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I always had spin dryers and they are great!
Only the expensive HE front loaders can beat them.
Now I have a Wanke, but I had Arno, Plenna and Mueller (from Brazil) and Koh-I-Noor (from Argentina)
They are the best partners for any vintage washing machine.
Only the expensive HE front loaders can beat them.
Now I have a Wanke, but I had Arno, Plenna and Mueller (from Brazil) and Koh-I-Noor (from Argentina)
They are the best partners for any vintage washing machine.
If you want feel free to add me on msn, yahoo or skype then I can show it's operation on webcam.
If You Can Find A Hoover TT
The spin/extractor basket will basically do the same thing, cost less and is probably better built.
Was going to have a spin dryer sent from Europe, until realised most won't hold more than my Hoover TT's spin basket, and neither will it spin faster (about 2800rpms). Wanted a spin dryer to perhaps do large blankets, but they won't fit in most spin dryers unless one obtains a model rated to hold more than 9kg.
Another advantage of the Hoover spin dryer is that it has a pump, rather than just a gravity drain as the Spin-X. To be fair some modern European spin driers do have pumps as well, but not the model shown above. Without a pump one must make sure the extractor does not move about which causes the spout to misalign from whatever one is going to use to catch the water coming out of the unit. Usually once extractors get going they are stable, but can jump and wobble about when ramping up to speed and slowing down.
Tend really only to put items into the Hoover TT after they come out of the Miele if they are heavy and thick such as towels and such. The 900 or even 1100 rpm speed from the Miele is fine for most other items and while a trip throught the Hoover will result in a bit more water extraction, it can also stretch things badly out of shape.
The spin/extractor basket will basically do the same thing, cost less and is probably better built.
Was going to have a spin dryer sent from Europe, until realised most won't hold more than my Hoover TT's spin basket, and neither will it spin faster (about 2800rpms). Wanted a spin dryer to perhaps do large blankets, but they won't fit in most spin dryers unless one obtains a model rated to hold more than 9kg.
Another advantage of the Hoover spin dryer is that it has a pump, rather than just a gravity drain as the Spin-X. To be fair some modern European spin driers do have pumps as well, but not the model shown above. Without a pump one must make sure the extractor does not move about which causes the spout to misalign from whatever one is going to use to catch the water coming out of the unit. Usually once extractors get going they are stable, but can jump and wobble about when ramping up to speed and slowing down.
Tend really only to put items into the Hoover TT after they come out of the Miele if they are heavy and thick such as towels and such. The 900 or even 1100 rpm speed from the Miele is fine for most other items and while a trip throught the Hoover will result in a bit more water extraction, it can also stretch things badly out of shape.
I love mine...
I have an AEG spinner from Europe and like Thomas says, they are a perfect companion for vintage washers. Convenient also if you have hand washed something.
Guy
I have an AEG spinner from Europe and like Thomas says, they are a perfect companion for vintage washers. Convenient also if you have hand washed something.
Guy
by the way, mine is not Spin-X. Mine is Wanke, a brazillian brand.
whirlcool
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If I remember correctly, the Spin-X is pretty expensive.
Three years ago I purchased a spinner online. It turned out to be Pakistani made. Some other members had them too. Several of them exploded while being used. Ours is still humming away after three years. It's amazing at how much water they extract from your clothes. If you use this spinner in conjunction with line drying your sheets, shirts are dry almost as soon as they hit the line. I think we paid $129.00 for the Paki model (with a General Electric plexiglass window in the lid!)
Three years ago I purchased a spinner online. It turned out to be Pakistani made. Some other members had them too. Several of them exploded while being used. Ours is still humming away after three years. It's amazing at how much water they extract from your clothes. If you use this spinner in conjunction with line drying your sheets, shirts are dry almost as soon as they hit the line. I think we paid $129.00 for the Paki model (with a General Electric plexiglass window in the lid!)
Here the Arno (SEB Group) is famous for exploding.
I had a Spin-X for a couple years, they are truly great machines! However, one must be very very careful with them. My mom end up accidentally dropping a pair of underwear between the inner and outer tub while unloading it. She put another load in, turned it on and it exploded sending the plastic top smashing into the ceiling! After that, my mom won't use them anymore. I found this one which seems to be almost EXACTLY the same as the Spin-X for a fraction of the price, not to mention it holds more! It only spins 100 RPM less than the Spin-X's 3,300 RPM but still does a GREAT job! I love this one!
autowasherfreak
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One of the laundromats that I when to had a large centrifugal spin dryer. I think it was only a quarter to use. I used for jeans, towels, and blankets. Sure saved a lot of drying time and money.
Dont You Just Wish..!!!
They would start makin these beautys again!!!
They would start makin these beautys again!!!
veg-o-matic
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So, what'd you find? This is the kind of gadget I'd be interested in owning.
veg
veg
Hey Edward in BC..,.
I was so lucky...I found mine in a Value Village store years ago. Mine is older than yours and is 220v as well. It would have been my first "vintage" laundry appliance.
Guy
I was so lucky...I found mine in a Value Village store years ago. Mine is older than yours and is 220v as well. It would have been my first "vintage" laundry appliance.
Guy
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~Three years ago I purchased a spinner online. It turned out to be Pakistani made. Some other members had them too. Several of them exploded while being used. Ours is still humming away after three years. It's amazing at how much water they extract from your clothes. If you use this spinner in conjunction with line drying your sheets, shirts are dry almost as soon as they hit the line. I think we paid $129.00 for the Paki model (with a General Electric plexiglass window in the lid!)
I had one and it did self-destruct in a very loud *BANG*
I had one and it did self-destruct in a very loud *BANG*
