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what water was that being pumped out during the rinse?
what water was that being pumped out during the rinse?
A GE Like None Other
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3 motors?
One for the drain pump(the one that sounds so funny?)
One for recirculation?
One for agitate/spin...
Very cool.
Love the videos too Robert!
It seems like it takes this machine alot longer to reach the 1140 rpm spin than it does a Unimatic. Whats that mechanism like?
Of course, I've never seen a machine take off and spin like a Unimatic does!
One for the drain pump(the one that sounds so funny?)
One for recirculation?
One for agitate/spin...
Very cool.
Love the videos too Robert!
It seems like it takes this machine alot longer to reach the 1140 rpm spin than it does a Unimatic. Whats that mechanism like?
Of course, I've never seen a machine take off and spin like a Unimatic does!
westyslantfront
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Hi Robert. Thank you for the great videos. I watched each of them and they are very interesting.
Ross
Ross
Breathtaking. Now all of our tube-socks lay cowering in our chest-of-drawers... :-D
Nate,it's not the clean clothes in your chest-of-drawers that need to worry, its the dirty clothes in your hamper. Umm, wait a minute that doesn't sound right, LOL.
Endora would've been offended that you used witchcraft in order to get you started in such tedious and hum-drum mortel tasks!
David, so true, but after words I would sit on the kitchen counter and read my latest issue of Harpies Bazzar. Even Endora would be proud then.
even tho i hate the sound of my voice on camera
Matt, I hate the sounds of my voice on too, but I'm learning to just get over it. It helps to keep the mute on.
what water was that being pumped out during the rinse
David, during the rinse the water is recirculated through the screens, 30 seconds before the end of the rinse agitation, the recirculation pump stops and the drain pump starts, pumping out the few gallons of water that are in the outer tub, to make room for the big load of water that is about to be spun out of the wash basket.
It seems like it takes this machine alot longer to reach the 1140 rpm spin than it does a Unimatic. Whats that mechanism like?
Jeff, you are certainly right about that. Its one of my most favorite things about a Unimatic is how fast it flings and entire tub of water out and ramps up to 1140 in no time flat.
There are a few similarities between the GE Drive-Unit and a Unimatic Mechanism, but they are otherwise two very differnt animals. The big difference is the Unimatic has no clutch, where as the GE has a slipping friction clutch to drive spin. Here is some info on the GE Drive-Unit...
1947 General Electric AW6 Washer Transmission Parts Diagram/List
1947 General Electric AW6 Washer Transmission Explanation
Nate,it's not the clean clothes in your chest-of-drawers that need to worry, its the dirty clothes in your hamper. Umm, wait a minute that doesn't sound right, LOL.
Endora would've been offended that you used witchcraft in order to get you started in such tedious and hum-drum mortel tasks!
David, so true, but after words I would sit on the kitchen counter and read my latest issue of Harpies Bazzar. Even Endora would be proud then.
even tho i hate the sound of my voice on camera
Matt, I hate the sounds of my voice on too, but I'm learning to just get over it. It helps to keep the mute on.
what water was that being pumped out during the rinse
David, during the rinse the water is recirculated through the screens, 30 seconds before the end of the rinse agitation, the recirculation pump stops and the drain pump starts, pumping out the few gallons of water that are in the outer tub, to make room for the big load of water that is about to be spun out of the wash basket.
It seems like it takes this machine alot longer to reach the 1140 rpm spin than it does a Unimatic. Whats that mechanism like?
Jeff, you are certainly right about that. Its one of my most favorite things about a Unimatic is how fast it flings and entire tub of water out and ramps up to 1140 in no time flat.
There are a few similarities between the GE Drive-Unit and a Unimatic Mechanism, but they are otherwise two very differnt animals. The big difference is the Unimatic has no clutch, where as the GE has a slipping friction clutch to drive spin. Here is some info on the GE Drive-Unit...
1947 General Electric AW6 Washer Transmission Parts Diagram/List
1947 General Electric AW6 Washer Transmission Explanation
golittlesport
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Hi Robert
Thanks for the great videos! That is an amazing machine and a lot of fun to watch.
Thanks for the great videos! That is an amazing machine and a lot of fun to watch.
jasonl
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We're all muggles compared to you
You're the MAN! The most fascinating machine collection on the planet!
The GE is wonderful! And now that I'm also in the 1000+ rpm club with my Oa.. ahem... modern machine, I do know the joys of "ready for the ironer" dry clothes.
You're the MAN! The most fascinating machine collection on the planet!
The GE is wonderful! And now that I'm also in the 1000+ rpm club with my Oa.. ahem... modern machine, I do know the joys of "ready for the ironer" dry clothes.
Robert! Wow, what a machine! I had by younger brother watch these video's, and he kept asking all kinds of questions, and wondered why they don't make them like that, anymore. I can tell you have really enjoyed the resto, and are so proud to show off the latest - what a treat for all!
Ben
Ben
Oh
Someone is going to get the "Putaway-o-Matic spell" ON THEM real soon ANNND someone else in the great state of Nebraska better duck too!
Someone is going to get the "Putaway-o-Matic spell" ON THEM real soon ANNND someone else in the great state of Nebraska better duck too!
What a cool washer. Thanks for posting the videos, Robert. I think a '65 GE is the earliest machine I've ever seen in action. I'm used to seeing the very fast agitation. Funny that one of the earliest washers was so ahead of its time.
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Robert,
Thanks so much for taking the time to do the video.
I can't get over how cool this GE is!
I kept having to tell myself that this machine is from 1947.
I am so glad that you brought it back to life!
Brent
Thanks so much for taking the time to do the video.
I can't get over how cool this GE is!
I kept having to tell myself that this machine is from 1947.
I am so glad that you brought it back to life!
Brent
Thank you Robert for sharing these videos. You must have put quite a lot of time in them to before they were finally ready to put them online.
This GE is a very interesting machine, great option to save the rinse water. Strange to see the timer can be turned both ways, how is that possible? The machine is indeed very quiet on the last spin.
Poor Aloysius, the things he has to endure! What's next? A false eyelash in the dogfood?
This GE is a very interesting machine, great option to save the rinse water. Strange to see the timer can be turned both ways, how is that possible? The machine is indeed very quiet on the last spin.
Poor Aloysius, the things he has to endure! What's next? A false eyelash in the dogfood?
peterh770
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Very cool. Thanks, Robert!
Does the lint get flushed between wash and rinse, or only after the rinse? That means that if you reuse your rinse water, it has the lint in it, right? That being the case, how are the pumps designed to handle varying amounts of lint?
Have you tried running the machine without the top on it?
Does the lint get flushed between wash and rinse, or only after the rinse? That means that if you reuse your rinse water, it has the lint in it, right? That being the case, how are the pumps designed to handle varying amounts of lint?
Have you tried running the machine without the top on it?
Does the lint get flushed between wash and rinse, or only after the rinse?
Hi Peter, yes the lint gets flushed in all spins, even the spin after the soak. I just didn't show the screen flush during the first spin during my video editing. The 1st spin is actually five minutes long. The screen flush during the soak and 1st rinse spin is done after the drain pump has finished pumping out the tub of water so fresh warm water is sprayed into the outer tub and then pumped up onto the spinning screens. Lint caught during the rinse is in the final saved rinse water, but its filtered again through the screens before it used as wash water in the next load, so the water is still effectively lint free.
What I've noticed is that the lint is spread evenly around the lint screens as the wash basket indexes ever so slightly during agitation. This way the lint is not all in one clump but it sent down the drain in separate pieces so there is little chance of clogging the pump or the drains. I believe this is superior to the Whirlpool/Kenmore self-cleaning lint filters that spit out a large ball of lint all in one big plop.
Have you tried running the machine without the top on it?
Yes and you and everything else gets drenched. The AW5 is much less splashy with the top off.
Hi Peter, yes the lint gets flushed in all spins, even the spin after the soak. I just didn't show the screen flush during the first spin during my video editing. The 1st spin is actually five minutes long. The screen flush during the soak and 1st rinse spin is done after the drain pump has finished pumping out the tub of water so fresh warm water is sprayed into the outer tub and then pumped up onto the spinning screens. Lint caught during the rinse is in the final saved rinse water, but its filtered again through the screens before it used as wash water in the next load, so the water is still effectively lint free.
What I've noticed is that the lint is spread evenly around the lint screens as the wash basket indexes ever so slightly during agitation. This way the lint is not all in one clump but it sent down the drain in separate pieces so there is little chance of clogging the pump or the drains. I believe this is superior to the Whirlpool/Kenmore self-cleaning lint filters that spit out a large ball of lint all in one big plop.
Have you tried running the machine without the top on it?
Yes and you and everything else gets drenched. The AW5 is much less splashy with the top off.
jmirawm
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Smiling.....
Well thanks Robert for some wonderful Monday morning entertainment. I was almost late for work downloading and watching them this morning. But just had to see them all before leaving for work! <p> What I am wondering is: How happy was Jon-Jetcone's clothes after some of that wonderful *agitator action* <p> WOOO WOOO Jon ...... I can only imagine......
Well thanks Robert for some wonderful Monday morning entertainment. I was almost late for work downloading and watching them this morning. But just had to see them all before leaving for work! <p> What I am wondering is: How happy was Jon-Jetcone's clothes after some of that wonderful *agitator action* <p> WOOO WOOO Jon ...... I can only imagine......
Hey, Robert,
Thanks for the clips and...
you probably already have this but a brochure for this machine is up for grabs on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250011504411&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1
Thanks for the clips and...
you probably already have this but a brochure for this machine is up for grabs on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250011504411&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1
customline
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I LUV IT !!!!
Thanx so much for the video. I can't wait to see the finished cabinet in all it's appliance white glory.
Thanx so much for the video. I can't wait to see the finished cabinet in all it's appliance white glory.
Great machine dude! That machine really sounds like a nice precision built piece of equipment. It sounds so quiet and smooth compared to some of the junk that's out there nowadays! I like that high speed spin too! I always love the way advertisers keep hyping high speed spins these days like it's a new thing...GE was doing it 60 years ago!
alfo
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Great Videos
My Mom had one of these GE's, but of a later date, approx. 1949. The price, as I recall was $369.00. One difference was that there was a float device, made of cork, in the sump, when the water draining through the agitator shaft reached the proper level, it raised the float, activating a switch which caused the circulating pump to operate, instead of the metal device you mentioned. Occasionally lint, etc., collected and caused this to malfunction.
She didn't like the machine too well, as it was an 8 lb capacity tub, and felt the agitation was a bit weak.
Also, the hot fill added a bit of cold so that it would not go above 130 degrees. She liked it hotter.
She didn't keep it more than about two years and then switched to a Whirlpool.
They sure don't make them like this anymore.
My Mom had one of these GE's, but of a later date, approx. 1949. The price, as I recall was $369.00. One difference was that there was a float device, made of cork, in the sump, when the water draining through the agitator shaft reached the proper level, it raised the float, activating a switch which caused the circulating pump to operate, instead of the metal device you mentioned. Occasionally lint, etc., collected and caused this to malfunction.
She didn't like the machine too well, as it was an 8 lb capacity tub, and felt the agitation was a bit weak.
Also, the hot fill added a bit of cold so that it would not go above 130 degrees. She liked it hotter.
She didn't keep it more than about two years and then switched to a Whirlpool.
They sure don't make them like this anymore.
Hi Alfo, this early machine has the cork float device as well. It has both the overflow cup to start the agitation and the cork device to cut off incoming fresh water. The agitation usually starts first before the incoming water is cut of 20 or 30 seconds later.
In the later AW6 machine your mom had, the cork float was used to both start agitation and stop incoming fresh water.
In the later AW6 machine your mom had, the cork float was used to both start agitation and stop incoming fresh water.
shawn
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Electric Pump
I didn't know that this machine had an electric water pump
what a surprise.
I didn't know that this machine had an electric water pump
what a surprise.
Thank you for the vids Robert.
I couldn't wait, so I downloaded and watched at work. My co-workers think I am insane for watching a washing machine at work.
Watching washers and being interested in them is a funny thing. You are either born with it, or not.
I couldn't wait, so I downloaded and watched at work. My co-workers think I am insane for watching a washing machine at work.
Watching washers and being interested in them is a funny thing. You are either born with it, or not.
Awesome, Robert! Thanks so much for the videos. I'm in P-Town this week on vacation and couldn't wait until I got home to watch these so I'm in an internet cafe getting the oddest looks when people peer at my screen. I hope to see it in person some day.
Les
Les
I'm in P-Town this week on vacation
While in Ptown, please check out Michael Shay's and Front Street....Good Eats~!
While in Ptown, please check out Michael Shay's and Front Street....Good Eats~!
knitwits1975
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Well Done Robert!
This is another very fun machine. Unfortunately, I'm having a problem downloading the Spin brake and Rinse fill portion. I would really like to see this portion as well. Thanks again!
Jason
This is another very fun machine. Unfortunately, I'm having a problem downloading the Spin brake and Rinse fill portion. I would really like to see this portion as well. Thanks again!
Jason
frontaloadotmy
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Robert
Wonderful!!!
Wonderful!!!
knitwits1975
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Tried again Robert
And this time I got it!
And this time I got it!
Love the videos!!!
Robert,
You really brought a smile to my face this morning. Great work on the videos and what a cool washer. Your talents are insurmountable!
thanks, Patrick
Robert,
You really brought a smile to my face this morning. Great work on the videos and what a cool washer. Your talents are insurmountable!
thanks, Patrick
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size
I accept your apology about the file sizes and offer the following report -
I downloaded the first 2 here at home with my dial-up..and they took about 50 minutes each. Then I went to a buddy's place with high-speed and downloaded them all and burned them to a cd-rom for repeated viewings~!
Again, You Rock, Dude!~
Love that GE.
Holla from Hollywood.
Bob
I accept your apology about the file sizes and offer the following report -
I downloaded the first 2 here at home with my dial-up..and they took about 50 minutes each. Then I went to a buddy's place with high-speed and downloaded them all and burned them to a cd-rom for repeated viewings~!
Again, You Rock, Dude!~
Love that GE.
Holla from Hollywood.
Bob
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