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Kevin (RevvinKevin): Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you approve of these latest additions to my growing dishwasher collection.
Paul (tourquoisedude): Let’s hope that the Homart still works. The seller claimed that it worked prior to being removed. He just had bought this country store property about 1 years ago. They removed the machine from the living quarters part of the building in preparation for a kitchen renovation.
Regarding the cap – another dishwasher friend had told me to expect a washing machine type of cap. Unfortunately, it just cracked in two pieces when I twisted it. It appears to have a cap screw molded to the plastic (possibly Bakelite) cap. I’m not sure what I’m going to find until I get in there and give it a better look.
I’m not familiar yet with either the Youngstown or Apex, but Yes, I’m assuming that the Homart was similar and in competition with the other brands of Electric Sinks from the late 40’s and early 50's.
Regarding the G.E. Portable Dishwasher of the early 1950’s, here are photos of one such machine that I’m likely acquiring very soon.
Stay tuned for news of a Wash Party here in Peoria. I’d like to include the other central Illinoisan collectors as well.
Jim (autowasherfreak): You are Quite Welcome. I was happy to bring the machine home to you.
Dave (Volvoguy87): Thanks
Patrick (pdub): Thanks. Yes, I am just so amazed with these Electric Sinks. A year ago, until I found this web site, the G.E. Electric Sink was just a long gone memory. And now, to think, my collection now includes one identical to the one that I loved so much – brand new, never installed! And the tub seals are in very good condition on both of these Electric Sinks – a big cause of leaks and rust. I too am thrilled with the Poppy Red Frigidaire 1-18. I’ve washed two loads in it already, and it is just wonderful to watch and listen to.
Mike (frontaloadotmy): I’m sure glad that another member has a Homart Electric Sink. I’d like to talk to you more about yours to compare notes and horror stories.
Regarding the 1956 G.E. Drawer Dishwasher from New York that we saw on Craigslist and Ebay – it cleaned up, as you can see in the photos. I love the blue interior in this machine. I still have major tub seal issues, and there are large chunks missing (see photo). I used Silicon Sealer on one large piece of the top tub seal that was completely broken away (to the left of the big gap area). When I water tested it, I had a lot of water leakage where the metal lid meets the tub seal. I picked up some rubber storm window glass ‘gasket’, slipped it over the entire circumference of the metal lid, and the water leakage was nearly 100 percent eliminated. This is not a permanent fix, as I’m concerned that water will be retained in the little rubber gasket, and cause further rusting or corrosion later. I bought this machine with Michael Peterson (gedish1947) in mind. He would like to have this machine for his kitchen, but I’m not all too certain that we can overcome the leak issues. Thanks for asking.
Joe (joelippard): Thank you. I already love the Frigidaire! Thank you for the loading suggestions and tips on closing buttons and zippers.
Terry (tlee618): Thank you.
Ben (swestoyz): Yes, the 2200 mile trip was worth it to bring back such nice additions to the collection. I’m posting pictures below, of the drain valve and seat, to answer your question.
Pete (soberleaf): Thanks. Yes, I’m glad that the trip was totally uneventful. The truck performed beautifully, following the Rebuilding of the Transmission, New Muffler, New Shocks, Replacement of the Upper and Lower Tie Rod Ends, Front End Alignment, Tune-up, and Oil Change!
As John has mentioned above, there is no connection between Homart and Hobart.
My collection now numbers 14 and includes: 5 Electric Sinks (GE 1937, 1948, 1949, 1950, Homart), 2 GE Drawer machines, 1 Westinghouse Drawer, GE MobileMaid, 2 KitchenAid machines, 2 Hotpoint machines, James Portable.
John (combo52): I’m glad to hear that there is another Homart elsewhere in the club. WOW, you actually think you might have a spare cap and impeller! Awesome. I’ll be in touch.
