Soviet Washing Machines...

[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?

 

[srswirl]

I have to agree!

I agree, Ivan! Your thread has been fantastic and very educational. It's also been extremely interesting! Thank you. I'm sorry I haven't posted anything, but I tend to almost never post. I read every thread every day, though. I stay on the sidelines and learn from all of these terrific people. I have learned SO MUCH here. And, I have learned from you in this thread...so thank you for that. Please know that many of us are very interested in what you have to say and hope you will continue posting.

Michael

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Thank you all for your interest in my work) Yes, Siberia-5 has a pulsator on the front of the washing tank. In the Soviet washing machine direct drive centrifugal except washing machines "Nistru".Although there are several models in the late 50's, where it was used belt drive centrifugal (Wave, Tula-4, Dawn, Dawn-2).On all washing machines for direct drive of the centrifuge, since 1967, used motor type TAO-C, on the majority of machines were easy to repair, as they were the same engines.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Automatic washing machines are available and are quite within 10.000-25.000 rubles, although there are expensive options, such as Mille, which costs 40.000-60.000 rubles. LG has cost 14,000 rubles, but remember, it was in 2006, now cost a washing machine 11.000-13.000 rubles.But there are LG, model F1495BDS7, which costs 45,000 rubles. Salaries of different people can be 15,000 rubles, and perhaps 100,000 rubles, depending on the work. The average salary is kept at 30,000 rubles. A good washing machine, a middle option, costs about 15,000 rubles, on the big problems with the acquisition of the washing machine does not arise.

 

[jetcone]

Ivan great video

if half a years salary is the cost of one washing machine for most people then do people buy them on credit and take time to pay them off? Or does the wife work out of the home and so a married couple would then bring in 60,000 rubles a year ?

 

 

 

[mechanic2laundr]

I said that the average salary is 30,000 rubles per month, not per year.This means that the salary of 50,000 rubles, you can afford to buy a washing machine for 15,000 rubles, and no great financial difficulties. People who get 15.000-30.000 rubles a month, or experiencing financial difficulties can use the credit, which can be processed at the store when it comes to buying home appliances.

 

[davetranter]

Many, many followers

Ivan, your 'thread' has followers all over the world.....

I haven't posted anything yet, as I have nothing constructive to add, and do not wish to 'clutter' the thread with unimportant and / or uninformative posts..

Please keep up the Good Work....

All best

Dave T

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Thank you very much for the kind words addressed to me. Very nice to realize that my work is not in vain and to whom the interest and satisfaction.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Washing machine "Siberia-5" released until 1979, and since 1983, the factory began to produce an improved model "Siberia-6", which had a more advanced technical design."Siberia-6" washes laundry in two modes: 1-normal (cotton, linen), 2 - Gentle (synthetics, wool). Centrifuge stops faster as in a washing machine has a block of electronic engine braking centrifuge, which is activated after switching off the timer and open the lid.In addition, it was decided, due to which was abolished removable bottom.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

AEG Lavalux ЗВИ

Analog AEG washing machine, at least more similar in appearance, was a washing machine "Nistru", but washing tank it was the same as in "Siberia-3."Dimensions "Nistru" little more than the size of "ZVI", is seen in the photographs.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

ЗВИ

Washing machine "ZVI" video clip, the device details and work.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Russian Twintubs

Hi Ivan , does the Siberia 5 have a screw on empty hose of the back?, is that the outlet on the top back in the picture?

The ZVI is a much smaller washer than the AEG but looks just as sturdy...many thanks for the detailed video and showing us all the parts and actions.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Tell me again about the hose, but I do not understand the question.

 

[jetcone]

ivan

I think Mike is asking if the drain hose on the back of the washer clamps on to the machine or does it screw on to the machine ?

 

 

[mechanic2laundr]

In Siberia-5 free end of the drain hose is inserted into the opening between the top of the lid. In Siberia-6, the drain hose is inserted into the free end of the rubber sleeve on the back. And in both cases the water is draining the washing tank.

 

[cfz2882]

great thread

love this thread of soviet russian washing machines-very interesting as i am interested in soviet equipment-rare and exotic in the USA,i have a bunch of soviet radios and other electronics and even got a 1987 vaz 2107"lada" car-car had too much rust,so stripped for parts.Lada cars were sold in canada~1979-98,but not in the USA.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Small washing machine.

In the late 80's based on one of the foreign small washing machines (Euronews), was developed washer-dryer "Elite".Washer erases 2 kg of dry clothes, after washing, drain the water, wring your hands and putting clothes in the drum of 1 kg of dry clothes include drying (drying produced a stream of hot air).This washing machine is manufactured at the "GAS", at the same factory producing car VOLGA.

 

[mechanic2laundr]

Video of a washing machine "Elite"

http://photo.qip.ru/users/ivan39142/video/v2431895ea99/view/

 

[vacbear58]

Elite

Ivan

Unfortunately that link does not appear to work

Al

 

[chestermikeuk]

Elite

Works okay for me on mac...