jamman_98
Well-known member
I found this just surfing the net. Looks like an older set of GE's the person is using.
http://www.ecosmartinc.com/productdocs/spin2-1-.ram
http://www.ecosmartinc.com/productdocs/spin2-1-.ram
Spin Dryer commercial
- Thread starter jamman_98
- Start date
gmpayne
Well-known member
SPINDRIER
LOVE 2 FIND ON OF THESE
LOVE 2 FIND ON OF THESE
toggleswitch
Well-known member
whirlcool
Well-known member
Noise
If our Front Loaders sound like jet engines on a 1200-1600 RPM spin cycle, what must this sound like at 3,300 RPM? I know the testimonial states that it's quiet, but I'd have to see/hear it to believe it.
That price! You can buy a new dryer for that!
If our Front Loaders sound like jet engines on a 1200-1600 RPM spin cycle, what must this sound like at 3,300 RPM? I know the testimonial states that it's quiet, but I'd have to see/hear it to believe it.
That price! You can buy a new dryer for that!
lavamat_jon
Well-known member
OMG OMG OMG!!!
Early 80s AEG washer and dryer on the homepage of Spin-X!! My Auntie had a washer just like that!! :-D.
Whirlcool,
I saw a spin dryer operating when I was younger, and from what I remember all it made was a soft whirr. So not too noisy as far as I can remember, but then I am trying to cast my mind back to when I was 5 or 6 years old
.
Take care,
Jon
Early 80s AEG washer and dryer on the homepage of Spin-X!! My Auntie had a washer just like that!! :-D.
Whirlcool,
I saw a spin dryer operating when I was younger, and from what I remember all it made was a soft whirr. So not too noisy as far as I can remember, but then I am trying to cast my mind back to when I was 5 or 6 years old
.Take care,
Jon
kirk280980
Well-known member
- Joined
- Feb 1, 2005
- Messages
- 172
Hi all -
Used a spin dryer last year while staying at a campsite, and to reiterate what Jon said they are usually extremely quiet, in fact I would say almost silent. Also, unlike washers they are designed to be tightly packed, giving little opportunity for the load to whip across to one side of the drum upon startup, and once they hit full speed there should be little, if any, vibration.
On the rare occasion when a load does become unbalanced, it will be apparent as soon as you start the spin dryer up; it will begin to rock somewhat. If this happens, simply redistribute the load, packing it down as firmly as possible, and restart the spin.
Despite being such simple devices I think spin dryers are a lot of fun - it can be interesting to see how much water comes out of a load after it has already been spun in the washer, and feeling how dry the clothes come out has a certain element of "way cool" to it!
Used a spin dryer last year while staying at a campsite, and to reiterate what Jon said they are usually extremely quiet, in fact I would say almost silent. Also, unlike washers they are designed to be tightly packed, giving little opportunity for the load to whip across to one side of the drum upon startup, and once they hit full speed there should be little, if any, vibration.
On the rare occasion when a load does become unbalanced, it will be apparent as soon as you start the spin dryer up; it will begin to rock somewhat. If this happens, simply redistribute the load, packing it down as firmly as possible, and restart the spin.
Despite being such simple devices I think spin dryers are a lot of fun - it can be interesting to see how much water comes out of a load after it has already been spun in the washer, and feeling how dry the clothes come out has a certain element of "way cool" to it!
whirlcool
Well-known member
Well, Maybe...
If they are quiet they may be a useful item. And I think it would be lots of fun to see how much water comes out of the clothes as stated earlier. But I'd have a problem with that price!
Maybe I'm just a cheapskate!
If they are quiet they may be a useful item. And I think it would be lots of fun to see how much water comes out of the clothes as stated earlier. But I'd have a problem with that price!
Maybe I'm just a cheapskate!
kirk280980
Well-known member
- Joined
- Feb 1, 2005
- Messages
- 172
Whirlcool,
I don't think you're being a cheapskate - in the US, you guys are being well and truly gouged on the selling price of the Spin X, and I wouldn't buy one myself at that price. Somebody along the line is taking advantage of the fact that spin dryers are an unusual product in America, and is charging for them accordingly.
Here in the UK spin dryers typically sell for £90-£120, with models at the higher end of this price scale usually having a drain pump rather than a gravity outlet; IMHO these are much more realistic prices. Really they're little more than two metal cans and a motor, how expensive can they be to make?
I don't think you're being a cheapskate - in the US, you guys are being well and truly gouged on the selling price of the Spin X, and I wouldn't buy one myself at that price. Somebody along the line is taking advantage of the fact that spin dryers are an unusual product in America, and is charging for them accordingly.
Here in the UK spin dryers typically sell for £90-£120, with models at the higher end of this price scale usually having a drain pump rather than a gravity outlet; IMHO these are much more realistic prices. Really they're little more than two metal cans and a motor, how expensive can they be to make?
toggleswitch
Well-known member
Gary....
A acouple fo us ordered a cheper version of the spon-x with plastic outer case. Sorry can't find the thread.
They ran out of stcok and I never got mine, to date...
A acouple fo us ordered a cheper version of the spon-x with plastic outer case. Sorry can't find the thread.
They ran out of stcok and I never got mine, to date...
toggleswitch
Well-known member
HA.
The universe is scarily intertwined. Not two minutes after posting this I found a message in my other e-mail box that the re-stock is in..do I still want it?
http://www.laundry-alternative.com/drying.html
The universe is scarily intertwined. Not two minutes after posting this I found a message in my other e-mail box that the re-stock is in..do I still want it?
http://www.laundry-alternative.com/drying.html
toggleswitch
Well-known member
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your order. When you originally ordered a spin dryer from us,
we were out of stock at the time. The spin dryers are now in stock. Please
let us know if you wish to proceed with your order.
Customer Service
The Laundry Alternative, Inc.
http://www.laundry-alternative.comTel. 888.813.9559
Thank you for your order. When you originally ordered a spin dryer from us,
we were out of stock at the time. The spin dryers are now in stock. Please
let us know if you wish to proceed with your order.
Customer Service
The Laundry Alternative, Inc.
http://www.laundry-alternative.comTel. 888.813.9559
launderess
Well-known member
My Hoover TT extractor isn't much more noiser than the Miele at spinning. Well the motor can be, a tad, but not by much.
As the previous posted stated, there really isn't that much vibration once the unit hits speed. Starting up and powering down if the load is heavy an or unbalanced things can get a bit shakey, but otherwise if properly loaded things are fine. Honestly the extractor on the Hoover is more use to me than the washer tub at times. The extractor easily removes 1/2 to one cup of water from laundry spun from 800 to 1200 in the front loader. Towels come out quite dry (more so if warm water is used, don't ask me why), if extracted for say three minutes.
Would LOVE to find one of those GE spinners! If one ever turns up on fleaBay, am here to tell you guys am NOT going to share! *LOL*
Launderess
As the previous posted stated, there really isn't that much vibration once the unit hits speed. Starting up and powering down if the load is heavy an or unbalanced things can get a bit shakey, but otherwise if properly loaded things are fine. Honestly the extractor on the Hoover is more use to me than the washer tub at times. The extractor easily removes 1/2 to one cup of water from laundry spun from 800 to 1200 in the front loader. Towels come out quite dry (more so if warm water is used, don't ask me why), if extracted for say three minutes.
Would LOVE to find one of those GE spinners! If one ever turns up on fleaBay, am here to tell you guys am NOT going to share! *LOL*
Launderess
gmpayne
Well-known member
SPIN X
Thanks Steve your such a sweeth heart!!!!!
Thanks Steve your such a sweeth heart!!!!!
toggleswitch
Well-known member
HA.That is one version of the gossip. LOL LOL LOL LOL
You are very welcome
You are very welcome
toggleswitch
Well-known member
My new spinner is on the way....
My new spinner is on the way....
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
Never had one before....
I ALWAYS look forward to seeing my UPS man!
Do you have a package for me? Where do I sign for it?
Worse than a diabetic kid in a candy store.
My new spinner is on the way....
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
Never had one before....
I ALWAYS look forward to seeing my UPS man!
Do you have a package for me? Where do I sign for it?
Worse than a diabetic kid in a candy store.
toggleswitch
Well-known member
ITTTTTSSSSS HHHHHHHHEEEEEEERRRRRREEEEE
and it's unwrapped and installed and ready to do the first load out of my '91+/- GE T/L that cant spin for S_ _ T.
Yes I was out of town when it arrived, but I tore it open when I arrived an hour ago before I tore my work clothes off!!!!
ah the washer brake just engaged....let me load this sucker up...
I'll be back!
well....pics to follow ASAP
and it's unwrapped and installed and ready to do the first load out of my '91+/- GE T/L that cant spin for S_ _ T.
Yes I was out of town when it arrived, but I tore it open when I arrived an hour ago before I tore my work clothes off!!!!
ah the washer brake just engaged....let me load this sucker up...
I'll be back!
well....pics to follow ASAP
toggleswitch
Well-known member
Here is the skinny:
110v
50 to 60hz
160 watts
2,800 RPM
looks like a mini T/L washer
16 inches wide
16 inches deep
36 total height
4 inch legs
28 inch body height
4 inch backsplach/ contol center
------
36 height
tub: plastic 14" deep by 9" in diameter
110v
50 to 60hz
160 watts
2,800 RPM
looks like a mini T/L washer
16 inches wide
16 inches deep
36 total height
4 inch legs
28 inch body height
4 inch backsplach/ contol center
------
36 height
tub: plastic 14" deep by 9" in diameter
toggleswitch
Well-known member
and now for the pics
hopefully a picture IS worth a thousand words
hopefully a picture IS worth a thousand words
toggleswitch
Well-known member
Markings on box: close-up
toggleswitch
Well-known member
I look like a mini top loader.
Here I sit next to the GE dryer.
Above me is the house's main sewer line, and below is the steam heating system's gravity condensate return.
"Tumble" spin dryer.... HMMMMMMM not quite.
Here I sit next to the GE dryer.
Above me is the house's main sewer line, and below is the steam heating system's gravity condensate return.
"Tumble" spin dryer.... HMMMMMMM not quite.
toggleswitch
Well-known member
Controls and Lid
(packi..ng material still under lid.)
Notice stub on left hand side (in control panel) where one can clamp a hose for a spray rinse.
Notice that there is no name-brand--
unless it is "Boss" as shown on the lid. The lid also says POLYCARBONATE G E COMPANY U.S.A.
Hmmmm is this referring to the lid or the rest fo the plastics too..
(packi..ng material still under lid.)
Notice stub on left hand side (in control panel) where one can clamp a hose for a spray rinse.
Notice that there is no name-brand--
unless it is "Boss" as shown on the lid. The lid also says POLYCARBONATE G E COMPANY U.S.A.
Hmmmm is this referring to the lid or the rest fo the plastics too..
toggleswitch
Well-known member
Turn around and let me see the flip side....
Included piping elbow not yet installed on water discharge pipe.
Included piping elbow not yet installed on water discharge pipe.
toggleswitch
Well-known member
operating instructions-
(sorry bad pic)
-there was no manual or papers included of any kind.
Not even a yard (meter) of fill hose....
(sorry bad pic)
-there was no manual or papers included of any kind.
Not even a yard (meter) of fill hose....
toggleswitch
Well-known member
tub- plastique
Blue is the fill flume.
lid switch visible- breaks circuit.
*SIGH* "Power" indicator light stays on when lid is shut. Since I think I prefer to have it closed when not in use I might have to add .... LOL, a toggleswitch...LOL.
The plastic hinge for the lid is visible.
Lifting the lid engages a mechanical friction brake, and stops power to motor and indicator light.
Blue is the fill flume.
lid switch visible- breaks circuit.
*SIGH* "Power" indicator light stays on when lid is shut. Since I think I prefer to have it closed when not in use I might have to add .... LOL, a toggleswitch...LOL.
The plastic hinge for the lid is visible.
Lifting the lid engages a mechanical friction brake, and stops power to motor and indicator light.
toggleswitch
Well-known member
Spinner's top mat.
9 inches in diameter. (That's over 22cm)
(As a reference point- the large element on a US electric stove is normally 8 inches.)
Fits just under lip in tub.
9 inches in diameter. (That's over 22cm)
(As a reference point- the large element on a US electric stove is normally 8 inches.)
Fits just under lip in tub.
toggleswitch
Well-known member
I had to break the rather samll to average sized GE T/L-ers wash into three spin cycles.
It was not happy with all the towels at once. (Potion of load)
The load consisted of --- ah heck I have to go look and see what the dryer has in it .... LOL One sec BRB...
2 large bath towels
4 face-sized twoels
4 shirts
1 pair denim shorts
1 pair brief (in flaming hot red. LOL )
1 pair boxers (in dangle-if-you-dare dark blue)
5 pair of sox
1 bandana (for sweat, definitely not a fashion statement!)
It was not happy with all the towels at once. (Potion of load)
The load consisted of --- ah heck I have to go look and see what the dryer has in it .... LOL One sec BRB...
2 large bath towels
4 face-sized twoels
4 shirts
1 pair denim shorts
1 pair brief (in flaming hot red. LOL )
1 pair boxers (in dangle-if-you-dare dark blue)
5 pair of sox
1 bandana (for sweat, definitely not a fashion statement!)
Well Steve, how does it work? That is such a cute little thing, much different looking than the SpinX Just wondering how much these are? Roger in Tucson has a Spin X that he got at a thrift store and really loves it. When I have been out there it has been fun to use. Amazing how much water comes out. Keep us posted and thanks for the neat pictures. Terry
toggleswitch
Well-known member
BTW-
I like this model better than the one pictured by the guy model.
It is certainly not what I thought I was getting based on that pic. Curious to see if I get it for the price advertised, or shince this one is more deluxe (HA HA ) what the price will be.
Definitely a nice toy and I am very happy with it.
I like this model better than the one pictured by the guy model.
It is certainly not what I thought I was getting based on that pic. Curious to see if I get it for the price advertised, or shince this one is more deluxe (HA HA ) what the price will be.
Definitely a nice toy and I am very happy with it.
toggleswitch
Well-known member
advertised as $119 IIRC
Similar threads
