THE NORGE-TORQUED SPEED QUEEN for Eddy, Geoff, Nate, Darrell, and all the wringer men and those who

[mickeyd]

love them, love the wringer men, I mean--and-- EVERYONE!!!!

With so much going on this is suely a Gansky mid-summer bounty, although he hasn't anounced it yet. Too busy clearing suds-locks from his KM. ;'D

Preview:

 

[mickeyd]

Well, I was in the middle of Blackjack's tabacki, when E

Wringer Washer, and I needed a couple of quick clean summer habits, kaki shorts and white T's,. I wanted to show the clothes rinsing so you could see the currents, and therefore planned to rinse in the SQ. But first I had to wash the habits. Couldn't resist the Lady Kenmore. (Greg should use his NIB KM for clothes NOT towels, duh! )And here's a weird shot from the hypnogagic state, the threshold between wake and sleep.

 

[mickeyd]

Here's the magic three minutes AND POLKA-DOTTED DIAMOND

You start the fill and the agitation on gentle simultaneously, add the soap and clothes, gingerly, or a few at a time.

 

[mickeyd]

Okay, so now i installed the Norge agitator in the fast stro

This gets nuts, so enjoy. At this point I could have entered though hardly won a wet t-shirt contest. there was water everywhere

 

[mickeyd]

Just to give you an idea of the how speed afffects water cur

here's the Norge agi in a NORGE , slow stroke. Examine the currents as they escape the slits

 

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Contrast that with the slit-jets from the same agitator in a

It slices the jets right off. owwwwwwwwww, ARTIE, STOP THAT. And batters the stuffing right out of them

 

[mickeyd]

A true tub tidal wave

You can see the kakis & T's; they're in now, but notice that the water on one side of the tub is inches higher than on the other. Jesus Mary!!!!!!! And by now even my mascara was running, not to mention my hair pepper.

 

[mickeyd]

Now that is one beautifully raging queen for ya

So when do we see the Speed Queen Agitator? Eddy's getting impatient.

 

[mickeyd]

How the hell did he get in there? Who let him in? He's s

he know that he truly is the undisputed king of currents, but PLEASE feel free to dispute;'D

 

[mickeyd]

and now the blissful calm of a proper Speed Queen, so effici

And no slouch at water boarding either. Look at her go!!!! I really enjoyed myself tonight, on a date with my pals at Aworg. Hope you did too. XXOO Mikey

 

[gansky1]

WILD!!

Rough water rapids in that SQ - who knew a Norge agitator would fit??

Be gentle to your Lady now, she comes from the best of families with a long lineage of good breeding and refined grace ;-)

(I've only washed things in the Kenmore without snaps, zippers, buckles and rhinestones so as not to muss up that pristine, shiny SRS agitator!)

 

[mickeyd]

THANKS !

While you're busy constructively reparing them, I, limited, am busy playing--that's how I know these things. And I know you play too.

Greg, nothing treats shirts and pants better than a KM------ or you, your club brothers!!!

 

[tlee618]

Michael that was really fun!! What a great way to send the evening, you should have had a wash-in!!

 

[roto204]

So, Greg...

(I've only washed things in the Kenmore without snaps, zippers, buckles and rhinestones so as not to muss up that pristine, shiny SRS agitator!)

That pretty much narrows the field to non-Victoria's Secret unmentionables and the occasional chiffon nightie, right? ;-)

 

[roto204]

Lovely!

That's amazing, Mike, I can't believe the currents even at full water volume. And it looks like it's a treat even with the original agitator!

*sigh* You boys are going to inspire me to get a wringer and clothesline yet...

 

[eddy1210]

Wow

Michael, thanks for those pictures! What a violent ride that Norge gives in the SQ. We'll call that the black gobbler (like KM's infamous golden gobbler that shredded clothes. I like the SQ, nice white bowl shaped tub.
BTW I didn't realize you had a Norge wringer too. Nice.

 

[7080swashertalk]

looks like fun !

people don't have to be specifically in wringer washers to understand your excitement. Most all of us on the site are here for
MEMORIES sake.

 

[mickeyd]

Hi Guys! ...

Eric, I'm here for friendship and the future, just like you. No one in my family had a wringer, so I have no strong memories, but when I had the company of one, I went crazy. And the joke here--sorry you didn't get it--is that this is the AUTOMATIC WASHER site. Some people are not fond of wringers, and generously tolerate us wringer men.

HI Eddy, "black gobbler"--I love it. Yeah, I did a whole thing on the Norge a few weeks ago. Should be down the main page a bit. The 4 paddle Norge was MADE for fast torque, so she's staying there for a while, and the Norge loves the SQ red agitator that goes with the cap you see in the pix. Next time, I shoot the tub empty and do a full frontal shot.

Hello, Nate--you can make a wringer behave almost like an automatic. As you get used to it you'll think of ways to make it more automatic. Once you get a clothesline out into the beautiful Pacific breezes, you'll never go back! You're right: where have we seen such turbulence at full water volume? Happy to give you a treat.

HI Terri-- I thought of a wash-in, but what with all the FBI helicopters, and alien spacecraft hovering, figured it would scare the brothers away; ;'D I'm so so glad you liked the show. Really had a ball doing it. Wish you were here.

 

[mickeyd]

I forgot the pic that shows you how I fill the machine almos

The spray nozzle fits snuggly ring under the wringer posistion control switch . Where have you seen the spray nozzle before??? ;'D ;'D ;'D

Like the portable lighted control--thank you, Mark--it goes any where with every thing.

 

[geoffdelp]

Mickey ... you are having WAY too much fun with those dear wringers!! I LOVE IT!! It looks like you also are enjoying using wringer washers; they are unique, aren't they?

As mentioned earlier, who knew a Norge could cross with a Speed Queen? Looks like a match made in heaven! The water currents alone are enough to scare the steadiest of souls ... WOW!!!! Did you get all the mascara off your face yet?

When did you get a Speed Queen wringer? From what year is it? I had one that I got new from Lehman's about 10 years ago. It was fun to have a new machine, but it wasn't built well ... it was made in Saudi Arabia and after the first year, it was already leaking oil out of the transmission. Lehman's sent me a new transmission to install (the warranty was for parts only); I still have the transmission, but gave the washer away to our parish's garage sale; they sold it, too.

Your Norge looks so regal standing there on the deck ready to wash, wash, wash; like a true work horse!! Did you find any tubs to use out on the deck yet? I'm thinking of getting a set of galvanized tubs for my patio so I can wash out there on Saturday mornings. I must confess, however, that I love having the double-tubs in my basement; it is so much easier to have immediate water access.

I do recognize that "diamond-spray" filling action; you had that on your Lady Kenmore, didn't you?

For those that doubt that wringer usage is still around ... last night, I went over to an older couple's home to help them with their Maytag Model E2L; they had a wringer issue. I had helped them before and they are nice folks. They bought the machine new in 1956 when they were setting up housekeeping. The woman has taken excellent care of it and still uses it periodically to wash rugs, etc. It is set-up in the basement with her original stand-alone rinse tubs. We got her wringer up and running; she's good to go! She now has an automatic, but LOVES her "Maytag Conventional", as she puts it.

Wringer washers belong on this site ... even if it does say Automatic Washer ... we must never forget our heritage!! There's something "special" about using a wringer washing machine; only those that have had the experience, can identify with it.

I do LOVE my 1964 Maytag Automatic A700S, too!! I'm going to be taking her apart soon and replacing the gaskets and transmission fluid; I'll take lots of pictures.

Thanks for the great photos and stories ... I enjoy it all!!

Geoff

 

[swestoyz]

Well said Geoff, well said. Must not forget the reason why automatics are here. I was having a conversation about washers with the front desk girl here at work, as well as the admin assistant. The front desk girl is in her mid 20's, but the admin assistant is in her mid 50's. The front desk girl brought up my washer collection, and we got on the topic of 'Conventional washers' - and not only had the front desk girl never seen a wringer, but had never HEARD of one.

The admin assistant and I just smiled. So there is some truth in that, those who used them certainly can identify with them.

Mike - thanks for the glory shots! Something special about the Norge. For some reason reminds me of a Dexter, not sure why. Certainly is a standout in your collection.

Ben

 

[geoffdelp]

Ben ... I think it's because everyone had a "healthy respect" for them; they were powerful and could really do some bodily damage if not used properly. We've all got stories about how a family member or someone we know got their fingers, hands and/or arms caught in the wringer.

I also have talked to younger generation people who have never heard of one ... it's sad in a way ... they sure were lifesavers for our mothers and grandmothers. Those women really worked at homemaking and did their washing on a weekly (if not more oftener) basis. Especially true for "on the farm" families.

Can you imagine having babies and washing diapers and baby clothes almost every day in one? AND ... not having a clothes dryer to help? I use a wringer now because I want to ... not that I have to; big difference. My clothes are not terribly dirty; I work in an office all day. I can reuse water a few times and be very comfortable about it.

It's hard to say where the cut-off in age is for people knowing about wringers. Here you are, Ben, in your 20's and you use one. Hmmm ... I guess it's just what a person is willing to be exposed to, huh?

 

[mickeyd]

"GOOD MORNIN' VIET NAAAAHM" as Robin Willaims

louder than someone with an appendage caught in a wringer.

HI GEOFF AND BEN

Part of it is that I love and respect Roberto so much, and he doesn't like wringers, which I find both fascinating an endearing, but doesn't he know you can underflow rinse, cool-down, magic ALL OF the fill minutes, suds-save (rather dramatically as the quarts of water squirt and flow and fan back into the tub from the wringer flow tray which, by the way, automatically adjusts flow direction), actually anything except spin.

The wringer can be used as a non-heating iron. After rinsing napkins and linen "tea" towels, you fold them and wring them, and they dry stiff and ironed. This, you need to see to believe, so in the next film roll, I'll show. When people say, "Michael, I can't believe you starch and iron your dish towels! " I just grin, and say the wringer does it.

Geoff-- In 1992 or 3 or 4, (I'll need a while to get it right) Eddie Kolopinski was retiring and closing his Maytag store on Clinton Street near the famous Broadway Market, the heart of an old Polish neighborhood in Buffalo. Any time, I went to visit him, he had a Cadillac Tag, churning away in the back room, "testing it" On his last day he offered my my green and white Maytag--wish I knew all the call number like you do, Jeff-- and the new white Speed Queen, that was in the showroom window, not in a box but brand new. I don't know what year it was made. I'll find out more later this afternoon and let you know,

And yes, your friend is on point. These wonderful machines are properly termed conventional Washers. The harsher, somewhat pejorative "wringer" came much later.

Why use tubs when you can rinse in another washer?????;'D;'D;'D;'D
Of course, I've thought of it, but then I imagine installing agitators and pumps and wringers, and la la la--la la la

Ben, I'm meditating on the Dexter/Norge connection, and I'll get back to ya.

Guys: Wringers forever!!! Here's one I left out of the Norge/Unimatic story, that wonderful Eugene loved as a children's story.

 

[geoffdelp]

I remember that story, Mickey; it was very good. And it must be a BLAST using your new Norge wringer washing machine!

Yes; I've used other machines to rinse in besides the rinse tubs; that's a lot of fun!!!

I just love that picture ... oh boy; washing away on a blustery winter's day and looking out your door to the water; WOW!!

You're one lucky dude; what a view!!

 

[mickeyd]

Oh Geoff, what a warm memory you've summoned with "

It's my Aunt Margaret's great big old kitchen, warmed by a "gas-on-gas" stove which at one time also burned coal. In one window on the south wall vented through a window is an RCA Whirlpool gas dryer with a glass window and the famous right or left? mounted control box, making the coolest sounds, the damp clothes at first steaming the window, and OH the scents of fresh hot fragrant laundry, so clean and floral. I think it was the only dryer I ever loved.

On the north wall next to a large double window out of which a blustery northern winter day is having its way, sits a glorious Easy Spin, washing, spray rinsing, and pumping fast out of the chrome drain faucet. There are colorful "Eight good-sized towels make a nice load" as Marge would say, spiralating in the suds, and a load of sheets getting needle-spray rinsed. Margaret is smiling, everything is so beautiful and I am in heaven. I hope I dream about her tonight. Wouldn't that be sweet!?;'D. Thanks, Geoff.