Sanyo Picture Thread.

[arrrooohhh]

Hi Toggleswitch,

Great to see your action shots of the GE but it is definately made by Hitachi. Got heaps of Hitachi pictures saved which I will post soon on a new thread for all to compare

Also, most of the Japanese brands used porcelain tubs in the 70's, it seems to be about 79/80 that they became plastic tubs. Despite their lightweight construction, these little machines really do seem to last forever!

 

[arrrooohhh]

Sanyo Jet action.

This machine is from the 90's I know but thought I would keep it in this thread. These machines were sold here till about 2000 then they disappeared from the Australian market.

 

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Sanyo Jet action.

Money shot.

 

[arrrooohhh]

6kg Sanyo. This machine was somewhat larger and didn't sell in the same quantities as the smaller machines.

Hope you have enjoyed all the Sanyos. I should post the pictures I have of Hitachi and National/Panasonic machines sometime soon.

 

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Last one!

 

[toggleswitch]

oooh I apologize, I really thought it was by Sanyo!

 

[mattywashboy]

hey guys

i had a 70's Hitachi for a few years when last living out of home.

Was a great machine, bit 'tangle happy' but didn't miss a beat even tho it was old when i got it.

Video is below, there are also more videos of it at the link below.

Enjoy.
Matt

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[macboy91si]

Sanyo and Hitachi

I know Steve, I also thought these machines were Sanyo built, they look almost spot on. I still sometimes slip up and call them Sanyos even though I know they're Hitachi. Good machines, the one that you've got is a slightly newer model than mine which is the original version under the Hotpoint nameplate. Your machine is called the "Convertible" because of the hot water valve and temp selection and is the higher model. This series uses a more familiar GE style control panel with appropriate knobs. There is a lower model with only one fill valve and just a water level switch, which to me makes more sense for a portable like this. They made stacking kits for these and they could be connected stationary with the dryer overhead for cramped spaces, I have a portable Lady Kenmore washer that's like that, either mobile or like a baby full size. The blue impeller is a lot more aggresive than the 5-spoke black impeller of the previous model. The blue impeller machine is sort of something I'm on the look out for as I had a harvest gold set when I was a kid and I really liked it. Anyway great little machine, is that the one that you got from Martin?

-Tim