Equator W/D

[funguy10]

Here is the "matching" dryer. The site claims that "both washer and dryer exhibit matching control panel profiles, decals and knobs." and that is about it. Also note how the site says "Only Horizontal-Axis Top-Loading washer in the U.S.A." This will soon be false because the Cobra machines ARE INDEED COMING TO THE U.S.!

 

[goatfarmer]

Gee, I started this thread....

...guess I should follow through! This is the Equator I picked up a few weeks ago.

kennyGF

 

[goatfarmer]

inside shot

Looks to be a decent machine. I know it's HEAVY!

kennyGF

 

[goatfarmer]

console shot

Missing a couple of buttons, my very knowledgable parts guy has never heard of this brand. BTW, gang, this is not a washer/dryer, it is a CLOTHES PROCESSOR! Says so right on the front!

 

[laundromat]

Hey kenny,
That's definitely a Philco of Italy model4 pound dry load capacity,built in heater 1,000 R.P.M spin,and portable conversion capability.It looks like it's missing some pushbuttons.I now have complete access to parts for the Equator.

 

[goatfarmer]

Chuck, I'm going to try this one out today, and see what it does. Good to have a parts source!

kennyGF

 

[laundromat]

Kenny,The best way to get best results is to load it 2/3 full. and be sure you use an HE lo sudsing detergent.I use Wisk HE or Publix HE(nade by Wisk)

 

[laundromat]

Equator's previous manufacturer

In my previous nessage,I forgot to tell you that Ariston was the company that took over Philco of Italy.They are now(finaly)defunked.Atol knows the two brothers one of which owns Asko!

 

[peteski50]

Equator

My Equator was almost exactly like the above one. I am so sorry I had got rid of it for that disaster LG. Now I have nothing and I just don't know what to purchase. I may be better off with just a front load washer.
Peter

 

[thor]

Kenny, as far as I know, these type of washer-dryers have a certain capacity for the wash cycle (probably 5 kg) and half of that capacity for the dry cycle (2.5 kg). So, if you want to do a wash cycle automatically followed by the drying cycle, you just can load 2.5 kg of clothes, and it will take almost 4 hours to complete. But if you can cope with that maybe you'll be much better off to become a follower of the Dalai Lama, LOL!

Emilio

 

[easyspindry]

Splendide???

I have a combo machine in my camper. The brand name is Splendide, and it is Italian made. It's a great machine. Cleans very well. And spins at something like 1200 or 1400 rpm. It will wash an 8 pound load, but the drying is a different story.

If I wash a large load, I take half of it out before the dryer cycle starts. So the easy thing to do is simply wash a half load and let it go on and dry. Even in that case, I like to take out the clothes between the wash and dry cycles and shake them out. Sometimes the rapid spin causes towels and cottons to stay stuck to the side of the tub.

I wonder if this machine is kin to the Equator or the Cobra or Philco of Italy. Anybody know?

It's a great machine -- five years old with no problems except for the mother board on the electronic controls when it was new. Repaired under warranty.

Jerry Gay

 

[goatfarmer]

I plugged mine in today. The dryer part works, can't even hear it run! Didn't hook it up to water yet.

 

[laundromat]

Depending on it's age,the Splendid was originally identical to the Equator EZ1000,However, just like Equator,Aristan began making their machines and using the wrong diodes which in turn,caught on fire.

 

[tomturbomatic]

What about the Breeze made by Supra, 220 volt, new models listed on Ebay and distributed someplace in South Carolina? They have a parts and service number. I want to get the parts and service manuals to see what this is all about. They say it is made in Spain and Italy. Hope it is not part of the Equator disaster.

http://cgi.ebay.com/WOW-NEW-VENTLES...ryZ71257QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[laundromat]

Hey Tom,
I hope all is well up in MD.The model you're showing IS made by the company that Equator just won a settlement with!The sort of triangular control design gives them away.They're identical to the faulty Equator,Haire,Aristen.Summit and Philci

 

[tomturbomatic]

Chuck, Thank you for the info. If The Breeeze is identical to all of the other brands, why is it the only 220 volt combo? If the lawsuit shut down the company that made all of these other brands, who is making the Supra now? The people selling them say that they are made in Spain and Italy. I do not doubt you, but wonder what the time line for all of this was. If all of this is settled with Equator owners, how long ago were the bad machines discontinued?.

How long was Equator made in Italy? When did it start to be made in China and India? Are the Equator machines the same as the ones from Italy but now with the correct diodes or was the design changed radically when manufacturing was moved from Italy to China and India?

Have a great weekend!
Tom

 

[goatfarmer]

Anyone feel the need for the Equator I picked up? It does what it's supposed to do, and does it very quietly. But it leaks water somewhere near the front. Come and get it this week, or next, and it's yours. After that, it goes to meet it's maker.....

kennyGF

 

[bundtboy]

I have one

I love mine. The parts from it make an excellent halloween costume.

Save parts from yours, Kenny, and you too can be a Clothes Processor for Halloween.

B

 

[tomturbomatic]

Bob, Does the door open so that one can check to see if the internal dry meter is pointing up indicating that the load is just about ready to be taken....... out?

 

[goatfarmer]

Bob, I'm ummmmmmm....speechless.....