rinso
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No, my Kenmore convertible that attached to the sink, had the old Whirlpool/Kenmore belt drive mechanism that used small solenoids actuating the cam bars to change cycles.
A VIDEO: Dorothy Street Christmas Washers--Whirlpool Convertible and Kenmore Visimatic
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mickeyd
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Rinso, i got it, Man. I've heard the 4 "dogs" that fascilitate the corkscrew referred to as wig-wags.
Gary, do any of the ABC wringers use that wild wobbler of the ABC-O- matic?
I'm sure a video would be great. Who doesn't like washer flix? Those Visimatics were so well made that they do turn up from time to time. The warehouse swears that had a pink one somewhere, but no one seem to know where it went. They also talk about a "gigantic" Whirlpool Wringer. Ah-- these urban washer myths!
Gary, do any of the ABC wringers use that wild wobbler of the ABC-O- matic?
I'm sure a video would be great. Who doesn't like washer flix? Those Visimatics were so well made that they do turn up from time to time. The warehouse swears that had a pink one somewhere, but no one seem to know where it went. They also talk about a "gigantic" Whirlpool Wringer. Ah-- these urban washer myths!
magic clean
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Mike, if you have a minute, please email me.
Leslie
Leslie
Mike, "How you doin?" lol I love the accent. I have a friend from Buffalo and I heard that a lot. No, the ABC wringer machines adgitate in the usual back and forth movement.
Take care and thanks. Gary
Take care and thanks. Gary
rinso
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Mike, hope I didn't sound insulting. I'm never really sure if I'm very clear with stuff. Totally loved the video and the accent. But then, my relatives are all Italians from New Joisey.
mickeyd
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John, not at all
In fact, I was afraid I may have sounded insulting to you. What a class act ! Thank You. Good will is contagious. Some day we shoud attempt an audio thread of everybody's accents. What a riot that would be!
In fact, I was afraid I may have sounded insulting to you. What a class act ! Thank You. Good will is contagious. Some day we shoud attempt an audio thread of everybody's accents. What a riot that would be!
mickeyd
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Ahm doin' jus' fine, Gary
Leslie, I'm at work, but I'll check my email when I get home--haven't learned how to do it from my classroom.
Leslie, I'm at work, but I'll check my email when I get home--haven't learned how to do it from my classroom.
bpetersxx
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does this have a similar washing action
more video on youtube
more video on youtube
powerfin64
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BRAVO!!
awesome vids Mike! your whirlpool convertable is outstanding!!
love that surgilator!
Rich
awesome vids Mike! your whirlpool convertable is outstanding!!
love that surgilator!
Rich
I used to have a compact washer with the agitator like was shown in the video clip.was in my Townhouse in Manassas,Va.those washers were common there.
mickeyd
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Thanks so much, Rich
Never appreciated Surgilators until lately--they're the perfect agitator!
Thanks, Peter. This system won't allow me to view your link. I'll watch it as soon as I get home.
Hi Tilovac !
Never appreciated Surgilators until lately--they're the perfect agitator!
Thanks, Peter. This system won't allow me to view your link. I'll watch it as soon as I get home.
Hi Tilovac !
powerfin64
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perfect agitator
Yes they sure are! I'd love to have a machine from the 60's, with the old bakelite surgilator in one. that would be awesome!
Rich
Yes they sure are! I'd love to have a machine from the 60's, with the old bakelite surgilator in one. that would be awesome!
Rich
mickeyd
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Hi Rich
so nice to see happy bright people like you aboard--makes my heart sing and dance in delight. I love and live for positive gyrations, wishing I could stay in that state always the way Kelly does who seems to be on his way to becoming a holy man.
I've seen gleaming black surgilators on this site and one cool member taught me how to make an Easy Spiralator nice and shiney, although I haven't done it yet.
Are the lighter colored Surgers the same size and design as the infamous Darth Vadar as one member (Dick?/Rick ? ) christened it? The black ones just look so insane, bigger and more powerful than the white and green ones. The illusion and the deception of color!
Happy Friday everyone. Hope you had an excellent Happy Hour, full of spirits.
Love,
Mike
so nice to see happy bright people like you aboard--makes my heart sing and dance in delight. I love and live for positive gyrations, wishing I could stay in that state always the way Kelly does who seems to be on his way to becoming a holy man.
I've seen gleaming black surgilators on this site and one cool member taught me how to make an Easy Spiralator nice and shiney, although I haven't done it yet.
Are the lighter colored Surgers the same size and design as the infamous Darth Vadar as one member (Dick?/Rick ? ) christened it? The black ones just look so insane, bigger and more powerful than the white and green ones. The illusion and the deception of color!
Happy Friday everyone. Hope you had an excellent Happy Hour, full of spirits.
Love,
Mike
pturo
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Mikey, I have a neighbor who has a Kenmore Visimatic in his basement, not been used for about 15 years, in excellent shape. He probably would sell the thing, you could decide which was better yours or his, but have parts to harvest back and forth. I will try to look at the front to see the dial. Let me know if you are interested. Phil
mickeyd
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Phil, this is somewhat unbelievable
But today I received a paper so horrific that I had to ask for a local esteemed detective's help. So out of sorts that I made a u-turn, was speeding, seat-belt unfastened, racing back to school to get the paper and take it to police headquarters when I was pulled over. The cool cop said "I'm gonna cut you some slack"
Later, I went to happy hour where I had a ball, but so much adrenaline was coursing through my system that 4 stiff drinks had no effect. After fish fries and a really good time with my colleagues, I got home, went on line, and way later went out to the mail box to find that THE WONDERFUL AND GENEROUS JOHN PINTO had indeed sent me the long sought cap for the roto swirl , brand new and oh so beautiful and now YOU AMAZING PHILP are offering me a control dial .
As Cat Stevens once sung "I might die tonight" A day that fell into Hannibal hell ended in Kenmore heaven.
Ran down and installed the cap and started up the Lady K. immediately--so so sweet. John is God!
But today I received a paper so horrific that I had to ask for a local esteemed detective's help. So out of sorts that I made a u-turn, was speeding, seat-belt unfastened, racing back to school to get the paper and take it to police headquarters when I was pulled over. The cool cop said "I'm gonna cut you some slack"
Later, I went to happy hour where I had a ball, but so much adrenaline was coursing through my system that 4 stiff drinks had no effect. After fish fries and a really good time with my colleagues, I got home, went on line, and way later went out to the mail box to find that THE WONDERFUL AND GENEROUS JOHN PINTO had indeed sent me the long sought cap for the roto swirl , brand new and oh so beautiful and now YOU AMAZING PHILP are offering me a control dial .
As Cat Stevens once sung "I might die tonight" A day that fell into Hannibal hell ended in Kenmore heaven.
Ran down and installed the cap and started up the Lady K. immediately--so so sweet. John is God!
pturo
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I think that sometimes in life all we have to do is ask for help,and sometimes it works, and sometimes we get overwhelmed by those that want to help. I am glad for the dial for you,it is the centerpeice of the machine. I think I may ask my neighbor to lend me the machine for testing, he knows or cares little about washing machines other than they are a pain in the ass when they break,and he has a Maytag top loader anyway. His thing is vintage trucks and fishing rods and reels. To each his own. I want to try the thing out, but never in my life have used a wringer washer.
powerfin64
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I can't agree with you more on the possitive gyrations of the surgilator.
I really think, that the Darth vader Surgilators from the 60's are the same size as the other that later came out, but the bottom fins give it a look of being MUCH bigger, but also generate more water drama and current for even wash action, which I really love watchin and intruged by. Its so soothin to listen and watch them in action, dont you agree? the one whirlpool washer Im really after is a 67ish Imperial Mark XII. thats my dream machine with the Darth vader surguilator.
Rich
I really think, that the Darth vader Surgilators from the 60's are the same size as the other that later came out, but the bottom fins give it a look of being MUCH bigger, but also generate more water drama and current for even wash action, which I really love watchin and intruged by. Its so soothin to listen and watch them in action, dont you agree? the one whirlpool washer Im really after is a 67ish Imperial Mark XII. thats my dream machine with the Darth vader surguilator.
Rich
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Hi Mike
really enjoyed the vids & commentary, those oldies are certainly the best, was that the orignal agi that came with the portable??
The Canadian version of this machine was badged by Servis UK in the late 70`s, it didnt last long because of servicing issues and because it was always raining here, people needed a faster spin.......
and now I know just how a Roto Swirls...LOl, fancy a two speed wringer, love that..., Cheers, Mike
Hi Mike
really enjoyed the vids & commentary, those oldies are certainly the best, was that the orignal agi that came with the portable??
The Canadian version of this machine was badged by Servis UK in the late 70`s, it didnt last long because of servicing issues and because it was always raining here, people needed a faster spin.......
and now I know just how a Roto Swirls...LOl, fancy a two speed wringer, love that..., Cheers, Mike
mickeyd
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thanks guys,
Yes, Mike, original, but Wild Westy is tempting me to install the full-size Surgilator to see if the machine will dance.
The good gents who emailed me: You're so kind!! I'm fine .The paper was about a young woman tortured and abused by a step father who had just returned to the area. The matter is now in the hands of the police. I will tell the story when I can. You should know that I love my students and am loved by them. Haven't been threatened in the 30 years I've been there. If I ever am I'll just laugh, or call Exploder's Sumo wrestling buddy, that tattoed behemoth, in the picture thread.
Yes, Mike, original, but Wild Westy is tempting me to install the full-size Surgilator to see if the machine will dance.
The good gents who emailed me: You're so kind!! I'm fine .The paper was about a young woman tortured and abused by a step father who had just returned to the area. The matter is now in the hands of the police. I will tell the story when I can. You should know that I love my students and am loved by them. Haven't been threatened in the 30 years I've been there. If I ever am I'll just laugh, or call Exploder's Sumo wrestling buddy, that tattoed behemoth, in the picture thread.
mickeyd
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So Rich if I spray paint mine black and seal it
I will then have a genuine DARTH VADAR. I'm gonna go look up the Dude who told me how to get black agitators so nice and shiney and the other guy who christened the Surger Vadar. Thank You. I so so remember lusting after the Mark XII--just the name itself was insane, but my Frigidaire-or-die mother insisted on a Rollermatic after our Twin Tower bit the dust.
I will then have a genuine DARTH VADAR. I'm gonna go look up the Dude who told me how to get black agitators so nice and shiney and the other guy who christened the Surger Vadar. Thank You. I so so remember lusting after the Mark XII--just the name itself was insane, but my Frigidaire-or-die mother insisted on a Rollermatic after our Twin Tower bit the dust.
