A Real Old Laundry.

[hooverzodiac12]

those washers scear me lol.

 

[bestcleaning]

Hi Brett:
I take care of these machines since 2004 when I restored the Super Filtromática washer. Next Monday I start restoration the Plenomática washer. The sanctuary is like a convent but few people reside here.
Rodrigo

 

[brettsomers]

Maybe you can document your work on the Plenomatica with some pictures? And maybe some more pictures of the Lourdes building? I think everyone would enjoy that.

 

[bajaespuma]

Thanks for the pictures! I think I'm a much bigger fan of Brastemp than I was ever of Whirlpool. I wish I had taken pictures of the machines in the rectory of my church school.

Was thinking of you this week: I was in an international supermarket in Astoria, Queens where there was a whole section of Brazilian laundry products. I picked up some "OMO" detergent. Will scan the box soon.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Great pictures Rodrigo, thank you. OOOh that black tub ring is soooo cool! Something we have never seen with American belt-drive Whirlpool made washers.

 

[alr2903]

Thankyou for posting the pics. Nice machines. Rodrigo, I wonder what year the historic sanctuary was built? Beautiful architecture. alr2903

 

[bestcleaning]

Vinicius. Thanks

Hi Brett. I think I can post photos of my work on the Plenomática.

Baja. Omo is the best Brazilian soap.

Robert. Unfortunately the tub ring is not original. This is new 1983 to 1990. The original tub ring is made in white porcelain

 

[bestcleaning]

Hi alr2903 . The sanctuary was built around 1920 or 1930.

 

[alr2903]

Rodrigo, thanks, it is a beautiful building. arthur/alr2903

 

[sudsmaster]

1965 Whirlpool Supreme 80 Washer

I can see the family resemblance in the control panel location. But different agitator ("Surgilator" on the Whirlpool).

 

[sudsmaster]

In action

 

[sudsmaster]

In action.

Washer is currently dissassembled, awaiting patch of outer tub and new spin bearing.

 

[brasilianguy]

you're welcome Rodrigo!

Wow Sudsmaster, this whirlpool is very very similar to our old Brastemps! theirs agitator was exately this! named here as "Super Agitador"!

 

[bobbyderegis]

Beautiful, Brazilianguy. Thanks for sharing!
Bobby in Boston

 

[toggleswitch]

Samantha, do I hear you muttering Plug-Queen under your brea

Those are amazing! Thank you so much for posting!

May I ask for pictures of the water connection and the plug/outlet as well? Which voltage are these using?

 

[bestcleaning]

Hi Rich. Thank You for the pics

Hi Toggle - the washers use 110V. Brazil has both 110V 220V

Here are some pics of the repair. Brastemp Plenomática and new Brastemp washer

 

[bestcleaning]

Not much dirty!

 

[bestcleaning]

Brastemp parts. 1971 - 2000

 

[bestcleaning]

The base

 

[bestcleaning]

Transmission