Speed Queen Special Military Edition Washer

[Chetlaham]

What does everyone think of these? They seem to be that TR series which I am guessing will now move its way down the commercial lineup. I like the concept of having the temps built into the cycles, but I don't like the lack of water level selector unless the machine is load sensing.

 

[phillymatt53]

I like "simple", but that machine's a bit too stripped down for my tastes.
It looks like it was designed for a moron who grew up on a smartphone and cannot handle anything which takes some brain excersize unless it can be done on that tiny screen in their hand.

 

[Chetlaham]

I personally would prefer a water level switch and timer knob. And of course, the classic clean drive system.

 

[neptunebob]

Chetlaham Is this for real oor is this a machine panel you made up? I would think an Army machine might have a camoflage cycle, a Navy one a whites cycle and blue cycle, and an Air Force one a blues cycle.

 

[Chetlaham]

Chetlaham Is this for real oor is this a machine panel you made up? I would think an Army machine might have a camoflage cycle, a Navy one a whites cycle and blue cycle, and an Air Force one a blues cycle.

Nope, not made up, this is a real machine, hence why I included the Reddit link in addition to giving credit to whom it is due.

The PDF:

https://alliancelaundrysystems.wide...al_shortcode_generated=01jvmewb&x.app=portals

From Alliance's Website, scroll down:

https://speedqueencommercial.com/en-us/military/


A lot of the theoretical washer designs I envision and those that I have drawn up are based on "utilitarian design" and "utilitarian function" similar to the Speed Queen Special Military Washer above. A philosophy where bare minimum programmed function and simplicity is prioritized over frills, superfluous design, and bells and whistles. The machine has few functions, few options and limited flexibility but absolutely EXCELS at cleaning and rinsing heavily soiled fabrics. Longevity and ease of service are of course also added in.

 

[neptunebob]

Actually, I thought the settings on a military washer would be for different branches of the service, with the Marines having the most intense cycle. Space Force would not have one since all their uniforms are dry cleaned.

 

[Chetlaham]

I would imagine each branch still has various overlap between fabrics used, worn and washed. For example, everyone has bed sheets.