The Incredible 1947 General Electric Automatic

[Unimatic1140]

Robert do you think its the 9 minute spin or the fact that the tub is ribbed so the clothes can't lie flat in spin that gets them so dry??
I think its both Jon. Greg and I were talking last night and we don't know if GE realized that the ribs help with Spin drying or not, they might have put the ribs in for extra scrubbing power like some wringer washers had in the 30's and 40's.

Is this a strictly warm-water rinse machine, too?
Hi Geoff, yes it is, but the thermostatic water valve is not so sensitive that I can turn off the hot water faucet if I just want a cold rinse.

 

[rocky2]

Way Cool !!!

Robert, I am truly amazed at how quick you got the GE running. What an amazing machine with all its innovative features. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the videos.

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Wash Wash Wash go the Jeans

Perfect! That's exactly what they do! You are so funny Robert.

Pardon me; I was asleep in class. Water enters the outer tub first and then is pumped to the wash tub? Float controlled or
pressure switch?

 

[norgeman]

Unimatic (Robert).

Are you going to make a video of this machine and would you post it in see it wash?

 

[Unimatic1140]

Are you going to make a video of this machine and would you post it in see it wash?

I would Dan but I don't think too many people are interested in seeing this machine run.

 

[golittlesport]

hahaha....Robert, you are so funny! Why don't we make the 47 GE the next DVD and make some money to cover site expenses?

 

[chestermikeuk]

Oh My!!!!

Thats right Robert, no interest at all in this machine....NOT!!!!!.....LOL

I think Rich`s suggestion sounds a great one....

Love the restoration, those designers really did spend time on it.

Is this the machine with three castors only??
Does it move much when spinning??

Cheers,

p.s. if you didnt do the GE you could always use your time to hop on a plane and film Jets stuff...we know he needs help, LOL....Thwack from Boston!!!

 

[foraloysius]

Treasure

Robert, congrats on this wonderful machine. I can believe you that it will be one of the most cherished machines for the rest of your life. It is special, a real treasure. I would love to see a video. The idea of a DVD sounds great to me. And the next DVD? The Apex? I know, as if you haven't enough to do.

 

[Unimatic1140]

The idea of a DVD sounds great to me. -- Why don't we make the 47 GE the next DVD

Sorry guys, as great as that sounds, I'm way way way way way way way way way way way tooooooooooooooo busy to even think of taking up such a huge time commitment like filming up a DVD, editing the DVD, compling a DVD, copying the 50 or 60 disks, collecting the cash and mailing the disks, at least right now.

BUT, I will try and make some web videos later on in the week if I get a spare moment.

 

[lesto]

Robert, does this timer move continuously like an electric clock the way the filter flo GE timers did?

 

[pulsator]

WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[agiflow]

Very nice restoration and what a truly innovative washer for it's time. I bet that three vane agitator makes for some serious breezes spinning at 1140!

 

[norgeman]

Video of 47?

I certanly would like to see this in, "See it Wash". As you don't have a G.E. washer in the list. Thanks for listining. Danf.

 

[pulsator]

You know Robert, now that you have found 2 of your dream machines, you should update your profile a bit! lol

 

[Unimatic1140]

now that you have found 2 of your dream machines, you should update your profile a bit! lol

I'll add that to my to-do list Jamie

Actually on Tuesday night I filmed an entire cycle in AW6 GE. Last night I took the ENTIRE machine apart again so I can send the cabinet and base out for a nice sanding and painting it so desperately needs.

Hopefully I will get the videos created over the weekend or early next week.

 

[kenmorepeter5ab]

Ready Video?

When will you make the video camera about 1947 GE Automatic activity washer, 1st spin, rinse, and final spin..?

- Peter (kenmorepeter5ab) ;-)