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Thread Number: 81345
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Near end of the line, bottom of the line, Filter Flo acquisition |
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Post# 1053690 , Reply# 1 12/9/2019 at 14:30 (1,592 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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Post# 1053694 , Reply# 2 12/9/2019 at 15:05 (1,592 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Post# 1053703 , Reply# 3 12/9/2019 at 16:56 (1,591 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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Yes, it was one of the last ones.
I agree, that's not BOL. That's more lower MOL.
Holes in GE agitators? Yes, they've always had them because, especially for GE FF's the agitator only stays on via friction. When the washer is filling it creates an air dome under the agitator. As the water level rises higher the air pressure is compressed and would be enough to literally push the agitator up off of the shaft. So the holes let the air out and avoids catastrophe. I could see keeping this for show-piece purposes but I don't know that I would fix this water hog. Yes the water recirculating is fun but.... water hog... And if your going to corrupt it with a rim flow filter, you won't even have the recirculating water any longer. Where are you going to get a rim flow filter and diverter spout from, anyway? I doubt they still sell that. | ||
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Post# 1053706 , Reply# 4 12/9/2019 at 17:33 (1,591 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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 I agree with Wayupnorth and Bradfordwhite, certainly not BOL (although I love BOL machines!), especially since it has two cycles, load size and temp options.
Nice find and I want to say that GE was one of the last manufacturers to hang on to belt-drive? I’m sure someone will hopefully chime in and correct me..! | ||
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Post# 1053710 , Reply# 5 12/9/2019 at 18:11 (1,591 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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One Of The Last GE FF Washers Cool, This could be BOL for 1993, I am not sure how basic they got in 1993, I am sure someone can find the specs.
If you convert it to rim-flow it will still have recirculating water flow.
It is interesting that it has a steel back panel, we never got that in the US, this must still be a Canadian model.
Last BD Washer ?, Hi Todd, not really as all US built washers [ including FL machines ] were still BD till the cabiro came out around 2004, except of course the most produced, most popular washer of all time the WP DDs.
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Post# 1053712 , Reply# 6 12/9/2019 at 18:29 (1,591 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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by this time, GE used one transmission for ALL machines, an extension was added to the agitator for the larger capacity tubs....
that filter pan is far superior at filtering....the agitation movement makes it capture more.....as for the RimFlo, once the holes get filled, its done....wash a load of towels and you will see the difference of what it can capture... personally I prefer the filter pan....and the mini-wash option only TOL machines got an automatic soak cycle......all other machines offered a manual soak...as in let it fill, agitate for a few minutes, shut the machine off for your desired amount of soak time, and then pull the knob back out to continue....this could also be considered a Pre-Wash cycle if you choose... | ||
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Post# 1053742 , Reply# 8 12/9/2019 at 22:48 (1,591 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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We learn something new everyday. If this is GE's bol for that year, so it shall be.
It's not unlike the current Sears Kenmore bol washer. The Kenmore bol from 25 years ago would have been 1 cycle, 1 level, 2 temps, and one knob. Not anymore. But look at the water action of a FF. It's part of the fun. lol. No other washer offers that.... (besides a belt-drive kenmore/whirlpool with either a filter or dispenser). I don't care for the mechanicals of a FF because it's a water hog, but love the recirculation..... and the GE smell. Each to their own. Share pics of your conversion. Cleaning up the underside from the oil leak isn't going to be fun. You'll need rubber gloves and a lot of paper towels. CLICK HERE TO GO TO bradfordwhite's LINK
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Post# 1053746 , Reply# 9 12/9/2019 at 23:35 (1,591 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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water hog?.....nonsense.....you get 2 or 3 lined up and you Suds Save one into another.....
you can never have too many Filter Flos or accessories.... | ||
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Post# 1053749 , Reply# 11 12/9/2019 at 23:58 (1,591 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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well nothing says that is the exact control panel to that exact base....
many times we have changed out control panels to upgrade with options... one nice thing about many vintage machines, you can just about convert it into any machine you want, start with a good base, and go from there my middle machine now features a few more options and Mini-Wash...it was not born with that feature... plus many times smaller parts are assembled in one location, yet the final product is completed somewhere else... | ||
| Post# 1053850 , Reply# 12 12/10/2019 at 17:23 (1,590 days old) by fan-of-fans (Florida) | ||
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When did the monochromatic consoles and dials come out? I thought it was by 1993, looks like it must have been 1994 then. I know by the end in 1995 they were all white or all bisque with matching knobs. | ||
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Post# 1053857 , Reply# 13 12/10/2019 at 18:04 (1,590 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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"...2 or 3 lined up and you Suds Save one into another."
Funny thing is, when I started refurbing, I did that. I used a topless avocado GE for lack of a laundry tub. Those are some sweet GE Yogi. And those filter pans and mini-baskets are art. Loving that traditional 50s/60s basement or where ever that traditional decor is. Paneling and 9x9 floor tiles. | ||
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Post# 1053886 , Reply# 14 12/10/2019 at 22:04 (1,590 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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FYI.....thats one part of my laundry room.....Party in the front room, Neptunes in the back!...
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Post# 1053887 , Reply# 15 12/10/2019 at 22:05 (1,590 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I prefer this style of monochromatic......
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| Post# 1053896 , Reply# 16 12/11/2019 at 01:15 (1,590 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 1053958 , Reply# 17 12/11/2019 at 11:49 (1,590 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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What's going on here? Special window inset? Looks interesting.
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Post# 1053965 , Reply# 18 12/11/2019 at 13:11 (1,590 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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you really are behind on the times....
that is my result from a door that was damaged, rather than toss it away, I created a Demo/Test window.......as so many members wanted to see what goes on inside during the events.... it pops on/off in a jiffy.... I am going to add plexi-glas and possibly LED lights for a highlighted view.... | ||
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