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jonvance1990
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That's alright Martin take your time. Remind us when you do.
cool machine.. i had a similar one..
back around 1984 getting my 1st apartment, the first thing i bought was a washer portable.. it was a sanyo very similar to this one in looks, and workings.. i paid 50 bucks for it.. that machine was so terrific.. once i traded up a few years after, i pssed it to my grandmother, who used it for a couple years, then it was passed to my sister for a couple more.... she then sold it at a yard sale for 75 bucks..
i wish i could get my hands on one again.. you said you got yours in nj and there were a couple more. what part of jersey? im in new york not far from the GW bridge.. id love to know, so i can go se if its still aavailable.. thanks for the pics.. looking forward to the video....thanks again.
back around 1984 getting my 1st apartment, the first thing i bought was a washer portable.. it was a sanyo very similar to this one in looks, and workings.. i paid 50 bucks for it.. that machine was so terrific.. once i traded up a few years after, i pssed it to my grandmother, who used it for a couple years, then it was passed to my sister for a couple more.... she then sold it at a yard sale for 75 bucks..
i wish i could get my hands on one again.. you said you got yours in nj and there were a couple more. what part of jersey? im in new york not far from the GW bridge.. id love to know, so i can go se if its still aavailable.. thanks for the pics.. looking forward to the video....thanks again.
Awesome little machine, Yogi! I'd love one of these. Where is that thrift store? Is it in NJ? I love that it has a water temp selection, just crosses the line into semi-permanent installation. If there are more machines like this at that price, I'd love to pick one up!
Eric
I am going there tommorow to see if I can get one for Steve....will let you know if there is more
I knew I should have bought all three at the time...someone smack me!
I lost their card, and I can't remember the stores name....
in Berlin, NJ....theres the Berlin Market/Flea Market, and right next door is a little thrift store, thats where I got it...also not far from there, about 3 miles up on Rt 73, south bound lane, is another bigger thrift store called Red White and Blue, alot of stuff, mainly clothes, super cheap
I am going there tommorow to see if I can get one for Steve....will let you know if there is more
I knew I should have bought all three at the time...someone smack me!
I lost their card, and I can't remember the stores name....
in Berlin, NJ....theres the Berlin Market/Flea Market, and right next door is a little thrift store, thats where I got it...also not far from there, about 3 miles up on Rt 73, south bound lane, is another bigger thrift store called Red White and Blue, alot of stuff, mainly clothes, super cheap
i cant believe youer doing this for me..
talk about generosity, and kindness.. i cant say enough great things in how you took the time to answer my emails, and go out of your way to pick this up for me, if its still there..
you are one terrific person..
talk about generosity, and kindness.. i cant say enough great things in how you took the time to answer my emails, and go out of your way to pick this up for me, if its still there..
you are one terrific person..
You are welcome Steve.......with any luck I will be killing 2 birds with one stone, if she still has the other 2, Eric wants one also, never a wasted trip.....
Maybe we need a section on Appliances and parts someone maybe looking for, helps if we see an item someone is interested in, and it can be found while shopping/thrifting.....I see stuff all the time and wonder if someone would be looking for it, and its sitting here the whole time.....just a thought!
Maybe we need a section on Appliances and parts someone maybe looking for, helps if we see an item someone is interested in, and it can be found while shopping/thrifting.....I see stuff all the time and wonder if someone would be looking for it, and its sitting here the whole time.....just a thought!
Yogi = awesome!
I've wanted one of these little guys forever - i love fully-featured portables. BrianL and I made a pilgrimage down south this Saturday to meet up with Yogi. Even though he couldn't get a machine for me, he was awesome enough to sell me this one! BrianL got a sweet Mobile Maid dishwasher as well.
Yogi is a super guy. He joined us to scout out some thrift stores, and even made us maps with directions for visiting some other stores in the area. We scouted out the spots he mentioned, but didn't find any more treasures, but then again, we already had some nice toys.
The little guy is home now, and i've done some cleaning and polishing and the machine looks great. Did a few loads already, and it does a pretty decent job, tho i could see how smaller items are more ideal for this kind of washer. I'm going to try and make a decent video soon. Already discovered a few quirks - the unique fill means this machine is going to make quite a bit of suds if you load detergent straight into the tub. Better to add it after the fill or before loading clothes. Also, the normal cycle does not spin before rinse - so there is no way to dispense softener. The Downy ball won't work, and there is no dispenser.
Posted a few pics of the machine at the link below. Will try and do a video soon.
I've wanted one of these little guys forever - i love fully-featured portables. BrianL and I made a pilgrimage down south this Saturday to meet up with Yogi. Even though he couldn't get a machine for me, he was awesome enough to sell me this one! BrianL got a sweet Mobile Maid dishwasher as well.
Yogi is a super guy. He joined us to scout out some thrift stores, and even made us maps with directions for visiting some other stores in the area. We scouted out the spots he mentioned, but didn't find any more treasures, but then again, we already had some nice toys.
The little guy is home now, and i've done some cleaning and polishing and the machine looks great. Did a few loads already, and it does a pretty decent job, tho i could see how smaller items are more ideal for this kind of washer. I'm going to try and make a decent video soon. Already discovered a few quirks - the unique fill means this machine is going to make quite a bit of suds if you load detergent straight into the tub. Better to add it after the fill or before loading clothes. Also, the normal cycle does not spin before rinse - so there is no way to dispense softener. The Downy ball won't work, and there is no dispenser.
Posted a few pics of the machine at the link below. Will try and do a video soon.
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I ran mine twice today. Did a video of one full cycle (a BobLoad™), but haven't yet pulled it out of the camera. There are 8 sprays in the final spin, not 5 as I said earlier. Delicate cycle has a shorter/longer pulsation/pause pattern than Regular & Perm Press. Perm Press & Delicate (unless I'm remembering wrong on Delicate) have sprays during the wash drain.
Eric I am glad you and Brian made the trip......what a blast...wish I could have spent the whole day with you guys....
Thrift stores and flea markets are fun, but you never know if you will find anything or not....
but yes, new toys are always fun....
don't forget to check what bags you needed for your vacuum.....if they won't send them to you, send me an email, and I will pick them up and mail them to you
I know Brian is also smilling ear to ear with the dishwasher....lol
Next time I am comming up to visit you guys somehow.....even if we all met and hit a few flea markets.......
I'm also glad you guys made it home safe......looking forward to the videos...
Thrift stores and flea markets are fun, but you never know if you will find anything or not....
but yes, new toys are always fun....
don't forget to check what bags you needed for your vacuum.....if they won't send them to you, send me an email, and I will pick them up and mail them to you
I know Brian is also smilling ear to ear with the dishwasher....lol
Next time I am comming up to visit you guys somehow.....even if we all met and hit a few flea markets.......
I'm also glad you guys made it home safe......looking forward to the videos...
jonvance1990
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Mistereric yours looks like you just bought it brand new.
Jon - I got lucky! When I got home I cleaned the little guy up. Yogi had been careful to keep it from getting banged up and I was able to get some minor scuffs off with some car polish, rubbing alcohol and goo-gone. The machine looks even better in real life! There is only one minor ding in the upper left corner of the machine - pretty minor. Everything else looks great!
Are there any pictures of the other machine? Yogi? Steve?
Was there ever a matching dryer for this machine?
Are there any pictures of the other machine? Yogi? Steve?
Was there ever a matching dryer for this machine?
Eric
this is the pic I had of the 2, yours is on the right......only difference is the one for Steve has instructions in the lid, and like I told you, I had to put a cap on the hot water valve because of the little drip during fill
still could not get over finding several at one place, a little odd
this is the pic I had of the 2, yours is on the right......only difference is the one for Steve has instructions in the lid, and like I told you, I had to put a cap on the hot water valve because of the little drip during fill
still could not get over finding several at one place, a little odd
yes, I'm brain dead, maybe you wanted a pic of the instructions too?..............don't forget to secure that drain hose to the body of the machine, it easily slips off even if clamped, you don't need a flood, it could be cause of the hose is loose and old, maybe an automotive heater hose as a replacement will grip better, just a thought!
aldspinboy
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Martin , Eric, Brian seem's like you guy's had a great time together martin was very much excited that you guy's finally meet up.
He said there was not even enough time it went sooo fast,
that's how it was when Mike ( Dishwashercrazy ) was here it is never enough time when talking and sharing, comparing washer stories and getting to know each other better.
I hope to see you guy's in the future where so close.
I had a Sanyo that i got for fifty dollers as well lol
me and my mom leaved in a apartment and it fit in the little closet perfecly would do small Sanyo loads like ten,then take them downstairs to a GE gas dryer for 35 cents for a half hour
70 cents for and hour.
Unfortunetly i gave the washer two a friend in Collingswood NJ
which i regret i sure so many of us has done that.
Martin that nice BOL Whirlpool is making me excited lol.
Eric tell me how you like the washer please...
and what are you washing in it ? Thanks.
Darren k.[this post was last edited: 9/21/2010-20:44]
He said there was not even enough time it went sooo fast,
that's how it was when Mike ( Dishwashercrazy ) was here it is never enough time when talking and sharing, comparing washer stories and getting to know each other better.
I hope to see you guy's in the future where so close.
I had a Sanyo that i got for fifty dollers as well lol
me and my mom leaved in a apartment and it fit in the little closet perfecly would do small Sanyo loads like ten,then take them downstairs to a GE gas dryer for 35 cents for a half hour
70 cents for and hour.
Unfortunetly i gave the washer two a friend in Collingswood NJ
which i regret i sure so many of us has done that.
Martin that nice BOL Whirlpool is making me excited lol.
Eric tell me how you like the washer please...
and what are you washing in it ? Thanks.
Darren k.[this post was last edited: 9/21/2010-20:44]
I am having a great time we these events.....got to meet Eric and Brian, they took a portable washer and dishwasher......I'll be at Darren's on Thursday, to deliver a BOL Whirlpool.....and then on Sat to meet Steve(bleacho), he's getting the other GE portable...and I am clearing out space to locate more treasures......it is definately a great month!
Cool! Thanks for the pictures. Wild that they are essentially the same machine. I can't imagine the circumstance that led to there being 3 in one spot like that. I wonder if they were all in an apartment building someplace.
I've found a piece of clear hose left over from my dishwasher project that fits on nice and snug to the drain outlet, so I am set on that. Its actually a little tough to get on and off and has been secure. Keeping an eye on it.
My plan for the machine was to slide it between the big 'tags in the laundry room. I do several colored loads a week, but usually only one white load, and the whites are mostly socks. The machine seems to be well suited to smaller loads of small items; thats where the most movement seems to be. It would be nice to do soaking in the machine, too. I was going to try to use it as a spinner too, to extract more water before the dryer. Unfortunately, I've only got an 17 inch space, and this guy is 20ish. I'm between a wall and a gas main, so I am out of luck. The machine is still small enough to roll to the laundry room door, and the hoses I have just reach to the second set of taps and drain I have set up.
Always a pleasure to meet new people from aw.org. I'm glad there are so many of us around here and that we're all getting to know each other!
I've found a piece of clear hose left over from my dishwasher project that fits on nice and snug to the drain outlet, so I am set on that. Its actually a little tough to get on and off and has been secure. Keeping an eye on it.
My plan for the machine was to slide it between the big 'tags in the laundry room. I do several colored loads a week, but usually only one white load, and the whites are mostly socks. The machine seems to be well suited to smaller loads of small items; thats where the most movement seems to be. It would be nice to do soaking in the machine, too. I was going to try to use it as a spinner too, to extract more water before the dryer. Unfortunately, I've only got an 17 inch space, and this guy is 20ish. I'm between a wall and a gas main, so I am out of luck. The machine is still small enough to roll to the laundry room door, and the hoses I have just reach to the second set of taps and drain I have set up.
Always a pleasure to meet new people from aw.org. I'm glad there are so many of us around here and that we're all getting to know each other!
mickeyd
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So happy for you guys
What's not to love about a portable--among my favorites, too! Especially one that has EIGHT spray rinses. What a blast. The only other machine that I know of with 8 sprays is the Easy. Would be great one day to see the spray rinse cycle on this machine.
Eric, I use the same piece of plastic hose on the WP convertible. Is it clear, see-thru? If it's the same stuff on the rolls in Depot, etc, it won't budge, no clamp needed.
I have a question: Someone mentioned the need for low-sudsing soap because of the fill issues. Does this little beast shoot high-pressured water. All the more reason to love it. (I may have this mixed up with another thread.)
So nice and cool that Martin went out of his way like that. Uplifting.
Can't wait for Glenn's video.
What's not to love about a portable--among my favorites, too! Especially one that has EIGHT spray rinses. What a blast. The only other machine that I know of with 8 sprays is the Easy. Would be great one day to see the spray rinse cycle on this machine.
Eric, I use the same piece of plastic hose on the WP convertible. Is it clear, see-thru? If it's the same stuff on the rolls in Depot, etc, it won't budge, no clamp needed.
I have a question: Someone mentioned the need for low-sudsing soap because of the fill issues. Does this little beast shoot high-pressured water. All the more reason to love it. (I may have this mixed up with another thread.)
So nice and cool that Martin went out of his way like that. Uplifting.
Can't wait for Glenn's video.
jonvance1990
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a reply for Mickey
The one I used to have had a shower head like flume so probably the pressure on these machines aren't very strong.
The one I used to have had a shower head like flume so probably the pressure on these machines aren't very strong.
Sorry for the delay on my video. I have to temporarily swap-out one of my daily-use computers for the one with working FireWire to pull it out of the camera, then edit it to fit the time constraints and get it up on YouTube. Haven't had a chance to do that due to several work projects taking priority.
