POD 08-01-10 WH COIN-OP FL

[tomturbomatic]

WOW! 50 gallons of water to do a double load of wash in a frontloader! The few times I used these for our throw rugs back in the 70s, I thought they did a great job of washing and rinsing. What is the water usage of modern double load washers?

 

[appnut]

I was wondering what the capacity rating is given that water usage. Notice the spray rinse/suds flush is 2 minutes long!! Geez!

 

[tomturbomatic]

I think the "20" in the model number plus the great weight on the woman's hip forcing her into an unnatural position on those stacked heels would indicate a 20# dry weight capacity.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

the door on that Westinghouse reminds me of the door on a Wasco Gen 5

 

[frigilux]

Most new front-loaders, with tubs of 4 to 5 cu. ft. can hold 18-20 pounds of clothes---theoretically, at least. In their normal cycles (one wash, suds kill spray, two rinses) they use 16-20 gallons of water (depending on make/model) from what I've read.

 

[jetcone]

My new Speed Queen

would do 18 pounds in 12 gallons if it was set at factory standards..................

 

[tomturbomatic]

Jon, I'm glad you said "do" instead of "wash and rinse."

 

[jetcone]

"do" is the word

I am finding the shortfall in these new machines is really their rinsability. They wash well, but rinsing you have to be careful!

It takes 4 rinses in the SQ to equal 3 rinses in the Duomatic.
Lets not even talk about the Norge 15 pounder PUHLEEZZE!!

 

[appnut]

Jon, what's wrong with the Norge15?