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Hi Mike,
The spinner that I posted was a Goblin and dates from the late 50's to early 60's, I recently picked it up, gave it a good clean up and is as good as new, prior to this I was using a Creda Debonaire mid 60's model. I find a spinner such a valuable laundry aid.
My top loader is a bit of an oldie, a Hotpoint 1504..it is great, and i have had it now for 8 years, it does a 50c wash in about 40mins, yes, it does use quite a bit of water (3 complete tub full's) but the cost of water over electricity, i still think it is quite cheap to run.
Regarding the Thor Mk3, it is a fab machine and is the machine i use to see when i went on holiday, I have had 3 and all of them and the clutch has burnt out on all, serious design fault !! I will dig out some pic's when i get home.
Regards
Keith
The spinner that I posted was a Goblin and dates from the late 50's to early 60's, I recently picked it up, gave it a good clean up and is as good as new, prior to this I was using a Creda Debonaire mid 60's model. I find a spinner such a valuable laundry aid.
My top loader is a bit of an oldie, a Hotpoint 1504..it is great, and i have had it now for 8 years, it does a 50c wash in about 40mins, yes, it does use quite a bit of water (3 complete tub full's) but the cost of water over electricity, i still think it is quite cheap to run.
Regarding the Thor Mk3, it is a fab machine and is the machine i use to see when i went on holiday, I have had 3 and all of them and the clutch has burnt out on all, serious design fault !! I will dig out some pic's when i get home.
Regards
Keith
mattywashboy
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I have the Koh-I-Noor spin dryer from Argentina. 2800rpm. Even in the tropical summer Australian climate I find it drags out that little bit more water to help things dry on the line so quickly without over drying in the hot sun. I can even use my undercover airer to dry most things easily with a warm breeze running through them.
It was a godsend in winter when it was cold and had to use the dryer a lot, most loads dried in 30 mins even towels if left in the spinner for 5 mins or more.
Its easy to use, with a brake so you can't open the lid until the cylinder stops.
I made a video when I first got it and will re-post it below. I now have an Electrolux Time Manager 1400spin washer but rarely use the full 1400, usually its down at 900rpm. I wouldn't have bought a 1400 spin if it was an awesome deal they were doing because it was a model run out. In australia I find 1000rpm to be more than sufficient in summer.
Enjoy
Matt
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It was a godsend in winter when it was cold and had to use the dryer a lot, most loads dried in 30 mins even towels if left in the spinner for 5 mins or more.
Its easy to use, with a brake so you can't open the lid until the cylinder stops.
I made a video when I first got it and will re-post it below. I now have an Electrolux Time Manager 1400spin washer but rarely use the full 1400, usually its down at 900rpm. I wouldn't have bought a 1400 spin if it was an awesome deal they were doing because it was a model run out. In australia I find 1000rpm to be more than sufficient in summer.
Enjoy
Matt
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paulinroyton
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Miele Spin Dryer
Hi Mike.
I have a Miele spin dryer and use it all the time. The model numbers they made are, WZ 268, WZ 258, & WZ 5929. Models WZ 259 & WZ 5929 spun at 1475rpm, and model WZ 268 spun at 2800rpm.
I have model WZ 268 and love it. Very quiet in operation, and dries very well.
Paul
Hi Mike.
I have a Miele spin dryer and use it all the time. The model numbers they made are, WZ 268, WZ 258, & WZ 5929. Models WZ 259 & WZ 5929 spun at 1475rpm, and model WZ 268 spun at 2800rpm.
I have model WZ 268 and love it. Very quiet in operation, and dries very well.
Paul
paulinroyton
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Top View
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mikeklondon
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Koh-I-Noor
HI any-one know if the Koh-I Noor or spin X are sold in the `UK?
Thanks Keith The ones you posted look good but a really want a S/steel or a Miele I have seen one Miele with a chrome top i liked but its not for sale. I have to get one in the house with out my partner noticing it, It usually takes a about a week with a vacuum before he sees it but he may just see a spin dryer in the corner. One thing I do know is he'll never use it he's still trying to turn on a vacuum.
HI any-one know if the Koh-I Noor or spin X are sold in the `UK?
Thanks Keith The ones you posted look good but a really want a S/steel or a Miele I have seen one Miele with a chrome top i liked but its not for sale. I have to get one in the house with out my partner noticing it, It usually takes a about a week with a vacuum before he sees it but he may just see a spin dryer in the corner. One thing I do know is he'll never use it he's still trying to turn on a vacuum.
Here is my Miele, next to my Miele Automatic 400. Mine is a WZ 257, it spins too at 2800rpm
mickeyd
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Beautiful stuff, Mates
Mike, I'd love to see a pic of your home gym. So funny that you don't use it since you get all your exercise cleaning. Immaculate kitchen.
Mike, I'd love to see a pic of your home gym. So funny that you don't use it since you get all your exercise cleaning. Immaculate kitchen.
mikeklondon
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Gym
HI I'll try and take a few snaps of the gym when I can for you
HI I'll try and take a few snaps of the gym when I can for you
whirlcool
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We have a spin dryer but don't use it as often as we used to.
It's noisier than anything (if you make sure it's well balanced it's quieter, but that's an art form in itself). But it is good at extracting water from clothes & towels after they have been washed in our American top loader.
I found that is it great for extracting detergent residue from clothes too. You can rinse your clothes in crystal clear water and then when you spin them you'll get a ton of suds in the spinner drain bucket.
We used to use it a lot when line drying. On a nice sunny breezy day clothes hung outside would dry in just minutes.
Most Americans have never heard of or seen a laundry spinner. Now and then you'll find somebody very old that will remember them from coin laundries years ago. I think in Germany these things are called Waschaluder, aren't they? When I was in Germany I heard someone call it that. So that's what we call it.
It's noisier than anything (if you make sure it's well balanced it's quieter, but that's an art form in itself). But it is good at extracting water from clothes & towels after they have been washed in our American top loader.
I found that is it great for extracting detergent residue from clothes too. You can rinse your clothes in crystal clear water and then when you spin them you'll get a ton of suds in the spinner drain bucket.
We used to use it a lot when line drying. On a nice sunny breezy day clothes hung outside would dry in just minutes.
Most Americans have never heard of or seen a laundry spinner. Now and then you'll find somebody very old that will remember them from coin laundries years ago. I think in Germany these things are called Waschaluder, aren't they? When I was in Germany I heard someone call it that. So that's what we call it.
mikeklondon
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Kaltmangels"
My Dear Laundress
When you have time I would be most interested to see a snap or 2 of your Kaltmangels" I'm not sure I have ever seen one. Many years ago I did have a box mangel, I understand this was used to polish the table linen.
My Dear Laundress
When you have time I would be most interested to see a snap or 2 of your Kaltmangels" I'm not sure I have ever seen one. Many years ago I did have a box mangel, I understand this was used to polish the table linen.
mickeyd
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Oh my Lord in Heaven!
What a beautiful, beautiful Dalmation.
What a beautiful, beautiful Dalmation.
whirlcool
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Before we had labs, we had Dalmatians. Fortunately ours (except for one) were very warm and friendly. The last one we had wasn't all that friendly and tended to stay to herself. But they don't have a shedding season, they shed all the time!
They also make excellent frisbee players.
Did you know that Dalmatians were very popular in America in the 1950's
They also make excellent frisbee players.
Did you know that Dalmatians were very popular in America in the 1950's
aquarius8000
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Well I went to Amberley Working Museum and saw 2 spin dryers
One being a tiny saturn spin dryer...
One being a tiny saturn spin dryer...
aquarius8000
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And the other...
Was a cleanmaster spinner. parked in the window. Traditional 2800 spin and spout (Grrrrr, I hate spinners with spouts but the above I adore!)
Was a cleanmaster spinner. parked in the window. Traditional 2800 spin and spout (Grrrrr, I hate spinners with spouts but the above I adore!)
mikeklondon
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Spinmarster and Saturn + My dals
I Love both of these did the Saturn really work?
Mickeyd I have to dals they are both really over friendly. I rescued both of them 2 years ago when my much lover westie died at 14. I had to change my life a lot to give them a home as they need a lot of exercise 2/3 hours a day walking. As soon as my westie died I booked a trip to the US and wanted to go to the convention.
1 week with no dog in the house and someone sent me a pic of the dal above that needed a home urgently I called them late that night the dog was in Birmingham about 120 miles from London by 8 the next morning I was ringing the door bell it was love at 1st sight and by 8.30 he was on his way back to London to start a new life. 2 weeks later the same M8 sent me a 2nd Picture of a Dal that needed a new home this time in the north after talking to the owners I was in the car driving 200 miles to see her again love at 1st sight for both me and the 1st dal. They wanted £200.00 for her and at this point I found I had driven over 200 miles and forgotten my wallet and there was no way they where going to let me send them a cheque so I drive home thank god I had a full tank pick up my wallet drive back and collect her 18 hours and 1000 miles later she arrived back home Thankfully they are both loving to myself and my partner and devoted to each other. Its off to finish the cleaning now then a few hours work and back in time to give them lunch and take them out again.
I Love both of these did the Saturn really work?
Mickeyd I have to dals they are both really over friendly. I rescued both of them 2 years ago when my much lover westie died at 14. I had to change my life a lot to give them a home as they need a lot of exercise 2/3 hours a day walking. As soon as my westie died I booked a trip to the US and wanted to go to the convention.
1 week with no dog in the house and someone sent me a pic of the dal above that needed a home urgently I called them late that night the dog was in Birmingham about 120 miles from London by 8 the next morning I was ringing the door bell it was love at 1st sight and by 8.30 he was on his way back to London to start a new life. 2 weeks later the same M8 sent me a 2nd Picture of a Dal that needed a new home this time in the north after talking to the owners I was in the car driving 200 miles to see her again love at 1st sight for both me and the 1st dal. They wanted £200.00 for her and at this point I found I had driven over 200 miles and forgotten my wallet and there was no way they where going to let me send them a cheque so I drive home thank god I had a full tank pick up my wallet drive back and collect her 18 hours and 1000 miles later she arrived back home Thankfully they are both loving to myself and my partner and devoted to each other. Its off to finish the cleaning now then a few hours work and back in time to give them lunch and take them out again.
mikeklondon
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Trip has to wait
Can leave them for about 1 more year so my trip can wait, Meet Lulu
Can leave them for about 1 more year so my trip can wait, Meet Lulu
whirlcool
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How old are your Dals? They look like relatively young dog.
Congratulations for rescuing them. I know they will forever thank you. Here in the United States most people realize that Dalmatians are not for everyone. I certainly don't recommend them for first time dog owners. As you know they can be a handful.
But you are giving them the proper amount of exercise so that helps with their behavior tremendously. Have you tried playing Frisbee or ball with them?
I am a former memeber of DCA, which is the Dalmatian Club of America. You can't just join this group you have to be invited by two different members and your admittance is based on your knowledge of the breed. So if you have any Dal questions don't be afraid to ask.
The 101 Dalmatian movie really ruined the breed here in the U.S. Everyone who had a kid wanted one. They were then overbred. Due to the nature of the dog thousands of them ended up in shelters. It was very sad. But that was in the late 80s early 90's and you don't see that many of them around anymore.
I find that properly trained, they make excellent companion dogs. They are very in tune with their owners.
The photo is of Kelley, our last Dalmatian with Brandy our first Golden/Lab mix.
Congratulations for rescuing them. I know they will forever thank you. Here in the United States most people realize that Dalmatians are not for everyone. I certainly don't recommend them for first time dog owners. As you know they can be a handful.
But you are giving them the proper amount of exercise so that helps with their behavior tremendously. Have you tried playing Frisbee or ball with them?
I am a former memeber of DCA, which is the Dalmatian Club of America. You can't just join this group you have to be invited by two different members and your admittance is based on your knowledge of the breed. So if you have any Dal questions don't be afraid to ask.
The 101 Dalmatian movie really ruined the breed here in the U.S. Everyone who had a kid wanted one. They were then overbred. Due to the nature of the dog thousands of them ended up in shelters. It was very sad. But that was in the late 80s early 90's and you don't see that many of them around anymore.
I find that properly trained, they make excellent companion dogs. They are very in tune with their owners.
The photo is of Kelley, our last Dalmatian with Brandy our first Golden/Lab mix.
