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Allen,

You are so right. My mom's parents had a 1958 filter-flo, it was great for my diapers and all the dogs. Their hair, that is.

 

I've not posted much on our adventures in ancient appliances or in the three really important forums over the last few months,.

 

We've picked up a few pre-WWII mixers (including jadite bowls, Sunbeam obviously didn't get the memo on what they were to have done) and fixed them, finished the 1947 Crossley (and the door seal still seals!) and found the repair parts for the thumper (and she's PANK!).

 

I will be taking pictures under her skirt once we have her set up. The volunteer who repairs their appliances had to search out a filter for me - the one in the machine on the floor had grown legs. Professional breeders in the area have a standing request in for filter-flos, so this was enormous.

 

 
 
So speaking of filters...

So what is the best washer lint filter? I'm inclined to think that any agitator/burp-up filter would be the "purest" and most effective filter since the pump doesn't have to suck anything thru the perforated tub. Anyone?
 
Well as far as self-clean...or bed of nails.....screened.....filters go, once they get filled, and run out of useable space, the flow slows down and almost become useless....mainly for high amounts of lint when washing towels or items covered in animal fur......I have seen a few self clean ones get plugged from animal fur....

IMO....the GE filter flo works best, not only because of the free flow water supply but also the "moving" pan that is good size, non clogging, and doesn't have its efficiency reduced.....also great as a detergent dispenser....

although not impressed with the GE counterpart Hotpoint's self clean rim flo, it does trap lint, but once the holes are filled, anyother water is overflowed into the outter tub, this is where the "movement" of the true filter flo can show how much more lint is removed from the water and clothing......

keep in mind GE FF filters at all levels....and the minibasket option is icing on the cake.....

thats also not to say these filters can clog with hard water deposits and some grit....but a simple cleaning with a power washer will have all the holes cleaned and open....
 
Habitat answer for fliterflo58

Habitat for Humanity runs a Re-Store (used outlet) in most counties in the country. tons of used appliances, cabinets, plumbing, windows, etc. Google up "Habitat restore" and you can find a state by state link listing stoers in your area.
 
Congratulations!!

Can't wait to see the pictures!! I miss my ol' filter-flo...
What colour was the agitator on this one??? If you need a mini-basket, I do believe I know where I can get one.
 
Bed O Nails VS FF

I think Martin nailed it pretty well. The main advantage of the GE is that huge filter surface. My little Kenmore BD portable has a bed of nails cartridge and it will filter just as well as the GE, however if you are washing animal wear, it clogs up quickly where-as the GE will just roll up big balls (lol!) in the filter hat.

 

That's right folks the GE has the big balls to prove it!
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I do like the FF for my cats and such, and crude as some aspects are of the machine, mine has proven to be much more long lasting than I had imagined.

 

-Tim
 
Getting there

Picked up our filter-flo at Habitat yesterday.

The kid started to dolly it out from the front, grabbing the instrument panel to shift it. I stopped him, got two less inexperienced volunteers, told them I'd pay them if the got it into my truck without any scratches.

They treated it like a raw egg.

Ms. Thang went and got the manager who came out and said they couldn't take money, careful delivery was part of the price.

Well, my old code for the back door to the warehouse still works. Went back and gave each volunteer their promised money. Honestly, in this economy to be so nasty!

Got in the truck and roared up the hill. Missed the blizzard (shut the highway down) by 15 minutes. We're going to unpack her and bring her in in a bit - pictures will be made!

Gosh, Paul, I'd love a mini-basket, think we can find one here, though. If not, I'll be in touch. You are such a dear.

I'll have millions of questions soon, thanks to everyone for the kind words.
 
Tim,

I genuinely have no clue. I've always been a thumper man myself, so my knowledge here is very limited.

Since it doesn't have those tabbed switches, I am guessing later than the mid-70s. This is one of the many questions I will have in the coming days.

Right now, we're letting things warm up - it got down below 0F last night (again) and I don't have the physical strength to bring her in by myself.

At least, not on pure ice.

I am pleased, though, to have one with a rebuilt clutch. That is a known weakness in these otherwise wonderful machines.

GE made a lot of good stuff, once upon a time. It's sad that those days are gone.
 
Panthera, it sounds like you are happy to find this and are in a good mood. Have you been taking daily fiber therapy? Let us see what all you do when working on the GE.
 
Could ya stop with the drama and just show us pictures of the console, and inside the tub.
Thanks Mike
 
Drama?

Mike, that comment is one of the reasons I don't post on Imperial very often.

If Bob or whomever thinks I have issues, then let them. Goodness knows, there'd be reason enough.

Now, to get back to the important things - I am glad to have a placement around 1985. That might help with the inevitable rust problems. None to see so far, for which I am very grateful.

Right now, work is on hold while we shovel out several more inches of snow since the photos I shot this morning. Goodness, me oh my.

We will be hooking her up after lunch for the first wash. I haven't found anything which was broken, out of alignment or damaged in a thorough pre-plug in check up.

She's going into a 2" drain pipe through a diverter gate (a 1959 thumper ((and she's PANK!) and a 1970s Maytag share that line.

Pictures will follow, either of success or failure. No videos for now.
 

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