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Evolution of H-Axis Washing Machines From Semi to Fully Automatic
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Whirlpool had a circulation spray system in the 50s. That was decades before Zanussi.
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I've seen mixed reviews of that brand.
Yes that Whirlpool circulation spray system was the foundation of the Kenmore & Whirlpool washer dryer combination units.
I believe it was Jetcone (Jon Charles) who had a Staber at one of the early group gatherings. I recall it was in need of repair so not runnable at the time, and he wasn't impressed with it as I also recall.
An H-axis machine?
I assume Zanussi's patents related to the recirculation spout / "jet" passing through the door seal. Monotub's Titan, which also had a recirculation system, was first released around 2000, however it pumped the water though a hollow drum shaft and sprayed it out of the holes in the paddles, so presumably didn't infringe whatever patents Zanussi still held.
This must be the relaunched model, from after Monotub folded.
Yes, an H-axis machine
Here's a nice video of the keymatic doing a wash, showing the clutch mechanism as well.
I guess Samsung's Quickdrive is the modern version, although doesn't look like it does much.
Their addwash doors seem a bit pointless to me aswell, and it must weaken the door glass. I'd rather have a machine with an instantaneous lock, so I can pause the machine and open the door without waiting if it hasn't filled above the door seal.
Textured drums, diamonds, honeycomb or whatever, with smaller holes to reduce bobbling and the wear on fabric, plus make the drum stiffer, was another innovation that I don't think has been mentioned yet.
Well if normal/cottons wash cycles are going to run nearly three hours, yes, then can see need to reduce wear and tear on fabric.
Issue one has with these h-axis washers that have micro holes in drum is muck that should drain away sometimes doesn't, but is left on wash. Not such a huge deal one supposes if things are bunged in dryer, but line drying is another matter.
Issue one has with these h-axis washers that have micro holes in drum is muck that should drain away sometimes doesn't, but is left on wash. Not such a huge deal one supposes if things are bunged in dryer, but line drying is another matter.
Leave us not forget our own Laundry Alternative top loader
Few years ago someone locally had two of these machines on offer. Well they purchased a job lot of two at storage auction and were selling one on while keeping other.
As already had the AEG toplader didn't see need. So that was that.
Few years ago someone locally had two of these machines on offer. Well they purchased a job lot of two at storage auction and were selling one on while keeping other.
As already had the AEG toplader didn't see need. So that was that.
phillymatt53
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A washing cycle of 3 hours?
Besides wear and tear on fabrics........ what about the electrical energy used for those 3 hours?
Doesn't that go against any "Energy Savings" that are always touted about new products?
My old 1984 Maytag does a large load in a half-hour!
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