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New Universal automatic washer with exclusive gyrating "agitator basket". Does anyone have one of these machines or have knowledge to share regarding this interesting description of operation, could it have been similar to the new Speed Queen washer where agitator and wash basket move as one?

Rinsing What is the effective process for rinsing the wash load when you have a twin tub.I know that years ago I used my aunts Hoovermatic twin tub. Rinsing process was to spin out wash water and then fill the spin canister with cold water. Close the lid until completely drained and spun dry...

Mr. Slim For all of the hundreds and thousands of mini-split air conditioning units out there all over the world the operational pitfalls are not unique to any one brand. A company in Australia has developed an ingenious service system for these units that eradicates the micron dust particles...

Malleys I have talked about finding one of these machines in previous threads. Malleys in the early 50's and earlier years produced garden maintenance equipment (Wheelbarrows etc.) home wash boilers, electric and gas and a range of what we now know as tankless water heaters although back in the...

Made in Australia, Frigidaire top of the line automatic washer circa 1963. Reference made to hot water service and price in gns. Also comparison made to US industry standards.

Wooden spoons Here we go again, same old pot stirrers............

Made in Australia Note down the bottom of advertisement : Made by General Motors Holden, AKA GMH. Yes, 60's top of the line rapid-dry made in Australia. Very popular machine. GMH produced automobiles and heavy industrial equipment and Frigidaire appliances as well. Most followed the the...

Replacement ripoff The tech is only interested in selling you another unit for $'s., It is difficult to determine leak in the A coil unless the unit is running and tech can test, blower off and sidewall of coil enclosure removed. Outside condenser usually easier because visually you can see the...

Malleys automatic......Australian 1950's horizontal axis, top loader, bolt down. Australian members dream machine, there has to be one somewhere. We know stranger discoveries have happened.

72 Simpson Thanks for posting. Cannot remember the escutcheon, may be a photo?

Take a look at what Frigidaire has to offer, they may have a model that fits your bill

Blackstone design Exclusive to the Australian and New Zealand market

Simpsomatic heater Hi Leon, Simpsomatic for simpsomatic here. Great find. Back in the days where hot water suppy in Oz we restricted to alloted daily use due to a gravity fed tank in or on the roof these machines with heaters were a godsend. The semi-automatics were the most cumbersome...

Australian model This machine was an Australian made machine under the names of Kelvinator or Leonard. The description reads 3 way pump and no hot water needed. This machine was way ahead of the years in automatic washing. Most homes back in the 50's, early 60's had limited hot water for daily...

Useless My mother had one when we were growing up, many years ago now. The bag collection system was a frame with handle, you could use with or without throw away bags. Biggest complaint Mum had was the minute dust particles that got past the bag filtration's system, and there always are, went...

Wilkins Service in Australia Ask for more pictures. If you watch the youtube video of machine in operation you will see the wringer and the apron that makes it operational. This machine is missing the wringer apron which enables the clothes to be put through the wringer. There should also be on...

Secret location Since there is so much uncalled for secrecy the graveyard I am familiar with is off the Tullarmarine freeway before you reach the International airport in Melbourne. I returned to Melbourne for my mothers funeral last August and noticed a huge area of graveyard appliances under...

Graveyard If I am not mistaken this graveyard is in plain eyesight along a major thoroughfare in Melbourne. Growing up those Frigidaire's and our Thor trimatic were my favorite machines.

Vintage Australia Leon, Thanks for the video, amazing. Brought back my childhood. Truly a visual experience I never thought to see again. Machine looks and sounds pristine. Our machines tick had a little more rhythm. Tick ahh de tick,tick ahh de tick. Amazing what is out there and a true...

Washing instructions My family had one of these machines when I was growing up. It is unusual in that you first need to manually fill, Hot wash, warm wash or cold wash. You can add the clothes either before or after this step. Rotate cycle selector, (right) to wash time then back to water...