Speed Queen Special Military Edition Washer

[Chetlaham]

What does everyone think of these? They seem to be that TR series which I am guessing will now move its way down the commercial lineup. I like the concept of having the temps built into the cycles, but I don't like the lack of water level selector unless the machine is load sensing.

 

[phillymatt53]

I like "simple", but that machine's a bit too stripped down for my tastes.
It looks like it was designed for a moron who grew up on a smartphone and cannot handle anything which takes some brain excersize unless it can be done on that tiny screen in their hand.

 

[Chetlaham]

I personally would prefer a water level switch and timer knob. And of course, the classic clean drive system.

 

[neptunebob]

Chetlaham Is this for real oor is this a machine panel you made up? I would think an Army machine might have a camoflage cycle, a Navy one a whites cycle and blue cycle, and an Air Force one a blues cycle.

 

[Chetlaham]

Chetlaham Is this for real oor is this a machine panel you made up? I would think an Army machine might have a camoflage cycle, a Navy one a whites cycle and blue cycle, and an Air Force one a blues cycle.

Nope, not made up, this is a real machine, hence why I included the Reddit link in addition to giving credit to whom it is due.

The PDF:

https://alliancelaundrysystems.wide...al_shortcode_generated=01jvmewb&x.app=portals

From Alliance's Website, scroll down:

https://speedqueencommercial.com/en-us/military/


A lot of the theoretical washer designs I envision and those that I have drawn up are based on "utilitarian design" and "utilitarian function" similar to the Speed Queen Special Military Washer above. A philosophy where bare minimum programmed function and simplicity is prioritized over frills, superfluous design, and bells and whistles. The machine has few functions, few options and limited flexibility but absolutely EXCELS at cleaning and rinsing heavily soiled fabrics. Longevity and ease of service are of course also added in.

 

[neptunebob]

Actually, I thought the settings on a military washer would be for different branches of the service, with the Marines having the most intense cycle. Space Force would not have one since all their uniforms are dry cleaned.

 

[Chetlaham]

I would imagine each branch still has various overlap between fabrics used, worn and washed. For example, everyone has bed sheets.

 

[phillymatt53]

I would imagine each branch still has various overlap between fabrics used, worn and washed. For example, everyone has bed sheets.

Soiled bed sheets!

 

[Chetlaham]

White Soiled bed sheets!

FIFY (Fixed It For You)

Hot only seems available on the whites cycle, which I presume is just a normal cycle with a hot wash. I am curious if this machine has any special programming.

 

[phillymatt53]

FIFY (Fixed It For You)

Hot only seems available on the whites cycle, which I presume is just a normal cycle with a hot wash. I am curious if this machine has any special programming.

check your PM.

 

[Chetlaham]

Thanks, I got it

 

[william8]

That one looks like an oversimplified TC5. I'd rather choose my own temp for any cycle, And it looks like it only does a spray rinse in all cycles. Even has capacitive touch buttons.
In other words 5 eco cycles with different time an temps.

Then there is this model, which just seems like an older Speed Queen, rebadged as "military grade":
https://alliancelaundrysystems.wide...al_shortcode_generated=01jvmewb&x.app=portals

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Was there once another Military Washer?

I think it was for sale in the Shoppers' Square...

 

[Chetlaham]

That one looks like an oversimplified TC5. I'd rather choose my own temp for any cycle, And it looks like it only does a spray rinse in all cycles. Even has capacitive touch buttons.
In other words 5 eco cycles with different time an temps.

Then there is this model, which just seems like an older Speed Queen, rebadged as "military grade":
https://alliancelaundrysystems.wide...al_shortcode_generated=01jvmewb&x.app=portals

You know, that is probably it. The model you linked is even worse, it doesn't have any water level control and no load sensing.

Considering that this model is a TR makes me think Speed Queen will gradually move the TR mechanism down the commercial line and discontinue the TC series. I hope not, but time will tell.

 

[Marky_Mark]

This machine is another reason I don't think the military would be a good fit for me

I prefer machines with simple controls that actually give me control.

 

[neptunebob]

FIFY (Fixed It For You)

Hot only seems available on the whites cycle, which I presume is just a normal cycle with a hot wash. I am curious if this machine has any special programming.

The white might be for the Navy for the white sailor uniforms - they have to be spotless when they line up on the ship!

 

[phillymatt53]

This machine is another reason I don't think the military would be a good fit for me

I prefer machines with simple controls that actually give me control.

By the way, how's that washer repair doing so far?

 

[phillymatt53]

The white might be for the Navy for the white sailor uniforms - they have to be spotless when they line up on the ship!

I could tell you a story about those white navy "Dress Whites" as they call them.
But I'm afraid that it's a bit out of line on the forum.

 

[rinso]

I didn't see any machines like this when I binge=watched "Boots."

 

[william8]

You know, that is probably it. The model you linked is even worse, it doesn't have any water level control and no load sensing.

Considering that this model is a TR makes me think Speed Queen will gradually move the TR mechanism down the commercial line and discontinue the TC series. I hope not, but time will tell.

What makes you think these are TR models? The first one claims to be 13 years old now, before the TR series existed, the one I linked is identical this, even has a mechanical timer.
https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/TV2000WN.html

Don't appear to be TR's at all, just marketing with "Military Edition". Something tells me that the military uses real commercial machines, like these:

 

[panasonicvac]

I don't know. I've never seen a classic model with a lid lock, only on the TR models I've noticed.

 

[william8]

I don't know. I've never seen a classic model with a lid lock, only on the TR models I've noticed.

I missed that light on the first one. Maybe it's not really 13 years old. The second "Military" model I linked to has no lid lock, and the PDF is dated 2024.

 

[Chetlaham]

I missed that light on the first one. Maybe it's not really 13 years old. The second "Military" model I linked to has no lid lock, and the PDF is dated 2024.

The date in the thread was most likely off or assumed.

At this time both the classic clean and TR are being produced. Given the lights, lid lock, energy star rating, ect my bets are this is one of the very first commercial TRs to come out on the market.

 

[neptunebob]

But really, Delicate on a washer for the military? The Marines would want something tougher than a TR.

 

[foraloysius]

But really, Delicate on a washer for the military? The Marines would want something tougher than a TR.

Their wives might want to do laundry too.

 

[pstehle]

Nope, not made up, this is a real machine, hence why I included the Reddit link in addition to giving credit to whom it is due.

The PDF:

https://alliancelaundrysystems.wide...al_shortcode_generated=01jvmewb&x.app=portals

From Alliance's Website, scroll down:

https://speedqueencommercial.com/en-us/military/


A lot of the theoretical washer designs I envision and those that I have drawn up are based on "utilitarian design" and "utilitarian function" similar to the Speed Queen Special Military Washer above. A philosophy where bare minimum programmed function and simplicity is prioritized over frills, superfluous design, and bells and whistles. The machine has few functions, few options and limited flexibility but absolutely EXCELS at cleaning and rinsing heavily soiled fabrics. Longevity and ease of service are of course also added in.

I've seen these crop up in surplus auctions, but I wonder if they'd (Speed Queen) sell a new one to an individual... probably not. We get the crap that saves water and electricity at the expense of actually cleaning stuff, the government talks about "eco-this" and "eco-that", but exempts themselves from nearly all of it... any military-design vehicles are entirely exempt from smog regulations, for example. The Navy can still use lead paint on ships, because it actually lasts a while. You know, like Congress getting full-ride health care with no deductables or copays, plus a 100% pension for life -even if they serve one term and leave in disgrace. This in spite of the Constitution stating that they'll pass no laws that affect them differently than us.

 

[johnb300m]

I like "simple", but that machine's a bit too stripped down for my tastes.
It looks like it was designed for a moron who grew up on a smartphone and cannot handle anything which takes some brain excersize unless it can be done on that tiny screen in their hand.

LOL you say that, but when I’m at the airport, I see just as many or more BOOMERS with their faces in their MAX screen phones.
My dad in his 70s is on his phone more than me.