What on earth is THIS?
- Thread starter turquoisedude
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Congratulations!
From the shot of her reposing in the back of the wagon, she looks amazingly clean underneath. Glad you had a safe trip.
From the shot of her reposing in the back of the wagon, she looks amazingly clean underneath. Glad you had a safe trip.
Uggh drool drool ugghhg
Wow Love the Canadiana graphics in Candian Black Red White!! So not US! Holla!
WOW get us under her skirt-- WAKE UP ITS A NEW DAY !!
love the "agitator-bizzare"! Love love love the SPRAY designation on the control AND that control knob-- SO 1940's Industrial Lab! My Dad had tons of equipment with this knob!!
GET UP PAUL!! WAKE UP!!
Wow Love the Canadiana graphics in Candian Black Red White!! So not US! Holla!
WOW get us under her skirt-- WAKE UP ITS A NEW DAY !!
love the "agitator-bizzare"! Love love love the SPRAY designation on the control AND that control knob-- SO 1940's Industrial Lab! My Dad had tons of equipment with this knob!!
GET UP PAUL!! WAKE UP!!
turquoisedude
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Today's progress
unclejohn - I remember the Dominion grocery stores well! Their bakery made the best Mille-Feuilles, with real cream. OINK!!
After Jon's wake-up call, I figured the first thing would be to get the washer out of the 'restricted zone' (I had three emails from Hubby's lawyer about that already!).
I managed to haul the washer down to the 'Canadian End' of the Ogden laundry. My new anti-inflammatory arthritis meds rock!
unclejohn - I remember the Dominion grocery stores well! Their bakery made the best Mille-Feuilles, with real cream. OINK!!
After Jon's wake-up call, I figured the first thing would be to get the washer out of the 'restricted zone' (I had three emails from Hubby's lawyer about that already!).
I managed to haul the washer down to the 'Canadian End' of the Ogden laundry. My new anti-inflammatory arthritis meds rock!
turquoisedude
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Where to start?
So much to do, so much to explore...
I started by trying to pull out the agitator. Piece of cake!
So much to do, so much to explore...
I started by trying to pull out the agitator. Piece of cake!
turquoisedude
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The wash tub looks to be in fantastic shape!
turquoisedude
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At the rear of the machine - this side shows the timer 'deck', what I am assuming is some kind of water-level switch, and the ubiquitous 'push to reset' button.
turquoisedude
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ID plate (sorry for the unfocused image - this is the best one I took!)
So, it's definitely from the Fergus, Ontario Beatty plant. The model number is 219521, Serial number 206524.
Made in Canada AND CSA approved! Whoot!!
So, it's definitely from the Fergus, Ontario Beatty plant. The model number is 219521, Serial number 206524.
Made in Canada AND CSA approved! Whoot!!
turquoisedude
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Overall cabinet finish is good - some dirt build-up, but no apparent paint damage.
There are a few paint smears, too. I'll worry about that later, though!
There are a few paint smears, too. I'll worry about that later, though!
turquoisedude
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I figured the first exploration should be the back of the control panel.
Check out the incandescent lights for the panel! I was sure it would be flourescent!
Note also the lack of a timer in the control panel... It's a flexible shaft that links the timer dial to the actual timer unit!
Check out the incandescent lights for the panel! I was sure it would be flourescent!
Note also the lack of a timer in the control panel... It's a flexible shaft that links the timer dial to the actual timer unit!
turquoisedude
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I opened up the motor access panel next. Just some dust - no obvious signs of trouble with wiring - bonus!
The hoses linking the tub to the pump seem nice and flexible - the drain hose is pretty stiff, though.
The hoses linking the tub to the pump seem nice and flexible - the drain hose is pretty stiff, though.
Oh nice!
Paul, that looks like a bumper system for out of balance spin to me. Tub looks very beamish in style not execution. I wonder how fast it spins??
Love the pink!!
Is that kitchen grease wiped away around the reset button? If so then this is a HOLLA find! Kitchen machines are so much better than basement machines!!
Paul, that looks like a bumper system for out of balance spin to me. Tub looks very beamish in style not execution. I wonder how fast it spins??
Love the pink!!
Is that kitchen grease wiped away around the reset button? If so then this is a HOLLA find! Kitchen machines are so much better than basement machines!!
turquoisedude
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Didn't expect this - a three solenoid water valve! Très fancy, n'est-ce que pas??
love the idiot lights
3 bulb system!! That flexiconnect cable is to cool!
Who made that motor?? Canadian armature works???
3 bulb system!! That flexiconnect cable is to cool!
Who made that motor?? Canadian armature works???
turquoisedude
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I had to open the middle panel to get a peek at the timer... I was a bit scared about disconnecting the flexible timer shaft, but I got over it! Timer and wiring look intact - the joys of a machine that did NOT get stored where mousies would find it!
turquoisedude
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And a wiring diagram!! This should all but guarantee that I won't run into any serious electrical issues with this washer... LOL
turquoisedude
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Componenent testing time!
The timer powered up and ran. I was pretty happy to say the least!
The timer powered up and ran. I was pretty happy to say the least!
turquoisedude
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Next, I tried the solenoids.
All three seemed to work when powered up. We'll see how well they work with water flowing at some point...
All three seemed to work when powered up. We'll see how well they work with water flowing at some point...
turquoisedude
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The moment of truth...
GFI Outlet ready? - Check.
Power cord on machine OK and grounded? - Check
Fire extinguisher handy? - Check
I plugged the Dominion washer in and.... apart from the pretty lighted console, not much happened...
I heard the solenoids buzz at the fill part of the cycle and I heard the timer motor humming. I manually advanced the timer to the 'wash' section on the timer. The lights dimmed slightly and I heard a buzz, but no motion from the agitator.
I did not keep the power on for long, needless to say... So, I may have either a motor issue (starting capacitor is my first guess) OR something in the washing mechanism or drain pump has seized and is preventing the mechanism from turning.
Tomorrow's tests will include trying to manually spin the pulleys (sounds like an automaticwasher.org-themed game show... LOL) and perhaps unhooking the drive belt to see if the motor starts up.
Right - I had better get back to tonight's "But it's a rare Canadian machine - I HAVE to keep it" supper... Just hope my soufflé doesn't fall...
GFI Outlet ready? - Check.
Power cord on machine OK and grounded? - Check
Fire extinguisher handy? - Check
I plugged the Dominion washer in and.... apart from the pretty lighted console, not much happened...
I heard the solenoids buzz at the fill part of the cycle and I heard the timer motor humming. I manually advanced the timer to the 'wash' section on the timer. The lights dimmed slightly and I heard a buzz, but no motion from the agitator.
I did not keep the power on for long, needless to say... So, I may have either a motor issue (starting capacitor is my first guess) OR something in the washing mechanism or drain pump has seized and is preventing the mechanism from turning.
Tomorrow's tests will include trying to manually spin the pulleys (sounds like an automaticwasher.org-themed game show... LOL) and perhaps unhooking the drive belt to see if the motor starts up.
Right - I had better get back to tonight's "But it's a rare Canadian machine - I HAVE to keep it" supper... Just hope my soufflé doesn't fall...
revvinkevin
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FANTASTIQUE!
What an awesome find and a beautiful machine!
I LOVE this is a never-seen-one-before moment!
And two-tone PINK/white to boot, YAY!
CONGRATS again Paul!
ANY guesses on what year it is?? It looks more later-ish 50's than '60 - '61.
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What an awesome find and a beautiful machine!
I LOVE this is a never-seen-one-before moment!
And two-tone PINK/white to boot, YAY!
CONGRATS again Paul!
ANY guesses on what year it is?? It looks more later-ish 50's than '60 - '61.
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Ho ! That machine !
Killer looks, rare find! Goes back to a time when they built 'em solid like a tank!
That motor! Those wirings!! That solenoid system!!! ...
Hope that you manage to get it work well soon. Anyway, what a magnificent rarity...
Surely was worth the long trip to Saguenay, isn't it?
Killer looks, rare find! Goes back to a time when they built 'em solid like a tank!
That motor! Those wirings!! That solenoid system!!! ...
Hope that you manage to get it work well soon. Anyway, what a magnificent rarity...
Surely was worth the long trip to Saguenay, isn't it?
mickeyd
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Right from the underside shot in the wagon
I knew you had a little worn gem. But when I say the spray rinse marked in a nice broken line, I got so excited and dreamy that I almost missed TWO TWO TWO deep rinses and TWO TWO TWO SPRAYS not just one and OH MY GOD, I blew my wad of gum out. This is a rinsaholics dream. Rinse, rinse rinse, rinse, Even Launderess would be satisfied. Move over Miele. LOL.
Gotta get googling and see where the hell you went, how far North. That Lake is full of ice.
You must be very very happy. And be ready for amazing turnover because you have sharp extended fins.
Tell Hubby this is a new beautiful pink and chrome Bread Box, that freezes and hold a year's supply.
I knew you had a little worn gem. But when I say the spray rinse marked in a nice broken line, I got so excited and dreamy that I almost missed TWO TWO TWO deep rinses and TWO TWO TWO SPRAYS not just one and OH MY GOD, I blew my wad of gum out. This is a rinsaholics dream. Rinse, rinse rinse, rinse, Even Launderess would be satisfied. Move over Miele. LOL.
Gotta get googling and see where the hell you went, how far North. That Lake is full of ice.
You must be very very happy. And be ready for amazing turnover because you have sharp extended fins.
Tell Hubby this is a new beautiful pink and chrome Bread Box, that freezes and hold a year's supply.
Aferim!
Where have I seen that agitator before? And that HAS to be the most glorious lit control panel I've ever seen! What a great find. That's a museum piece.
OK Paul, once more: when is your wash-in?
Where have I seen that agitator before? And that HAS to be the most glorious lit control panel I've ever seen! What a great find. That's a museum piece.
OK Paul, once more: when is your wash-in?
mickeyd
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OOPS! Do you believe now how excited I got ~ couldn't e
Only one rinse and two wonderful sprays. As Emily Litella would say "Never Mind. "
Only one rinse and two wonderful sprays. As Emily Litella would say "Never Mind. "
mickeyd
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couldn't read much less proofread
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classiccaprice
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Any chance the seller might have a picture of this with the matching dryer? Just curious.
golittlesport
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very cool!
Congrats on a very unique find!
Congrats on a very unique find!
What a neat machine! Love the lighted panel - quite stunning. I'm seeing signs of Bean in this machine - curious to see more shots of it under the skirt.
Anyway - I can't get over the condition! She certainly lived upstairs in that old house!
Ben
Anyway - I can't get over the condition! She certainly lived upstairs in that old house!
Ben
Dominion!
This is a real awesome washer. I like the simplicity and style.
Peter
This is a real awesome washer. I like the simplicity and style.
Peter
lets pray
its just a stuck motor shaft and one good wrench with your hands will free it up for testing. Did I see GE MOTOR on the wiring diagram? They were famous for freezing if not used regularly.
its just a stuck motor shaft and one good wrench with your hands will free it up for testing. Did I see GE MOTOR on the wiring diagram? They were famous for freezing if not used regularly.
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