There are some great pictures of the washing machine basket assembly line going on at GE's Appliance Park in the early 60's on this mornings Product Stat post...
General Electric Washer Basket Line
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That's a great article! 448 holes in the basket wall (plus bottom plate holes). Isn't it interesting that they made so many changes to hole patterns and numbers over the years when so many other makers made few, if any changes to their perforation patterns.
Cool Article, Robert
It is always neat to see how things are made.
Ge changed the hole pattern at least twice from this orignal design to try to reduce user complaints about redeposited lint and scum on clean loads of laundry. Getting rid of most of the holes on the lower sides helped a lot with this problem because the dirty was not forced through the clean clothing nearly as much as the water was being pumped out of the washer.
Currently Whirlpool is about the last manufacturer that is making Porcelain enameled washer tubs, and you can't see any seams on them.
It is always neat to see how things are made.
Ge changed the hole pattern at least twice from this orignal design to try to reduce user complaints about redeposited lint and scum on clean loads of laundry. Getting rid of most of the holes on the lower sides helped a lot with this problem because the dirty was not forced through the clean clothing nearly as much as the water was being pumped out of the washer.
Currently Whirlpool is about the last manufacturer that is making Porcelain enameled washer tubs, and you can't see any seams on them.
mrb627
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So Many Holes...
I can honestly say I have not noticed a GE tub with the number of holes witnessed in this article. That's not to say that I haven't ever run across one, simply that it went unnoticed at the time.
I would think that if using a controlled suds detergent and the lint filter pan were in place, not a lot of lint would be left in the wash water to get re-deposited. Although, with some of the strongest agitation on the market at the time, surely linting was going to happen...
Thanks for the post, Robert.
Malcolm
I can honestly say I have not noticed a GE tub with the number of holes witnessed in this article. That's not to say that I haven't ever run across one, simply that it went unnoticed at the time.
I would think that if using a controlled suds detergent and the lint filter pan were in place, not a lot of lint would be left in the wash water to get re-deposited. Although, with some of the strongest agitation on the market at the time, surely linting was going to happen...
Thanks for the post, Robert.
Malcolm
this article was more than fascinating to read....thanks Robert....wish there was a video to see the process in action...amazing to see this stuff fabricated and assembled...
I remember my Mom's V12, she hated it because of all the lint that was left on clothes...of course back in the 60's, clothing was made different, clothing gave off more lint, and as Malcolm mentioned, there was some vigorous agitation in that machine...
once nice thing about all those holes in the beginning, it really spun the clothes out well and packed to the walls...there's always a pro and con...
I remember my Mom's V12, she hated it because of all the lint that was left on clothes...of course back in the 60's, clothing was made different, clothing gave off more lint, and as Malcolm mentioned, there was some vigorous agitation in that machine...
once nice thing about all those holes in the beginning, it really spun the clothes out well and packed to the walls...there's always a pro and con...
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