POTD 03-28-11

[dirtybuck]

I'm sure most of us have seen here on AW, the two videos of "The Sand Test" conducted by Westinghouse and Betty Furness. I'm a bit of a skeptic, and I find it unbelievable that there's not a SINGLE TRACE of sand in the Westinghouse washer (I'm also curious as to why the GE Filter Flo used as one of the washers in the comparison didn't catch any sand in the filter pan).

But if it's true, do you think the front loaders of today could make the same claim and pass the test with flying colors? For those that have them, how is YOURS at sand removal?

 

[amyswasher]

I think the other washers were solid tub machines.

 

[cfz2882]

sand in F/L washers

i'd say front loads are inherently very good at sand removal-sand just goes
into the outer tub or sump and sits there until pumped out.
Just for kicks i put my 1998 "frigilux"to a hard test for sand/gravel
removal;threw in some very muddy/dirty/gravel speckled shoes and jeans
just to see what would happen-everything came out impressivly clean
(could hear gravel pinging off the pump impeller blades on that 1st drain!)
there was just a trace of sand on the boot after the ordeal...
Despite the"sediment tube"the solid tub 1970 hotpoint my parents had often
had sand in the tub...i have sometimes found sand in my perferated tub
top loads too.

 

[spiralator60]

Sand Removal

<span style="font-family: times new roman,times;">From my own experience with my Neptune and LG front loaders, the classic sand test commercial is believable. During the warm weather months, things like working in the yard, hiking in the mountains, and trips to the beach mean that there is a lot of sand in socks, towels, and other items. </span>

<span style="font-family: times new roman,times;"> </span>

<span style="font-family: times new roman,times;">Occasionally, with especially large or bulky loads, like a blanket, there are a few grains of sand that find their way into the boot area under the door, in both machines. This has been between 1/8th to 1/4th of a teaspoon.</span>