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2016 Convention Picture Thread
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Thanks for all the pics washoholic!
Does anyone know the rpm this baby ramps up to? (From Reply #15; Photo #13)
I'd forgotten all about these laundromat extractors.
Does anyone know the rpm this baby ramps up to? (From Reply #15; Photo #13)
I'd forgotten all about these laundromat extractors.
actually as confirmed from Jeff.....its spins around 1800rpm, pulling close to 8G's
within a few minutes, clothes are next to dry, requiring minimal drying times
within a few minutes, clothes are next to dry, requiring minimal drying times
Thanks Martin (and Jeff). I recall a friend's mom used to load up several of those old bolt-down, no-safety-switch Westinghouse Laundromats, then put everything into the extractor. I could lift the lid just a hair and get a glance at the super-fast spin. I'm sure it pulled a lot of water out of the loads washed in the Westys. What was their spin speed; around 300 rpm, maybe?
And now I have a washer that spins at 1400---almost three times as fast as the 1960 Kenmore I grew up with.
And now I have a washer that spins at 1400---almost three times as fast as the 1960 Kenmore I grew up with.
Eugene, not sure if Martin made a typo there but Jeff's extractor calculates at near 850 G's at full RPM.
The spin basket radius is a bit smaller then a modern FL basket but it spins at as much as ~800 RPM higher. Since rotational G-force increases at the square of the speed, increases in RPM make more difference then cylinder size. A modern FL machine will be in the 400-600 range by comparison.
The spin basket radius is a bit smaller then a modern FL basket but it spins at as much as ~800 RPM higher. Since rotational G-force increases at the square of the speed, increases in RPM make more difference then cylinder size. A modern FL machine will be in the 400-600 range by comparison.
Blackstone washer
I was unable to see the agitator on that lovely Blackstone does it have fins like others or did it use some other method?
Austin
I was unable to see the agitator on that lovely Blackstone does it have fins like others or did it use some other method?
Austin
mickeyd
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Reply 17 photo 8
Ozzie, this is the pic you're talking about. First of all, So many thanks to Jeff Washaholic for getting shots of these gems. Spent a lot of time with him, and he just loves washers sooo baaadd, and he has a southern lilt to his speech that sometimes actually coos when he speaks. Delightful.
So here's the deal: that is indeed the Blackstone agitator which is covered by the infamous red petticoat. In fact, it was one of the agitators featured in the test at Cal's and Jeff's. The red petticoat was manufactured to create a delicate cycle of sorts for those early Blackstones before two speeds came of age. The petticoat shields most of the agitator leaving only l about and inch or so of the fins to do the work; it's quite an incredible little invention when you think about it.
And for more insider dope, that agitator was number six in the test and was located inside the unbelievable outdoor bedroom and kales and Jeff's Garden. Moreover, I couldn't remember what the agitator covering was called, and since the test allowed you to have help if you admitted it on the answer sheet which would only give partial credit therefore for that answer, so sweet Jeff told me what it was.
Ozzie, this is the pic you're talking about. First of all, So many thanks to Jeff Washaholic for getting shots of these gems. Spent a lot of time with him, and he just loves washers sooo baaadd, and he has a southern lilt to his speech that sometimes actually coos when he speaks. Delightful.
So here's the deal: that is indeed the Blackstone agitator which is covered by the infamous red petticoat. In fact, it was one of the agitators featured in the test at Cal's and Jeff's. The red petticoat was manufactured to create a delicate cycle of sorts for those early Blackstones before two speeds came of age. The petticoat shields most of the agitator leaving only l about and inch or so of the fins to do the work; it's quite an incredible little invention when you think about it.
And for more insider dope, that agitator was number six in the test and was located inside the unbelievable outdoor bedroom and kales and Jeff's Garden. Moreover, I couldn't remember what the agitator covering was called, and since the test allowed you to have help if you admitted it on the answer sheet which would only give partial credit therefore for that answer, so sweet Jeff told me what it was.
mickeyd
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Opps!
...in Cals' and Jeff's garden bedroom, the bedroom with the ice-cold AC from heaven which was offered to all for cooling and refuge from the outdoor heat and humidity.
...in Cals' and Jeff's garden bedroom, the bedroom with the ice-cold AC from heaven which was offered to all for cooling and refuge from the outdoor heat and humidity.
dynaflow
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mickeyd
the pie recipes i emailed them to u
the pie recipes i emailed them to u
maytag63
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Soooo many appliances... So little time. Thank you for taking the pics.
Thanks for all the pictures guys! I'm so sorry I was unable to attend, family obligations. There quite a few new appliances since I was there. I look forward in revisiting it soon.
Better late...
We got back to the wilds of St-Liboire later than anticipated due to some kind of system snafu with the customs systems at the Montreal airport and by the time we got in and had a bite to eat, we were wiped out. But here are some photos I managed to get.
This group was taken on Saturday afternoon before the big event at the warehouse. A bunch of us (Yogitunes - Martin, Jamman_98 - Joe, Moparwash - Jerry are shown in the photo). Joe found that minty Snoopy Sno-Cone maker, but I found a couple o'goodies myself. Not shown are a mission-style tiffany lamp shade and a record that I swear I have been looking for over 20 years.
Thrifting excursions on these wash-ins can be great fun - it's always neat to see what turns up in other states!
We got back to the wilds of St-Liboire later than anticipated due to some kind of system snafu with the customs systems at the Montreal airport and by the time we got in and had a bite to eat, we were wiped out. But here are some photos I managed to get.
This group was taken on Saturday afternoon before the big event at the warehouse. A bunch of us (Yogitunes - Martin, Jamman_98 - Joe, Moparwash - Jerry are shown in the photo). Joe found that minty Snoopy Sno-Cone maker, but I found a couple o'goodies myself. Not shown are a mission-style tiffany lamp shade and a record that I swear I have been looking for over 20 years.
Thrifting excursions on these wash-ins can be great fun - it's always neat to see what turns up in other states!
Wash In Cook In
I'm not sure if this is the best place to post or if it should go over on Super, but here's a condensed version of our cooking day on Saturday. Also, many shots of the warehouse. Thanks, John, for putting together such a great kitchen with so many wonderful old ranges! Having Hans, Ron, Donald and Ralph in the kitchen was as much fun as anyone should be allowed! A great weekend and thanks again to all our hosts!!!
I'm not sure if this is the best place to post or if it should go over on Super, but here's a condensed version of our cooking day on Saturday. Also, many shots of the warehouse. Thanks, John, for putting together such a great kitchen with so many wonderful old ranges! Having Hans, Ron, Donald and Ralph in the kitchen was as much fun as anyone should be allowed! A great weekend and thanks again to all our hosts!!!
