'll have up my last Norge photo: open water Atlantic, speaking of England and America, the Deep Rinse. |
Post# 599894 , Reply# 155   5/30/2012 at 12:25 (4,320 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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That'd be quite a move: the Tags, Speed queen, the Old Norge, and Visimatic are in the basement; only the Norge is upstairs. But someday, I'll be up for it. Ya put a gleam in me eye, Lad!
MIKE: what ever happened to the blue Visimatic near London? If you guys don't want it, I wonder what the slowest, longest, shipping fee would be? Any ideas? |
Post# 600487 , Reply# 156   6/2/2012 at 09:28 (4,317 days old) by historyman (Pittsburgh, PA/Aiken, SC)   |   | |
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Post# 600739 , Reply# 157   6/3/2012 at 12:35 (4,316 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 601352 , Reply# 158   6/5/2012 at 22:40 (4,314 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Hi Mick, I have a question for you. Is this a picture of your Speed Queen? I have one thats look the same. Have you ever had any trouble with the wringer releasing itself when I am wringing clothes through it? I need to know what to do to fix it. Thanks, Gary |
Post# 601365 , Reply# 159   6/6/2012 at 00:25 (4,314 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Wow this thread is rocking.
No internet for two weeks aaaah. Mike your Norge like I said is really nice man,now if we just can see it in action.. I will finish off what I strated. During a great vacation last year me and Mike went to see Gary ( Abc O matic )and had the best time I Thank you Gary again for your hospitality. One part theres more to the story. Me and Mike on the road to Gary's home. Look at the sky so beautiful. |
Post# 601366 , Reply# 160   6/6/2012 at 00:34 (4,314 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 601414 , Reply# 167   6/6/2012 at 07:40 (4,313 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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HI Darren, Great pictures of the wash-in at Mike's and my house. What happaned to Austin? Thanks for sharing the pictures. Gary |
Post# 601456 , Reply# 168   6/6/2012 at 11:10 (4,313 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 601487 , Reply# 169   6/6/2012 at 13:01 (4,313 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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It 's just so cool the way the Activator flips and flushes the clothes--WOW!-- just like the action in the 47 Automatic.
The Dexter vids and pix are amazing. What a unique machine. It's the closest thing to two washers in one ever conceived. An actual Twin Tub, as in identical. People don't appreciate how well wringer washers moved the load. GARY: Hi, Yes it is an SQ and the wringer works fine, but the wringer on my Tag has been snapping lately when it gets too wet. I don't know why it's doing that. I reset it or hold the upper handle when it refuses to reset. Then after it rests and dries, it fixes itself until it gets too wet again. I took a Tag wringer apart once and there's a lot of stuff going on which I have yet to master. Some day...... ;'D |
Post# 601514 , Reply# 170   6/6/2012 at 14:47 (4,313 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Darren, I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you are doing well with your lose? Gary |
Post# 601781 , Reply# 171   6/7/2012 at 15:25 (4,312 days old) by historyman (Pittsburgh, PA/Aiken, SC)   |   | |
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Post# 601865 , Reply# 173   6/8/2012 at 01:43 (4,312 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)   |   | |
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I would like to submit this photo duo of my Mom's Dexter Double-Tub Washer. Top: Me (Mike) at age 14 months, taken in March 1954. The bug had bitten me by this early age. Bottom: Me at age 3 1/2, and my sister (Lynn) at age 2 1/2, taken in August 1956. She did not get bitten, but appreciates my collection today. Surprisingly, it is her oldest son (Tyler) who is really interested in the collection when he is at my house for rare family get-togethers. Mike |
Post# 601889 , Reply# 174   6/8/2012 at 06:46 (4,311 days old) by westingman123 ()   |   | |
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That's too cute! |
Post# 602055 , Reply# 175   6/8/2012 at 22:46 (4,311 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 602067 , Reply# 176   6/8/2012 at 23:51 (4,311 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 602151 , Reply# 177   6/9/2012 at 11:42 (4,310 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Really digging the juxtaposition of the 4 black and whites. Love how you can date the decades by the gals' aprons. And seeing the hooked-over-sink drain hose on the 50's GE is so satisfying, Very artsy how she has no visible rinsing tubs: she's either rinsing in the sink or right in her big GE. The 30's lady in her starched apron and severe hair-do is all business with her set tubs and very severe GE.
And now we have Gerber-worthy shots of Mike and Lynn having a ball in the Dexter Twin, through the years. Wonderful. Interesting to hear your nephew has the gene.
These great pix make me think that this is exactly what Brad had hoped for when he created the thread. |
Post# 602191 , Reply# 178   6/9/2012 at 14:40 (4,310 days old) by westingman123 ()   |   | |
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Let us not forget the mangle in the background of the '50's pic! I want that laundry room/kitchen! Youngstown cabinets and all. |
Post# 602400 , Reply# 181   6/10/2012 at 14:33 (4,309 days old) by luckyfind ()   |   | |
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Post# 602402 , Reply# 182   6/10/2012 at 14:35 (4,309 days old) by luckyfind ()   |   | |
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You can see the white trying to shine through as the black paint chips away. Sorry about photo quality... quick shot in the rain. |
Post# 602411 , Reply# 183   6/10/2012 at 16:15 (4,309 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))   |   | |
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You asked this question in a thread started by laundress. Then you started your own thread with the same question, and now you've posted it here, all within twenty four hours. I think you're being a little impatient. As you already know, there are a great many very knowledgeable people that post regularly here. Given time, they'll see your post and answer your question. If a question goes unanswered for a day or two, it could very well be that the right person hasn't seen it yet, and those that have seen it simply don't have the answer. Remember, patients is a virtue.:)
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Post# 602570 , Reply# 186   6/11/2012 at 03:00 (4,308 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Looks like you have a cool machine there! and welcome to the forum!
Can't help you with the date, but looks 40s to me! dose it have a pump, or just gravity drain? With regards to paint, I think you should consider your budget, skill level, and time you are willing to spend. I'm sure a good auto body guy would do a really nice job! I repainted mine, myself, and did it he hard way, but only way I new how to get a durable finish. And one that I felt would be as close to factory as I could get, with out spending much! (pic of mine is up thread) Now I didn't have trailer paint on mine, so you may have to remove that, and I would recommend you do some "test" sanding, on a spot somewhere. Maybe dry sanding, then wet. to get it as smooth as possible to start with. If you want to know the all the steps I did, and what I used, let me know, as Im certainly am willing to share them (don't think anyone would have taken that much time and elbow grease, but maybe, others milage may vary) LOL Stan |
Post# 602711 , Reply# 188   6/11/2012 at 15:38 (4,308 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Lucky I wrote the post below in your restorations thread.
The wringer looks like classic 30's vintage, but it's full-skirted. Was gonna say that I thought the full skirts came later, but come to think of it, have never seen a Norge without a full skirt. I have little experience with machines this old, but plug her in and she might fire right up. One interesting thing, the distinctive Norge drain hose (no metal hook, veined stream-lined rubber) looks almost the same as the ones used in the 70's. Good luck with this sweet old relic and welcome to Automatic errrr Wringer Washer.
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Post# 602910 , Reply# 189   6/12/2012 at 10:56 (4,307 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 603798 , Reply# 194   6/15/2012 at 09:12 (4,304 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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I am really sorry Brad & Jim and the A.W. Community.
I did not mean to offend or upset no one here. I thought this was not only for wringer washers but semi or any manual washing systems... As I saw in Replys.. 16 42 57... No one said anything about them so I followed reply 42. and had videos of that from last years wash in. So sorry again Brad . I will contact Robert Seger... Today and ask him to remove the videos. The Thread is a very nice and learned much from it. And again did not mean or tried take advantage of the thread not my intentions. Respectfully. Darren k This post was last edited 06/15/2012 at 10:37 |
Post# 603906 , Reply# 196   6/15/2012 at 15:33 (4,304 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)   |   | |
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Post# 605417 , Reply# 201   6/21/2012 at 22:08 (4,298 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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I have a Maytag Wringer (pic up thread) no complaints with mine either! the amount of water left behind after wringing, is normal, and the price one pays for using these darlings! I line dry a lot so I'm use to putting up with the clothes not being spun dry.
I'm going to Email You, because I have a question about your Lye Soap. If thats O.K? |
Post# 605424 , Reply# 202   6/21/2012 at 22:33 (4,298 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Is your wringer in tact and not in the release mode? I only ask because the wrung laundry, though not as light as you're accustomed to from your ramp-up spins, should not be that heavy. What is the brand and year of your Automatic?
You can always put towels and heavy stuff thru twice to get more water out.
If the Rotoswirl Agitator is pulling hems, I'm sure your stuck in the Normal mode; gentle is very slow and quiet while Normal is very energetic and audible.
Your Visimatic is beautiful, and the picture blend of the wringer with the control panel is fabulous.
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Post# 605771 , Reply# 204   6/23/2012 at 10:22 (4,296 days old) by launderall (Minneapolis, MN Orig home to Listerine & pop up Toastmaster)   |   | |
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Take a look at the collection of the three model of 1970's Maytag's in Post# 605664, Reply# 5 6/22/2012 at 19:28 by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN). Notice the slight style difference in the wringer head on the round tub N2LP. I believe at the end of the wringer production in Newton ,IA only this model wringer head is fitted with the smaller diameter rolls.
The earlier machines with the red detailing,like the 1955 "Chieftan" N2LP with the other style wringer head takes the standard size roll. I believe all years from the "grey ghosts to the last 1983 "Master", used the larger diameter rolls. Remember, always a white bottom & plyable black "non-button breaker" top. Ciao |
Post# 605778 , Reply# 205   6/23/2012 at 11:10 (4,296 days old) by launderall (Minneapolis, MN Orig home to Listerine & pop up Toastmaster)   |   | |
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For safe easy no fail wringing, use these rules:
1. Never, with your fingers feed flat unfolded wet laundry into the dangerous tight rolling surface of the wringer to be wrung. This method will result in both harm to you, your machine and your laundry. It may stick to the backside roll surface, you will not see it, may double over on the roll surface & jam, or worse yet damage the garment or material, stall, overload motor or worse yet catch your damp fingertips pulling you into the rolling surface! 2. Always lift up and out of the wash tub & fold the edge of the article of material ( about the size of your palm/hand ) As you are folding, make this into a triangle shape before aiming at the wringer rolls. Never have your fingers closer than the size of your palm for safety. please remember to feed the fabric with fabric, do not ever try to guide the fabric onto the roll surface with your damp fingers. 3. Hold, aim & feed this folded & flat rolled "snake head" shape to the roller surface. As the material is lifting from the wash tub, quickly lift & even out the "load" to be wrung through, assisting in this possess will give a no fail wring out, saving time & wear on your wash, and the machine. This is a never fail system learned from many laundry room matrons here in the mighty Maytag Midwest, as a young laundry room voyeur in the 1960's. Also this will keep your finger tips looking beautiful, nothing like ripping off a nail, just before the holiday weekend, what with the Parade on Sunday and all. What's a boy to do? Get an Automatic! Heck NO. Gotta Go.....BTW...Happy Pride to you and yours, wish you all were here for the outstanding parade Sunday on our home town "main street" Hennepin Avenue. Keep it safe & clean! No unsafe laundry mistakes for the emergency room, just because you claim there were no instructions with your equipment! Ciao |
Post# 605922 , Reply# 206   6/24/2012 at 07:53 (4,295 days old) by maytagmike (Burlington, Vt)   |   | |
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Post# 605978 , Reply# 207   6/24/2012 at 13:26 (4,295 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Hey, anybody near Indianapolis might be interested in this one. The oldest Speed Queen wringer I've ever seen. Hopefully somebody can rescue it for only $1.00
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Post# 606886 , Reply# 209   6/28/2012 at 15:25 (4,291 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 606894 , Reply# 210   6/28/2012 at 15:45 (4,291 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 606911 , Reply# 211   6/28/2012 at 16:48 (4,291 days old) by wringer (x)   |   | |
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on my part would be a guess. It does appear that maybe the two unnamed ones may be used since it appears they have marks on the legs. No matter tho. I hope someone knows what the brands are. Jim |
Post# 606915 , Reply# 212   6/28/2012 at 17:07 (4,291 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland)   |   | |
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Post# 606947 , Reply# 213   6/28/2012 at 20:24 (4,291 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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The middle washer is an ABC. The way you can tell that is to look at the wringer set(reset) on the left hand side of the wringer. $42.50 for a brand new ABC. I love those machines! They are quiet and wash well. I can't wait for you to visit so we can use the ABC. Gary |
Post# 606952 , Reply# 214   6/28/2012 at 20:55 (4,291 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 606955 , Reply# 215   6/28/2012 at 21:19 (4,291 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland)   |   | |
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Post# 607065 , Reply# 217   6/29/2012 at 12:11 (4,290 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 607147 , Reply# 219   6/29/2012 at 16:18 (4,290 days old) by wringer (x)   |   | |
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am green with envy of this Dexter. Thanks for posting this !!!! Jim |
Post# 607155 , Reply# 220   6/29/2012 at 17:09 (4,290 days old) by kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Post# 607158 , Reply# 221   6/29/2012 at 17:11 (4,290 days old) by kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Post# 607159 , Reply# 222   6/29/2012 at 17:13 (4,290 days old) by kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Post# 607187 , Reply# 223   6/29/2012 at 20:11 (4,290 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 607278 , Reply# 224   6/30/2012 at 15:50 (4,289 days old) by kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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In USA washers didn't have water heaters because in most cases they didn't need that.
Italy and europe was common, I know the english wringer washers usually does have an heater, in europe every washer came with an heater and for some reasons this use was kept during the time, it was because hot current water (very hot water from electric or gas water heaters I mean) in homes wasn't common at those times, most houses didn't have hot water piping, so they needed to make washers equipped with water heaters. If not owners had to heat water on the stove, the most "lucky" ones had wood powered boilers for kitchen and or bathroom uses, but they used to make water just warm. The "tradition" of putting heating elements for the wringer washers has been kept for convenience I guess over the time and to be practical even for the ones that for some reasons were still without current hot water in their homes.... About hand powered wringer, well I wonder why they didn't make it automatic..... I just do not know... |
Post# 607284 , Reply# 225   6/30/2012 at 16:08 (4,289 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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It tended to be in the 1950`s that we saw many machines here fitted with heaters, for some like this first Hoover wringer from 1948, companies made IMMERSION heater elements that fitted the shape of the washtub if you needed to heat the water, (rather like those heaters in a cup)...
Heres the Hoover 0307 - 1948, Hoovers first washing machine, CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK |
Post# 607287 , Reply# 226   6/30/2012 at 16:28 (4,289 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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The next styling change for Hoover was the larger rounded tub and offered heated or no heat models, many homes here where heater with coal fires in the living room with a back boiler that always supplied a constant supply of hot (boiling) water, if in the evening the fire was raging and the back boiler was bubbling you usually have to run water off down the drain - my Nan would say - "Hang on Joe, let me wheel the washer out, cant waste that boiling water" - and off she would go filling the washer with STEAMING water and the smell of Persil wafting everywhere...LOl
This was the first power wringer, it was driven by a flexi drive off the motor, the big blue button at the front was the "Emergency Off" button, if you fingers got stuck you could hit it with your knee and shut it off, the handle on top off the wringer (Push to Release) was the Emergency Release to open the wringers.. |
Post# 607288 , Reply# 227   6/30/2012 at 16:35 (4,289 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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These machines where still being produced in the 1980`s with squarer styling but all the same features, and where often seen with the matching Hoover SpinaRinse spin dryer...
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Post# 810693 , Reply# 229   2/22/2015 at 20:27 (3,322 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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well here is a general electreic wringer washer that was own by my aunts cecil and laurette in there appartment on monseigeur cooke tree rivers quebec but the strange part of this general electric wring washer is that it has an inglis agitator they own it until they moved and gave there old wringer washer to charety sorry no full view of the wringer washer but its viewable at least the top
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Post# 854013 , Reply# 230   11/28/2015 at 13:44 (3,043 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 944030 , Reply# 231   6/17/2017 at 18:26 (2,476 days old) by Heppniva000 (Roseau Minnesota)   |   | |
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Post# 944084 , Reply# 232   6/18/2017 at 07:52 (2,475 days old) by HiLoVane (Columbus OH)   |   | |
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That plant was in Bridgeport, Connecticut. By the mid-1950's GE has moved its major appliance manufacturing to their present location in Louisville, Kentucky. |
Post# 946010 , Reply# 233   6/30/2017 at 12:12 (2,463 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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The first photo was taken by FSA photographer Russell Lee, September 1946 ... "Mrs. Furman Currington, wife of miner, hangs up laundry in kitchen of her 6 room house which rents for $15.00 per month and houses 12 persons. Black Mountain 30-31 Mines, Kenvir, Harlan County, Kentucky." Note: Looks like a Kenmore washer - anyone agree?
Second photo also by Russell Lee, March 1942, at FSA Camelback Farm, Phoenix, AZ. Woman using an Easy wringer washer, with a Maytag in the background. |
Post# 946068 , Reply# 234   6/30/2017 at 16:54 (2,463 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Demonstrates one of the major frustrations with using wringer/mangle powered or manual; having to guide laundry into the thing properly.
For small items it isn't much of a bother, but sheets, tablecloths, blankets, anything that has become twisted/bunched up during washing will need attention. Of course the easiest why (IHMO) is for the washing to be prepared well before going into mangle. That is lifted, spread out, untwisted, etc.... and thus more "flat" can easily be guided/folded as it goes into the rollers. Having to deal with untying or bunching sopping wet and or hot laundry is a huge annoyance to one's mind. Some power mangles such as those on Maytag washers were more forgiving than others. Unlike units with various set tensions, these wringer self adjusted and thus in theory could handle thick things and so forth, but even then there are/were limits. |