ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS IS??
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laundramatt
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Does he mean a wringer on top?
frontaloadotmy
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Dear hatchethottie
We like these things; remove the lid, we must see the
dasher. If you like vintage wringer washing machines
and it is in good working order, and you have the space
you should keep it. It's worth keeping if you like it!
We like these things; remove the lid, we must see the
dasher. If you like vintage wringer washing machines
and it is in good working order, and you have the space
you should keep it. It's worth keeping if you like it!
You English are on to something ....
Maybe we should of always called a wringer a mangle. Consumer reports always mentioned how dangerous a (mangler)was. Looks like it might of been pre WWII to my way of thinking. I wonder how old it really is?
Maybe we should of always called a wringer a mangle. Consumer reports always mentioned how dangerous a (mangler)was. Looks like it might of been pre WWII to my way of thinking. I wonder how old it really is?
aquarius1984
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That machine is IIRC and know much from the late 50s.
I think ChesterMike has one of those machines in his collection and my old Junior school had a Servis SuperHeat which was styled very similarly.
Nick
I think ChesterMike has one of those machines in his collection and my old Junior school had a Servis SuperHeat which was styled very similarly.
Nick
lederstiefel1
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wringer - mangle
A wringer is a wringer - it wrings water out of washing and has always rubber rolls which press out the water; electric-/motor-wringers have a higher pressure to work with and so a better extraction than manually driven ones.
A mangel is for mangling items instead of ironing them and has traditionally wodden or sometimes metal rolls; it works by high pressure.
A twin form of a mangle and an iron is the ironing machine or rotary ironer which has both opportunities: moderate pressure and heat as an iron.
Why is a wringer so dangerous?
Cheers Ralf
A wringer is a wringer - it wrings water out of washing and has always rubber rolls which press out the water; electric-/motor-wringers have a higher pressure to work with and so a better extraction than manually driven ones.
A mangel is for mangling items instead of ironing them and has traditionally wodden or sometimes metal rolls; it works by high pressure.
A twin form of a mangle and an iron is the ironing machine or rotary ironer which has both opportunities: moderate pressure and heat as an iron.
Why is a wringer so dangerous?
Cheers Ralf
Wringer, Mangel
Actually, Ralf, the two terms are frequently used interchangeably in the Rocky Mountain West of the US, too.
The danger of wringers is that they can so easily draw things in and crush them. Long hair, a flopping sleeve, a child's curious fingers.
For an attentive user, no big risk. But the damage they can do is considerable.
(Soweit ich weiß, der Vertrieb der Dinge ist kurz nach Kriegsende verboten worden aufgrund verzögerte- oder nicht reagierende Sicherheitseinrichtungen hier in Deutschland.)
Actually, Ralf, the two terms are frequently used interchangeably in the Rocky Mountain West of the US, too.
The danger of wringers is that they can so easily draw things in and crush them. Long hair, a flopping sleeve, a child's curious fingers.
For an attentive user, no big risk. But the damage they can do is considerable.
(Soweit ich weiß, der Vertrieb der Dinge ist kurz nach Kriegsende verboten worden aufgrund verzögerte- oder nicht reagierende Sicherheitseinrichtungen hier in Deutschland.)
gocartwasher
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interesting note
that is a nice old wringer unit,be usable ,just keep your hands & other apendges out of the wringer ,for women its the 2 upper appendges that can be very painful to get into the wringer LOL
that is a nice old wringer unit,be usable ,just keep your hands & other apendges out of the wringer ,for women its the 2 upper appendges that can be very painful to get into the wringer LOL
golittlesport
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An ad for what looks like this machine is available on eBay, check it out....
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Hotpoint Empress
Hi there, you have an early 1950`s Hotpoint Wringer Washer, these machines where the backbone of an "English Washday" very popular machine, solidly built, real workhorses, the wringers where larger than most other makes, thankfully it had a full length safety bar across the wringer to trip it open should your fingers become stuck in it...
It used the Gyromatic Wash Action, had a large washbowl and a door underneath to store the wringer when not in use, although the weight of the wringer meant most of the time it was kept in place...I have the later 50`s model and also the other two in the range the Countess and the "Baby Princess!
Cheers, Mike
Hi there, you have an early 1950`s Hotpoint Wringer Washer, these machines where the backbone of an "English Washday" very popular machine, solidly built, real workhorses, the wringers where larger than most other makes, thankfully it had a full length safety bar across the wringer to trip it open should your fingers become stuck in it...
It used the Gyromatic Wash Action, had a large washbowl and a door underneath to store the wringer when not in use, although the weight of the wringer meant most of the time it was kept in place...I have the later 50`s model and also the other two in the range the Countess and the "Baby Princess!
Cheers, Mike
Hotpoint Empress, Countess & Princess
Gyrators....
Gyrators....
Hexagonal Washbowl!!!
Unique hex washbowl. designed to wash the clothes into the Eight Corners of the bowl, giving a thorough wash action, combined with the famous "Hotpoint Gyrator", roll over action, it most certainly was....
Unique hex washbowl. designed to wash the clothes into the Eight Corners of the bowl, giving a thorough wash action, combined with the famous "Hotpoint Gyrator", roll over action, it most certainly was....
Hi, yes you have a very early 50's Hotpoint Empress washing machine there, as Mike previously mentioned...which can defined by the wash lid styling and the name badge on the front. It does look like it has seen better days, but, given the right attention, could be restored to fine condition !! The only hicup is the colour, these machines came in two options, either White or in your case cream..i have a few machines in my collection in this colour and it can be a nightmare to try and get them re-sprayed..as not many people are willing to mix this colour!! the one i have dates from the early 60's, and i have to say this is the most offered vintage washer i come across, these machines sold in their thousands dating from the early 40's to the late 70's..hope it sells well on Ebay !! Keith
hoovermatic
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Mike - that is a awesome machine (Empress) you have there and in such wonderful condition. Do you ever use it?
rolls_rapide
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Hotpoint Countess
Chestermikeuk
The Hotpoint machine in your photo (the one with the red control 'flaps').
When I was a child of about 9 years old, I came across one sitting in the overgrown next-door neighbour's garden. I often wondered which model, and what age it was.
This site is a mine of information.
Chestermikeuk
The Hotpoint machine in your photo (the one with the red control 'flaps').
When I was a child of about 9 years old, I came across one sitting in the overgrown next-door neighbour's garden. I often wondered which model, and what age it was.
This site is a mine of information.
