Filter Flo Nation

[tecnopolis]

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[doug]

Newer ge filter-flo

She still looks new Love the ge filter flos and hotpoint rim flos!

 

[tecnopolis]

I had this 90% full can of spray paint laying around for over 10 years and decided it was finally the day to use it.
I remember that when I had used it prior, the spray valve was defective, causing the paint to build up at the tip and then get spit in a goober-like fashion, ruining any smooth finish you were trying to create. So in this case I used that "defect" to a creative advantage. After all, I was just painting a piece of cardboard.
Here is the panel painted and re installed.

 

[tecnopolis]

....at closer look. The paint left a wet "droplet" effect.

 

[tecnopolis]

...I guess I'm turning my washers into "object d'art".

 

[tecnopolis]

I also performed the lid switch mod, allowing me to take the following pictures using LED lighting.

 

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[tecnopolis]

** No TEXTILES were harmed during filming **

 

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[yogitunes]

Love the paint job, and the effects of the speckle.......thats unique....something to consider, not to mention a sort of protectant for the fiberboard from water and oil............

like the special effects of the LED lighting as well....you learn much Grasshopper!

 

[tecnopolis]

**Question** Why did GE use so many colors of plastic? I wish I had all the plastic in that SEAFOAM green (bleach dispenser, clothes retaining ring, fabric softener dispenser, Etc).
The SpotScrubber has beige, white and seafoam plastic pieces! Look like a pride parade in there.!!

 

[tecnopolis]

Hmmm, now what do we have here? My mind is working overtime.

 

[tecnopolis]

..what if you were able to modify this to fit the Filter-Flo?

 

[tecnopolis]

..it might be possible to then mount this stainless GE tub?

 

[toploader55]

doodah, doodah...

Time for me to leave the RESTAURANT business.

 

[pdub]

It's interesting...

that in this last incarnation the control panel doesn't say "Filter-Flo" anywhere.

Very beautiful machine and you did good leaving it intact. Great job on the painting of the rear panel too. I like your idea of preservation.

Enjoy!

Patrick

 

[chestermikeuk]

Filter flow

Lovely machine and great to see the insides and all explained, the hoses are in the same position as our Hotpoint models, and very similar parts as well as the cardboard back panel, the spooky thing is the paint you used on the rear panel is the same colourway as the official UK Hotpoint Filter-Flow 1970`s models!!

 

[strongenough78]

I love that picture Mike. The washer, the floor and the blue granite countertop. Beautiful!