strongenough78
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That Whirlpool is gorgeous! How long does it take to wash and dry a load?
OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW!
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mrb627
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Combos
I really expected combos to have made a comeback in the US market by now! What's the holdup Whirlpool?
Malcolm
I really expected combos to have made a comeback in the US market by now! What's the holdup Whirlpool?
Malcolm
1957 Whirlpool combo
WOW John you never fail to amaze me with your skills at doing just about anything. Now you have me even more excited about picking up the 1958 Gas Combo in Indiana next week and of course getting to see you and your new machine when I get to Minnesota the following week.
I would have replied sooner but we just finished the 15th load of dishes from our holiday party for our car club this morning. I took some pictures of the loads of dishes before and after they were run, we had over 65 people for dinner.
WOW John you never fail to amaze me with your skills at doing just about anything. Now you have me even more excited about picking up the 1958 Gas Combo in Indiana next week and of course getting to see you and your new machine when I get to Minnesota the following week.
I would have replied sooner but we just finished the 15th load of dishes from our holiday party for our car club this morning. I took some pictures of the loads of dishes before and after they were run, we had over 65 people for dinner.
It is a 1957
I wonder if this is the oldest of the WP Combos in the club? The first year.
I wonder if this is the oldest of the WP Combos in the club? The first year.
Beautiful, just
beautiful.
What a magnificent tribute to a magnificent machine!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
beautiful.
What a magnificent tribute to a magnificent machine!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
gyromatic
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TIME TO COMPLETE CYCLE
I never timed the wash 10 min wash plus 3 rinses.I would say about 20min max.Dry time depends on size of load and what it is.I have never dried anything more than an hour and a half.I did a test load of 8 bath towls and they dried in 1hr 15 min.good size load of t-shirts and socks took about an hour.I was surprised how well it dries with such a slow spin.
I never timed the wash 10 min wash plus 3 rinses.I would say about 20min max.Dry time depends on size of load and what it is.I have never dried anything more than an hour and a half.I did a test load of 8 bath towls and they dried in 1hr 15 min.good size load of t-shirts and socks took about an hour.I was surprised how well it dries with such a slow spin.
TIME TO COMPLETE CYCLE
If hot wash is used, possible additional time may be needed/used to heat the wash water up to 140 degbrees after it enters a cold cabinet. Maybe a minute for every1.5 degrees given it's a 4300 watt water heater.
If hot wash is used, possible additional time may be needed/used to heat the wash water up to 140 degbrees after it enters a cold cabinet. Maybe a minute for every1.5 degrees given it's a 4300 watt water heater.
toploader55
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WOW !!!
Just Amazing.
Just Amazing.
bendixmark
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incredible machine and restoration
That is an outstanding restoration and machine,the best example I have seen of one of those.Totally fascininating,great pictures.This is one of my favorite things to find on this site these detailed restorations,would love to see more like this.What is the story with the bendix in the first photo?That is the same one I have.Mine currently doesnt run,motor just hums.
That is an outstanding restoration and machine,the best example I have seen of one of those.Totally fascininating,great pictures.This is one of my favorite things to find on this site these detailed restorations,would love to see more like this.What is the story with the bendix in the first photo?That is the same one I have.Mine currently doesnt run,motor just hums.
The sound you just heard was my jaw hitting the floor. WOW! That RCA Whirlpool combo looks like it just stepped off the showroom floor. Absolutely stunning. Once again, I have to tip my hat to those of you with the know-how and the patience to do such beautiful work.
Beautiful Bendix, as well, John. Is it stable on that riser? I'd be so fearful of a machine vibrating or walking off one of those things.
Beautiful Bendix, as well, John. Is it stable on that riser? I'd be so fearful of a machine vibrating or walking off one of those things.
gyromatic
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Bendix Photo
The Bendix in the photo works well. I just do not use it much.So the RCA replaced it.Hence out with the old.
The Bendix in the photo works well. I just do not use it much.So the RCA replaced it.Hence out with the old.
gyromatic
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Steal Stand
My Dad welded the steal stand for me, which is bolted to the floor and the bendix is bolted to it.Very solid no shaking at all.
My Dad welded the steal stand for me, which is bolted to the floor and the bendix is bolted to it.Very solid no shaking at all.
cfz2882
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stand
i did the same thing with my 24"splendide combo.
i did the same thing with my 24"splendide combo.
bendixmark
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bendix
Is your bendix motor loud when it runs?
Is your bendix motor loud when it runs?
Absolutely fabulous, John!! Congratulations for a job well done.
Just out of curiosity, how does the spin speed of this compare to that of the Westinghouse front loaders of the same vintage? I believe the spun at 500 something rpms. Also, how well does it handle out of balance loads.
Barry
Just out of curiosity, how does the spin speed of this compare to that of the Westinghouse front loaders of the same vintage? I believe the spun at 500 something rpms. Also, how well does it handle out of balance loads.
Barry
I believe the spun at 500 something rpms. Also, how well doe
The WP spins at 200 rpms. If mechanically set properly, it's somewhat sensitive to off balanced loads and will stop and rebalance. At least with the LK that lived next door to me did.
The WP spins at 200 rpms. If mechanically set properly, it's somewhat sensitive to off balanced loads and will stop and rebalance. At least with the LK that lived next door to me did.
You really have outdone yourself! It's so great that you have a picture of its original location, I love that folding door!
gyromatic
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Bendix motor
The motors on all of my bendix machines are not loud at all.
The motors on all of my bendix machines are not loud at all.
Wow. Just. Wow!
