Soviet Washing Machines...

[chestermikeuk]

Hoovermatic

So if I`ve got this right...

Left Hand Selector is the function for Wash = Up, Spin = Down

Right Hand Selector is for the Pump, Washtub Drain = Up, Spin Drain = Down

I see why you would need to have the capacitors as the motor is having to move a heavy load in the spin dryer, the standard wash motor from a twintub just would not be powerful enough...

 

[matchboxpaul]

The Hoover derived twin tub looks lovely.
A very fetching shade of green and a shame that Hoover didn't branch out into world of different cabinet colours.

strange to see an early sixties twin tub, equipped with the single tub controls - radically changes the appearance and makes it look more modern.

Paul

 

[mechanic2laundr]

I find it hard to explain the way to manage this washing machine, I think that in the near future I will be able to make a video, and there will become visible. The difficulties of translation)This is the start capacitor, they are used to start the engine under load, that would not burn in the winding circuit jumper, put the Power factor correction capacitors.Once the engine reaches the nominal speed, and the current in the windings will 3.3A, cams centrifugal switch pushed the contact plate of switches installed on the engine cover. Current at startup is 11.5 A.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Washing

Here is a picture from the Hoover wringer washer with similar controls, did you have this model in Russia?

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hoover wringer washer

 

[ozzie908]

Is that the heaterless model?

if so then its the same one a neighbour gave to my Father a long time ago who was looking for a 2 way motor for his lathe.
The said motor was installed without too much ado and when you went in the shed to sharpen a knife it was wring for forward and wash for reverse and the control panel was mounted in front of the lathe at hip height so if you had to stop quick you leant on the stop button and to my knowledge it may still be working as we sold the lathe after Dad's demise to a friend who had young sons interested in wood turning. So even though the washer may be long gone some parts are still about )

Austin

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Hoover wringer washer

Lovely washing machine! Produced in the USSR "Siberia-2" and "Tula-3" in the same design-driven squeezing rollers. But they produced very little. Now they almost did not survive, I have seen in my life, only 4 of the washing machine. Unfortunately while I was not able to get a washing machine in my collection (

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Russian Hoover

Imagine the video with a washing machine "Siberia-3." It's not even video clips, and the whole film. Do not judge strictly for the duration of the film)

 

[ozzie908]

Thank you

for sharing that video its interesting to see how similar in looks yet work so differently.
Was the machine earthed/grounded by way of the plug? I only noticed 2 prongs.

Austin

 

[vacbear58]

Thank you from me too

And such a comprehensive video as well - we have been dying to see how this machine works and you have really given us the answer

Al

 

[jetcone]

Thanks for the video Ivan

 it was very clear to see how your machine worked. Was that towels you were washing?

 

Jon

 

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hoovermatic

Many thanks Ivan, you clearly show us how to use the Russian Hoovermatic, I realise now you cant wash and spin at the same time, the controls appear very sturdy.

The motor clutch is unique to your washing machine,at least you had wonderful colour on your machines.

You do realise you are going to have to explain what type of automatic washer and dryer is visible in the pictures as well...Lol

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Russian Hoover

Washing machine does not have the water heater, and all electrical parts are double-insulated from the housing on the washing machine connects to the network without earth and it is safe.Compared with Hover think Siberia-3 was slowly stirred things. This is due to the fact that I wore out blankets for exhibits. Their size as a sheet or blanket. The manual says that the big things should be washed on one piece. Automatic washing machine, as seen in the video - it's LG.This washing machine was purchased in 2006. It is equipped with a direct drive, which is mounted directly on the wall of the tank.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Siberia

In 1964 he released a washing machine "Siberia-3M", the video you've seen before, it produced up to 1968, and in 1972, began to produce an improved model of "Siberia-5". "Siberia-5" was smaller and two electric motors, which allows the simultaneous washing and spin.This washing machine is equipped with two-hour relay to wash and spin. To drain the engine mounted centrifugal pump, and the distribution of flows is set self-regulating valve.Washing machine handles 2 kg of dry clothes in 37 liters of water. Activator is spinning at 550 revolutions per minute, and centrifuge at a speed of 2800 revolutions per minute.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Siberia in longitudinal section

This is a drawing of the instructions, if you look on the washing machine in the back. 10-drive motor pulsator, 11-drive motor centrifuge, 12-pump, 13-pass valve, 14-threaded connector for connecting the drain hose.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

On the right side of the bottom is a niche for the network cables, and under it a threaded connection for the drain hose. In the washing tank installed removable bottom, which provides a form of washing tank, it's the fact that the tank, welded aluminum, is like a big bathtub, and in the middle welded wall separating it into two parts.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

removable bottom

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Soviet washing machines

It's a pity that the subject was not in demand (((And I have a lot to tell.

 

[vacbear58]

Tell away

Seriously Ivan, we WOULD like to know,

This has been a very interesting thread, telling us about machines that were previously unknown to us

 

[chestermikeuk]

Washing machines

Hi Ivan, please dont get dis-hartened, there are many people reading this thread, you have over 1,700 views on it....although I must say a few more members asking questions and seeing how they interpret your washing machines would be useful but we will work with what we have.....and they will still be reading !!

Nice to see you have good reviews of the modern LG, are they dear to buy in terms of todays wages etc?

The Siberia twin tub looks interesting with its screw in drain hose, do I take it the spinning pulsator is at the front of the tub? and does the spin drier have a direct drive motor?