Soviet Washing Machines...
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mikeklondon
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ZVI / AEG
The ZVI shown here reminds me of an AEG Luvalux from around the same date
The ZVI shown here reminds me of an AEG Luvalux from around the same date
mikeklondon
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ZVI / AEG
The ZVI shown here reminds me of an AEG Luvalux from around the same date
The ZVI shown here reminds me of an AEG Luvalux from around the same date
Hey Daniil, Great to see you finally posting here on AW!
Welcome to both you and Ivan!
(Daniil and I have conversed and shared videos through Youtube for many months.)
Here are a couple videos of a unique machine Daniil shared with me a while back. Can't remember if it's Russian or not...
Kevin
Welcome to both you and Ivan!
(Daniil and I have conversed and shared videos through Youtube for many months.)
Here are a couple videos of a unique machine Daniil shared with me a while back. Can't remember if it's Russian or not...
Kevin
mechanic2laundr
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Black box, which I take out of the washing machine - it's a transformer. In the Soviet Union there were two voltage 127 V and 220 V, in 1967, in Moscow, have only 220. Washing machine "EAYA-2" had an engine that could switch 127/220V, and "EAYA-3" was produced for only one voltage 127V or 220V.The appliance is designed for 127V voltage.Little black handle - is the engine switch, which is constantly running at idle speed until the big lever is set to "On" when I switch the lever to the left, there is a "wash", and if the right to "SPIN"
Black box, which I take out of the washing machine - it's a transformer. In the Soviet Union there were two voltage 127 V and 220 V, in 1967, in Moscow, have only 220. Washing machine "EAYA-2" had an engine that could switch 127/220V, and "EAYA-3" was produced for only one voltage 127V or 220V.The appliance is designed for 127V voltage.Little black handle - is the engine switch, which is constantly running at idle speed until the big lever is set to "On" when I switch the lever to the left, there is a "wash", and if the right to "SPIN"
kenmoreguy89
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Ivan, not sure, maybe it's me not understanding what you mean, but I thought the motor power switch was the knob shown at the minute 2:40 of the video...
You mean that knob at 0:44 is a fuse?
Thank you.
So many questions!
You mean that knob at 0:44 is a fuse?
Thank you.
So many questions!
mechanic2laundr
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This washing machine "Perobot" was produced in the Czech Republic in the 50s. Models were heated and unheated water.
This washing machine "Perobot" was produced in the Czech Republic in the 50s. Models were heated and unheated water.
mechanic2laundr
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I made a mistake, sorry. This is a nut that clamps the ground wire, which is Join of the water pipe. This is necessary for safe operation, the use of water (when water is poured into the hose from the tap), or you may receive an electric shock.
I made a mistake, sorry. This is a nut that clamps the ground wire, which is Join of the water pipe. This is necessary for safe operation, the use of water (when water is poured into the hose from the tap), or you may receive an electric shock.
kenmoreguy89
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No Problem.
Thank you Ivan!
Thank you Ivan!
Great videos fellas and welcome to the group!
matchboxpaul
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Superb thread and thanks to Ivan and Daniil for the information on their interesting and unusual machines. Certainly something different from the norm.
I too see AEG Lavalux in Daniil's ZVI twin tub, mike.
The paint finish accentuates the heavy duty build quality of this style of machine.
Superb machines Daniil and Ivan!
Regards
Paul
I too see AEG Lavalux in Daniil's ZVI twin tub, mike.
The paint finish accentuates the heavy duty build quality of this style of machine.
Superb machines Daniil and Ivan!
Regards
Paul
Washing Machines
Hi Kevin, Those Perobot washing machines are very unique, nearest we had to it was the GEC spacemaker...CandyBimatic has many great videos and collections of washers, the small spiralator certainly moves those clothes around!!
Hi Kevin, Those Perobot washing machines are very unique, nearest we had to it was the GEC spacemaker...CandyBimatic has many great videos and collections of washers, the small spiralator certainly moves those clothes around!!
AEG Lavalux
Hi Mike! Nice washer!! Yes, I know this model.I saw it in your album on Flickr site.
Nice collection Mike! I like your washers and vacuums!
Spin dryer in "ZVI" does not work. I think that the bad connection somewhere in the wires. It will be necessary to disassemble the engine and see. "ZVI" also sturdy and heavy as Aeg Lavalux. This machine have two motors. First for wash, second for
spin dryer. Pump is connected to the spinner motor. In addition, the pulsator can be unscrewed! Perhaps "AEG Lavalux" also has this opportunity?
Hi Mike! Nice washer!! Yes, I know this model.I saw it in your album on Flickr site.
Nice collection Mike! I like your washers and vacuums!
Spin dryer in "ZVI" does not work. I think that the bad connection somewhere in the wires. It will be necessary to disassemble the engine and see. "ZVI" also sturdy and heavy as Aeg Lavalux. This machine have two motors. First for wash, second for
spin dryer. Pump is connected to the spinner motor. In addition, the pulsator can be unscrewed! Perhaps "AEG Lavalux" also has this opportunity?
danemodsandy
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Some Questions for our Russian Friends:
Since life in the old Soviet Union was very different from life in Russia today, I am hoping some of our Russian members can tell us more about the following:
1) Were these machines available to everyone, or were they "special" merchandise available only to favored Party members?
2) What did they cost?
3) How were they sold? Were there special shops for appliances, or did department stores like GUM sell them?
4) How were they repaired? Were there repair agencies one could call?
5) When did true automatic washing machines appear under the Soviets?
6) Were automatic dryers ever available under the Soviets?
7) I have heard that American appliances were available in Soviet Russia, if one had the right connections and was rich. Does anyone know more about this?
Thank you for showing us such wonderful machines!
Since life in the old Soviet Union was very different from life in Russia today, I am hoping some of our Russian members can tell us more about the following:
1) Were these machines available to everyone, or were they "special" merchandise available only to favored Party members?
2) What did they cost?
3) How were they sold? Were there special shops for appliances, or did department stores like GUM sell them?
4) How were they repaired? Were there repair agencies one could call?
5) When did true automatic washing machines appear under the Soviets?
6) Were automatic dryers ever available under the Soviets?
7) I have heard that American appliances were available in Soviet Russia, if one had the right connections and was rich. Does anyone know more about this?
Thank you for showing us such wonderful machines!
Answers to questions.
I have not lived in the Soviet Union. I was born in 1993. I live in Estonia.
Estonia former Soviet country. But I know a lot about the Soviet Union
1. Of course they was available for everyone normal people.
2. They cost much. If you count.
It was possible to take the credit. Loans in the USSR was "interest-free".
3. They are sold in stores. As in all countries.
4. If the washing machine is broken, it passed into the workshop or
repairing themselves. If the "warranty" is not over then handed over to the "warranty workshop".
5. The most famous was the automatic washing machine "Vyatka" automat.
Vyatka is the name of the river in Russia. There were also other different brands.
6. About automatic dryers are not heard.
7. Perhaps they were.
Ordinary people bought Soviet appliances. As for the government, I think they bought Western appliances, such as Maytag, Hoover, GE and etc. Sailors usually brought Western appliances from abroad. They had this technique. If sailors had friends or relatives, they would give them this appliances.
P.S! In USSR did not pay for water on the counter.
I have not lived in the Soviet Union. I was born in 1993. I live in Estonia.
Estonia former Soviet country. But I know a lot about the Soviet Union
1. Of course they was available for everyone normal people.
2. They cost much. If you count.
It was possible to take the credit. Loans in the USSR was "interest-free".
3. They are sold in stores. As in all countries.
4. If the washing machine is broken, it passed into the workshop or
repairing themselves. If the "warranty" is not over then handed over to the "warranty workshop".
5. The most famous was the automatic washing machine "Vyatka" automat.
Vyatka is the name of the river in Russia. There were also other different brands.
6. About automatic dryers are not heard.
7. Perhaps they were.
Ordinary people bought Soviet appliances. As for the government, I think they bought Western appliances, such as Maytag, Hoover, GE and etc. Sailors usually brought Western appliances from abroad. They had this technique. If sailors had friends or relatives, they would give them this appliances.
P.S! In USSR did not pay for water on the counter.
danemodsandy
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Daniil:
Thank you so much. These are very interesting answers.
Here in America, we had only a little information about life in the Soviet Union, and much of what we were told was anti-Communist propaganda.
So, it is good to hear more from people who lived in Soviet times.
Thank you so much. These are very interesting answers.
Here in America, we had only a little information about life in the Soviet Union, and much of what we were told was anti-Communist propaganda.
So, it is good to hear more from people who lived in Soviet times.
kenmoreguy89
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Danil.
Hi|!
I believe Sandy meant in which years automatic washers, did enter in homes in Russia, at lest widely ....
Actually I did some researches myself about Russian machines before, and what I could see/notice is that in Russia looks like is still usual to find many homes and families still using semi automatic washers and twin tubs only, I could not see many different automatic machines of before the 90s.... is that a correct information?
About the Vyatka (Вятка-автома) I've seen that online before, not sure where but I remind the fact they had plastic doors not glass and a black boot...most looked to be the about mid 70s or 80s machines.......
Hi|!
I believe Sandy meant in which years automatic washers, did enter in homes in Russia, at lest widely ....
Actually I did some researches myself about Russian machines before, and what I could see/notice is that in Russia looks like is still usual to find many homes and families still using semi automatic washers and twin tubs only, I could not see many different automatic machines of before the 90s.... is that a correct information?
About the Vyatka (Вятка-автома) I've seen that online before, not sure where but I remind the fact they had plastic doors not glass and a black boot...most looked to be the about mid 70s or 80s machines.......
danemodsandy
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So....
....From what I can find online, the Vyatka machine (like the Vyatka Automat-14) was a European-style front-loading automatic, not an American-style top-loader.
It appears that Vyatka is now owned by Candy. I hope they make a dryer by now. I should think that anyone in Russia would appreciate a dryer in the winter-time.
Here's a link to the Vyatka Website; I cannot find a link for an English-language version:
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....From what I can find online, the Vyatka machine (like the Vyatka Automat-14) was a European-style front-loading automatic, not an American-style top-loader.
It appears that Vyatka is now owned by Candy. I hope they make a dryer by now. I should think that anyone in Russia would appreciate a dryer in the winter-time.
Here's a link to the Vyatka Website; I cannot find a link for an English-language version:
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