Re: (ET) More Power Inverters

["Solid Technologies" <solidtech qwest net>]

We bought an Asko washer (W660) and dryer (T760) and they're supposed to
have the same 20+ yr longevity.  The washer spin cycle is something like
1,600 rpm so the clothes come out almost dry.  With the old top loader, the
gating factor was the dryer but with this front loader, the gating factor 
is
the washer - it just takes so little to dry stuff.  Counter to being good
for battery backup though, the washer runs on 220v and heats the water
itself (does not even have a hot water connection).

Ok, just a tad off topic...

Joe
E-15

-----Original Message-----
From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
[mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of SteveS
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:40 AM
To: et
Subject: Re: (ET) More Power Inverters

They only sell direct. So you have to be able to unload it from the 
tractor trailer. I imagine it's the only way they can keep the price at 
least somewhat decent.

The wet parts are all stainless, it's easy to fix (though I haven't 
needed to). I don't plan on ever buying another washer. It's easier on 
the clothes than a 'normal' top loader and uses way less water and 
electricity. The clothes are drier after spinning than other washers. I 
feel good owning it and using it. It was almost traumatic taking my old 
washer (a front loader White-Westinghouse) to the dump; I had kept it 
going over 20 years. This is an investment that will pay off over time.

I buy cheap Chinese stuff too; it's hard not to. But when I buy a 
'durable good' I try to buy something that will truly be durable.

Ok, I'm getting off the soapbox.. and I'll try to get back on topic.....

- SteveS

Mike Wallace wrote:
> No Steve, here's what Mike Wallace really wrote: "according to the 
> sales guy at Lowe's, Bosch is the only company making (I should say 
> assembling) a washer in the USA."
>
> The Staber unit sounds like an interesting machine, a top loader but 
> horizontal axis operation.  I had not heard of this company and I 
> guess my Lowe's here in South Central Kentucky doesn't seem to know 
> about it either. As much as I hated buying a high dollar item made in 
> China ($800 is high dollar to me), saving over $500 over Staber's 
> bottom line unit will allow me to buy a set of T-105's, some gasoline 
> and Sta-Bil for my generator.
>
> Mike in KY
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "SteveS" <stevesgroups verizon net>
> To: "et" <Elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:18 AM
> Subject: Re: (ET) More Power Inverters
>
>
>> How about:
>>
>> http://www.staber.com/
>>
>> recommended to me by one of our illustrious members. And a fine machine
>> as well. And uses very little energy - they spec it to run off an
>> inverter (1500W inverter recommended). Not a cheap machine, not
>> inexpensive either!
>>
>> - SteveS
>>
>>
>> Mike Wallace wrote:
>>>  Bosch is the only
>>> company making (I should say assembling) a washer in the USA.  Kinda 
>>> sad
>>> when a German based company is the only one.
>>>
>>> Mike in KY
>>>
>>>
>>
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