I don't have the exact date, but I think the aluminum agitator was switched out for the red agitator sometime in 1950 or so.
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My 1st Wringer - Maytag N2L
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geoffdelp
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Answering some questions ...
Hopefully, I can answer some of your questions.
Ben's right; the aluminum agitator went to red bakelite in the early 1950's when Maytag was in the "throws" of making their first automatic. The aluminum agitator was used from 1939 until the red bakelite. The black bakelite agitator switched in 1956 and the turquoise in 1966.
To separate the rollers in between wash days ... make sure machine is unplugged, release tension on rollers, place one hand in between top and bottom roller, lift up about an inch or so and with the other hand, turn the tension reset lever on the top ... like you were setting the tension. That will keep it in the "up" position.
To drop rollers the next wash day ... press and hold the release bar and turn the tension reset lever counter-clockwise. That will drop the top frame and you can then set the tension like you normally would!!
How do you drain the machine without a pump? Lower the drain hose into a floor drain or a bucket. If you are using a bucket, start to lift the hose prior to the bucket getting too full. A genuine Maytag drain hose was considered "no drip" (still kind of "drippy", however).
Getting the tub straightened out? Well ... I let it agitate for a long time using hot water and plain Tide to "soften" the aluminum ... you could smell the aluminum when I was draining the tub. As the tub was draining, I took a terry cloth and really rubbed the sides; you should have seen the aluminum stains on the rag! The hot water/Tide makes it more maleable to a gentle rubbing with a Brillo pad that has OxyClean in it; it worked really well, don't you think?
Nope, these machines don't arrive in this condition; I put a LOT of work into them. Labors of Love!! Here's the pink E2L as I received it:
Hopefully, I can answer some of your questions.
Ben's right; the aluminum agitator went to red bakelite in the early 1950's when Maytag was in the "throws" of making their first automatic. The aluminum agitator was used from 1939 until the red bakelite. The black bakelite agitator switched in 1956 and the turquoise in 1966.
To separate the rollers in between wash days ... make sure machine is unplugged, release tension on rollers, place one hand in between top and bottom roller, lift up about an inch or so and with the other hand, turn the tension reset lever on the top ... like you were setting the tension. That will keep it in the "up" position.
To drop rollers the next wash day ... press and hold the release bar and turn the tension reset lever counter-clockwise. That will drop the top frame and you can then set the tension like you normally would!!
How do you drain the machine without a pump? Lower the drain hose into a floor drain or a bucket. If you are using a bucket, start to lift the hose prior to the bucket getting too full. A genuine Maytag drain hose was considered "no drip" (still kind of "drippy", however).
Getting the tub straightened out? Well ... I let it agitate for a long time using hot water and plain Tide to "soften" the aluminum ... you could smell the aluminum when I was draining the tub. As the tub was draining, I took a terry cloth and really rubbed the sides; you should have seen the aluminum stains on the rag! The hot water/Tide makes it more maleable to a gentle rubbing with a Brillo pad that has OxyClean in it; it worked really well, don't you think?
Nope, these machines don't arrive in this condition; I put a LOT of work into them. Labors of Love!!
Here's the pink E2L as I received it:geoffdelp
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Look at her poor tub ... nasty.
geoffdelp
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As the tub was starting to get "de-stained" ... you have to work quickly; it cools off fast. It's best to clean these tubs after hot, hot water has been in them. Do a small area at a time.
Master
Commander
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Chieftan
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Chieftan
Once in a while I get my wringing on, it's a disagreeable amount of work so I usually use the automatic(s) for rinsing and final spin. When you have the desire to be immersed and soaked in your laundry processing, the Maytag can't be beat!
A quick video of a small load:
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geoffdelp
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Nice, Greg ... sounds good.
But ... you gotta fill that baby up with water to get the full gyratator action ... and then do 2 or 3 loads in the same water.
What WOULD our grandmothers say?? Heaven's sakes!!
But ... you gotta fill that baby up with water to get the full gyratator action ... and then do 2 or 3 loads in the same water.
What WOULD our grandmothers say?? Heaven's sakes!!
Sorry to mention Speed Queen
I have a Speed Queen wringer washer, aluminum agitator, a dull rougher aluminum than your shiny perfect Maytag tub interior, but any ideas on how to clean the somewhat pitted, stained agitator? Anyone have experience with rough, industrial aluminum instead of the super-shiny tub? I can live with it as is, would prefer to clean it, but am afraid of wrong process making it worse. Any advice is appreciated--
Mark
I have a Speed Queen wringer washer, aluminum agitator, a dull rougher aluminum than your shiny perfect Maytag tub interior, but any ideas on how to clean the somewhat pitted, stained agitator? Anyone have experience with rough, industrial aluminum instead of the super-shiny tub? I can live with it as is, would prefer to clean it, but am afraid of wrong process making it worse. Any advice is appreciated--
Mark
geoffdelp
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Hi Mark ... that looks "pitted" from hard water. Have you tried using a Brillo or SOS pad? Does it do anything?
I, too, would be afraid to try "Lime Away" or "CLR".
Anybody else have luck with those products on this type of aluminum?
It looks like it is cast aluminum and probably is tougher than we think!
I, too, would be afraid to try "Lime Away" or "CLR".
Anybody else have luck with those products on this type of aluminum?
It looks like it is cast aluminum and probably is tougher than we think!
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I'm trying with little success to replace the motor on my Chieftan. The old one just hums. I bought a new motor from the Maytag guy in NY, but it doesn't look anything like the old one; brackets totally different. Any ideas? I'd be much obliged.
I'm trying with little success to replace the motor on my Chieftan. The old one just hums. I bought a new motor from the Maytag guy in NY, but it doesn't look anything like the old one; brackets totally different. Any ideas? I'd be much obliged.
Brillo
Hey Geoffdelp------thanks for suggestions, I used a Brillo pad on the agitator and it did get rid of the white-ish pitting, but the overall darker base versus the still sort-of light upper shaft is still the exact same stained, worn, chemically-reacted ugliness. Oh well, it's a step in the right direction, and I rinse out the entire machine after a days wash. Hopefully pitting won't return, we'll see through the years--
Thanks--
Mark
Hey Geoffdelp------thanks for suggestions, I used a Brillo pad on the agitator and it did get rid of the white-ish pitting, but the overall darker base versus the still sort-of light upper shaft is still the exact same stained, worn, chemically-reacted ugliness. Oh well, it's a step in the right direction, and I rinse out the entire machine after a days wash. Hopefully pitting won't return, we'll see through the years--
Thanks--
Mark
mickeyd
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LOOK AT THIS, for fun and illumination about size.
The J2L, Commander (left) looks bigger than the E2L, Master (right) because it's a few inches taller, it's wide open, and it's white, all of which tricks your perception into thinking bigger. I thought so too, Tim. The crown (aluminum frame), the lid, and the darker interior all give the illusion of small. Even when they're side by side, the perceptual error continues. Love how they called it the crown, uppity but playful.
By the way, these pumps when chugging on empty sound exactly like Ben's new red beauty. Wish I could share an audio.[this post was last edited: 10/1/2010-19:43]
The J2L, Commander (left) looks bigger than the E2L, Master (right) because it's a few inches taller, it's wide open, and it's white, all of which tricks your perception into thinking bigger. I thought so too, Tim. The crown (aluminum frame), the lid, and the darker interior all give the illusion of small. Even when they're side by side, the perceptual error continues. Love how they called it the crown, uppity but playful.
By the way, these pumps when chugging on empty sound exactly like Ben's new red beauty. Wish I could share an audio.[this post was last edited: 10/1/2010-19:43]
mickeyd
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Even with a whole corner missing
the tub still looks bigger.
the tub still looks bigger.
mickeyd
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I found the one that looks as if the deck is rigged
;=)
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mickeyd
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Wave goodbye, pre-gyration water waves !
NO WE WON'T, WE HAVE GERMS hahahahaha
NO WE WON'T, WE HAVE GERMS hahahahaha
launderess
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UniMac
Has a commercial twin tub unit with square wash tubs. They claim the shape creates a more powerful wash action as the agitator moves water about.
Perhaps they stole Maytag's wringer washer's thunder! *LOL*
Has a commercial twin tub unit with square wash tubs. They claim the shape creates a more powerful wash action as the agitator moves water about.
Perhaps they stole Maytag's wringer washer's thunder! *LOL*
mickeyd
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I remember.
It was either you or Designgeek who posted pics. It had big square stainless steel tubs with Surgilators in them. And in the middle was another slightly smaller tub, the spinner, modeled after the Easy with a cone in the middle for industrial strength spin-spray rinsing. Always wondered about patent issues and who made it.
It was either you or Designgeek who posted pics. It had big square stainless steel tubs with Surgilators in them. And in the middle was another slightly smaller tub, the spinner, modeled after the Easy with a cone in the middle for industrial strength spin-spray rinsing. Always wondered about patent issues and who made it.
Greg's just trying to earn his energy star sicker, that's why his tub is only half full. 
Mike - looks like the Maytags were having fun! There is very little difference between the AMP pumps and the conventional pumps. In fact, they even share some seal parts between each other.
Mike - looks like the Maytags were having fun! There is very little difference between the AMP pumps and the conventional pumps. In fact, they even share some seal parts between each other.
mickeyd
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Ben
Never knew that till I heard the AMP pump in your video. They are powered so differently, thought they were quite different. But as I listened, I said "Holy Cow, Batman, it's the same pump." Think that the Maytag pump is the largest, fastest pump ever seen on a wringer washer. But I have no data. Does anyone know?
Never knew that till I heard the AMP pump in your video. They are powered so differently, thought they were quite different. But as I listened, I said "Holy Cow, Batman, it's the same pump." Think that the Maytag pump is the largest, fastest pump ever seen on a wringer washer. But I have no data. Does anyone know?
