Cinci to Akron Ohio Norge

[akronman]

Washer alley

My back is pressed against the dryers, so this is all I could fit in the shot. Norge on the left(front is drying its Rustoleum roght now), 1977 Filter-Flo in the center, and 1975 1-18 on the right. Some clutch issues there, I'll save that as a project next week. Behind (with light pouring out those back grooves), is the 1960 Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII. Under a blue drip cloth against the farthest wall is a perfectly working Maytag A608, awaiting new plumbing for a second bank of washers. That's my 5 total automatics, other parts of basement have the wringers and twin-tubs, not used in Ohio wintertime.

 

[volvoguy87]

Looking good!

I wonder how much of this Norge is comparable with the Norgetags of more recent years. The pump looks almost like the Supco LP123 or LP128, although those have the inlet hoses connecting from the top. Could one of those be adapted with a different tub-to-pump hose? I don't recall the FSP equivalents.

Now I want to come and see your basement!
Dave

Keep up the good work!

 

[norgeway]

That Pump!

Is the fastest pump I have ever seen on a washer!, It will drain that big tub so fast you cant believe it!

 

[akronman]

Attn: Volvoguy Dave

Dave--give me a week or so to fix the Frigidaire, then you are quite welcome to head to Akron for a visit. You better bring dirty laundry!

Mark

 

[akronman]

final Norge pics

Here she is, finished and done and tested and leak-free and stable. My Picasa photo program allows me to turn shots to stand up straight, then when I import here they often go back to sideways, sorry.

 

[akronman]

more

here's more

 

[akronman]

more

check out the peace symbol icon and the rectangle icon above the settngs

 

[akronman]

here's more

This pic shows the description, Energy Sentry is the peace symbol, DOUBLE KNITS is the rectangle. I have machines with knit cycles, not double knits. The camera date is way way off, these pics are from 5 minutes ago

 

[akronman]

here's more

This is one dryer wall, both gas, early 90's Kenmore gas versus timer variety controls, and Hotpoint 80's? with same type of controls, no real moisture sensors. Both quiet and efficient.

 

[akronman]

here's more

this is the other dryer wall, an 04 or so Kenmore with moisture sensors, gas model, and a 1975 DE606 I rebuilt. All work well, get de-linted annually, but electric rates tell me to use the DE606 sparingly. It is my favorite for dress shirts, I can get a way without ironing unless I'm headed to a funeral or wedding.

 

[kenmoreguy89]

What the "peace" symbol on the program knob means?

 

[macboy91si]

3 Posts Up

"This pic shows the description,<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Energy Sentry is the peace symbol</span>, DOUBLE KNITS is the rectangle. I have machines with knit cycles, not double knits. The camera date is way way off, these pics are from 5 minutes ago..."

 

 

[300c]

Top 5 for Washer Drama

Hey mrb627, what are the other four?

My SWAG:

1) Kelvinator/ABC-O-Matic
2) Unimatic Frigidaire
3) Western Auto Wizard
4) Solid Tub GE Filter-Flo

BTW, I do agree that the Norge in this thread is arguably the best washer ever.

 

[washerlover]

I love the full selection of wash/spin speed combinations. Most manufacturers did not offer a slow agitate with normal spin speed combo. (both my Norge and Wards are the only ones in my collection with that particular option)

 

[cfz2882]

spin rpm

in my 1982 monkey wards catalog,the spin rpm for the norge machines is given as
640 rpm-pretty fast,especially considering the washbasket diameter.
BTW the tub capacity for the norge dryers was given as 8 cubic feet-large even by
recent "supersize"standards.

 

[jeb]

peek at basement

Hi Mark, I too, would like to see your basement sometime, as we do have a connection-- our appliances appeared on stage together! Jeff

 

[DADoES]

 
I notice the Soak cycle is marked in reverse for soak time, apparently as an indication of how much soak time has elapsed from the start.  But why?