Older Maytag
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christfr
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cool.. i have that same washer in baby yellow. how fun
Want 'em but...
If I had money right now I would buy those! They'd comprise the "Suzy Homemaker" part of my collection. Love that Copper Tone and always thought those Maytag porta-washers and porta-dryers were kind of cute. I knew so many people growing up in the city who had a Porta-dryer hanging somewhere in their parents' bathroom for the family laundry. I used to marvel how many New Yorkers could and would "cheat" by finding some way to have at least an automatic washer in their apartment. You found them hidden behind doors in unbelievably small bathrooms, in closets, anywhere they could hook them up.
If I had money right now I would buy those! They'd comprise the "Suzy Homemaker" part of my collection. Love that Copper Tone and always thought those Maytag porta-washers and porta-dryers were kind of cute. I knew so many people growing up in the city who had a Porta-dryer hanging somewhere in their parents' bathroom for the family laundry. I used to marvel how many New Yorkers could and would "cheat" by finding some way to have at least an automatic washer in their apartment. You found them hidden behind doors in unbelievably small bathrooms, in closets, anywhere they could hook them up.
geoffdelp
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I sure do like my Porta-Washer; it is very efficient. I've got the coppertoned one, also.
I think the RPM's are 2000. It does a great job at water removal.
It also suds-locks VERY easily. The trick is to use a minimum amount of HE detergent and even then, sometimes, it is still too much (especially with towels).
I bought a brand new A50 for my first apartment in the late 1970's. The directions call to use about 1/4 cup of detergent (like Tide, Oxydol, etc.). I don't remember it suds locking too much with vintage detergents; I guess they were made differently than the new "ultra" stuff.
I think the RPM's are 2000. It does a great job at water removal.
It also suds-locks VERY easily. The trick is to use a minimum amount of HE detergent and even then, sometimes, it is still too much (especially with towels).
I bought a brand new A50 for my first apartment in the late 1970's. The directions call to use about 1/4 cup of detergent (like Tide, Oxydol, etc.). I don't remember it suds locking too much with vintage detergents; I guess they were made differently than the new "ultra" stuff.
geoffdelp
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Lots 'o Suds!
This is a minimum amount of HE; still lots of suds. Those impellers are really strong!
This is a minimum amount of HE; still lots of suds. Those impellers are really strong!
geoffdelp
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A real performer ...
Not bad for a portable washer; actually, pretty darned good. It is like a toy, however!
Not bad for a portable washer; actually, pretty darned good. It is like a toy, however!
geoffdelp
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Time to spin.
Transferring to spin basket.
Transferring to spin basket.
geoffdelp
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Washing away ...
geoffdelp
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Small water capacity ...
This has an 11 gallon capacity. But, when you think of it, the AMP's had only a 12 gallon capacity; so I guess this might not be too bad. Late 1950's to mid 1960's vintage Maytag's had a 16 gallon capacity. The N2L (round-tub) conventional Maytag had a 16 gallon capacity; while the E2L and J2L conventionals had an 18 gallon capacity. So ... these machines are just a little bit better than half the size of the vintage machines.
This has an 11 gallon capacity. But, when you think of it, the AMP's had only a 12 gallon capacity; so I guess this might not be too bad. Late 1950's to mid 1960's vintage Maytag's had a 16 gallon capacity. The N2L (round-tub) conventional Maytag had a 16 gallon capacity; while the E2L and J2L conventionals had an 18 gallon capacity. So ... these machines are just a little bit better than half the size of the vintage machines.
redcarpetdrew
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Warp speed, Mr. Sulu!
I still use my white A50 and yes, the smaller tub is the spinner. The exact rpm escapes me at the moment, but it would put alot of the newer front loaders to shame. Mine will spin towels out to the point of being almost dry. That's why the matching 110v portadryer would do so well on drying.
RCD
I still use my white A50 and yes, the smaller tub is the spinner. The exact rpm escapes me at the moment, but it would put alot of the newer front loaders to shame. Mine will spin towels out to the point of being almost dry. That's why the matching 110v portadryer would do so well on drying.
RCD
geoffdelp
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Warp speed is right!
phamq ... you can use regular detergent, but just a couple of tablespoons at a time. These machines really kick up the suds. I don't feel that a couple tablespoons of detergent really cleans, however.
When these machines "suds-lock", they do it in the spinner. Greg Nunn (gansky1) taught me a trick. When you are transferring the clothing to the spinner, run cool water into the spinner and sort of "pre-rinse" the clothes. That gives enough water to help break up the suds.
The vintage forumlas of Tide, Oxydol, Cheer, Wisk, etc., didn't seem to suds lock in these machines; I don't know what it was about the formula, but it worked well.
Drew ... does your A50 sound like it's going to take off when the speed is revving? Mine sure does!
phamq ... you can use regular detergent, but just a couple of tablespoons at a time. These machines really kick up the suds. I don't feel that a couple tablespoons of detergent really cleans, however.
When these machines "suds-lock", they do it in the spinner. Greg Nunn (gansky1) taught me a trick. When you are transferring the clothing to the spinner, run cool water into the spinner and sort of "pre-rinse" the clothes. That gives enough water to help break up the suds.
The vintage forumlas of Tide, Oxydol, Cheer, Wisk, etc., didn't seem to suds lock in these machines; I don't know what it was about the formula, but it worked well.
Drew ... does your A50 sound like it's going to take off when the speed is revving? Mine sure does!
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