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Hi Guys, just picked up this old Wilkins Service single tub washer from West Sydney for $5. looks in pretty good shape from the outside but the pump has ceased up. Also some of the rubber hoses are pretty brittle too. On the hunt to see if I can get a new pump, fingers crossed a spares shop may...

Yup, I looked at that, it is a switch or lever that moves up and down as the timer knob is turned. I got very excited when I saw it but not a speed shift. Good try though and glad I worked out how to remove the timer. I am certainly learning heaps about the workings of this old washer.

timer motor Just looked back at combo-52's reply, I forgot to take a close look at the motor for any info, see below

That is really good of you, much appreciated. Happy to send money beforehand so you know you will get it. Let me know how much etc. Look forward to hearing when the motor is ready. Can I send my address via your email rather than posting it in public forum? Cheers Simon

For the love of washing machines Hi Michael, I can so relate to what you are saying. From my earliest memory I loved washing machines and vacuum cleaners and dishwashers. My mum was quite concerned about my fascination with domestic appliances. I thought I was the only one who was so in to...

Cant see anything near the stem under the dial

Timer speed shift Hi Eronie, thanks for advice. Took timer out and cant see anything, check it out and see what you think.

I have a 240 volt to 110 volt transformer, two in fact that are designed to plug appliances from USA in to UK or Australian power supply. The rest of the machine is designed to run on 240 volts, I don't think it would work very well on 110 volts. I also have a Maytag Atlantis washer and dryer...

That is great, thank you so much for helping me out, really appreciate it. I guess you could send regular parcel post and I could pay you via paypal? Would that work? Alternatively, I could send cash via mail in $US. Not sure how else to do it. Not usre if there are any postal services where...

If you could send me one that would be fantastic! What would I need to do with the resistor, bearing In mind I have very little knowledge of electricity? I can pass on my address directly to you and I need to figure out how to pay you. Let me know what you think. Many thanks Simon

Thanks so much for trying, really appreciate your help. What I understand of electricity I could write down on a stamp. I am much more mechanically minded but great to hear your explanations. Got the new filter tray going again in the washer this morning.

Hi cfz2882, Do you think a 60 hz would work on my machine? I would rather the timer were a little too slow than running at double speed. If it would work would it be possible to buy one from you? I would be most grateful. Look forward to hearing back from you. Cheers Simon

Hi John, Many thanks for your reply. Very interesting information. So the GE Filta Flo washers from the 80s don't have a two speed timer, figures as there seems to be no mechanism for switching between the two speeds. I will check out to see if there is any more info on the timer motor. It...

Thanks, that all makes sense and agree, I don't think the different voltage would be the issue. It still seems that the timer is stuck on a faster speed for use with the mini basket. Not having much luck getting a new timer for it, drawn blanks so far. Thanks for your reply, much appreciated...

Hi Dave, the washer is marked as running at 50Hz. Here in Australia we run our power at 230 volts and 50Hz. I kind of figured that the main motor running the agitator and spin would burn out if not designed to run on 230volts. I guess the same would be true for the timer motor too. Very...

Timer running too fast So I was wondering if the timer was running at double speed because the washer was made in Canada and I guess the electricity is run at 110 volts same as USA. In Australia we have 240 volts. Though the info on the model number plate says 240 volts, perhaps the timer motor...

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