Today's picture - Bendix

[brasilianguy]

how does this work???? does anyone has any really pic of it?? seems too interesting and diferent!!!!

 

[lebron]

There's a wash plate at the bottom that "wobbles" - almost like a Kenmore Calypso. Robert has one, although his is a Thor.

 

[lebron]

Here's a money shot

 

[jonvance1990]

No transmission? Does that mean theres no spin cycle?

 

[appnut]

No, it has a very nice spin.

 

[ronhic]

Is there a video of it working anywhere...I'm intrigue <br

 

[hilovane]

Unlike the washplates in today's HE machines, this one worked within a full tub of water. The agitation it created in effect caused the water to practically "bounce" off the walls of the outer tub; the perforations of the inner tub would then embellish the water action with a sort of "blowhole" effect, thus cleaning the clothes.

 

[norgeway]

washer action

If you have ever seen a Philco wash, it is very similar, only there is no centerpost to the agitator,can tangle things,but really cleans

 

[brasilianguy]

Very interesting.... thanks for the pic, but, i'm sure that all here would like to see a video of it working, hehe, is there how to do it? <br
i really think that the Calypso was inspired in this washer!! hehe!!!

 

[Unimatic1140]

See this old thread for videos of the Power-Surge washer.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2006/7590x59.htm

 

[jonvance1990]

The Aaction on that machine is brilliant.