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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => Off Topic => Topic started by: Pitchy on August 22, 2020, 06:04:52 pm
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Howdy fellers, been gone for a while suffering pain pretty bad.
Say a few years ago i seen a what looked like a steam engine that was run with water pressure, also seen a wood washing machine that ran from a water cylinder.
Anyone have any info about such a thing i`d like to make one, thanks.
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Hi Lenn, Great to hear from you again and I am glad you are still with us.
I recently sold a water motor that resembled a twin cylinder steam engine.
I think steamtoys (Ron) may have a couple early washing machine water motors.
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this is a model Schmid water motor that i have.
i have also included pics of the porting and cross section
also an original that i wish i had.
a video of one running on air( less messy :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A45H6nNqgBg
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Thanks gents thanks for the info very interesting, here`s another model i found .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rol58h-ANSM
The one i`m looking for was just a straight cylinder that mounted on top of a wood washing machine.
I`d like to build a whole washer like it.
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https://i.pinimg.com/736x/44/8c/6e/448c6e002d9f24bfdfebc39777cbe905.jpg
This is the cylinder i`m looking for.
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these are agitator motors
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Cool beans Marv, that`s what i`m looking for.
Would you part with one ?
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This is a washer we made up i`m thinking of putting one of those on, it`s electric or hand operated now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGgHisxxXJA&feature=youtu.be
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At a dead end on this project no agitator motors available and i`m not sure how to make one.
No big deal i`ll figure something out someday besides i really don`t need one i have five or six old washers. :)
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For now we decided to make a all hand powered washer, it`s not done yet have to add a wringer.
(https://i.imgur.com/LiVcuEih.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bj06Fudh.jpg)
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I've seen a lever powered hand washing machine engine before where the lever was on the front, and moved back and forth.
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Thanks, we`ve built these model also.
(https://i.imgur.com/xHsDCfjh.jpg)
Or this.
(https://i.imgur.com/Z2fEVBeh.jpg)
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over the years i have found some small wringers and washboards.
the larger one on the left says "take me when you travel"
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Cool ones there, here`s some wash boards we made.
(https://i.imgur.com/QwD63lYh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0LrhLYth.jpg)
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Interesting stuff those agitator motors Lenn :)
Never saw one of those before, only turbine-types with relatively low torque.
Keeping my fingers crossed, that you manage to hunt one down for your project.
...but until then, you certainly should be able to keep the laundry-situation at bay as is, given the amount of options already at hand.
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Thanks Jan. :)
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White Showers oscillating sprinkler, i wonder what year?
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That`s interesting Marv, hard to find literature on some of the old stuff.
Been searching for days trying to find something about the agitator motor with no luck, i found one advertizing picture that showed the innards of one that used poppet valves.
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Then it could be worse.
https://youtu.be/Cktn3ZgqwRY
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Complete.
(https://i.imgur.com/PPQkEVEh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Yqaxaerh.jpg)
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The ultimate off-grid solution to a washing machine :)
Well done Lenn!
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Thanks everyone. :)
Ron-(steam toys) sold me a water motor, thanks Ron and Gil for giving me a heads up.
It came today so we went to work on it, the leather cups were dried out and a couple other catches but we got it going and mounted it on a washing machine we built.
(https://i.imgur.com/DKlLMtth.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9YyuIQIh.jpg)
https://youtu.be/C03a7rf-Gpk
https://youtu.be/VKllGUHsppQ
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WOW !!!
That´s absolutely right up there among the coolest gizmos i´ve seen...now i want one of those as well ::)
Great job Lenn, thanks for sharing!
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Put me on the list of wanting one too :D Don’t have a use for one, but I could watch that all day :D
Very cool Lenn 8)
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Thanks Jan and Nick, i`m pretty tickled with it. :)
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Lenn: Nice Video the Water Motor looks like it was meant to
be on your Washer. Sure looks better than sitting on my shelf.
If I should which I doubt come across another one should I
keep you in mind? steamtoy (Ron)
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Thanks again Ron you saved the day and please do. :)
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Cool Beans Pard .... and that's for certain and for sure!!!
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Cool Beans Pard .... and that's for certain and for sure!!!
Thanks much Daniel. :)
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Love the water motor Lenn!, it is quite mesmerising to watch.
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Thanks much Swift Fox. :)
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I found that it will run very slow.
https://youtu.be/FtuZ-a7MQJM
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Well now that's fully modern and up to date .... you have a gentle cycle for delicate fabrics!
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Really nice and slow 8)
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Thanks gents. :)
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I am fully standing by my initial comment, but...
STOP SHOWING THAT MOTOR!!!
I´m getting to the point, where i consider cancelling my retirement plan to buy one ;)
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Sorry Jan it`s irresistible, thanks.
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Awesome rig, Lenn...!!!
I had seen your water motor in person but never saw one running before now.
Gil
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Thanks Gil, we did a whole new mount today i think it looks better.
https://youtu.be/9Pym4-3Hdog
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Thanks Gil, we did a whole new mount today i think it looks better.
If you’re running low on laundry, we can send some up to ya! ;) :D
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Looks great that you´ve lowered it onto the lid itself.
Can you open the lid when it operates?
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Looks great that you´ve lowered it onto the lid itself.
Can you open the lid when it operates?
Thanks Jan, i can open it part way but to open it all the way it has to be stopped.