Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish!!!

[rollermatic]

i remember seeing that calypso

when i came to visit you, it's never been a type of washer that i found interesting. in fact i always wondered how it could possibly even clean well.

look at it this way, the space you now have will someday be filled with a machine you really like! prob some european commercial front loader that spins at 4000 rpm or something.

at least it will when you get done modifying it with a 440 volt 3 phase motor that requires a special transformer added in the basement just to power it!

and don't forget that beautiful bendix you have tucked away. hope to see you getting it out and workin on it real soon here! lot's of pics please when you do!

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Pete, now that you mention it...
I actually looked into stepping the 230V 3PH that my phase converter generates up to 440V 3PH. Transformers are more expensive and heavier than motors. From what I see on Ebay, there aren't as many transformers compared to motors. Also I always see more 3 phase motors at lower HP ratings that have RPM's of 3450 that run on 440V 3PH only. Transformers are also very heavy, so shipping will be high. The motor that I just put in Primus W-10X^2 cost $89 to ship from NJ. Eventually when I find the right transformer at the right price, I will have my 440V 3PH. But If I had it now, I would used the motor below in Primus W-10X^2. This motor is 1.5HP 1155 RPM 440V 3PH only. I did run it on 230V 3Ph for a few minutes and it is very quiet and it runs very smooth. No vibrations at all!
The Bendix:

Ah the FL Bendix... I will wait until the summer to go through that machine. The wires need to be checked thoroughly. The cord needs to be replaced, back gasket and clamp replaced also. I'm reserving it for a time when I can take my time with it. But, Yes I will post pictures and hopefully a video or two when I tackle this machine.

Yes, I would love to get a IPSO BIG MAC OPL 50LB. commercial FL. In fact I almost got one of these off ebay about 2 months ago. What an awesome machine!!

Yep, I have a space waiting for something big.

 

[rollermatic]

you're the only guy i have

ever seen that actually put a major voltage transformer device whatever thing in his basement to power a commercial washer as big as a tank!

now that is the epiome of dedication to the fine art of appliance collecting! you got my vote!

can't wait to drive up and see that bendix when you get it out of your shed!

 

[norfolksouthern]

Oh, the Bendix is small potatoes;

I'm waiting 'till he gets a 200 pound capacity Unimac. And if he does, I'll want to go see it!

NorfolkSouthern

 

[supremewhirlpol]

A 200LB. capacity Unimac would require actual 3 phase service from the street and a building to put it in. Would it use 440V 3 phase? no doubt! I think at this point, the only time that I could get a machine that big would be when I have my own house or laundry facility. Hey, that's a good idea.

Sudsman, if your watching, do you still have pictures of the machines in your newer laundry facility?

When the Bendix comes out, it will get proper recognition(by the other machines of course). Pete, we may have to have a wash-in at my house when the Bendix comes out. I have limited space inside, but I may be able to work somthing out.

 

[volvoguy87]

Wash In?

Count me in. Of course, I really ought to host one myself, once I get some more of mine working properly.

Dave

 

[westyslantfront]

A big thank you to Glenn (Dadoes) for posting Calypso videos. I enjoyed watching all of them.

Ross