New Vid - 1970 Aussie Hoover 565 (based on US Blackstone)

[mayfan69]

Hi guys,

Since we've discovered a local Hoover enthusiast, I thought i'd do a video of my 1970 Hoover 565. This is the 2nd model down from the TOL 585. Heater and suds save model.

The specs of this machine is:

Claimed capacity: 16lb
Agitation speed: Regular - 99 OSC
Gentle - 66 OSC

Spin speed: Regular - 565 RPM
Gentle - 365 RPM

These machines are based on the US Blackstone design. The '500' Series were the only series to do a spin-drain. All successive models had a neutral drain. Hoover washers dominated the Australian market for many years and this design with this washing action lasted till about 1987.

Before anybody asks: yes, this machine is supposed to have a blue agitator and I do have a spare, however, I've found it almost impossible to get the chrome cap off and until such a time that any major work needs to be done, I've decided not to tamper with it as it's working just fine.

P.S: if you hear me talking to someone, it's my pesky 4 yr old neighbour who was about to disturb the tripod!

Cheers
Leon

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[streakers]

Had no idea

That these beasts had such long spray rinses! They must have produced some seriously suds-free laundry! Nice one Leon!

 

[ronhic]

Very cool Leon...and I love the spin drain - very fluid drive!

 

[hoover1100]

Wow

That wash action certainly looks much more effective than any other top loader I've seen in action.

Very nice!

 

[foraloysius]

Thanks Leon, great video!

The Hoover is quite a beast! It sure knows how to deal with dirty clothes. But there is one thing I don't understand. Like some other toploaders it has a spin drain after the last rinse. If you use softener that gets rinsed out again. Odd!

 

[jetcone]

That rolls the clothes

like the Easy spiralator. So I take it that tub has holes? When you said other models had neutral drain?

 

 

 

[mayfan69]

perforated tub

Hi Jon.
Yes, its a perforated tub machine.
Leon

 

[crouzet951]

Wonderful Memories

Hi Leon

The memories of my parents' 525 top loader come flooding back - the washing action, spray rinses, and the tub lifting when the motor reverses for spin dry. I'd forgotten how effective the spin brake was. The 500 series control panels were so classy. I also notice there's a heater light, something the 525 didn't have.

The ad is also wonderful. Was there an actual record inside? Do you have any more 500 series brochures?

Is there any chance of some pictures of the machine with the front panel off.

Thank you very much Leon for posting this, and sorry about all the requests.

Regards
John

P.S. When rummaging around at my parents' house on the weekend, I found the rating plate for the 525. It must have fallen off at some stage and Dad put it into a drawer. It's a little the worse for wear.

 

[mayfan69]

Some pics.

Hi John,

I'll post some pics with the front panel off later today.

Just so you know: this machine actually has the guts of a 525, but with the 565 control panel put onto it.

My original 565 needs new seals but the 525 came to me in great working order and no leaks.

Cheers
Leon

 

[mayfan69]

Front panel removed

Hi John

If you check out this previous thread, you'll see the front panel removed of the 525.

Cheers
Leon

4 new machines delivered this morning.

Hi guys, I had a delivery of 4 more machines this morning: 3 for me and 1 for Nathan. First up: A Wilkins Servis Twin tub Model 32H with heater. Very clean and in working order. Cheers Leon

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[eddy1210]

Very interesting machine Leon. Some GE similarities as well. It sure is a no-nonsense washer!

 

[crouzet951]

Hi Leon

I followed the link. It was nice to see the inside of a 500 washer again, complete with the water shield (plastic bag) over the thermostats.

Were the motors in the 500 series brush type, or where they induction?

Thanks again for the great memories.

Cheers John

 

[tolivac]

Very nice washer!Would love to find one like that in the swap shops out my way.Like the thorugh spray rinses-so what if it uses water-you know the laundry is well rinsed.
DON'T BOTHER THE CAMERAMAN!

 

[hoover525]

Great ad

Hi leon, do you have any more ads on the 500 or 600 series? Would be MOST appreciated

 

[vacerator]

re; Hoover Meadowbank, NSW

About a decade or so ago, I was doing research on old Hoovers worldwide.
I read they had a plant in Ryde, Meadowbank, Sydney, so I did a Google map search.
I saw the plant before it was torn down or repurposed. Lots of new housing there as well now.
If they would only start doing this here. General Motors is the worst offender of abandoned plants still standing in decay.

 

[hoover525]

Sydney prices

Yep, Sydney property availability is scarce; everything gets used, even toxic dumps!

 

[chlorinedreams]

Who made the motors in the 500 series.... Hoover made the SPD-1 in the 600 series on

 

[chlorinedreams]

Hoover 500 series motor

Come across this on eBay ... One of these motors are a 500 series motor.... Could be handy for the 500 owners

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-x-single-phase-motors-240-V-AC-PICK-UP-ONLY-From-Ringwood-Nth-/272190872101?hash=item3f5fd71a25:g:T2IAAOSwAvJW-ZTL