Super Unimatic 2.0 is finished and ready for Omaha

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I put this year's final work into the Super Unimatic, finishing up Super Unimatic 2.0. The major changes since the last round of pictures <br
Moving the detergent dispenser to the inside of the machine, make a new hinged lid, designing a better softener dispenser flume so there is no chance of one drop of softener falling into the outer tub and using 3 coats of POR-15 along the top where I've done so much drilling to prevent any rusting. Also I have completely redesigned the user interface <br
Here are some new shots...

 

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Adding one cup of Foca detergent!

 

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Clothes, detergent and softener is in and ready to wash.

 

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The detergent is being dispensed during my Catalyst style spinning pre-wash.

 

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Look at all of those delicious SUDS!

After the prewash during the fill, the recirculation pump with inject all of those cleansing suds into the wash tub.

 

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I designed the detergent dispenser with two inlet flumes, one from the top and one to sweep the floor of the dispenser. This way the dispenser is completely flushed free of detergent, even with tap cold water. I cannot stand some of these modern detergent dispensers that do not flush every last bit of detergent into the wash tub and leave a mess after.

 

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Wash, wash, wash

 

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The new "Never Miss" flume of the softener dispenser...

 

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And finally the new interface with lots of new cycle options and overrides...

 

[andrewinorlando]

That is just too cool <br
So, what do you figure a consumer would have to pay to actually have a machine like that one of it was available on the market?

 

[funguy10]

WhooHoo! Time to post vids of the machine on youtube! Why? Because videos are worth 1,000 pictures. They can also show us what pictures can't such as what the machine sounds like, or the final results of a load. Now to build yourself a dream Front-Loader. Good luck trying to find a Whirlpool Duet on the curb to work with though because they are VERY DURABLE machines!

 

[rickr]

How fun!! Robert, you just keep on perfecting this creation of yours! Are you going to make it dry and fold the clean clothes next? <: <br
That will be a fun toy to play with at the convention.

 

[whirlcool]

Talk about absolute control! <br
I have never imagined such total control over a washer and its cycles before. Robert, you must have the cleanest clothes in town!
What a masterpiece!

 

[Unimatic1140]

<i>So, what do you figure a consumer would have to pay to actually have a machine like that one of it was available on the market?</i
To be honest Andrew I haven't the foggiest idea. It would be really expensive though I sure <br
<i>Good luck trying to find a Whirlpool Duet on the curb to work with though because they are VERY DURABLE machines!</i
I've seen at least three of these in the Alleyway trash over the last few years <br
<i>Are you going to make it dry and fold the clean clothes next? <: </i
No, but I'm thinking about Super Unimatic 3.0 for next year already. 240 volts with 20amps like a Miele, 240volt heater, something to accurately measure the water temperature and something to accurately measure the rpm's of the tub and display both of these readings on the computer screen <br
<i>Robert, you must have the cleanest clothes in town! </i
Thanks Allen, Actually I have noticed an improvement in the Whiteness of my whites with this machine quite drastically.

 

[funguy10]

If you mentioned you will next start work on your dream Front-Loader, did you drag the Duets in for parts? Is your dream Front-Loader this Super Unimatic 3.0? Are you going to make your dream dryer? How about posting some videos of the Super Unimatic 2.0?

 

[Unimatic1140]

<i>Is your dream Front-Loader this Super Unimatic 3.0?</i
No that would have to be the "Super Duet 1.0" I believe. I'm in no rush to get that project started, maybe sometime later next year if I happen to run across a dead Duet.

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Robert. Sorry I will not be in Omaha to see the
Super Unimatic. I am getting new kitchen and bathroom cabinets with corian countertops. Demolition starts Tuesday and new cabinets arrive Friday morning. Thank you for the fascinating pictures. Looks like a fun machine. Have a great time in Omaha <br <br
Ross

 

[gansky1]

OMG - that new interface is fantastic! I can't wait to see all the new improvements and upgrades - only a few days away

 

[chestermikeuk]

Wow..

Just one little thingy I see you need to do, just to ADD the PERSIL High Sudz LoGo onto the drop down menu!!!