Heres the old thread for the Hooveresque vintage Soviet washing machines and others!!
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?43810
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Soviet Washing Machines
Hello Ivan, we are all fascinated by your Soviet washing machines, the little single tub with spinner looks very sturdy and practical, looking forward to seeing more of them in action....
Thank you for showing and sharing your history with us all, Mike
Hello Ivan, we are all fascinated by your Soviet washing machines, the little single tub with spinner looks very sturdy and practical, looking forward to seeing more of them in action....
Thank you for showing and sharing your history with us all, Mike
Single Tub with Spinner
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kenmoreguy89
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Nice mechanism!
Just wondering if the Gripo machine I've seen have a similar spinning mechanism....
But I can see no lever nothing to change to spin drive....actually looks like it does have a spinning basket you stuck in what seems an agitator....
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45171
Just wondering if the Gripo machine I've seen have a similar spinning mechanism....
But I can see no lever nothing to change to spin drive....actually looks like it does have a spinning basket you stuck in what seems an agitator....
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45171
Beautifully simple!
I'd use one!
Guy
I'd use one!
Guy
Gripo
Thats looks another fascinating washer and spinner Freddy, I wonder if you turn the agitator to change the direction of wash to spin, have seen that done on a machine but cant think where!!
Thats looks another fascinating washer and spinner Freddy, I wonder if you turn the agitator to change the direction of wash to spin, have seen that done on a machine but cant think where!!
mickeyd
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I remember what a fun education this thread was, so many unusual treats.
Mike, regarding Freddy's link, are you thinking of the portable Easy Spindry where you lift the tub to switch from wash to spin?
Mike, regarding Freddy's link, are you thinking of the portable Easy Spindry where you lift the tub to switch from wash to spin?
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Soviet Washing Machines
I am pleased that these washing machines cause your interest, I think in the future to add a few more videos.
I am pleased that these washing machines cause your interest, I think in the future to add a few more videos.
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Gripo
I'm a washing machine not experienced, but I think that it is removed basket centrifuge and set activator that washing.
I'm a washing machine not experienced, but I think that it is removed basket centrifuge and set activator that washing.
mickeyd
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What a wild unusual intriguing machine! Oh those Russkies!
Just watched the vid while eating brunch. So interesting how much like an automatic the machine is, except for the PUMP! LOL. The agitator, so familiar, the spin, so fast, the cool switch for the motor.
How about the off balance indicator? The giant control stick vibrates like crazy to let you know. Loved that.
The huge chrome circumference is so good-looking and rich.
If I had this, I would work like crazy to fashion a hose around the D-shaped spigot, so as not to have to interrupt the spin-- much easier on the longevity.
I really love this stuff, Mike. Thanks.
Just watched the vid while eating brunch. So interesting how much like an automatic the machine is, except for the PUMP! LOL. The agitator, so familiar, the spin, so fast, the cool switch for the motor.
How about the off balance indicator? The giant control stick vibrates like crazy to let you know. Loved that.
The huge chrome circumference is so good-looking and rich.
If I had this, I would work like crazy to fashion a hose around the D-shaped spigot, so as not to have to interrupt the spin-- much easier on the longevity.
I really love this stuff, Mike. Thanks.
mickeyd
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And a big thanks to Ivan. The translations are wonderful! We could learn a bit of Russian.
Ivan great video
showing us how your machine works. It looks like an Energia ([COLOR=#333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px]Энергия) [/COLOR]Rocket motor!! Do you know how fast it spins on centrifuge?
Jon
showing us how your machine works. It looks like an Energia ([COLOR=#333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px]Энергия) [/COLOR]Rocket motor!! Do you know how fast it spins on centrifuge?
Jon
Washing machines
Hello! My name is Daniil. I also collect washing machines
Soviet period. Ivan and I have only the Soviet brands because
western brands, was not available in the Soviet Union. Unfortunately we do not have Hoovermatic, Maytag, etc. But we are glad that you are interested in our washing machines.
Here are some videos that you may also be interested. It is a some washers
made in communism era in action.
1.HAJDU HIM "E" made in Hungary. Years of manufacture 60th.
2.HAJDU 303.1 60th, 70th.
3.Foron WM 600 (GDR East Germany)
4.Romo twin-tub. Made in Czechoslovakia. I think 70th, 80th.
Hello! My name is Daniil. I also collect washing machines
Soviet period. Ivan and I have only the Soviet brands because
western brands, was not available in the Soviet Union. Unfortunately we do not have Hoovermatic, Maytag, etc. But we are glad that you are interested in our washing machines.
Here are some videos that you may also be interested. It is a some washers
made in communism era in action.
1.HAJDU HIM "E" made in Hungary. Years of manufacture 60th.
2.HAJDU 303.1 60th, 70th.
3.Foron WM 600 (GDR East Germany)
4.Romo twin-tub. Made in Czechoslovakia. I think 70th, 80th.
Washing
Ivan .yes we are very interested and look forward to more pictures and videos etc.
Daniil, many thanks for your postings as well and a warm welcome to you both, you both have a great array of classic washing machines, love those Roma twin tubs...
Mickey, yes I think you are right with the easy twintub, also we have a wringer washer here, an English Electric Ritemp which you turned the top of the agi to disengage the washer action whilst the wringer operated...
Guy, what fun these machines look, and very practical to use, imagine what a difference they must have made to washday!!
Jon, you`ve not gotten room for any more...Ha ha, Louis is on route to collect it!!
Ivan .yes we are very interested and look forward to more pictures and videos etc.
Daniil, many thanks for your postings as well and a warm welcome to you both, you both have a great array of classic washing machines, love those Roma twin tubs...
Mickey, yes I think you are right with the easy twintub, also we have a wringer washer here, an English Electric Ritemp which you turned the top of the agi to disengage the washer action whilst the wringer operated...
Guy, what fun these machines look, and very practical to use, imagine what a difference they must have made to washday!!
Jon, you`ve not gotten room for any more...Ha ha, Louis is on route to collect it!!
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Agitator makes 40 rev / min, and spin drer - 800 r / min. Balancer in the washing machine no gearbox with engine suspended on springs, in the bottom of the tank is inserted rubber sleeve, which supports the spindle. Seals on the shafts do not, at this accumulation of water in the tank is not allowed, otherwise it gets into gear.Attaching a photo of the instructions, longitudinal section.
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Attaching a photo of the instructions, the form below.
Attaching a photo of the instructions, the form below.
kenmoreguy89
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Mike & Michael: Did not know and think of this possibility of twisting it to engage spin. Thanks for letting me know.
That would be the explanation likely, looks like cap is larger than the spin basket though....
Ivan: I'm new also into these kind of small compact washing and spinning machines all in one, you surely are more used to, never heard of Gripo before yesterday...
Your <span id="eow-title" class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" style="font-size: small;" title="ЭАЯ 3 1954" dir="ltr">ЭАЯ 3 <span style="font-size: medium;">is so nice, similar of a Thor automagic but compact so smaller , cylinder shaped and with wheels....
I think they were way more delicate machines than the usual wringer type, impeller ciyinder machines, or twin tub you were used to over there, glad it lasted and it's working after all these years... or did you have to fix something? Does ot always been yours?</span>
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<h1 id="watch-headline-title"><span id="eow-title" class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" style="font-size: small;" title="ЭАЯ 3 1954" dir="ltr"> </span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: medium;">Didn't understand well what you meant Ivan about the Gripo though sorry... did you maybe mean it does have a direction selector for motor drive to spin and one for washing? </span></h1>
Anyway....
I'll have to discover it myself if I manage to get it.....
That would be the explanation likely, looks like cap is larger than the spin basket though....
Ivan: I'm new also into these kind of small compact washing and spinning machines all in one, you surely are more used to, never heard of Gripo before yesterday...
Your <span id="eow-title" class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" style="font-size: small;" title="ЭАЯ 3 1954" dir="ltr">ЭАЯ 3 <span style="font-size: medium;">is so nice, similar of a Thor automagic but compact so smaller , cylinder shaped and with wheels....
I think they were way more delicate machines than the usual wringer type, impeller ciyinder machines, or twin tub you were used to over there, glad it lasted and it's working after all these years... or did you have to fix something? Does ot always been yours?</span>
</span>
<h1 id="watch-headline-title"><span id="eow-title" class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" style="font-size: small;" title="ЭАЯ 3 1954" dir="ltr"> </span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: medium;">Didn't understand well what you meant Ivan about the Gripo though sorry... did you maybe mean it does have a direction selector for motor drive to spin and one for washing? </span></h1>
Anyway....
I'll have to discover it myself if I manage to get it.....
Twin Use
Hi Freddy, I think Ivan means its a single tub, you use the agitator to wash and rinse and then pull out the agi and snap in the spinner, so its a single tub with twin use, here is an example!!
Here it is washing!!
Hi Freddy, I think Ivan means its a single tub, you use the agitator to wash and rinse and then pull out the agi and snap in the spinner, so its a single tub with twin use, here is an example!!
Here it is washing!!
And Then
Push the drum in to spin..
Push the drum in to spin..
kenmoreguy89
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Oh Okay got it!
Thank you Mike!
Thank you Mike!
ЭАЯ 3 1954
I can see why you need such a large water waste pipe, you these have been placed near a floor drain at all? instead of emptying it into a bucket?
I can see why you need such a large water waste pipe, you these have been placed near a floor drain at all? instead of emptying it into a bucket?
Welcome!!
That is wonderful. Do you know how many households had machines like these? Were they affordable to a factory or office worker?
In 11th grade, my Economics teacher gave a lecture explaining the Soviet planned-economy system and used washing machine production as an example. I daydreamed about what they must be like, now I know!
That is wonderful. Do you know how many households had machines like these? Were they affordable to a factory or office worker?
In 11th grade, my Economics teacher gave a lecture explaining the Soviet planned-economy system and used washing machine production as an example. I daydreamed about what they must be like, now I know!
redcarpetdrew
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Fantastic thread!
Welcome to new friends! My father's side came from the Ukraine and I still, to this day, wish I had been able to learn the language. Ivan and Daniil, welcome to the AW family. You'll fit right in. I love seeing and learning about new things a d this thread is just awesome.
Mike, thanks for the pics of the machine where you switch agitator for spin tub. I had no idea this existed but still, it makes sense. Was this about the only example or was this design actually common but only in another country?
RCD
Welcome to new friends! My father's side came from the Ukraine and I still, to this day, wish I had been able to learn the language. Ivan and Daniil, welcome to the AW family. You'll fit right in. I love seeing and learning about new things a d this thread is just awesome.
Mike, thanks for the pics of the machine where you switch agitator for spin tub. I had no idea this existed but still, it makes sense. Was this about the only example or was this design actually common but only in another country?
RCD
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ЭАЯ 3 тысяч&
The bathrooms did not drain the water draining normally use a bucket or tub (bath, 30-40 liters). This washing machine worked from 1954 to 1996, it is not repaired, not even changed the grease in the gear box.
The bathrooms did not drain the water draining normally use a bucket or tub (bath, 30-40 liters). This washing machine worked from 1954 to 1996, it is not repaired, not even changed the grease in the gear box.
mikeklondon
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Really enjoyed see this thread its so interesting to see unusual machine like these. I ‘m so looking forward to seeing more.
Really enjoyed see this thread its so interesting to see unusual machine like these. I ‘m so looking forward to seeing more.
ozzie908
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Total agreement.......
With the above comments I have found it fascinating to see machines from other countries.
Austin
With the above comments I have found it fascinating to see machines from other countries.
Austin
EAYA 1954
Was this a very popular washing machine then Ivan? did you know many family and friends that had one?
Was this a very popular washing machine then Ivan? did you know many family and friends that had one?
Spin Wash
Hi Andrew, this was the only machine like this I have come across, they were not here in the UK, I suppose these multifunction units are like the Thor Automagic with dishwasher attachment, very neat and fun to use although a twinny is more practical for a large family wash...
Hi Andrew, this was the only machine like this I have come across, they were not here in the UK, I suppose these multifunction units are like the Thor Automagic with dishwasher attachment, very neat and fun to use although a twinny is more practical for a large family wash...
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Black Box
Please Except my apologies if this point had been explained before, I have only had time this morning to skim over this tread, I spent most of my time watching to video. Can I just ask what the black box is that’s taken out of the tub? Is it some kind of transformer? What voltage is the machine running on? In addition, what’s the standard voltage in SU
Please Except my apologies if this point had been explained before, I have only had time this morning to skim over this tread, I spent most of my time watching to video. Can I just ask what the black box is that’s taken out of the tub? Is it some kind of transformer? What voltage is the machine running on? In addition, what’s the standard voltage in SU
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