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Post# 669980   4/2/2013 at 16:05 (4,039 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I found an ad for this washer on the Québec Kijiji classfied ads way up north in the Saguenay region of the province - I have never seen or even heard of the brand before! It's a "Dominion" - it's not one of the 'store brands' that I remember. The push buttons and cabinet design are screaming "Easy" but I could be wrong.
I have to take a run at this one - it's about 5 hours away from Montreal and it's not like I have other obligations at the moment.. LOL

If anyone has any further information about this brand, please let me know!





Post# 669981 , Reply# 1   4/2/2013 at 16:07 (4,039 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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its so cute it looks like a toy

Post# 669984 , Reply# 2   4/2/2013 at 16:08 (4,039 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Oooh... GO for it Paul!   Are you able to contact the seller to find out the condition or get better photos before you make the drive?

 

Best of luck and I'll be waiting in the wings to hear the news of how the trek went!


Kevin


Post# 669989 , Reply# 3   4/2/2013 at 16:28 (4,039 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)        
Oh Wow...

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I just love these mystery washers! I've certainly never seen anything like this one before. Good luck!

Guy


Post# 669994 , Reply# 4   4/2/2013 at 16:54 (4,039 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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In the US, I remember the Dominion name on small appliances, like fans, knife sharpeners, etc.


Post# 670008 , Reply# 5   4/2/2013 at 17:53 (4,039 days old) by Bluejay (Havre de Grace, MD)        
I have several small Dominion appliances...

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They made waffle irons, toaster ovens, percolators, fans, and other small household items. The company wa sin Mansfield, OH. The logo on my waffle iron and toaster oven look identical to the one on that washer.

Post# 670019 , Reply# 6   4/2/2013 at 18:03 (4,039 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Odd

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Looks very Apex Wash-a-Maticky.

Post# 670022 , Reply# 7   4/2/2013 at 18:16 (4,039 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Contact made!

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Bon, I had to call the seller about this. Despite the April 1st posting date this is not an April Fool's Day prank!
The washer belonged to the mother of the person selling this. According to them, the washer still works and is very clean inside and out! And in case the photo doesn't show it well, the washer is PANK! I MUST HAVE IT... LOL
Hubby will have kittens, but I'll make Beef Wellington and Crème Brulée to smooth things over.
With any luck, I'll be heading north next week!!


Post# 670025 , Reply# 8   4/2/2013 at 18:18 (4,039 days old) by jaxsunst ()        

If I was given Beef Wellington and Creme Brulee, I wouldn't care what you bought. LOL

Post# 670026 , Reply# 9   4/2/2013 at 18:26 (4,039 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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"Dominion" was all over Chrystal Beach, Ontario, when we were there as kids in the summer. I also think one of the ads or POD's we've seen here has a Dominion in the checker board of 25 washers. (Could be wrongguuee.)

This'll be a real treat, as is the image of hubby having kittens. You never disappoint.

What if it turns to be a bouncing basket clone--how exciting!


Post# 670028 , Reply# 10   4/2/2013 at 18:26 (4,039 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

It looks like a Coronado-style machine, O Beamish Boy.

Post# 670031 , Reply# 11   4/2/2013 at 18:29 (4,039 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Whoa Paul, this is quite the find! I was thinking it looked Norge-ish, but Tom might be on to something and maybe it has fluid-drive roots....

I love those two flashy decorative strips along the waist of the machine. Too cool.

Looking forward to seeing how this one pans out!

Ben


Post# 670037 , Reply# 12   4/2/2013 at 18:32 (4,039 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)        
Chrisfr

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I agree....very Suzie Homemaker!

Post# 670053 , Reply# 13   4/2/2013 at 18:56 (4,039 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Pink Washer

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Paul did you ask how big it is? it might be a functional toy that belonged to her Mom, LOL. Can not wait to see it, John.


Post# 670056 , Reply# 14   4/2/2013 at 19:05 (4,039 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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It sure looks pink to me.  The top looks white and the lid looks vanilla. 

 

No way to get a money shot to help us figure out what this is?


Post# 670070 , Reply# 15   4/2/2013 at 19:40 (4,039 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
So psyched, I just googled: dominion automatic washer

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and look what I got. YOU PAUL. How cool. Also, when Aworg copied the link, the word "heirloom" appeared at the end of the string.

Must dig deeper.


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Post# 670082 , Reply# 16   4/2/2013 at 20:22 (4,039 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Oh Paul

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I sent that to myself from the past, I gave it to the woman in  1966 and told her to hold it for me till I return. Thank you for finding it  I lost my time tracker down the Disposal in 1987 and have been off radar since. 

 

Can't wait to see it again, so many years.......

 

 

OXOX JC

 

 

But MAN that is sexy HURRY UP! 

 

 

 


Post# 670092 , Reply# 17   4/2/2013 at 21:13 (4,038 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)        
$50.00 bucks - wow!

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Just had a look at the ad - it looks in beautiful condition. But I agree with the others - it DOES look like one of my toy Wolverine washers! I'll be interested in hearing about it as well, once you had a look - or better yet - bought it!

Post# 670099 , Reply# 18   4/2/2013 at 21:44 (4,038 days old) by unclejohn (Can)        

Cool machine! Never seen that... A very unusual washer to say the least.

Post# 670110 , Reply# 19   4/2/2013 at 22:39 (4,038 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
Never Seen one of those.

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But I see facets of Easy and Maytag design on the cabinet. Anxious to see what it is. WK78

Post# 670253 , Reply# 20   4/3/2013 at 13:53 (4,038 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I've been trying to find more about this machine but I've been drawing blanks... There are no more photos of the washer, alas. The seller enlisted the aid of one of their teens with a smartphone to take the photo they posted in their ad and only one photo was taken. I will point out to them that one must have the 'money shot' when selling a washer! LOL

The Coronado resemblance that Tom mentioned has been bugging me - and out of the blue, I remembered something that I only discovered last fall: Western Auto did have some stores in Canada. The rest is just theory: Maybe, just maybe, they sold major appliances branded as 'Dominion' in Canada. 'Wizard' was not really a brand that translates into French and other Canadian store-brands at the time did (eg: Viking,Kenmore). Anyway, a look at the name plate should help!

Now, a much more important question: Can I safely transport a 'what I now think is a Coronado' washer on its back?

It will be about a 6-hour drive with from the Saguenay to Ogden and I really don't want to repeat the foolish thing I did to the 63 Frigidaire Deluxe washer when I got it!


Post# 670258 , Reply# 21   4/3/2013 at 14:03 (4,038 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Ah Paul

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We can check Doctrine but as I recall a Beam machine has a vent hole or not a secure seal around the agitate shaft, so oil may leak if laid a certain way. Robert knows I am dead set against transporting a machine on its side for very long. I believe it bends the spin shaft - he of course would disagree with me.

 

 


Post# 670323 , Reply# 22   4/3/2013 at 19:55 (4,038 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
A clue!

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While trolling the Ontario Kijiji ads (sssh...Hubby thought I was watching 'Hoarding' on TLC...) I found an ad for an ironer made by ... Wait for it ... DOMINIO!

Not a lot of information, but the seller took a photo of the model plate...

Can't wait to get the washer!


Post# 670352 , Reply# 23   4/3/2013 at 21:42 (4,037 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        
I don't think I'm hallucinating

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I remember seeing a smallish Western Auto store on E.Hastings in Vancouver back in the 70's. Never went in figuring it was just a tire store or something.

Dominion also sold a lot of small appliances here as well but as Samson-Dominion, sort of a budget line


Post# 670389 , Reply# 24   4/4/2013 at 04:27 (4,037 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        

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Its a Beatty WonderMatic! I had one once. Long story but its gone now. Solid porcelain tub machine. Should have a 3 vane aluminum agitator. Very cool find. It has a unique reversing motor tranny made by Beatty right here in Fergus Ontario.

Post# 670390 , Reply# 25   4/4/2013 at 04:34 (4,037 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        

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Sort of resembles this, doesn't it?


Post# 670392 , Reply# 26   4/4/2013 at 04:47 (4,037 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        

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The only close up I have left of the timer, sorry for how dark it is.


Post# 670400 , Reply# 27   4/4/2013 at 07:09 (4,037 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Wow! Thanks for the information Eddie! I went back to the ad for the ironer that I found and by golly, it was made in Fergus, Ontario.

Now I MUST have this washer for sake of maintining Canadian content in my collection!! Let's see how well I do at finding a Moffat washer-dryer combo... LOL



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Post# 670401 , Reply# 28   4/4/2013 at 07:21 (4,037 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)        

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You can go to the Wellington County Museum and Archives web site and bring up collections and catalogues. Beatty is listed and has many pictures.
I just heard on the radio today that GSW that bought out Beatty just layed 350 people off in Fergus. That is a lot of people for the size of the town.


Post# 670402 , Reply# 29   4/4/2013 at 07:26 (4,037 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Beatty WonderMatic

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WOW it looks like Eddy has identified this washer, cool now it must be saved Paul. Paul what were the Moffat Combs like, were they similar to any US machines?

 

It should not hurt this  [ or almost any Top Loading washer for that matter ] to move it on its side. Some washers do have vent holes on the transmissions that will leak oil, if layed on the wrong side, so it is often best to check the washer after it has been its side a while and if it is leaking roll it onto another side.   And NO you can not bend the spin shaft by leaving ANY washer on its side, Jon you missed Aprils Fools Day by a couple of days with this remark, LOL.


Post# 670404 , Reply# 30   4/4/2013 at 07:40 (4,037 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Moffat combo

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John, I think the Moffat combos were a Norge design (their early dishwashers were D&M's so I won't even bother looking for one for you... LOL). I've been looking for documentation on the Moffat laundry products, but haven't turned up much... yet!

I am so excited about getting this machine. Gotta get the station wagon back on the road and then that's it - the 2013 season will be officially open!


Post# 670409 , Reply# 31   4/4/2013 at 08:02 (4,037 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

In Consumer Reports test of combos, the Norge combo has the same model number with an "M" for Moffat for the Canadian model.

Post# 670428 , Reply# 32   4/4/2013 at 10:49 (4,037 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Get driving Paul

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I need to see this Canadiana Piece! It will be like the Stafford Mixer ( of Canadian Armature Works)  is to the Hamilton Beach!!

And I wanna see it in person Yolanda!!

 


Post# 670789 , Reply# 33   4/6/2013 at 01:43 (4,035 days old) by mips ()        

It's so awesome when a Beatty shows up somewhere. The build quality of some of their appliances are incredible. Their water pumps are built like TANKS. I've seen first hand their 40's era piston pumps in service well past Y2K.

The name Dominion rung a bell so I dug through whatever Beatty documentation I had when I cleaned out my grandfather's workshop (in the 50's and 60's he sold and serviced Betty and Westinghouse appliances exclusively in the Perth County area). Sure enough I found a GSW memo from December 1962 noting that with the merger all Beatty and DOMINION parts orders must be sent to another address (which for automatic washers was the GSW service division in Toronto) so I gather that GSW was selling the last of Beatty's old inventory under the Dominion name.


Post# 670796 , Reply# 34   4/6/2013 at 06:33 (4,035 days old) by kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)        

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So nice unusual machine!!! Go for it!

 

Eddy: Hi do you have a washing video or a shot of the tub od yours? I'm so curious I never seen one! So nice!!!


Post# 670798 , Reply# 35   4/6/2013 at 06:44 (4,035 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Well Paul

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tap ... tap .... tap .......


Post# 670838 , Reply# 36   4/6/2013 at 10:25 (4,035 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Patience...

I still have to get the station wagon out of storage this weekend (it SNOWED in Ogden last night much to my dismay...) I am planning on heading out to get this on Thursday the 11th. I promise a full initial report Friday and maybe even some wash test results!!


Post# 670841 , Reply# 37   4/6/2013 at 10:47 (4,035 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Gawd

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will Spring ever get here? Its 37 out today with high winds! 

 


Post# 671414 , Reply# 38   4/8/2013 at 16:02 (4,033 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
update

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Just confirmed with the seller that I will be picking up the washer on Thursday (April 11th). The station wagon has been taken out of storage and readied for the trip. It's going to be a loooooonnnnnng day on Thursday - 6 hours up to the Saguenay region then 6 hours back - I should have the first photos Friday!

Wheeeee!!

Now, let's all hope that there won't be any more snow this week (it snowed Saturday in Ogden...BLAH!)


Post# 671433 , Reply# 39   4/8/2013 at 18:56 (4,033 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
6 hours up - then 6 hours back.....

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Have a safe trip Paul and best of luck with everything!

 

MAKE SURE you take some coffee or a couple bottles of that "5 hour energy" stuff.   It really helped me keep my eyes open on those looooong drives I've made!

 

Kevin


Post# 671535 , Reply# 40   4/9/2013 at 07:19 (4,032 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Just like

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the trip Gregm and I took out to Pittsburgh to retreive my 1957 Westy Set! A LOOOOONG day but we had a lot of laughs along the way.

 

 

 


Post# 672080 , Reply# 41   4/11/2013 at 21:11 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Well, it was just such a lovely day today (and a wicked storm due tomorrow) so I thought it would be a nice day for a drive. I hopped into the station wagon and headed north to Lac St-Jean.

Post# 672082 , Reply# 42   4/11/2013 at 21:13 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I was near a charming little town called Chambord. It's right on the way to Roberval.

Post# 672083 , Reply# 43   4/11/2013 at 21:13 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And I visited a very interesting old house.

Post# 672085 , Reply# 44   4/11/2013 at 21:15 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And after the visit, I stopped to have my lunch by lake. It was cold and windy though.

What? Oh yes, there IS something in the back of the station wagon isn't there?


Post# 672086 , Reply# 45   4/11/2013 at 21:16 (4,029 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Oooh!

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Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Oooooh! :-D I'm so excited for you!

Post# 672087 , Reply# 46   4/11/2013 at 21:16 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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It made it's way all the way back to Ogden, too....

Post# 672088 , Reply# 47   4/11/2013 at 21:18 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Ta - daaa!

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Forgive the teasing...

Yes, I picked up the Dominion Automatic Washer today!


Post# 672089 , Reply# 48   4/11/2013 at 21:22 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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It seems to be in great condition!

The 'story' behind it: The person who listed this on kijiji was doing so because his parent's house had been sold. He was born in '61 and said he does not remember having seen any other laundry equipment in the house! Sad news - there WAS a matching dryer, but it had been discarded about 15 years ago when the seller's mother passed away... Sigh!
The washer has not been used since, but it was apparently still working when it was de-comissioned.


Post# 672090 , Reply# 49   4/11/2013 at 21:23 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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However, I am in clear violation of the 'No Maytags in the new Mud Room' edict... I'll get that resolved tomorrow before hubby gets home... LOL

Post# 672091 , Reply# 50   4/11/2013 at 21:25 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Money shot!!

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Neat! Solid porcelain tub and an aluminum agitator (just like Eddy said!!)

Post# 672094 , Reply# 51   4/11/2013 at 21:26 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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A wee bit of crud in the tub (proof of the 15 years in storage story!)

Post# 672095 , Reply# 52   4/11/2013 at 21:27 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Push-button convenience!! How typically Canadian - a 'cold' option for the rinse!!

Post# 672096 , Reply# 53   4/11/2013 at 21:28 (4,029 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        
Congrats Paul!

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She's a beaut!


Post# 672097 , Reply# 54   4/11/2013 at 21:30 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Timer dial and panel look interesting. I am hoping it lights up, but I will have to check that tomorrow.

The timer dial can be manually advanced - keeping my fingers crossed that the motor is still alive!

Right, that's it for me tonight.. I'll do some real testing tomorrow and I'll be posting more photos and hopefully good news over the course of the weekend.

As for me, after the 12-hour return trip I am about to turn into a pumpkin... LOL


Post# 672099 , Reply# 55   4/11/2013 at 21:36 (4,029 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)        

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Wow it's cool to see a totally new machine you haven't seen before. Congrats on this rare washer, gl getting it up and running.

Post# 672100 , Reply# 56   4/11/2013 at 21:37 (4,029 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        
Outstanding Paul!

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That's exactly what mine looked like inside. Great that you got this very unique machine. You'll be surprised at the fill stream I bet. Thanks for the pics too!

Post# 672103 , Reply# 57   4/11/2013 at 21:50 (4,029 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Congrats on your purchase. I wish I could have made the trip with you today.

Keep us updated on it!


Post# 672107 , Reply# 58   4/11/2013 at 22:01 (4,029 days old) by unclejohn (Can)        
''Dominion nous fait bien manger''

Paul,

You might remember that slogan from old adverts of the long forgotten Dominion food market chain, 1960's-70's. Completely unrelated to your Dominion washing machine, but I couldn't omit the mention of this bit of childhood memory...

As for your incredible find, one word: Wow!

I like the look of that machine: awesome retro look with those buttons, as well as the unique design of the 'push to start' round knob. The inside of the tub, the pink and white finish colors, and the control panel... Sigh! A great collectors piece. Never seen one like this before. Wish you have a great fun with that lady!


Post# 672126 , Reply# 59   4/12/2013 at 00:53 (4,029 days old) by westingman123 ()        

Porcelain goodness. Yummy.

Post# 672130 , Reply# 60   4/12/2013 at 01:05 (4,029 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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Awesome!

 

Hope the machine comes to life without too much additional attention.

 


Post# 672139 , Reply# 61   4/12/2013 at 05:32 (4,029 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Congratulations!

From the shot of her reposing in the back of the wagon, she looks amazingly clean underneath. Glad you had a safe trip.

Post# 672176 , Reply# 62   4/12/2013 at 10:14 (4,029 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Uggh drool drool ugghhg

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Wow Love the Canadiana graphics in Candian Black Red White!! So not US! Holla!

 

WOW get us under her skirt-- WAKE UP ITS A NEW DAY !!

 

love the "agitator-bizzare"! Love love love the SPRAY designation on the control AND that control knob-- SO 1940's Industrial Lab! My Dad had tons of equipment with this knob!!

 

GET UP PAUL!! WAKE UP!!

 

 


Post# 672255 , Reply# 63   4/12/2013 at 16:16 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Today's progress

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unclejohn - I remember the Dominion grocery stores well! Their bakery made the best Mille-Feuilles, with real cream. OINK!!

After Jon's wake-up call, I figured the first thing would be to get the washer out of the 'restricted zone' (I had three emails from Hubby's lawyer about that already!).

I managed to haul the washer down to the 'Canadian End' of the Ogden laundry. My new anti-inflammatory arthritis meds rock!


Post# 672256 , Reply# 64   4/12/2013 at 16:17 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Where to start?

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So much to do, so much to explore...

I started by trying to pull out the agitator. Piece of cake!


Post# 672257 , Reply# 65   4/12/2013 at 16:18 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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The wash tub looks to be in fantastic shape!

Post# 672259 , Reply# 66   4/12/2013 at 16:20 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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At the rear of the machine - this side shows the timer 'deck', what I am assuming is some kind of water-level switch, and the ubiquitous 'push to reset' button.

Post# 672260 , Reply# 67   4/12/2013 at 16:22 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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ID plate (sorry for the unfocused image - this is the best one I took!)

So, it's definitely from the Fergus, Ontario Beatty plant. The model number is 219521, Serial number 206524.

Made in Canada AND CSA approved! Whoot!!


Post# 672261 , Reply# 68   4/12/2013 at 16:23 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Overall cabinet finish is good - some dirt build-up, but no apparent paint damage.

There are a few paint smears, too. I'll worry about that later, though!


Post# 672262 , Reply# 69   4/12/2013 at 16:26 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I figured the first exploration should be the back of the control panel.

Check out the incandescent lights for the panel! I was sure it would be flourescent!

Note also the lack of a timer in the control panel... It's a flexible shaft that links the timer dial to the actual timer unit!


Post# 672263 , Reply# 70   4/12/2013 at 16:28 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I opened up the motor access panel next. Just some dust - no obvious signs of trouble with wiring - bonus!

The hoses linking the tub to the pump seem nice and flexible - the drain hose is pretty stiff, though.


Post# 672265 , Reply# 71   4/12/2013 at 16:30 (4,029 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Oh nice!

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Paul, that looks like a bumper system for out of balance spin to me. Tub looks very beamish in style not execution. I wonder how fast it spins??

Love the pink!! 

 

Is that kitchen grease wiped away around the reset button? If so then this is a HOLLA find! Kitchen machines are so much better than basement machines!! 

 


Post# 672266 , Reply# 72   4/12/2013 at 16:30 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Didn't expect this - a three solenoid water valve! Très fancy, n'est-ce que pas??

Post# 672267 , Reply# 73   4/12/2013 at 16:31 (4,029 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
love the idiot lights

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3 bulb system!! That flexiconnect cable is to cool!

 

Who made that motor?? Canadian armature works???


Post# 672268 , Reply# 74   4/12/2013 at 16:32 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I had to open the middle panel to get a peek at the timer... I was a bit scared about disconnecting the flexible timer shaft, but I got over it! Timer and wiring look intact - the joys of a machine that did NOT get stored where mousies would find it!

Post# 672269 , Reply# 75   4/12/2013 at 16:33 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And a wiring diagram!! This should all but guarantee that I won't run into any serious electrical issues with this washer... LOL

Post# 672270 , Reply# 76   4/12/2013 at 16:34 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Componenent testing time!

The timer powered up and ran. I was pretty happy to say the least!


Post# 672272 , Reply# 77   4/12/2013 at 16:35 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Next, I tried the solenoids.

All three seemed to work when powered up. We'll see how well they work with water flowing at some point...


Post# 672275 , Reply# 78   4/12/2013 at 16:43 (4,029 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
The moment of truth...

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GFI Outlet ready? - Check.

Power cord on machine OK and grounded? - Check

Fire extinguisher handy? - Check

I plugged the Dominion washer in and.... apart from the pretty lighted console, not much happened...

I heard the solenoids buzz at the fill part of the cycle and I heard the timer motor humming. I manually advanced the timer to the 'wash' section on the timer. The lights dimmed slightly and I heard a buzz, but no motion from the agitator.

I did not keep the power on for long, needless to say... So, I may have either a motor issue (starting capacitor is my first guess) OR something in the washing mechanism or drain pump has seized and is preventing the mechanism from turning.

Tomorrow's tests will include trying to manually spin the pulleys (sounds like an automaticwasher.org-themed game show... LOL) and perhaps unhooking the drive belt to see if the motor starts up.

Right - I had better get back to tonight's "But it's a rare Canadian machine - I HAVE to keep it" supper... Just hope my soufflé doesn't fall...


Post# 672287 , Reply# 79   4/12/2013 at 17:31 (4,029 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
FANTASTIQUE!

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What an awesome find and a beautiful machine! 

 

I LOVE this is a never-seen-one-before moment! 

 

And two-tone PINK/white to boot, YAY!

 

CONGRATS again Paul!

 

ANY guesses on what year it is??   It looks more later-ish 50's than '60 - '61. 




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Post# 672291 , Reply# 80   4/12/2013 at 17:36 (4,029 days old) by unclejohn (Can)        
Ho ! That machine !


Killer looks, rare find! Goes back to a time when they built 'em solid like a tank!

That motor! Those wirings!! That solenoid system!!! ...

Hope that you manage to get it work well soon. Anyway, what a magnificent rarity...

Surely was worth the long trip to Saguenay, isn't it?



Post# 672294 , Reply# 81   4/12/2013 at 18:02 (4,029 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Right from the underside shot in the wagon

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I knew you had a little worn gem. But when I say the spray rinse marked in a nice broken line, I got so excited and dreamy that I almost missed TWO TWO TWO deep rinses and TWO TWO TWO SPRAYS not just one and OH MY GOD, I blew my wad of gum out. This is a rinsaholics dream. Rinse, rinse rinse, rinse, Even Launderess would be satisfied. Move over Miele. LOL.

Gotta get googling and see where the hell you went, how far North. That Lake is full of ice.

You must be very very happy. And be ready for amazing turnover because you have sharp extended fins.

Tell Hubby this is a new beautiful pink and chrome Bread Box, that freezes and hold a year's supply.


Post# 672298 , Reply# 82   4/12/2013 at 18:13 (4,029 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Aferim!

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Where have I seen that agitator before? And that HAS to be the most glorious lit control panel I've ever seen! What a great find. That's a museum piece.

 

OK Paul, once more: when is your wash-in?


Post# 672300 , Reply# 83   4/12/2013 at 18:15 (4,029 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
OOPS! Do you believe now how excited I got ~ couldn't e

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Only one rinse and two wonderful sprays. As Emily Litella would say "Never Mind. "



Post# 672302 , Reply# 84   4/12/2013 at 18:19 (4,029 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
couldn't read much less proofread

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Post# 672304 , Reply# 85   4/12/2013 at 18:37 (4,029 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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Any chance the seller might have a picture of this with the matching dryer?  Just curious.


Post# 672325 , Reply# 86   4/12/2013 at 20:28 (4,029 days old) by golittlesport (California)        
very cool!

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Congrats on a very unique find!

Post# 672336 , Reply# 87   4/12/2013 at 21:08 (4,028 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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What a neat machine!  Love the lighted panel - quite stunning.  I'm seeing signs of Bean in this machine - curious to see more shots of it under the skirt. 

 

Anyway - I can't get over the condition!  She certainly lived upstairs in that old house!

 

Ben


Post# 672342 , Reply# 88   4/12/2013 at 21:34 (4,028 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Dominion!

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This is a real awesome washer. I like the simplicity and style.
Peter


Post# 672420 , Reply# 89   4/13/2013 at 09:24 (4,028 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
lets pray

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its just a stuck motor shaft and one good wrench with your hands will free it up for testing. Did I see GE MOTOR on the wiring diagram? They were famous for freezing if not used regularly.

 

 


Post# 672421 , Reply# 90   4/13/2013 at 09:29 (4,028 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Cool Dominion Washer

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Wow Paul you have come up with a washer I have never seen, worked on, or have any parts for, LOL. And other than a few common parts like the inlet valve it does appear to be a unique machine that was not made by one of the big manufactures that most of us are already familiar with.

 

That mechanical thing in the corner would be an unbalance mechanism, as Jon already pointed out. I would diffidently get the belt turning freely before you continue to try to make the motor run, if you think the capacitor is bad just jump it by connecting the leads together and see if the motor runs, then you know that it is bad.

 

I would guess that this washer was made from about 1958-1963, you can probably find a date on the inlet valve.


Post# 672663 , Reply# 91   4/14/2013 at 07:29 (4,027 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Saturday's explorations

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Needless to say, I had to do some further investigation as to why the 'new' Dominion washer wouldn't run.

OH! And John was right, I found a date on the water valve that might be helpful in dating the washer - the date stamp was 7-58. This may well be a 1958 or 1959 model! I am going to try and do some more digging into this, too. I will be contacting that Museum in Welland County, Ontario that has GSW/Beatty Brothers archives!

So, I wanted to get a good look under the skirt of the machine, so I flipped her on her back.

It's a very simple mechanism - no levers, solenoids, or clutch pins that I could see... I did spot an oil drain port - I wonder if I may need to do an oil change at some point?


Post# 672664 , Reply# 92   4/14/2013 at 07:30 (4,027 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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The tub seems to sit on this ball-joint like device. I haven't seen anything like that before.

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Post# 672666 , Reply# 94   4/14/2013 at 07:34 (4,027 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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First thing I attacked was the pump. I will swear on a stack of service manuals that a jammed water pump killed my Inglis twice...

There was some crud in the pump body, but not that much. Once removed, I was able to turn the impeller by hand easily.


Post# 672667 , Reply# 95   4/14/2013 at 07:39 (4,027 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I tried to turn the entire motor-belt-pulleys setup by hand - no luck.

However, when I unhooked the belt from the motor, the transmission and pump pulleys turned. The belt runs around a pulley in the middle of the machine, out to the transmission pulley, then back to the pump and motor. Surprisingly simple set-up!

When I spun the transmission pulley, Hubby observed the tub start to turn; when I turned it the other direction, he said the agitator started to turn. WooHoo! The tranny seems good!

So that leaves one last suspect - the motor. And needless to say, I could not turn the motor shaft by hand at all.



Post# 672669 , Reply# 96   4/14/2013 at 07:44 (4,027 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I opened it up to look for anything obvious, but I did not see anything. I am not very good with motors either, so I am not sure what to look for either!

I'll more than likely take this to the local motor shop in Magog. After they stop laughing at me, I will remind them that they fixed the motors for both the Westy Laundromat and dryer... LOL

Oh, and the motor, not surprisingly is a Canadian General Electric Home Laundry Motor. Not sure of the HP rating, but it's a 1725 rpm model, which I beleive is fairly common and it seems to be a reversible type. The original Inglis motor was a two-speed version of this motor, but not reversible.

Sooo close!!


Post# 672676 , Reply# 97   4/14/2013 at 08:45 (4,027 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Oh, Paul, that is just too cool! What a great find!

Post# 672683 , Reply# 98   4/14/2013 at 09:40 (4,027 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Absolutely beautiful Paul, and the transmission is like nothing we've seen before. The pump and agitator drive block look "Beam-esc", but the rest in for sure unique.

It is a wonderful save! Congratulations. The motor bearings are probably frozen and need replacing if they are ball bearings, or cleaning and greasing if they are sleeve bearings.

Keep us posted!


Post# 673964 , Reply# 99   4/19/2013 at 13:03 (4,022 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)        

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Very nice.
Your washer still looks like a giant toy. I was expecting to see four giant D size batteries underneath.
The agitator in your automatic is the same as the ones used in the Beatty wringer washers. Here is a picture of the factory your washer came out of. If you hurry, you could maybe get a tour before it closes?


Post# 673985 , Reply# 100   4/19/2013 at 14:47 (4,022 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Brian, I was thinking the same thing - I'll be pretty darn close on May 1st so it would almost be a shame not to!

In other news, I found out something about the motor when it took it in to the repair in Magog today. Ready for it??

It's fixed!!

The bearings were gummed up so badly that that they had turned to goo - a good cleaning was all that was needed and the motor is humming again!

Guess who will be re-installing it in the Dominion 'toy' washer this weekend??
I will post pictures and hopefully a video as I make progress.

HEEEHEEE!!

Oh, and in other other news, Hubby will be arriving in Ogden tonight to learn that the 57 GE washer has been mated with a 57 GE dryer. He didn't know that yet 'cause I'd been hiding the dryer in my neighbour's garage - This will be a whole other thread however!


Post# 673993 , Reply# 101   4/19/2013 at 15:28 (4,022 days old) by westingman123 ()        
*cough*

And what goodies are you preparing to smooth over this news, pray tell?

How cool is that motor fix? Tell the truth, you just had them put new batteries in, didn't you?



Post# 674088 , Reply# 102   4/19/2013 at 21:21 (4,021 days old) by mips ()        

Like I said, Beatty put a lot of engineering into their appliances and they last FOREVER.

Post# 674097 , Reply# 103   4/19/2013 at 23:31 (4,021 days old) by badgerdx ()        
Can't wait

Can't wait to see the video. This is such an interesting machine. The control board looks so toy like... the font so 50's Canadian... rubbing hands gleefully. IT'S SO PANK!!!!!

Post# 674169 , Reply# 104   4/20/2013 at 12:39 (4,021 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Needless to say, I made working on the washer a priority this morning.

Here's the motor, re-installed and tested to ensure there were no wiring or timer issues. I let the washer time run through a cycle to ensure the motor kicked in at the right time and was running in the right direction. The way I understand it, the motor will run clockwise to wash and counter-clockwise to spin.

The tests were successful, but I did notice the timer dial pointer was not indicating the right phase of the cycle - this should be an easy adjustment, though.


Post# 674170 , Reply# 105   4/20/2013 at 12:41 (4,021 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Taa-daa!!

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I hooked the belt back up to the washer (putting a new one on this machine looks like it will be a bigger pain than any Whirlpool!!)

Here's the Dominion washer agitating, then pausing before a drain and spin!





Post# 674171 , Reply# 106   4/20/2013 at 12:42 (4,021 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
For my next trick...

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Let's make it spin!!

WHEEE!!!







Post# 674172 , Reply# 107   4/20/2013 at 12:45 (4,021 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Still some work to be done...

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This afternoon's activity will be testing the water valve to make sure it is working correctly. My track record with them was not good last year so I'd like to avoid the 'put it back together then find another **expletive** leak'... LOL

Also, I will try and get a water test this weekend. I have high hopes that there will only be a few issues with leakage, but we shall see!


Post# 674173 , Reply# 108   4/20/2013 at 13:05 (4,021 days old) by westingman123 ()        
Curious!

I love that tub! It does seem that I hear something rubbing in the spin, though? Do you hear it?

I was fully prepared for a "stink-eye" picture! I suppose he's resigned himself, finally? Great, now's the time to fill up that mud room with a cute matched set!

Ain't I a stinker?



Post# 674175 , Reply# 109   4/20/2013 at 13:15 (4,021 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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I think the sound is just small debris that were in the tub. I hear more noise during the wash cycle but maybe it's not that loud in person (often the camera seems to amplify some sounds/noises compared to what they are perceived in reality).

Post# 674223 , Reply# 110   4/20/2013 at 17:31 (4,021 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
GRRRR!

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Well, I tested the water valve and to not much surprise, I found that the valve still dribbled water when all three solenoids were off.

I figured a good cleaning was in order - there were some hard water deposits and scale that I was able to remove, but when I put the blessed thing back together, it was still dribbling. Worse still, around the hot solenoid was now leaking...

I am not sure if a valve rebuild kit would be helpful here or if I should give up and try to find a replacement solenoid.

The replacement option is vexing me, however... I did a cycle test to determine when/how the three solenoids got power. The 'warm' settings on the machine would send power to the warm or middle solenoid, which I will guess would allow both hot and cold water to flow. There was no simultaneous powering of the hot and cold solenoids... Something tells me that a three-solenoid water valve like this is going to be tough to find.

I do believe that older Maytags use this kind of a set up - however, I remember that when I found a valve for my A702, I was told it was 'the last one they had'...

Any suggestions as to what might be a suitable replacement here??

I am soooooo close on this one but I am throwing in the towel for tonight. I may still try a water test tomorrow to see how vell its holds vater... I'll sleep on that... LOL


Post# 674227 , Reply# 111   4/20/2013 at 18:00 (4,021 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))        

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Paul - I may be wrong, but that looks like an older Eaton CW-26 valve, and it shouldn't be too hard to find a replacement for it. The CW-26 was Eaton's generic replacement for the extremely hard to find Dole thermostatic valve. I would personally move heaven and earth in an attempt to repair an original Dole valve, but not an Eaton valve. The Horton 221 is another suitable replacement that actually looks like the Dole valve from the outside. There's one currently for sale on eBay, but it's a little over priced in my opinion. I've seen them online recently for a bit less. A Google search of CW-26 in quotations along with the word valve, will turn up several online sources for the Eaton valve as well.

 

Here's a photo of the same Eaton valve that I found installed on my A700. Note the newer solenoids, but other than that it's a dead ringer for the valve you have there. Since I have no intention of using this valve going forward, if you can't find another replacement I'll send you this one. It was working fine for the previous owner, though I've never tried it out myself.



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Post# 674252 , Reply# 112   4/20/2013 at 20:24 (4,021 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Inlet Valve Problems

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Paul all you likely need is new valve diaphragms to fix your old valve, David, djones did a post here about replacing this part. I would never take apart a valve that old and not replace the valve diaphragms, it usually only makes matters worse. If you want I will send you three new valve diaphragms.


Post# 674259 , Reply# 113   4/20/2013 at 21:09 (4,020 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))        

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Of course John is right about that post I did and I should have mentioned that. You may very well want to try that before replacing the valve.

 

Here's a link to that thread.



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Post# 674720 , Reply# 114   4/22/2013 at 17:40 (4,019 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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David, thanks for reposting the link about valve repairs - I had forgotten about that thread.

John, I'd definitely be interested in getting the replacement diaphragms for the Dominion washer valve. They seem to be 1 inch in diameter - here's a photo for reference. I'll get in touch with you this week for further information.

Oh and I did not get the chance to water test the washer yet - spent the day Sunday at an estate auction. It cost me the day, but it was worth it!!


Post# 675834 , Reply# 115   4/27/2013 at 17:03 (4,014 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
This weekend's progress....

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I had a pretty busy day planned today - I desparately needed to do some housework and there was tons of yard work to be done now that it's actually stopped snowing... BUT I made darn sure that while the Banana Chiffon Cake was baking, I'd have time to play appliance repair guy!
I wanted to try a water test with the 'new' Dominion washer - however, I was afraid of finding major leaks so I tried a backflow test. I ran water through the drain hose and into the pump and up into the tub. I figured this would be less water than a full tub of water... LOL
Well, needless to say, there were leaks... The hoses from the tub to the pump and from the pump to the drain hose itself were drippy. AND there was a leak from around the pump housing.
The poor old Dominion got up-ended once again so that I could investigate.
So here's the first culprit... The pump cover had a gasket and I must have wrecked it when I did my initial inspection of the pump. Should be reasonably easy to find or make a replacement, though.


Post# 675835 , Reply# 116   4/27/2013 at 17:06 (4,014 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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No surprise here, either... The hose from the tub outlet to the pump was showing signs of cracking (sorry the picture close-up doesn't show that well).

Again, I am sure that I can find or rig a replacement somehow. The hose diameter is about 1 1/2 inches, but the bend worries me a bit...


Post# 675836 , Reply# 117   4/27/2013 at 17:09 (4,014 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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But here's a nice surprise - the tub outlet is solid! It's literally part of the tub so no gaskets, seals, or joints to worry about - bonus!

I hope to get the replacement hoses next week (Like I've got better things to do? LOL) and should be water-testing next weekend!


Post# 675874 , Reply# 118   4/27/2013 at 20:09 (4,014 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Pump

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That pump looks like the one I've seen on a Speed Queen wringer washer. It's a rubber thing and ought to be findable.

Dave


Post# 677240 , Reply# 119   5/4/2013 at 17:38 (4,007 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Some progress, but.....

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So this past week's mission was to replace the cracked hoses from the tub to the pump and from the pump to the drain port. I tried a few appliance places, got laughed at so I tried some auto parts places and got laughed at again... I tried one of the larger hardware stores and came away with this 1 1/4 reinforced flexible hose. Looked promising!

Post# 677241 , Reply# 120   5/4/2013 at 17:40 (4,007 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I had a slight problem, though... The hose was just a wee fraction of a hair of a centimetre too narrow for the tub and pump ports.

A good soaking in hot water was suggested by the person who sold me the pipe.


Post# 677242 , Reply# 121   5/4/2013 at 17:42 (4,007 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And with a little dish soap on the ports, followed by some authentic Latvian cursing, I made the new hoses fit!

Post# 677244 , Reply# 122   5/4/2013 at 17:43 (4,007 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I needed a new gasket for the pump housing. This one was cut from a sink gasket - it was almost exactly the right size.

Post# 677246 , Reply# 123   5/4/2013 at 17:46 (4,007 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Everything looked good on reassembly, so I figured it would time to try a water test. As with the previous attempt, I backflowed water through the drain hose into the pump rather than fill the tub and attempt a drain cycle.

There was a bit of drip coming from the pump housing, however...

So I figured the bolt holding the pump cover in place just needed tightening....


Post# 677247 , Reply# 124   5/4/2013 at 17:51 (4,007 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And I tightened it alright.... Till I heard the 'SNAP'....

I managed to break this brace that holds the pump cover in place. I am now going to have a lot fun trying to find a replacement for this... And you can imagine how colourful my language was (mostly blue...). I could kick myself for not being more careful!!

Now, something tells me that other washer pumps have a similar design. I tried a brace from a Westinghouse Laundromat pump - close but not quite... I don't know why but I seem to think that Maytags have a similar set up, but I am not sure. OR maybe as had been suggested for the gasket, a Speed Queen wringer model may have a similar pump.

If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions, please, please let me know...



Post# 677253 , Reply# 125   5/4/2013 at 18:35 (4,007 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))        

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This is a sad turn of events. If this piece is cast aluminum as opposed to pot metal, you could try having it welded.


Post# 677264 , Reply# 126   5/4/2013 at 19:39 (4,007 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        

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Rats!

You've got to get this one working! It's the find of the year!


Post# 677273 , Reply# 127   5/4/2013 at 20:19 (4,007 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Broken Pump Cover Clamp

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This part looks just like the clamp used on SQ and several Beam designed machines, but I have no way of knowing if one of these other clamps would work without having your old one to make a comparison. Paul you could also try buying 2 or 3 small C clamps and just use these to hold the cover in place. If you measure the diameter of your pump plate where the tabs of the clamp grab the body of the pump I could see if a SQ clamp would work, John.


Post# 677294 , Reply# 128   5/4/2013 at 21:39 (4,006 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)        
Check Ebay

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I searched for "Speed Queen Pump" on Ebay, since your pump looks lots like my wringer washer's pump. Maybe that clamp is the same?

 

Also, the clamp looks similar to a gear puller, left permanently installed? Google up GEAR PULLER and check the images. But leaving a gear puller installed requires quite more space than the pump clamp.



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Post# 678392 , Reply# 129   5/9/2013 at 14:07 (4,002 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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John may have a pump bracket that will work here. Not that I was giving up yet!! LOL

I was in the Wellington County area of Ontario yesterday with Brian (rpms) and we visited the Wellington County Museum Archives. I had located a few interesting-looking documents related to Dominion appliances and I wanted to see them for myself. It was well worth it!!

The washer I have is indeed a 1958 model. I found the owners manual and operating instructions for this exact washer in the archives (I made a copy, natch!!) and a fabulous colour ad for it, with the pink version as the star of the ad. Seeing the matched dryer in the ad made me sad to think that the matching dryer to this washer has now been turned into a Kia... Can't win them all, I suppose...

Oh, and this model was the MOL one, called the 'Twinamatic'. I don't get the name, 'cause I immediately pictured some kind of twin-tub unit when I read that name. There was a very basic model with preset wash and rinse temps, no lighted control panel, and possibly only 1 fill level. BUT there was also a 'Wondermatic' model with an electric bleach dispenser. I could have spent a couple of DAYS in those appliance archives - I would very much like to go back there and see the washers they have in their storage area!!


Post# 678401 , Reply# 130   5/9/2013 at 14:29 (4,002 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN)        

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Paul,

If you end up stymied on the clamp let me know. There isn't much to that part and it would be easy enough to simply machine a replacement out of a piece of aluminum plate. You will break the pump before you break a billet part!

Don't destroy the original clamp, it would be important for replicating the replacement part.

Awesome project you have going there! Let me know if I can lend a hand.

Phil


Post# 678406 , Reply# 131   5/9/2013 at 14:49 (4,002 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Thanks Phil! I have to find the part of the pump that broke off (I think it got wedged in corner of the washer cabinet), but I am definitely keeping it, just in case....

Post# 678433 , Reply# 132   5/9/2013 at 17:39 (4,002 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
Dimensions?

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Hi Paul, sorry to hear this happened, it more than sucks, I know!   But can you take a few measurements of the broken clamp and post them here?   I have the clamp off my Speed Queen and I could measure to see if it is indeed the same size.

 

Kevin


Post# 678436 , Reply# 133   5/9/2013 at 17:51 (4,002 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
I'll bet it is a speed queen clamp

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as molding costs are high and always have been so a manufacturer like Dominion would try and source a part from a larger manufacturer rather than make it from scratch.

 

I wanna see the water test!!!!

 

 


Post# 678511 , Reply# 134   5/10/2013 at 07:55 (4,001 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Kevin - the pump housing is 4 inches in diameter. I'll measure and photograph the busted bracket this weekend.

Can't do that water test until the pump holds, Jon... SOMEBODY would have another litter of kittens if I got water on the basement floor.... LOL


Post# 678515 , Reply# 135   5/10/2013 at 08:04 (4,001 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Paul, measure the inside of the bracket from the clip edge to the cross-arm, I think this won't be a problem, you just need another one. As John and Jon said, this is a Beam pump and I'll bet they were identical to the SQ pumps in use then. I know I have a couple of the clamps in the SQ parts box, I will dig one out and measure so we can compare. If you need one, I'll get it in the mail. You might try using a cork gasket in the pump cover. Cork is more forgiving of rough edges and uneven sealing faces of things like this.

Post# 678531 , Reply# 136   5/10/2013 at 09:32 (4,001 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Thanks Greg! I'll get those dimensions as soon as I get down to Ogden this weekend.

Also, I will definitely use a gasket with more 'give' than I first tried.
Seems I learn something new with each washer I turn up (usually the hard way... LOL)!


Post# 678533 , Reply# 137   5/10/2013 at 09:37 (4,001 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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There is one on ebay this morning Paul...

CLICK HERE TO GO TO Unimatic1140's LINK on eBay


Post# 678772 , Reply# 138   5/11/2013 at 17:56 (4,000 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Got the measurements for the clamp: between the two hooks is about 3.5 inches and the distance from the bottom of the clamp to the bottom of the hooks is about 2 inches. The inside diameter of the clamp is 4 inches.

I can't seem to find the hook part that broke off - I figured it feel somewhere in the washer cabinet, but nope...

If anyone might know what the dimensions of the SQ pump are, please let me know!


Post# 678853 , Reply# 139   5/11/2013 at 23:28 (3,999 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)        
Paul

HI Paul, sorry to hear about the bracket. I have an Easy spindrier with the same set up for the pump. I wonder if that would work? Just a thought. Good luck, Gary


Post# 678866 , Reply# 140   5/12/2013 at 00:04 (3,999 days old) by NewVista58 (Northern NJ)        

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Hi Paul,

I really enjoyed reading
about your journey with
this Dominion.

Very Cool machine. Sorry
about the bracket, but
I'm sure you'll work it
out.

The support and willingness
to help, from everyone
on this site, is awesome.

Best of Luck,

Louis


Post# 678931 , Reply# 141   5/12/2013 at 10:55 (3,999 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Here's a clamp measured inside the hook. Match?

Post# 678972 , Reply# 142   5/12/2013 at 16:29 (3,999 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Oh, yes!! That's definitely a match Greg. Thank you for the photo - it just goes to show that a picture really is worth a thousand (or more) words!

Post# 683232 , Reply# 143   6/9/2013 at 15:26 (3,971 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Back in town and guess what I had to play with??

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Yep, after getting the essential chores done here in Ogden yesterday, I wanted to take another run at the Dominion washer. Armed with some new parts, I was ready to put that pump back together again!

When I was in Beltsville a few weeks ago, I got some drain hoses from newer washer pumps from John. I replaced the more rigid pressure hose with them - I figured they might have been too rigid and these newer hoses look more like the original ones - bonus!


Post# 683233 , Reply# 144   6/9/2013 at 15:28 (3,971 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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This time around, I decided to use a more flexible gasket and a coating of the non-hardening liquid gasket compound...

Post# 683236 , Reply# 145   6/9/2013 at 15:30 (3,971 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Greg sent me this bracket from a Speed Queen pump (and I didn't even go to see him to say thanks while I was in the US... shame on me!)

Post# 683237 , Reply# 146   6/9/2013 at 15:31 (3,971 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And it's a perfect fit! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Greg!!

Post# 683238 , Reply# 147   6/9/2013 at 15:34 (3,971 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Time for a water test!

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Yes, I should know better by now about filming the first test of a washer...

This is not public on YouTube 'cause I am too embarrassed by the results!







Post# 683244 , Reply# 148   6/9/2013 at 15:50 (3,971 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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So, needless to say hubby was not impressed when his pre-dinner martini was rudely interrupted by my bellowing "Get the *&#@!*?$ Shop Vac"....

So I spent yesterday evening cleaning up the mess... But undaunted, I tried again today!

After two non-filmed tests, I was confident enough to film this:






Post# 683245 , Reply# 149   6/9/2013 at 15:52 (3,971 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And here's a spin test where the water actually got to the laundry tub... LOL






Post# 683247 , Reply# 150   6/9/2013 at 15:59 (3,971 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Last activity for today - the control dial was not pointing the right position on the timer dial so I had to adjust it. After all, it can hardly be considered an automatic washer if one can't be sure what phase of the cycle it's in!

I'm leaving it at this for now - the sun came out in Ogden and we have a fallen tree to remove from the front yard...

Next, I'll install that new water valve and try a fill test. After that will be the big one - a full-cycle wash test!!


Post# 683250 , Reply# 151   6/9/2013 at 16:16 (3,971 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Like, like, like!!


Post# 683309 , Reply# 152   6/10/2013 at 00:10 (3,970 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Great! Now I want to see it fill by itself and wash some clothes!


Post# 687925 , Reply# 153   7/8/2013 at 08:15 (3,942 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Dominion Day!

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I've been down in Ogden since the long Canada Day weekend (preparing for a mega garage sale with my neighbours) and since Canada Day was once known as Dominion Day, well I just had to take a run at getting the 58 Dominion Automatic to fill by itself.

The NOS three-solenoid water valve I got in June for this machine was not a direct replacement, alas. The first attempts to use it to fill the machine resulted in a tub only 3/4 full of water. We can't have THAT now, can we? I bounced ideas around with John (combo52) and Phil (philr) about this - I should, thanks to John, be able to rebuild the original valve soon, but for the moment, I tried swapping the flow washers from the old valve into the new one. It did the trick! However, I was still not happy with the temperature of the warm water selection... I tried shifting the wiring on the solenoids around in various combinations and permutations but it just made things worse. I fiddled, futzed, finagled for forever... After so much f-ing around, I said 'Forget this!' and decided to reinstall the valve in an 'almost working' state.

HA!

Had I bothered to look at the positioning of the solenoids on the NOS valve, I might have noticed that when reinstalled the terminals for the warm solenoid would touch the wash tub. Real smart of me... OY!! I flipped it around and had to re-arrange the wiring to suit. Well, I lost whatever warm wash options I may have had... The wash came up as Hot (when the hot button was pushed) or Cold (when the warm button was pushed). Rinsing is now only in Cold (but that bugs me less)...

I'll get this right someday soon but for now I had to get the washer back together and out of the middle of the basement floor...



Post# 687926 , Reply# 154   7/8/2013 at 08:17 (3,942 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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It took me until July 2nd to get this far, but of course I had to shoot a video!!

I'm working on the Maiden Wash video - should be ready this week...






Post# 688123 , Reply# 155   7/8/2013 at 23:04 (3,941 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        

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Wow, Paul, you need to get one of those flowmeters to see how much water the Dominion is using. It looks like Niagara Falls in there!

Post# 688170 , Reply# 156   7/9/2013 at 08:02 (3,941 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
The very first

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All Canadian "Reveal®" Holla!

 

Well Quebec is famous for its Hydro Electric capability and Dominion has applied Canadian water to its maximum with its famous

 

"Domin-0-Lint" patented rinsing system.  Makes perfect sense!

 




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Post# 688207 , Reply# 157   7/9/2013 at 12:38 (3,941 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
And now....

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For a load with laundry!! This is such a fun machine... HEEEE HEEEEE HEEEEE!

I used it again today for a load of heavily soiled clothes needing bleach - the Hot wash, Cold rinse did just fine. The Turquoise Lady K may just start to get jelaous.... LOL






Post# 688241 , Reply# 158   7/9/2013 at 14:49 (3,941 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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How long is the final spin?


Post# 688289 , Reply# 159   7/9/2013 at 18:06 (3,941 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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It's only 5 minutes. From how dry the laundry is when the cycle ends, I can't help but think that it's spinning pretty darn fast!

Post# 688312 , Reply# 160   7/9/2013 at 21:01 (3,941 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        

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Paul, what a wonderful job getting this machine up and running again! You are rightly proud to have this one of a kind Canadian washer in your collection.

Post# 688460 , Reply# 161   7/10/2013 at 12:53 (3,940 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Instant spray in both spins ~ ecstasty!

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That immedia-spray, simultaneous with the wash spin, was such a surprise--really!--and to see it again on the rinse spin was sheer delight. Lordy, Lordy, does the Dominion ever rinse; in fact, every rinse in the playbook is present. We rarely see a static overflow AND an agitated one in the same machine. Rinseaholic Heaven.

Have you tried the giant, year-supply, pink bread-box trick on Hubby yet? : ->

The whole movie was so nice, with the "back in a minute" technique like Kevin uses in his food videos, so that the washer filling and the mixer mixing don't eat up the time. Wonderful.


Post# 688535 , Reply# 162   7/10/2013 at 19:12 (3,940 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)        

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Geez, even if a quarter of the houses in Fergus and Elora had this washer, the water in the Elora Gorge must have been a mere trickle!

Post# 688662 , Reply# 163   7/11/2013 at 07:38 (3,939 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Gawd I

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just love that lab Knob on the timer!!! 

 

Its cool how at wash/spin and rinse/spin it starts CCW then corrects to CW spin, almost like it changed its mind.

 

And the "Eat at Paul's" lighted taxi-cab display top is a crowning achievement of unique washer design!!

 

One very unique machine Paul, great save!! I give it 5 agitators!

 

 


Post# 688739 , Reply# 164   7/11/2013 at 12:52 (3,939 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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Even though the early Tags marked the spray just like the Dominion does, I had no clue it would start right away. Left me gaga.

It took me a few minutes to figure out clock-wise and counter clockwise Jon, but now me noggin' is fully awake. Thanks ~ 5 agitators, indeed.



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