EUDORA washing machine (aus Österreich)
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Looks Great! Glad you found your dream washer:
Looking at the internals of this washer I can see where they are known for quality. I really like it. One question and maybe I am just blind. How does the suspension work in this machine? Is it suspended from the top of the frame? Again congratulations and happy washing.
WK78
Looking at the internals of this washer I can see where they are known for quality. I really like it. One question and maybe I am just blind. How does the suspension work in this machine? Is it suspended from the top of the frame? Again congratulations and happy washing.
WK78
Hi Nick,
Thank you for the congratulations. This machine has no suspensions. The tub is mounted on the frame. It has a simple but effective system, a pendulum which turns off the spin when off balance. It runs on casters, so during the spin it cradles right and left a bit. But the spin cycle is only 550 rpm, so this is possible even without a suspension system.
I will make a video soon.
Thank you for the congratulations. This machine has no suspensions. The tub is mounted on the frame. It has a simple but effective system, a pendulum which turns off the spin when off balance. It runs on casters, so during the spin it cradles right and left a bit. But the spin cycle is only 550 rpm, so this is possible even without a suspension system.
I will make a video soon.
foraloysius
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Very good observation Nick! The pendulum system mentioned is like the pendulum of a clock. When the machine goes off balance too much the pendulum reaches a contact (on the left or the right side) that switches off the spin. The machine retries again until the pendulum doesn't touch the contact anymore, then it spins the laundry.
Eudora
Hello Ingemar well I never expected to see a prized Gorenje swapped out but do understand, ha ha . These are lovely machines with a big twist of vintage...I had a close up of Chris`s (ServisChris) a few years ago when we paid a visit to do a few repairs on his Eudora made compact Bendix etc...really like them, Are you using a separate spinner then ?
Here are pics of Marks compact Bendixx am on the hunt for Chris`s...
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?21501
Hello Ingemar well I never expected to see a prized Gorenje swapped out but do understand, ha ha . These are lovely machines with a big twist of vintage...I had a close up of Chris`s (ServisChris) a few years ago when we paid a visit to do a few repairs on his Eudora made compact Bendix etc...really like them, Are you using a separate spinner then ?
Here are pics of Marks compact Bendixx am on the hunt for Chris`s...
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?21501
Hello Mike 
hehehe don't worry the Gorenje is still safe and sound. She is resting a bit in my cellar.
Now I will play for a while with the Eudora, because it is a washing machine that has always fascinated me.
I'm planning to do some videos too soon.
Wow, the Mark's little Bendix is really adorable.
Yes Mike, now I'm using a separate spinner, before putting the laundry into the dryer.
Ingemar
hehehe don't worry the Gorenje is still safe and sound. She is resting a bit in my cellar.
Now I will play for a while with the Eudora, because it is a washing machine that has always fascinated me.
I'm planning to do some videos too soon.
Wow, the Mark's little Bendix is really adorable.
Yes Mike, now I'm using a separate spinner, before putting the laundry into the dryer.
Ingemar
foraloysius
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Here's a video that shows how the balance system with the pendulum works. It does numerous attempts to spin, but they all fail until 2:30, the pendulum stays put and the machine can perform a spin cycle.
Thank you Louis for the video. Honestly I don't know but I guess this is the only household washer that used this pendulum system for the spin cycle.
It is a funny coincidence that in the video on the right side is an old gorenje washer
It is a funny coincidence that in the video on the right side is an old gorenje washer
Eudora Bendix
Could you imagine that mechanism in a full sized washer ? is it similar to your compact AEG louis ? heres a few pics of Chris`s (ServisChris) Bendix badged Eudora machine, lots of neat ideas and mechanisms in such a compact space...
Front view..
Could you imagine that mechanism in a full sized washer ? is it similar to your compact AEG louis ? heres a few pics of Chris`s (ServisChris) Bendix badged Eudora machine, lots of neat ideas and mechanisms in such a compact space...
Front view..
Eudora Bendix
Rear View - like the way the spokes on the drive wheel are at an angle from the spoke hub...
Rear View - like the way the spokes on the drive wheel are at an angle from the spoke hub...
Eudora Bendix
What does the link rod do connected to the timer, does it drive it ?
What does the link rod do connected to the timer, does it drive it ?
Eudora Bendix
Timer removal for checking....
Timer removal for checking....
Eudora Bendix
This is the later 80`s Bendix with front detergent dispenser, flexible time and temperature, with spin / no spin drip dry and low or high water level.
This is the later 80`s Bendix with front detergent dispenser, flexible time and temperature, with spin / no spin drip dry and low or high water level.
Eudora Bendix
Dispenser...main wash and fabric conditioner
Dispenser...main wash and fabric conditioner
foraloysius
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No Mike, my AEG is totally different. It is on springs to compensate for the lack of suspension. There is no sensor, it just starts spinning. When it's off balance it performs a little dance, not as bad as the Hajdu machines though as you can find them on Youtube.
Eudora Bendix
And stainless steel drum interior...
And stainless steel drum interior...
Eudora Bendix
And finally , all back together and a cottons test wash 90d cottons lots of steam...
And finally , all back together and a cottons test wash 90d cottons lots of steam...
Eudora
Aha, thanks Louis, yes those Hadju washers are in a different league entirely, deffo a basement area required !!
Aha, thanks Louis, yes those Hadju washers are in a different league entirely, deffo a basement area required !!
Mike,
thanks for the lovely pictures. The compact version is even more compact than the classic Eudora which is anyway compact. Really cute.
"What does the link rod do connected to the timer, does it drive it?"
Yes Mike, as far as I know it does this. The movement of the drive wheel pushes forward the timer.
thanks for the lovely pictures. The compact version is even more compact than the classic Eudora which is anyway compact. Really cute.
"What does the link rod do connected to the timer, does it drive it?"
Yes Mike, as far as I know it does this. The movement of the drive wheel pushes forward the timer.
servischris
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Bendix
Hello, I picked up this little Bendix compact 7159 washer today- a Eudora rebadge. Tiny little thing, transported it on the back seats of a friends car! (Smaller than a US compact appliance, will get the measuring tape out later. ) Changed the spin OOB microswitch and blew down the pressure switch as it wouldnt spin, tested later and it works. It was brought back in the 80s by its original owner, who used it for a few months before getting a newer place with a full size unit but kept it as a spare, its hardly been used.
WIll get some more pics later, heres one of it perched on the back seats!
Chris
Hello, I picked up this little Bendix compact 7159 washer today- a Eudora rebadge. Tiny little thing, transported it on the back seats of a friends car! (Smaller than a US compact appliance, will get the measuring tape out later. ) Changed the spin OOB microswitch and blew down the pressure switch as it wouldnt spin, tested later and it works. It was brought back in the 80s by its original owner, who used it for a few months before getting a newer place with a full size unit but kept it as a spare, its hardly been used.
WIll get some more pics later, heres one of it perched on the back seats!
Chris
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