Kenmore by Sanyo
Yes, dartman, this cute lil' japanese babe still works fine. : ) I had to tip the machine to check for some leak somewhere under the tubs. A few drops on the floor, suspect one of the connector (joints) of the pipes. Armed with silicone rubber gel I tried to figure out where the source of the leak might be. Think I just found it
Thank you Christina (hippiedoll).
So fun to use... This is my favorite in term of agitation (how 'violent' and effective is the powerful whirl produced by that impeller!!) This vintage machine looks a lot like the Hitachi twin tub my grand ma used in the early 1970s (though somewhat different in design). Since 2012, this latest addition is my eleventh twin tub washer (I still have 9, including my american beauty --Hoov 0510-- to which you added some value thanks to the original drain hose you sent as a gift!)
vacbear, the Sears catalog is 'Fall 1971' which fits with the dates mentioned on a sticker at the back of the washing machine: 'Guarantee Sears' ... 'A maintenance agreement extends coverage' ... 'Jan-Dec / 1970-1972' ('Oct' and '1972' have punch holes)
Thanks, Matthew
Thought it was a sort of filter or something but, indeed, the overflow gizmo seems more logical here as it is located towards the top of the tub. When in action some X quantity of liquid is 'evacuated' through this drain, due to the forceful storm active inside the wash tub (...that impeller again!)
Yes, dartman, this cute lil' japanese babe still works fine. : ) I had to tip the machine to check for some leak somewhere under the tubs. A few drops on the floor, suspect one of the connector (joints) of the pipes. Armed with silicone rubber gel I tried to figure out where the source of the leak might be. Think I just found it
Thank you Christina (hippiedoll).
So fun to use... This is my favorite in term of agitation (how 'violent' and effective is the powerful whirl produced by that impeller!!) This vintage machine looks a lot like the Hitachi twin tub my grand ma used in the early 1970s (though somewhat different in design). Since 2012, this latest addition is my eleventh twin tub washer (I still have 9, including my american beauty --Hoov 0510-- to which you added some value thanks to the original drain hose you sent as a gift!)
vacbear, the Sears catalog is 'Fall 1971' which fits with the dates mentioned on a sticker at the back of the washing machine: 'Guarantee Sears' ... 'A maintenance agreement extends coverage' ... 'Jan-Dec / 1970-1972' ('Oct' and '1972' have punch holes)
Thanks, Matthew
Thought it was a sort of filter or something but, indeed, the overflow gizmo seems more logical here as it is located towards the top of the tub. When in action some X quantity of liquid is 'evacuated' through this drain, due to the forceful storm active inside the wash tub (...that impeller again!)
Pics of said Roper attached. 
