1971 Maytag Porta-Washer M0D. A50

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The spinner belt has arrived.

 

 

While the old belt seems to be fine, never hurts having a spare.

 

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Gary, the border between Canada and the US is opening up next month for those who are fully vaccinated. You can always be on the lookout for an A50 over here.

 

Never seen a Simplicity. Was in made in Canada or imported from the UK?

 

[countryguy]

The Simplicity was made in Canada. Here's a youtube video explaining its use.

Gary

 

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Remember the diverter valve I ordered? Well out of the blue I got refund. I guess the part was no longer available.

 

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Hi Gary. Sorta looks like the elusive Speed Queen twin tun. Thanks for the video link!

 

[paul54]

no wonder!

I could not find it on that site!

 

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Back to the A50

 

 

Took the lid off in preparation for whitening the plastic with <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">hydrogen peroxide. Very clean inside. No mold here! </span>

 

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[ea56]

Your A50 is pristine Louie! The previous owners must have taken good care or it. I hope you’re enjoying using it once in a while.

Eddie

 

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Thanks Eddie. Either it was used sparingly or very well looked after. After the horror of the Speed Queen, it was a pleasant surprise to see such a clean machine, particularly one that is 50+ years old.

 

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After the hydrogen peroxide. It's much lighter. I still have the backside and under the lids to do. I'm going to give it another treatment because today was only party sunny. 

 

Shadows are from the chandelier.



 

You can really see the difference here before and after.



 



 

This is going to take a bit longer. A lot of rain in the forecast. I need direct sunlight for the treatment. In hindsight I should had bought a UV light. Would had been done already.

 

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Finally finished with the hydrogen peroxide. I ended up purchasing some UV bulbs to quicken the process.

 



 

 

[ea56]

Wow, beautiful job Louie! Just like brand new.

Eddie

 

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Thanks Eddie. Maiden wash coming up!

 

[hippiedoll]

WOWZERS...

The top looks GREAT!

Can't wait to see the video of the maiden wash!

 

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Thanks Christina!

 

OCD strikes again...



 

All buttoned up...

 

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Here is another set, Maytag A50 + D50

This is a set in avocado from around 1970-71, they were used for a time in an apartment, then they moved. Now they're in an estate sale in Chicago and they haven't sold this because most people don't really know how to use or repair them. And, they're not in perfect condition, although they're clean and were safely stored. I tried plugging in and turning on the dryer, and na-da. I don't know why it won't turn on, maybe it's something simple. but.... I really don't want to see them go to trash!

http://www.ampersandestatesales.com

 

[repairguy]

That’s a nice example of a surviving set. The dryer was built in September 1969.

 

[gizmo]

Peroxide bleaching plastics

Hi Louis (Ultramatic)

I'm really impressed with your job whitening those plastics.

Can you give us details of what you did?

Our fridge had white plastic parts on the front and they have yellowed, which I don't like.

I thought it was UV that caused the yellowing, now you are using it to reverse the yellowing??

Do tell!

 

Thanks, Chris.

 

[brisnat81]

Hi Chris

Google retrobrite or retrobriting. It essentially uses hydrogen peroxide and UV to whiten.

We’ve done a fair bit with Apple IIe cases.

Cheers

Nathan

 

[gizmo]

thanks Nathan.