mrb627
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Boot Cost?
Wonder what the boot alone costs...
They're pretty easy to change out!
Malcolm
Wonder what the boot alone costs...
They're pretty easy to change out!
Malcolm
advice neede on purchase of commercial washer
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davidblazor
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price of boot
PWS laundry has them listed for 94.00 on line. Boot was ordered, service tech cancelled will save myself some money change it myself.
PWS laundry has them listed for 94.00 on line. Boot was ordered, service tech cancelled will save myself some money change it myself.
Changing a SQ FL Washer Boot
Be sure to apply the grease to the outside of the boot that comes with it, it really improves the life of the boot in heavy use situations.
SQ s boot is one of the easy ones to install, many FL washers we see get condemned rather than get a boot changed, Frigidaire products are one of the worst.
Be sure to apply the grease to the outside of the boot that comes with it, it really improves the life of the boot in heavy use situations.
SQ s boot is one of the easy ones to install, many FL washers we see get condemned rather than get a boot changed, Frigidaire products are one of the worst.
davidblazor
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The Speed Queen Is up and Running
The boot arrived today and the machine is up and running. It took a little while to get the old boot off and the new boot on. The queen is looking at probably 25 loads on Saturday as she has had to sit while waiting for the boot to arrive.
The boot arrived today and the machine is up and running. It took a little while to get the old boot off and the new boot on. The queen is looking at probably 25 loads on Saturday as she has had to sit while waiting for the boot to arrive.
Glad it's fixed!
That is one very fast machine if it can get 25 loads done in considerably less than 24 hours!
That is one very fast machine if it can get 25 loads done in considerably less than 24 hours!
davidblazor
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it takes all weekend
This is my weekend job for this weekend. Yes the washer runs fast roughly 32 minutes per load and that is using the extra rinse option. What slows everything down is the dryer.
This is my weekend job for this weekend. Yes the washer runs fast roughly 32 minutes per load and that is using the extra rinse option. What slows everything down is the dryer.
"That is one very fast machine"
Laundromat/commercial washing machines don't mess around. Owners require fast throughput to keep up with peak load times and or fast turn around for customer's orders.
IIRC SQ domestic washers have about the same cycle time as laundromat machines; 30-32 minutes depending upon cycle chosen.
There are of course commercial washers you can program for a variety of cycles. In such instances things might be longer, but don't think you'll find many taking nearly two hours for a "normal" wash load as a matter of routine.
Laundromat/commercial washing machines don't mess around. Owners require fast throughput to keep up with peak load times and or fast turn around for customer's orders.
IIRC SQ domestic washers have about the same cycle time as laundromat machines; 30-32 minutes depending upon cycle chosen.
There are of course commercial washers you can program for a variety of cycles. In such instances things might be longer, but don't think you'll find many taking nearly two hours for a "normal" wash load as a matter of routine.
Dryer as bottle neck
Maybe a trip to the laundromat would help if one is somewhat near. Just wash everything, then go to the laundromat in the evening once to dry the hangover the dryer couldn't get done.
Commercial dryers are way easier to install if a gas supply is avaible. Ventig requirements are usually not much different then on a normal dryer, and due to gas heating, even bigger dryers should run of a 240V or even a 120V outlet.
Maybe a trip to the laundromat would help if one is somewhat near. Just wash everything, then go to the laundromat in the evening once to dry the hangover the dryer couldn't get done.
Commercial dryers are way easier to install if a gas supply is avaible. Ventig requirements are usually not much different then on a normal dryer, and due to gas heating, even bigger dryers should run of a 240V or even a 120V outlet.
gusherb
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When I do several back to back loads that the dryer can't keep up with I'll just pull the wet load out and put it in line for the dryer and start the next wash. Easy to do if you have some space and something to set it on. Also make sure your vent is clear and preferably is hard piped. I do a max of 53 minutes on high for a large load of towels, and that's not even with a SQ dryer.
GusHerb! Where David is in Astoria, OR is on the northern Oregon coast. Where there's sunshine and warmth not that many months a year. It's usually damp, rainy and overcast with lots of fog. Hardly easy to string up a line of laundry!
But he's got guts! A houseful of special needs kids. He has a bigger heart than many! Way to go, David!
But he's got guts! A houseful of special needs kids. He has a bigger heart than many! Way to go, David!
gusherb
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"Put it in line for the dryer" I meant as in waiting in line to go in the dryer not put it on a clothesline. I pull stuff out and let it sit until the dryer is empty all the time.
brucelucenta
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Kind of off the subject, but the thing I used to LOVE about my WCIL/DCIL Frigidaire rapidry 1000 set is that the dryer ALWAYS kept up with the washer. In fact, when double rinsing, the dryer was quicker than the washer.
mrb627
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Good Point, Bruce
Maybe the addition of a spin-X would speed up the drying process?
Malcolm
Maybe the addition of a spin-X would speed up the drying process?
Malcolm
Spin-X
Been there, done that, and am here to tell you it can get old after awhile.
For one or maybe two loads it is fine. But as with any extractor (Hoover TT's included) the noise and vibrations can get on one's nerves after awhile.
All extractors are most stable when loads are even and balanced. However doing that with small basket units such as the Hoover or stand alone spin dryers is often not so easy. Large items like blankets and sheets can be an adventure.
Would *LOVE* to find a Bock or Montex extractor for their larger capacity....[this post was last edited: 12/4/2016-20:18]
Been there, done that, and am here to tell you it can get old after awhile.
For one or maybe two loads it is fine. But as with any extractor (Hoover TT's included) the noise and vibrations can get on one's nerves after awhile.
All extractors are most stable when loads are even and balanced. However doing that with small basket units such as the Hoover or stand alone spin dryers is often not so easy. Large items like blankets and sheets can be an adventure.
Would *LOVE* to find a Bock or Montex extractor for their larger capacity....[this post was last edited: 12/4/2016-20:18]
davidblazor
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getting caught up
I have to say thank you to all of you for your responses. I am down to about 6 loads left of laundry and then I will be caught up. So far there has been 16 loads done since Saturday morning. I started around 7:30 and stayed up until 11:30 keeping the machines going strong. I have been hanging some of the smaller loads like the pg 13's and other light weight items up on hangers in the laundry room and bathrooms in order to keep the dryer free for the heavy loads like towels and bedding.
In the summertime I use a clothesline. Since moving here 2 1/2 years ago we have had unusually warm summers and the clothesline is way cheaper.
In response to the extractors I have not seen one in a Laundromat since I was a kid in the late 70's early 80's. The laundrymat in my hometown had philco bendix double load washers 8 orange speed queen solid tub washers, 2 Big Boy washers 2 Hoyt triple load washers and 1 Milnor 35 pound washer, 2 Bock extractors 1 large and 1 small one and 10 Philco bendix 50 pound dryers.
I did not use the Laundromat this time while the machine was down. It is a lot of work to haul numerous barrels and large bags to my closest mat and it probably would have cost easily 75.00 to get it all done.
Once again thank you to all who have shared their thoughts and ideas in this thread.
David
I have to say thank you to all of you for your responses. I am down to about 6 loads left of laundry and then I will be caught up. So far there has been 16 loads done since Saturday morning. I started around 7:30 and stayed up until 11:30 keeping the machines going strong. I have been hanging some of the smaller loads like the pg 13's and other light weight items up on hangers in the laundry room and bathrooms in order to keep the dryer free for the heavy loads like towels and bedding.
In the summertime I use a clothesline. Since moving here 2 1/2 years ago we have had unusually warm summers and the clothesline is way cheaper.
In response to the extractors I have not seen one in a Laundromat since I was a kid in the late 70's early 80's. The laundrymat in my hometown had philco bendix double load washers 8 orange speed queen solid tub washers, 2 Big Boy washers 2 Hoyt triple load washers and 1 Milnor 35 pound washer, 2 Bock extractors 1 large and 1 small one and 10 Philco bendix 50 pound dryers.
I did not use the Laundromat this time while the machine was down. It is a lot of work to haul numerous barrels and large bags to my closest mat and it probably would have cost easily 75.00 to get it all done.
Once again thank you to all who have shared their thoughts and ideas in this thread.
David
neptunebob
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Just for some background...
Tell us about these kids. Are they your kids or are the foster kids or what is the situation there? If they are yours, I would think that you do not plan to have any more children. Also, as they mature, won't the laundry loads be less as they have more control over their messes?
Tell us about these kids. Are they your kids or are the foster kids or what is the situation there? If they are yours, I would think that you do not plan to have any more children. Also, as they mature, won't the laundry loads be less as they have more control over their messes?
davidblazor
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Neptunebob
Joshua and Caitlyn are mine and my wife's biological children. These kids have a rare genetic disorder called SOTO SYNDROME II and Caitlyn also has SHORT SYNDROME as well. Josh is 15 and Caitlyn is 14. This syndrome incorporates intellectual challenges, autism, skeletal disorders, neurological disorders, visual disabilities (NOT BLIND). We were told in 2004 that there were only 80,000 cases of this syndrome in the world diagnoses since the 1960's so it is considered extremely rare. No one knows what causes the syndrome (s).
Joshua has had 10 surgeries on his ears since he was 2 years old to keep from going deaf, strabismus surgery (eye),orchioplexy surgery ( put his boy berries in the sack) Bi-lateral distal tibia osteotomies ( both legs broken and surgically turned forward as legs were twisted) hardware removal from legs. Joshua was also 9 weeks premature and underwent a very boched birth and was not supposed to live but we have him here now.
Caitlyn has had three big surgeries. She underwent the Distal Bi-lateral tibia osteotomies as well as hardware removal and just last June she went thru what the doctors declared life threatening spine surgery. Caitlyn's spine was wrapping around her right lung and was compressing the lung and pushing the lung into the heart. When the surgeons came out of the OR they said that Caitlyn had one of the worst spines they ever operated on as they never took a spine off of a lung. She was hospitalized 10 days and came home. Caitlyn also suffered a STROKE at 19 months old and the stroke wiped out the part of the brain that controls speech so her ability to communicate is somewhat limited. Caitlyn also has petite mal seizures from time to time and has had 1 super grand mal seizure.
As far as having more children that will not happen. When my wife Susan was pregnant with Caitlyn I went to take care of business if you know what I mean.
As far as laundry goes I think it will slow down in time I think we are at a all time high plateau we are still working on nite time potty training and pull ups and depends are in use it's just a matter of time.
Our lives consist of a lot of doctor office appointments hospital waiting rooms. We also go to Physical therapy, Speech therapy, Occupational Therapy, Developmental Therapy appointments. Somewhere in there we also work full time, go to church and try to have a normal life.
David
Joshua and Caitlyn are mine and my wife's biological children. These kids have a rare genetic disorder called SOTO SYNDROME II and Caitlyn also has SHORT SYNDROME as well. Josh is 15 and Caitlyn is 14. This syndrome incorporates intellectual challenges, autism, skeletal disorders, neurological disorders, visual disabilities (NOT BLIND). We were told in 2004 that there were only 80,000 cases of this syndrome in the world diagnoses since the 1960's so it is considered extremely rare. No one knows what causes the syndrome (s).
Joshua has had 10 surgeries on his ears since he was 2 years old to keep from going deaf, strabismus surgery (eye),orchioplexy surgery ( put his boy berries in the sack) Bi-lateral distal tibia osteotomies ( both legs broken and surgically turned forward as legs were twisted) hardware removal from legs. Joshua was also 9 weeks premature and underwent a very boched birth and was not supposed to live but we have him here now.
Caitlyn has had three big surgeries. She underwent the Distal Bi-lateral tibia osteotomies as well as hardware removal and just last June she went thru what the doctors declared life threatening spine surgery. Caitlyn's spine was wrapping around her right lung and was compressing the lung and pushing the lung into the heart. When the surgeons came out of the OR they said that Caitlyn had one of the worst spines they ever operated on as they never took a spine off of a lung. She was hospitalized 10 days and came home. Caitlyn also suffered a STROKE at 19 months old and the stroke wiped out the part of the brain that controls speech so her ability to communicate is somewhat limited. Caitlyn also has petite mal seizures from time to time and has had 1 super grand mal seizure.
As far as having more children that will not happen. When my wife Susan was pregnant with Caitlyn I went to take care of business if you know what I mean.
As far as laundry goes I think it will slow down in time I think we are at a all time high plateau we are still working on nite time potty training and pull ups and depends are in use it's just a matter of time.
Our lives consist of a lot of doctor office appointments hospital waiting rooms. We also go to Physical therapy, Speech therapy, Occupational Therapy, Developmental Therapy appointments. Somewhere in there we also work full time, go to church and try to have a normal life.
David
Kind of an intimate question
Or maybe it is just me.
Or maybe it is just me.
davidblazor
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Launderess
I did not mean to upset anyone in any way. Neptunebob was just asking about the kids so I just let him know the circumstances of the family. Once again I did not mean to offend anyone.
David
I did not mean to upset anyone in any way. Neptunebob was just asking about the kids so I just let him know the circumstances of the family. Once again I did not mean to offend anyone.
David
neptunebob
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I'm sorry but it just begged the question...
What could possibly create so much laundry? I was under the impression David had a group home for special needs kids or something like that and they were much younger, or that he was running a day care. I didn't know about the situation you are in, Dave, so forgive me, and I just did not imagine having one of those Milnor machines.
What could possibly create so much laundry? I was under the impression David had a group home for special needs kids or something like that and they were much younger, or that he was running a day care. I didn't know about the situation you are in, Dave, so forgive me, and I just did not imagine having one of those Milnor machines.
