Beautiful Phiclo Double Wringer

[launderess]

Mickey

Apparently someone wrote to the seller and asked them to "test" the unit, and that is when the problems came to light. You can read this at the bottom of the auction page.

Highly doubt there is a huge market for this item, well not enough that they would possibly get the kind of money worth pulling a fast one. Rather they are doing the right thing by telling you ahead of time the unit is not as originally advertised, meaning it no longer works.

Don't know how your skills are when it comes to repairing vintage units, so can only advise if you think parts/new motor can be found, and you can do the work, adjust your bidding accordingly and go from there. Depending upon how badly you wish the unit, it may be wise to retract your original high bid, and bid an amount in light of the unit will require repairs.

Best of luck,
L.

 

[mickeyd]

Thank you, Dear,

but what if Greg wants it who could probably fix it "toute de suite" really quick? and sell it to me for a fair price and store it or play with it for a while. I have pump experience but not that of motors.

Also, my internal systems are suggesting to me that a summer wash-in on the lake is on the horizon within the next five years when we can hoot and trade to our hearts' content.

 

[gansky1]

All may not be lost..

I sounds like it may be the start switch on the motor but you don't know until you get into it. It might be an easy fix, usually these motors will have over load protectors on them. It's a good idea to check these things out before running an appliance that has sat for a long time unused. There are still lots of wringer washers out there and depending on the mounting of that motor, it might be fairly easy to come up with a replacement if necessary too.

 

[mickeyd]

someone got it

The bid of $51 was offered while I was away biking in Allegheny.
Hope it was a member.
No hard feelings.

Ironically, we stayed in Gaines Pa, just 2 hours away from the Philco.
The great hope is that many members will want to trade and share yearly as we ride the fabulous U.S. circuit of washer lovers.

MIchael

 

[mickeyd]

Come on

Fess up !

Who won the bid on the Philco?