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Down In The Woods Of Georgia
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danemodsandy
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Woods, My Foot!
Launderess,
Stone Mountain is named after the - well, the stone mountain that is in the middle of it, the largest granite outcropping on Earth.
For the rest? Freeways and suburbia and strip malls. Georgia still has moonlight, but the magnolias are losing ground fast. Except for the accent of the natives, you might as well be in Jersey.
Launderess,
Stone Mountain is named after the - well, the stone mountain that is in the middle of it, the largest granite outcropping on Earth.
For the rest? Freeways and suburbia and strip malls. Georgia still has moonlight, but the magnolias are losing ground fast. Except for the accent of the natives, you might as well be in Jersey.
Here is some geologic history along with descriptions of the "tarting up" of the site. My senior prom was held in the pavillion on the top of the mountain. Most of the year the shallow depressions on the mountain are filled with rainwater so there are pools up there with toads around them. It is a place most of us knew from our childhoods with the walk up the west side being fairly easy. High school kids used to drive their vehicles up the south side until fences were put up, but as I remember, they had to climb the hill in reverse. Maybe that was for traction or maybe it started with the Model T Fords with the gas tank up front over the engine so if the hill got too steep the gravity feed stopped and the engine died. All through my school years there would be a news story almost every year of some fool falling off the side of the mountain. As the saying goes, it was not the fall that killed them, but the sudden stop at the bottom. Older neighborhoods had granite curbstones because of the plentiful supply of granite in the area. It seemed that anywhere we dug in our old yard, we would hit granite and the sewer went out of the basement about 4 feet above the floor because of the granite that was encountered out in the street when they were putting in the water and sewer lines. It meant that no one could have plumbed-in laundry tubs in the basement, but most people did not have basements anyway and many who had basements opted for having the washer on the first floor instead of down in the basement. The builders called them "Yankee basements" because basements were not a Southern building feature. Some of the homes with basements did not even have interior stairs to them, but relied on outside stairs.
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Was going for affect! *LOL*
Was going for affect! *LOL*
Maybe we could FOCUS on the Hoover Twin Tub.....
... that's for sale on fleabay for $200??
... that's for sale on fleabay for $200??
norgeway
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Stone Mountain
Is a beautiful place, near Atlanta.
Is a beautiful place, near Atlanta.
ovrphil
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Hoover
I wonder how many people on aw.org love these Hoover portables? Or is it just one of the collection type thing? Not to paint a negative picture in any way, but other than the turquoise and yellow(sorry, don't know the marketed color name)...these hoover washers look like a tub for anything but clothing..cleaning fish, machine parts, anything but clothing. It's true, I've picked up some microwaves and appliances only a mother could love, but these Hoovers- ? Compared to so many other appliances, these look like afterthoughts of machine design and function- something you'd stick in the old gas stations, maybe, to wash off the grease and oil from parts. But the yellow and turquoise units - I might use those to wash fruit and vegetables, if I could hook up a shower hose. Now I'll go to my room. (slips out quietly)
I wonder how many people on aw.org love these Hoover portables? Or is it just one of the collection type thing? Not to paint a negative picture in any way, but other than the turquoise and yellow(sorry, don't know the marketed color name)...these hoover washers look like a tub for anything but clothing..cleaning fish, machine parts, anything but clothing. It's true, I've picked up some microwaves and appliances only a mother could love, but these Hoovers- ? Compared to so many other appliances, these look like afterthoughts of machine design and function- something you'd stick in the old gas stations, maybe, to wash off the grease and oil from parts. But the yellow and turquoise units - I might use those to wash fruit and vegetables, if I could hook up a shower hose. Now I'll go to my room. (slips out quietly)
WOW Phil........ It's pretty obvious YOU have absolutely ZERO love for these! Geeze!
Yes people do love this just like you love your "microwaves and appliances only a mother could love".
Bashing appliances you don't like... that's not what AW is all about, is it?
Kevin
Well they look like a tub because that is what they are, hence the name "twin tub". Vastly prefer Hoover TTs over wringer washers for design but who am I to judge what floats someone else's boat?
Only Maytag and Hoover had twin tub washers in the United States so from a design point of view we are limited here; however across the pond there is or rather was a wide variety of designs.
Only Maytag and Hoover had twin tub washers in the United States so from a design point of view we are limited here; however across the pond there is or rather was a wide variety of designs.
ovrphil
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Agree, Launderess, and to all else - coffee, tea or ? It's past 4pm. but never too late to wash.
ovrphil
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Grossly misunderstood
Oops, not at all Kevin - I wasn't bashing. I just find these odd in all the interesting other appliances. I really don't see how my comments were slanted to bashing...certainly not my style and apologies if I hit a nerve. I love almost everything in washers and dryers, even if I wouldn't have room to collect even the oldsters from way back.
Please - just was asking for some feedback - what is it about these that appeals to the collectors or non-collectors? I'm a curious heart...open-minded, never critical, but certainly human enough to allow enough room to say, "from my perspective, what's up with these? I'm truly curious as to where the afficionado-ness(I improvise of course) .....comes from.
Not a hair of criticism for owning one - not a hair or thread of bashing. I can really do bashing...but it would never come out of me, Kevin.
And thanks for keeping aw.org always a source of inspiration and interest - everyone.
Oops, not at all Kevin - I wasn't bashing. I just find these odd in all the interesting other appliances. I really don't see how my comments were slanted to bashing...certainly not my style and apologies if I hit a nerve. I love almost everything in washers and dryers, even if I wouldn't have room to collect even the oldsters from way back.
Please - just was asking for some feedback - what is it about these that appeals to the collectors or non-collectors? I'm a curious heart...open-minded, never critical, but certainly human enough to allow enough room to say, "from my perspective, what's up with these? I'm truly curious as to where the afficionado-ness(I improvise of course) .....comes from.
Not a hair of criticism for owning one - not a hair or thread of bashing. I can really do bashing...but it would never come out of me, Kevin.
And thanks for keeping aw.org always a source of inspiration and interest - everyone.
Phil: Apologies, perhaps I misread or misunderstood, but that's what I got out of it.
Kevin
Phil
In the US and Canada, these were usually sold for apartments, tiny homes, college dorms, etc, where you didn't have a regular automatic standing machine hookup. My guess would be some 2% or less of sales in the overall washer market. So keep that in mind. I would guess that almost anyone who could hookup and afford an automatic would have chosen one instead.
For a hobbyist like many of us, they are an alternative way to do wash, a fun occasional few loads of clothes. They are not for everyone or everyday, but they are effective and economical. I have a mid-70's Hoover #0519 that I use about once a month. I wouldn't want it as my only machine, but it's a fun alternative at times.
As long as you don't try king sized bed sheets and throw rugs, you be AMAZED at how quickly you can get through tons of clothes with economical water usage. And the spin speeds in the spintub are about triple what an automatic will do, your dry time is cut down to 1/3.
In the US and Canada, these were usually sold for apartments, tiny homes, college dorms, etc, where you didn't have a regular automatic standing machine hookup. My guess would be some 2% or less of sales in the overall washer market. So keep that in mind. I would guess that almost anyone who could hookup and afford an automatic would have chosen one instead.
For a hobbyist like many of us, they are an alternative way to do wash, a fun occasional few loads of clothes. They are not for everyone or everyday, but they are effective and economical. I have a mid-70's Hoover #0519 that I use about once a month. I wouldn't want it as my only machine, but it's a fun alternative at times.
As long as you don't try king sized bed sheets and throw rugs, you be AMAZED at how quickly you can get through tons of clothes with economical water usage. And the spin speeds in the spintub are about triple what an automatic will do, your dry time is cut down to 1/3.
ovrphil
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Akronman;
Thanks for explaining...it makes sense now and I actually wouldn't mind seeing one in action - at least the size would fit somewhere in this "compartment" (a.k.a. "apartment).Spins that fast? If it has a turbine sound, I'm "in" for 2 - could have fun there(can't help, love jets). So they're quite a little power pack, it sounds like - and filled a small niche market. :
When were these last made and were they improved into the last years (?year) ..was Hoover the better of the two brands that were available? And what do they weigh?
Thanks again.
Thanks for explaining...it makes sense now and I actually wouldn't mind seeing one in action - at least the size would fit somewhere in this "compartment" (a.k.a. "apartment).Spins that fast? If it has a turbine sound, I'm "in" for 2 - could have fun there(can't help, love jets). So they're quite a little power pack, it sounds like - and filled a small niche market. :
When were these last made and were they improved into the last years (?year) ..was Hoover the better of the two brands that were available? And what do they weigh?
Thanks again.
I agree with Mark:
I suppose wringer washers and twin tub machines are in the same category, in the sense that, as Mark stated, you can power through mounds (mountians?) of laundry quickly. Granted I don't use them regularly, because I prefer an automatic. But they are fun to use in a occational basis.
I have 3 twin tubs in my collection. An Easy Spindrier, a Maytag A50 and a 1970 "oovah".
On the spinner RPM, yes they do spin FAST. The Maytag is 2200 rpm and I believe the Hoover is around 2000 rpm. But you have to remember, the spinner is only 7 or 8 inches in diameter, they need to spin that fast to be affective.
Here a video of my Hoover & Maytag twin tubs.
Kevin
I suppose wringer washers and twin tub machines are in the same category, in the sense that, as Mark stated, you can power through mounds (mountians?) of laundry quickly. Granted I don't use them regularly, because I prefer an automatic. But they are fun to use in a occational basis.
I have 3 twin tubs in my collection. An Easy Spindrier, a Maytag A50 and a 1970 "oovah".
On the spinner RPM, yes they do spin FAST. The Maytag is 2200 rpm and I believe the Hoover is around 2000 rpm. But you have to remember, the spinner is only 7 or 8 inches in diameter, they need to spin that fast to be affective.
Here a video of my Hoover & Maytag twin tubs.
Kevin
If you were in a situation where you could not have a washer in an apartment, these beat shlepping down to the laundry room. I put them in my "do not have to have" category now, but cannot say that one would not have been welcome when I was in the efficiency apt.
I'd like to have one of these (or perhaps a Maytag). Indeed they aren't stylish or sexy but I would call them neat. For certain articles of laundry I think they could do a great job and you can learn a lot being "hands-on" through the process.
For sure they don't replace the automatic though!
For sure they don't replace the automatic though!
IMHO From Both Actual Use And Observation
A wringer washer is actually of more use than most twin tubs.
The wash basket of a Hoover and most TT's does not hold that much nor can it cope with large bulky items such as blankets larger than crib size. Even if one could launder vast amounts and or a large item in the tub the spin basket has definite limits. OTHO most wringer washers had decent sized tubs and a standard sized mangle can cope with heavy blankets/bulky items. One has to know how to fold such things into the wringer and so forth, but it can be done. One knows this from having put queen sized blankets through a hand wringer.
A wringer washer is actually of more use than most twin tubs.
The wash basket of a Hoover and most TT's does not hold that much nor can it cope with large bulky items such as blankets larger than crib size. Even if one could launder vast amounts and or a large item in the tub the spin basket has definite limits. OTHO most wringer washers had decent sized tubs and a standard sized mangle can cope with heavy blankets/bulky items. One has to know how to fold such things into the wringer and so forth, but it can be done. One knows this from having put queen sized blankets through a hand wringer.
Weight and noise
Weight is under #100, whereas most full sized machines are over 200. Noise?? When out of balance and the spin motor can't get up to speed, not too loud. When properly loaded and doing 2000RPMS, it's like a plane takimg off. Amazing, loud, effective fun.
Weight is under #100, whereas most full sized machines are over 200. Noise?? When out of balance and the spin motor can't get up to speed, not too loud. When properly loaded and doing 2000RPMS, it's like a plane takimg off. Amazing, loud, effective fun.
