randycmaynard
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Saw this on Craigslist - Baltimore,MD area.......
Link below.
Link below.
Maytag twin tub machine - dual agitators on wash side....
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Yes, that is the little (and I mean little) Maytag A50. Interesting that the seller thinks it's "a 1950's something". It's actually a 1970's something, I have a 1973 A50 that looks the same.
Kevin
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macboy91si
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A50
It's an earlier model with the white knobs and the black pulsators. They are fun machines, I love mine, although they don't hold large garments well. The entire machine, being a twin tub at that is only 24" wide surprisingly. Very narrow, square wash tub but deep. Also you cannot spin-rinse in these as the motor just won't handle it well. These weigh a ton for their size, the older ones are even heavier as they have more frame components than the newer ones (gray impellers and off-white dials). They have 2 full-size induction motors in them that I believe could each power a full size washer alone.
If it's been sitting or has been exposed to harsh washing chemicals in it's life and not rinsed out well, the diverter valve stem (pot-metal) breaks and the wash impellers use a clear "poly-belt" than can break if not used. These parts are still available and not terribly expensive. The machines are very simple and they're portability rivals any portable washer. Plus it's a Maytag and that's cool in itself.
Be prepared also, that baby's equipped with a full sized "poly-pump" like it's big brother uses and can pump some crazy water volume out, it's tension belt driven from the spinner motor and the spinner motor spins at ~2000rpm. The spinner is also a pretty and smooth white porcelain enameled steel can as well. Another treat if you've never used one, the impellers are reversing. Every 30 seconds they pause and go the other direction. If you've not overloaded the machine, it doesn't tangle that badly.
-Tim
It's an earlier model with the white knobs and the black pulsators. They are fun machines, I love mine, although they don't hold large garments well. The entire machine, being a twin tub at that is only 24" wide surprisingly. Very narrow, square wash tub but deep. Also you cannot spin-rinse in these as the motor just won't handle it well. These weigh a ton for their size, the older ones are even heavier as they have more frame components than the newer ones (gray impellers and off-white dials). They have 2 full-size induction motors in them that I believe could each power a full size washer alone.
If it's been sitting or has been exposed to harsh washing chemicals in it's life and not rinsed out well, the diverter valve stem (pot-metal) breaks and the wash impellers use a clear "poly-belt" than can break if not used. These parts are still available and not terribly expensive. The machines are very simple and they're portability rivals any portable washer. Plus it's a Maytag and that's cool in itself.
Be prepared also, that baby's equipped with a full sized "poly-pump" like it's big brother uses and can pump some crazy water volume out, it's tension belt driven from the spinner motor and the spinner motor spins at ~2000rpm. The spinner is also a pretty and smooth white porcelain enameled steel can as well. Another treat if you've never used one, the impellers are reversing. Every 30 seconds they pause and go the other direction. If you've not overloaded the machine, it doesn't tangle that badly.
-Tim
Twin tub aside......and thanks for the knowledge of the pump, I have upgraded 2 regular top load Maytags with the 50z setup, and one with only the pump upgrade which some may say will burn out the pump bearrings too fast, but if it can handle 2000rpm, an increase over a regular motor can't be all that bad for it...
gowest84
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That would be great...
for my dad's place. I've been looking for something like that for him in Chicago.
Of course, if I couldn't get it to Chicago, it would be welcome here in Phoenix.
for my dad's place. I've been looking for something like that for him in Chicago.
Of course, if I couldn't get it to Chicago, it would be welcome here in Phoenix.
cfz2882
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have a '75 in the fleet
I have a '75 in avocado-just like described above,i try to
run it every few mo. or so to keep the belt from flat spotting
going to add a laundry tub soon in order to more easily run it
more often.
I have a '75 in avocado-just like described above,i try to
run it every few mo. or so to keep the belt from flat spotting
going to add a laundry tub soon in order to more easily run it
more often.
Are these smaller than Hoover twinnies?
macboy91si
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Yup
The Hoover is 29" (square models) wide by about 16" deep. The Maytag is only 24" wide, the same width as your Lady K portable. The Maytag I think is only 15" deep. They're very compact, which is why I like them. I have the A50 and matching DE-50 dryer and they're dimensionally the same. It always bothered me a little when the washer and dryer are different widths, especially with the portables. 24" models are also easier to find a place for. The DE-50 is a marvelous little HOH portable dryer, I love it and it is very portable like the A50. They look good side by side. I have the matching Hoover set (Harvest Gold) and they look a little off, even though they're a set, the design cues don't follow each other whereas the Maytags are spot on each other in size, dials and trim. The Lady K set that I have are also spot on and look nice together.
-Tim
The Hoover is 29" (square models) wide by about 16" deep. The Maytag is only 24" wide, the same width as your Lady K portable. The Maytag I think is only 15" deep. They're very compact, which is why I like them. I have the A50 and matching DE-50 dryer and they're dimensionally the same. It always bothered me a little when the washer and dryer are different widths, especially with the portables. 24" models are also easier to find a place for. The DE-50 is a marvelous little HOH portable dryer, I love it and it is very portable like the A50. They look good side by side. I have the matching Hoover set (Harvest Gold) and they look a little off, even though they're a set, the design cues don't follow each other whereas the Maytags are spot on each other in size, dials and trim. The Lady K set that I have are also spot on and look nice together.
-Tim
mickeyd
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Hey Tim
Had the same trouble with spin rinsing. In my case, it was mainly due to suds-locking. You can stuff the lock hole with half a clothes pin--works perfectly, so you can watch the spinning. I used the garden hose alternating the force of water to minimize motor stress. If yours is in the garage, deck, or porch, try the garden hose method, and I hope you'll have better luck. Also switched to HE detergent for the A50.
The clothes pin which fits the lock best is the old- fashioned kind not the tweezer. You just break off one side and jam in the remainder with the "handle."Smiling now as I realize you all probably have your own ingenious way of by-passing the lid lock on the spin can. It's great to be a washer man, ain't it?
Had the same trouble with spin rinsing. In my case, it was mainly due to suds-locking. You can stuff the lock hole with half a clothes pin--works perfectly, so you can watch the spinning. I used the garden hose alternating the force of water to minimize motor stress. If yours is in the garage, deck, or porch, try the garden hose method, and I hope you'll have better luck. Also switched to HE detergent for the A50.
The clothes pin which fits the lock best is the old- fashioned kind not the tweezer. You just break off one side and jam in the remainder with the "handle."Smiling now as I realize you all probably have your own ingenious way of by-passing the lid lock on the spin can. It's great to be a washer man, ain't it?
macboy91si
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Spin Rinsing
I dunno, I've gotten the motor in the little yellow A50 pretty hot trying that before I realized that it's not meant to do it. I've heard that it has to do with being an induction motor and it having to work very hard before getting up to speed. The pump also seems to have a very heavy draw on the motor. The Hoovers have that quick rev brush motor that ramps up quick but is loud, maybe that's the trade-off. I worry about burning the spin motor out so I just do a deep rinse. It's not like I'm doing anything else
Also by doing a refilled deep rinse, you can almost sync up the dryer and the washer and keep a continuous flow going.
-Tim
I dunno, I've gotten the motor in the little yellow A50 pretty hot trying that before I realized that it's not meant to do it. I've heard that it has to do with being an induction motor and it having to work very hard before getting up to speed. The pump also seems to have a very heavy draw on the motor. The Hoovers have that quick rev brush motor that ramps up quick but is loud, maybe that's the trade-off. I worry about burning the spin motor out so I just do a deep rinse. It's not like I'm doing anything else
Also by doing a refilled deep rinse, you can almost sync up the dryer and the washer and keep a continuous flow going.-Tim
mickeyd
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Whatever works for ya, Man
The pump is kinda like the Unimatic's where it is not at full blast until the spin is revved to full speed. So I wait for warp before spraying, and adjust accordingly. But to be honest, Tim, I was not really satisfied with with the Maytag or the Hoover spin rinse, after so many years of successful rinsing, with the Easy's needle spray cone.
Often after washing in hot then spin rinsing several times in cold, the center of the load would still be warm and unrinsed in the Tag& Hoover. They have been retired from washing for about 3 years now, but get fired up every season for the day when I'll want to use them again, which is inevitable. In fact, reading all this cool stuff about the Maytag makes me miss her right now, especially that fabulous pump.
Just thought of something sitting here waiting to post: maybe that is why our UK twinnie friends all do that dousing rinse in the spin can in addition to the spin rinse.
The pump is kinda like the Unimatic's where it is not at full blast until the spin is revved to full speed. So I wait for warp before spraying, and adjust accordingly. But to be honest, Tim, I was not really satisfied with with the Maytag or the Hoover spin rinse, after so many years of successful rinsing, with the Easy's needle spray cone.
Often after washing in hot then spin rinsing several times in cold, the center of the load would still be warm and unrinsed in the Tag& Hoover. They have been retired from washing for about 3 years now, but get fired up every season for the day when I'll want to use them again, which is inevitable. In fact, reading all this cool stuff about the Maytag makes me miss her right now, especially that fabulous pump.
Just thought of something sitting here waiting to post: maybe that is why our UK twinnie friends all do that dousing rinse in the spin can in addition to the spin rinse.
macboy91si
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I just got it....
I just figured out what you were talking about with keeping the lid up while spray rinsing
I've never thought of that, but I can see where that would have less effect on the motor. I get ya now!
I have several Hoovers, and the 0519 Deluxe I have with the Auto-Rinse I actually like, it takes about 3 cycles to run clear. I always wanted one of the auto-rinsers and it's so convenient. Now if only the little Hoover dryer that goes with it could keep up, I can do a full sized dryer worth of clothes in like 40 minutes.
I have not been able to run my Easy much due to the pump belt, but I was very impressed. It doesn't have the G's of the Maytag or Hoover, but it seems to rinse well. Mine has the needle spray cone as well. I'm adding a laundry sink in the basement, and I've moved the Easy down there where a little leaking won't hurt anything
-Tim
I just figured out what you were talking about with keeping the lid up while spray rinsing
I've never thought of that, but I can see where that would have less effect on the motor. I get ya now!
I have several Hoovers, and the 0519 Deluxe I have with the Auto-Rinse I actually like, it takes about 3 cycles to run clear. I always wanted one of the auto-rinsers and it's so convenient. Now if only the little Hoover dryer that goes with it could keep up, I can do a full sized dryer worth of clothes in like 40 minutes.
I have not been able to run my Easy much due to the pump belt, but I was very impressed. It doesn't have the G's of the Maytag or Hoover, but it seems to rinse well. Mine has the needle spray cone as well. I'm adding a laundry sink in the basement, and I've moved the Easy down there where a little leaking won't hurt anything
-Tim
Hoover "Spin Rinse"
While it can be effective, have often found spin rinsing in the Hoover really only works well with small loads of multiple items. This way one can move things about and allow them to become well saturated with water before spinning. Large items such as sheets bigger than say twin or such simply are more trouble than it is worth. Suppose if the spinner was a bit more quiet it wouldn't be such a bother, but after several spin cycles the novelty soon wears off.
Now that one has the small Whirlpool portable the Hoover rarely is used now. Even when finally hauled out, it is more to use the spin drier part than anything else. Even after items are spun in the Miele, a several minutes in the Hoover TT can spin say heavy towels to near death dry.
It has been said before and will say it again, twin tubs are really nothing more than a variation of using a wringer washing system. While a spin drier is slighly more safe than a wringer, it still involves one being very up close and personal with laundry and to be really energy efficient, reusing wash and rinse water.
While it can be effective, have often found spin rinsing in the Hoover really only works well with small loads of multiple items. This way one can move things about and allow them to become well saturated with water before spinning. Large items such as sheets bigger than say twin or such simply are more trouble than it is worth. Suppose if the spinner was a bit more quiet it wouldn't be such a bother, but after several spin cycles the novelty soon wears off.
Now that one has the small Whirlpool portable the Hoover rarely is used now. Even when finally hauled out, it is more to use the spin drier part than anything else. Even after items are spun in the Miele, a several minutes in the Hoover TT can spin say heavy towels to near death dry.
It has been said before and will say it again, twin tubs are really nothing more than a variation of using a wringer washing system. While a spin drier is slighly more safe than a wringer, it still involves one being very up close and personal with laundry and to be really energy efficient, reusing wash and rinse water.
streakers
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Videos??
Hi all,
Does anyone have any videos of one of these beauties in action? I've never seen one in the metal and have always loved twinnies... However I've searched all over the net trying to find a video of one in action - without luck...
I'd love to see those dual impellers in full spin!
Cheers Steve...
Hi all,
Does anyone have any videos of one of these beauties in action? I've never seen one in the metal and have always loved twinnies... However I've searched all over the net trying to find a video of one in action - without luck...
I'd love to see those dual impellers in full spin!
Cheers Steve...
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