POD 1/20 Speed Queen

[foraloysius]

Oh gosh!! One of the most wonderful American washer and dryer sets I have ever seen. And used myself I might add due to Greg having it in his collection. Talk about making somebody feel happy doing laundry!!!!

Picture is of Greg's set taken at the 2005 convention.

 

[eddy1210]

You feel alive...

When you wash with a vintage Speed Queen. There's nothing like the drama.

 

[mickeyd]

Was just about to reference Eddy, and LO!--he appears

Looking at his pix after the SQ wringer discussion, I remembered, after seeing the gleam of the agitator in the scan, that his real agi in his pix is just as shiny and spectacular.

First I've heard of SQ suds--amazing! Wondering if it's a high speed return. So the vintage SQ's do sprays in addition to the overflow--NICE! Will look for flix of this.

Wondering about the word after Suds--I forgot now, had to take a phone call in the middle of this. What does it say and what does it stand for?

 

[mrb627]

Manual

I think it says Manual. Probably used for washing a partial load with less than full amount of water.

Correct me if I'm wrong...

Malcolm

 

[gansky1]

"MAN" is manual fill - no timer advance, just static fill for low-pressure installations.

 

[rickr]

Those Speed Queens are just beautiful Greg! I remember seeing them at the convention.

 

[yogitunes]

Give me a solid tub SQ anyday....I love my 2....could almost sleep with them....lol

 

[danmantn]

::: sigh ::: Any videos of the action? A shiny agitator does my heart good.

 

[frigilux]

How does the Suds Saver feature work on a Speed Queen? Does it utilize the standard format (one additional hose which drains into a nearby laundry sink) or does it work more like a vintage Frigidaire?

 

[mickeyd]

I'm with you, Eug

In all my years here, have not once seen or heard of an SQ suds, and am dying to learn of its method and wonders!

Here's your namesake in the early throes of a suds-return ~

 

[mickeyd]

Lighted and with T-joint attachment to keep the hose from sl

Frigidaire did make a square hose with a ball joint that fit over the tub perfectly, but they, alas, are nowhere to be found.

Maybe this will provoke some Speed Queen Suds-return information. I sure hope so. Eddy could be our man.