Filtrating in Minneapolis

kenmore71 · Sep 6, 2013

One of my pipedreams since I have discovered the joys of AW was to have in my very own possession an early Frigidaire Filtrator dryer. Well, thanks to an alignment of the stars, hard work and persistence, my dream has come true! Now i can enjoy the pleasure of Filtrator soft towels in the middle of a MN winter! Here are some pics of the 1952 TR-60:

kenmore71 · Sep 6, 2013

Inside the drum looking at the RadianTubes:

kenmore71 · Sep 6, 2013

The other side looking at the drum light and ozone lamp:

kenmore71 · Sep 6, 2013

The timer, along with the roaster thermometer that I Installed next to the thermostat capillary tube:

kenmore71 · Sep 6, 2013

More to come as I check out the unique features of this unique dryer!!!

revvinkevin · Sep 6, 2013

YAY MARK!!!

CONGRATS on getting a dream machine!

I look forward to reading and seeing more about it!

Kevin

whirlcool · Sep 6, 2013

What do the towels smell like when they come out of this dryer?

launderess · Sep 6, 2013

Welcome To The World Of Condensor Dryers

Must admit those vintage Frigidaire Filtrator dryers have always peaked my interest. Would have one if space and knowledge of vintage appliance repair/maintenance could be trusted. We look forward to hearing from you on this matter.

Congrats!

tomturbomatic · Sep 6, 2013

Congratulations on achieving a dream

Now you will enjoy the Fitrator perfume in your basement. Not even the Hamilton can make that fragrance because it depends on the concentration of the ozone and the boiled cotton smell in the steam.

Something else at which the Filtrator excells is dewrinkling things like suit coats. Throw in a very damp towel to build up some steam and after a few minutes throw in the wool suit coat. In 5 minutes or less, it is wrinkle free.

Never ever let it stop for long with the heater red hot as it can damage the porcelain drum.

Have fun.

danemodsandy · Sep 6, 2013

Allen:

There is no smell in the world quite like the smell of Filtrator-dried clothing. It's something of an ozone smell, and it smells like the quintessence of clean. It's also a very comforting smell, for some reason. I've only been around a Filtrator (one just like Mark's) in a member's home, but I can easily imagine that people who grew up with one in their house have very fond memories of it.

turquoisedude · Sep 6, 2013

Very nice, indeed, Mark!! The cabinet looks mint - hope I look that go when I'm in my 60s...

Love the photo of the glowing Radiantubes!

mickeyd · Sep 6, 2013

Right Away,

I was going to ask you what's up with that cute little Geiger Counter on the console, but you explained in Reply #3.

The futuristic pics of the glowing drum are a real surprise--had no idea!

Beautiful. I can only imagine the fragrance, the joy, and the warmth. How nice you've found your dream, and started our day with a nice uplift. Thanks.

christfr · Sep 6, 2013

oh your gonna love this dryer they sound so neat and even smell good

swestoyz · Sep 6, 2013

Great idea to use a roaster thermometer. Amazing to see how far the thermostat has drifted over the years. I'll be curious to hear about the results after you make adjustments.

Ben

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philr · Sep 6, 2013

I like the idea of the thermometer too! Congrats on your new acquisition!

kenmore71 · Sep 9, 2013

More Filtramatic (r) goodness!

I have continued to play with the filtrator over the last few days. I'm not entirely sure why I have chosen 90+ degree days to work on the hottest operating dryer ever created!

Here is inside the back after careful vacuuming:

kenmore71 · Sep 9, 2013

Then, since I had stock on hand, I decided to add a 25 amp relay to control the 240 volt current to the Radiantubes. This should nearly eliminate any chance of contact failure in the timer, thermostat and centrifugal switch. The control circuit now draws 5 watts at 120 volts instead of 4400 watts at 240 volts!

kenmore71 · Sep 9, 2013

So, since it's only 92 degrees with a 70 degree dew point, I thought I'd dry a load of sheets. Here we are at the thermostat cut-out temperature:

kenmore71 · Sep 9, 2013

The steamy drama that only Filtration can provide!

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