found on facebook marketplace, i wanna get it and restore it
anyone seen this before?
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turquoisedude
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Looks like the Easy washer/spinner units that were popular in the US!
It looks like photo#5 is showing a container where the user could pour bluing into it to add it to the final rinse. See the lettering designating “blue rinse”. This something I’ve never seen before.
Eddie
Eddie
I think that's showing a valve with 3 positions: suds, blue, rinse. Presuming it has something to do with diverting the spin water in a different direction or recirculating somehow.
i truly
dont know how the three way valve works but i definitely wanna get it up and running
dont know how the three way valve works but i definitely wanna get it up and running
launderess
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Easy wasn't alone in producing twin tub/spin dryer washers.
General Electric and others also had offerings pre-WWII. Easy was one of few who kept things going, most others either abandoned semi for fully automatic washers, went out of business, etc.
Somewhere on that washer must be stamping with a clue if not name of manufacturer.
General Electric and others also had offerings pre-WWII. Easy was one of few who kept things going, most others either abandoned semi for fully automatic washers, went out of business, etc.
Somewhere on that washer must be stamping with a clue if not name of manufacturer.
ooohh cool
i've asked them for more photos and asked them if it has a motor, they said yes and the'll get me photos, am excited
i've asked them for more photos and asked them if it has a motor, they said yes and the'll get me photos, am excited
launderess
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It *might* be an early Easy Spindrier, model "R"
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?72585
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?40034
"This twin tub model, named the 'Easy', was made throughout the 1920s and 1930s, but was originally patented in 1912. It was the basis of the later standard twin-tub washing machine, and at the time represented a major advance in washing-machine design. The machine is made from enamelled metal and stainless steel, and features two tubs set in a triangular frame. It has rinse and spin dry options, with settings marked 'blue', 'suds' and 'rinse'. The larger tub is the agitator tub and the smaller tub acted to rinse and spin the clothes. The washing machine stands 98.2 cm high, is 104.4 cm in length and 62.0 cm wide. The Syracuse 'Easy' featured vacuum-cup technology, which helped force soapy water through clothes."
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/415604
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?72585
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?40034
"This twin tub model, named the 'Easy', was made throughout the 1920s and 1930s, but was originally patented in 1912. It was the basis of the later standard twin-tub washing machine, and at the time represented a major advance in washing-machine design. The machine is made from enamelled metal and stainless steel, and features two tubs set in a triangular frame. It has rinse and spin dry options, with settings marked 'blue', 'suds' and 'rinse'. The larger tub is the agitator tub and the smaller tub acted to rinse and spin the clothes. The washing machine stands 98.2 cm high, is 104.4 cm in length and 62.0 cm wide. The Syracuse 'Easy' featured vacuum-cup technology, which helped force soapy water through clothes."
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/415604
cfz2882
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cool antique washer !
looks like the wash tub is copper.The basic appearance of what can be seen of the motor resembles a rotary field GE motor of the '20s
looks like the wash tub is copper.The basic appearance of what can be seen of the motor resembles a rotary field GE motor of the '20s
it apears that it isnt a model R
as theres no lip over that goes into the wash bowl plus the agitator is more modern but it kinda looks like an easy machine of some sort
as theres no lip over that goes into the wash bowl plus the agitator is more modern but it kinda looks like an easy machine of some sort
ill let you guys know if i get it
hopefully i will
hopefully i will
spiraldasher
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Here in the United States that machine would have been made by Landers, Frary, and Clark. Whether it was imported to Australia or possibly made there under a different name altogether I do not know. For a time, that odd agitator was a signature of LFC, along with that very large, half-donut tub lip. I believe this agitator was used all the way into the late 30s by which time the Universal brand was using Apex built washing machines, possibly others too.
Here in the United States that machine would have been made by Landers, Frary, and Clark. Whether it was imported to Australia or possibly made there under a different name altogether I do not know. For a time, that odd agitator was a signature of LFC, along with that very large, half-donut tub lip. I believe this agitator was used all the way into the late 30s by which time the Universal brand was using Apex built washing machines, possibly others too.
Oh cool thank you,
Would you have any photo examples?
Would you have any photo examples?
OOOOOH
Look at these
Look at these
launderess
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Thank you laundress
Although by the looks of it mine might appear to be missing some parts, is there a possibility that I could potentially either build or swap in some sort of transmission for the agitator?
On a related note, cause this washing machine is currently going for AU$200, should I try and knock the price down a bit?
Although by the looks of it mine might appear to be missing some parts, is there a possibility that I could potentially either build or swap in some sort of transmission for the agitator?
On a related note, cause this washing machine is currently going for AU$200, should I try and knock the price down a bit?
launderess
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Quite honestly they should be paying you to take that clapped out (no offence) heap away.
They've got no shame some people. In present condition that washer is neither use nor ornament. You've got possible scrap value and that's all really.
Don't know if Landers, Frary, and Clark actually built these washers, or where they sourced from someone else. If latter you may be able to find parts by broadening search to include any possible "cousins".
They've got no shame some people. In present condition that washer is neither use nor ornament. You've got possible scrap value and that's all really.
Don't know if Landers, Frary, and Clark actually built these washers, or where they sourced from someone else. If latter you may be able to find parts by broadening search to include any possible "cousins".
You never know,
As this washing machine is considered the universal brand So I’m sure that I could probably try and make something work Riley is definitely want to go down there and have a look at it in person
As this washing machine is considered the universal brand So I’m sure that I could probably try and make something work Riley is definitely want to go down there and have a look at it in person
launderess
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For reference here is an Easy twin tub from same era all gussied up.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?2109
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?2109
Oh damn
If I end up choosing to get that machine, I definitely know what colour to paint it up now, although probably originally it was kind of more of a copper colour when it was made
If I end up choosing to get that machine, I definitely know what colour to paint it up now, although probably originally it was kind of more of a copper colour when it was made
Okay it’s official
I’m gonna be heading down there on September 21 to have a look at the washing machine in person before I consider forking over 200 for it I’m gonna see if I can try knock the seller down cause after seeing a post on our sister website (Vacuum land)“Just because it works doesn’t mean it’s valuable“ but I have thought of potentially when I head over to the US, To pick up a Maytag washing machine transmission, or even better build one, using a reduction gearbox and some sort of crank mechanism Kinda like the older maytags, I thought about what I should use to engage and disengage the wash action but I haven’t thought about anything yet, as I want it all powered off the same motor
I’m gonna be heading down there on September 21 to have a look at the washing machine in person before I consider forking over 200 for it I’m gonna see if I can try knock the seller down cause after seeing a post on our sister website (Vacuum land)“Just because it works doesn’t mean it’s valuable“ but I have thought of potentially when I head over to the US, To pick up a Maytag washing machine transmission, or even better build one, using a reduction gearbox and some sort of crank mechanism Kinda like the older maytags, I thought about what I should use to engage and disengage the wash action but I haven’t thought about anything yet, as I want it all powered off the same motor
launderess
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Shame ocean liners are no longer preferred method of travel. Back in day liners gave passengers quite generous baggage allowances. One could ship entire households (and people did) for comparatively little money.
This goes long way in explaining how so many European made major appliances of certain vintage end up miles from where originally sold. That and or were never sold outside of local market.
Today best one can hope for is military, government or private employer paying for an international move. Things are loaded into crates, then either sent by air or less likely ship.
It is still possible to send large things by ship, but it's time consuming and complicated process. More so if sending less than crate load worth of items.
There are services in most countries that still do shipping by sea. It likely won't be cheap nor quick, but they will handle something like one or two major appliances.
This goes long way in explaining how so many European made major appliances of certain vintage end up miles from where originally sold. That and or were never sold outside of local market.
Today best one can hope for is military, government or private employer paying for an international move. Things are loaded into crates, then either sent by air or less likely ship.
It is still possible to send large things by ship, but it's time consuming and complicated process. More so if sending less than crate load worth of items.
There are services in most countries that still do shipping by sea. It likely won't be cheap nor quick, but they will handle something like one or two major appliances.
Yeah
That kinda makes me wonder the story behind both of my washing machines, both of which came from Germany one was built in Germany one was imported from the Czech Republic, as it shows quite a bit of history and quite a story to tell if they could speak, and yeah that is true that it’s a shame how ocean liners are no longer really preferred, let alone if they still exist, I have had small appliances shift to me, and I do know that we roughly cost about $1500 to have a machine the size of one of those small Czech Republic washing machines so considering how the prices of everything is been going up erroneously kinda seemed a little discouraging to try and ship one entire machine over from Germany or from wherever but instead try and ship it over in parts if it’s possible, sure it might take a bit longer and probably being slightly more expensive if you’re taking constant trips to and from the country that you’re trying to get the parts out of the country
That kinda makes me wonder the story behind both of my washing machines, both of which came from Germany one was built in Germany one was imported from the Czech Republic, as it shows quite a bit of history and quite a story to tell if they could speak, and yeah that is true that it’s a shame how ocean liners are no longer really preferred, let alone if they still exist, I have had small appliances shift to me, and I do know that we roughly cost about $1500 to have a machine the size of one of those small Czech Republic washing machines so considering how the prices of everything is been going up erroneously kinda seemed a little discouraging to try and ship one entire machine over from Germany or from wherever but instead try and ship it over in parts if it’s possible, sure it might take a bit longer and probably being slightly more expensive if you’re taking constant trips to and from the country that you’re trying to get the parts out of the country
launderess
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Pure ocean liners no do not exist any longer IIRC. But Cunard's "Queen Elizabeth" does make trans Atlantic crossings on a regular schedule during warmer times of year when that ocean is calm. Much of her time otherwise is spent doing various cruises, as such ship is built more towards that end of things.
https://www.ocregister.com/2022/04/...-west-to-put-english-spin-on-luxury-cruising/
https://www.ocregister.com/2022/04/...-west-to-put-english-spin-on-luxury-cruising/
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