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Chris W.
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Product reviews, vintage audio, my cats, investments, and more from California. I focus on well-built, sustainable products. I believe one of the best ways to be "green" is to buy high-quality when possible. "Disposable" items that flood the market aren't just a poor value, they also lead to unnecessary waste when they inevitably break.
Hewlett Packard HP 419A DC Null Meter Original vs. Restored Review
These HP 419A DC Null voltmeters are capable of readings below three microvolts (3 μv) in both original (first 19 mins) and obsessively restored condition (last 18+ mins). Even by today’s standards, these meters are useful and continue to remain popular as a result. In the world of vintage test equipment, these are one of the best models HP ever made back in the 1960s and 70s.
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Speed Queen FF7 Front Load Washer Quick Cycle in 4K 60FPS - Cinematic Experience
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Extra soap for visual effect. Possible uses: ASMR / Sleep Aid I used a spot light with a circular beam to light up the stainless steel drum. Glass was previously polished and sealed with a rotary polisher using a felt pad and 3M cerium oxide.
Micro Seiki BL-91 Vintage Turntable Completely Restored
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This is a Micro Seiki BL-91 turntable restored and in beautiful working condition. The drive components are similar to the ones found on the RX-1500 which I also own. I have a Ortofon MC-20 cartridge attached to a Shure SME Type III and a Nagaoka GL-601 II record clamp made of crystal. Next video of mine will be about my restoration of one of my Thorens TD-124s.
Pioneer SX-1250 Stereo Receiver Restored and For Sale
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I wanted to take the time to record a video highlighting some of the aspects of the restoration I recently completed on a Pioneer SX-1250. I found that my description on Ebay wasn't particularly helpful but I hope this clarifies things. This receiver is built better than any Sansui or Superscope-owned Marantz receiver of the 1970s and probably sounds as good or better than most of them too. Thi...
Review: Snap-On Miniature Wrench Sets OXIM707SBK & OXI707BK
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Review about SAE standard and metric miniature wrench sets made by Snap-on in the USA. These are beautiful but nearly $240 per set which makes them very expensive for their size. Mac tools doesn't seem to have sets this small. Polished using 3M polish and a Milwaukee polisher. Flank drive, continuous arc design, precision forged and heat treated just like the larger wrenches. Nickel-chrome plat...
Hewlett Packard 3440A Nixie Tube 1960s Voltmeter Review
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Hewlett-Packard made digital voltmeter with Nixie tube display.
Reverse Repo: A Fed Catastrophe in the Making & Loss of Interest Rate Control
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One of the tools the Federal Reserve utilizes to constrain interest rates are Repurchase Agreements. This are know as Repo and Reverse Repo facilities. Reverse Repo allows the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to effectively create an interest rate floor by offering participants Fed assets to purchase for a typically short period of time with the agreement to purchase the securities (typical...
Sleepy cat reaches for my hand
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I found Fireball a few weeks ago while on a hike. I clearly fit his specifications given he followed me over a mile and across a stream to the parking lot where I picked him up and put him in my car. He rode silently all the way home. He was dusty and smelled like river water, so I gave him a bath and took him to the vet the next day. No chip to be found. He’s about a year old, 11 lbs, and very...
Speed Queen FF7 Front Load Washer & DF7 Dryer Update (Six Month Review) - Reliable - Fast
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In this video I record a six month update to my original review of the Speed Queen FF7 front load washer (FF7008WN) and DF7 (DF7000WG) Gas Dryer. As far as I’m concerned, this set is still the ultimate and I would not trade them for any other front loader out there, but I do still like my top load Maytag commercial washer. These SQ's are not cheap, but they are clearly built to last as you'll s...
Siamese Cat Makes Biscuits
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Harley the tabbamese (Siamese-tabby mix) makes biscuits out of a microfiber towel until everything is prepared just right, then she assumes napping position in her new felt organizer sleep pod (storage container).
Kitchen Sink Smell Elimination Strategies
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Does your kitchen smell funny? Think you've tried it all and just can't seem to get rid of that rotten stench? Did you replace your garbage disposal and have no long-term relief? I am here to help.
Bunn VP17 Commercial Coffee Maker Stainless Steel - Overview
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This is Bunn VP17 commercial coffee maker that I've decided to use at home. While this machine is expensive, it will almost certainly outlast the plastic machines on the market today. It has no pumps or other moving parts to break. The body and internal reservoir is stainless steel. You can even opt for a stainless steel funnel. Compared to a Cuisinart, Mr. Coffee, Hamilton Beach, or Krups mach...
Speed Queen FF7 Front Load Washer - Colored Towels Bulky Cycle
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To go along with the white towel Quick Wash cycle video, I decided to wash some old colored towels I had around the house. I used the Bulky cycle and the highest soil level in order for additional water to be used. I intend to get my Maytag commercial style washer hooked up soon and use my new lights and microphone to record similar style videos with that machine. With the machine properly leve...
Speed Queen FF7 Front Loading Washer 24FPS Quick Wash
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Speed Queen FF7 Front Loading Washer 24FPS Quick Wash
McIntosh MC-225 Stereo Tube Amplifier Circuit Study - Signal Path Illustration
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McIntosh MC-225 Stereo Tube Amplifier Circuit Study - Signal Path Illustration
Speed Queen FF7 Front Loader Quick Wash - A Cinematic Experience
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Speed Queen FF7 Front Loader Quick Wash - A Cinematic Experience
Sony SCD-1 (SCD-777ES) CD/SACD Player
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Sony SCD-1 (SCD-777ES) CD/SACD Player
Speed Queen FF7 Commercial Front Load Washer & DF7 Dryer - FF7005 DF7000 - Review: Ultimate Washer
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Speed Queen FF7 Commercial Front Load Washer & DF7 Dryer - FF7005 DF7000 - Review: Ultimate Washer
General Electric NE34 Neon Bulb Overview
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General Electric NE34 Neon Bulb Overview
Review: Honda HRC216 Commercial Lawn Mower - 1 Year In
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Review: Honda HRC216 Commercial Lawn Mower - 1 Year In
Leben CS600 Tube Integrated Amplifier Point-to-point Wired Beauty - Overview
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Leben CS600 Tube Integrated Amplifier Point-to-point Wired Beauty - Overview
Overview: Rug Doctor Mighty Pro X3 Commercial Carpet Upholstery Cleaner - Easy to Use - Professional
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Overview: Rug Doctor Mighty Pro X3 Commercial Carpet Upholstery Cleaner - Easy to Use - Professional
Unboxing: Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock
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Unboxing: Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock
BGW 350A Professional Power Amplifier Overview
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BGW 350A Professional Power Amplifier Overview
Fighting: Harley The Siamese Demonstrates Against Human
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Fighting: Harley The Siamese Demonstrates Against Human
The Fisher 600 Stereo Tube Receiver
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The Fisher 600 Stereo Tube Receiver
Fisher SA-100 Tube Amplifier Restoration
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Fisher SA-100 Tube Amplifier Restoration
Superior Electric Voltbox Metered Variac/Autotransformer Review
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Superior Electric Voltbox Metered Variac/Autotransformer Review
automatic oil shut off switch, where is it
is there a reset button and where is it
@@pamthomas7536 what are you talking about? reset what?
This set today retails for $5120 in 2024, consumer reports has LG rated far above the Speedqueens for 2024 and I can get the LG set for $1800. Even if the LG only lasts 10 years its still a better deal from where I am sitting for the LG. What are your thoughts? Would you buy theses today if you had had to pay almost twice the price you paid when you bought these?
@@berbandis the MSRP might suggest a price but if you take a look at any of the numerous retailers online selling Speed Queen, you’ll see the price for a set is more like $4500. But you already knew that. In what world does an 87 vs. 84 in Consumer Reports mean “far above”? You’ll be lucky to get 3-5 trouble free years out of an LG washer. How much is your time worth? Hopefully more than the amount of time you’ll surely waste dealing with a warranty claim or two or three if it fails under warranty… outside of that, you have a giant disposable appliance. Let’s not exaggerate the price increase when it’s more like 50% higher than 2x the original. If that’s the question, then yes, I would buy the set again.
@chrisw.3077 The current FF7 on CR is 80 not 84 and that puts it around 18th vs first place at 88. I have had an LG set for 7 years now and would be keeping them if I was not forced to leave them with the house. True, I have changed the drain pump in the washer twice now in that 7 years but the part was only $20. Thanks for the response, it was very helpful.
I still have mine from the mid 80's. I just had a tune up and new Ortofon Bronze cartridge installed. It works perfectly and sounds great. 40 years later !!
Slow and boring
Now tell me some positives about yourself.
Good Quality machine . I don’t like the idea of cheap plastic on those other machines either . Do know what temperature it brews the coffee ?
Overall we like our Maytag Commercial washer. However, we have two issues. 1) Clothes are getting bleach stained if washed after a previous bleach wash. It's as if the but doesn't rinse out all the bleach. Any comments regarding this issue are welcomed. 2) Seems to go off balance quite easily. It would be nice if the machine would stop and warn us when it is off balance and allow us to redistribute the load. The washer tends to attempt to spin even though it is jumping around. It finally gives up and finishes the load, with sopping wet laundry. If we redistribute the load after this and run a drain and spin, they will come out alright. Do I need to replace the springs holding the tub? The washer is still quite new.
That’s not the right way
Go take a look at the service manual and then tell me it’s not the right way. Then come back and delete your comment when you are inevitably wrong.
Love any late 50's thru 70's washers built like a work horse love the ge washers in that era
DO A DEMO WASH SO WE CAN SEE AND HEAR THE LARGE TOP LOADER IS THE BEST SIMPLE DIAL 7 CYCLE 2 SPIN SPEEDS FULL 7 YEAR WARRANTY BEST TRANSMISSION I EVER EXPERIENCED FERGET THE HORSEPOWER OF MOTOR WAS 1580.00$ GOT IT FOR 1311.00$ DRYER AM SAVING FOR WILL PURCHACE IM DECEMBER IF THEY HAVE MATCHING DRYER OR WHATEVER IS IN THAT SAME LINE SERIES❤❤❤
Thank you for stating the refill amount !!
About 10 years ago I bought the home version of this coffee maker (with a thermal carafe ). It has been an excellent coffee maker and it is used every day, often multiple pots per day (5 adults at home). I am very pleased with my machine. I think the home brewer pulls less power, but it probably still adds a few bucks/month of electricity.
Great update video & explanations , I came across a similar Maytag washer on a camp site over here recently, had great results with using powdered Ariel detergent .
Great videp & review Chris, these look substantial in build and flexible withy the programming !!
lol, thats perfect oil and you probably flodded the carb with gas. Plus why not use the drain plug?
Why would I want to get oil all over my deck when I can just tilt the mower on its side, unscrew a cap, and let it harmlessly run out into a drain pan? As far as gas in the oil, how would I have flooded the carb? This thing starts on the first pull every time and the carb is on the opposite end of the mower than the side facing downward. Think about what you are writing before you write it.
Do you have video of you running the dryer? We think ours might be a little loud. Also, does your washer sway a bit? Can we see a video of both machines running through their cycles separately?
Well I think that was water in that change you can see the washer at the bottom of the pan. if it was oil you wouldn't be able to see it. Motors bulletproof🤔
I have the same issue, I'm not sure what it is and mines is heavy use for work, I thought they didnt want us replacing the transmission fluid? I've never changed it nor know of anywhere to get the transmission fluid from.😮 Did you end up making it go faster?
What a very boring upload no movement of camera left in same place no close ups and if you can't sleep listen to this guys voice
I’m happy to put you to sleep anytime, babe.
Im looking at buying a original pair of mc30s for 3000$ they are consecutive serial number pair and look wonderful do you think that is too much ? Im pretty new to hifi myself . Currentl using a pair of 1959 H.H. Scott 99d integrated tube mono blocks
Can you fit a king size comforter in these washers and dryers?
Well, ever since I was a kid, I always love to open up new things see how they work as soon as I get them :) seems like I'm not the only one!!!
One of these days I will own 1, looks like a new scope and LEDs, bright. It Bankrupt Marantz, must have.
Thanks for such a great video. I've been debating this vs the SQ or GE COmmercial this week since we need to replace. Is deep water the only way to fill the washer with water? I only care about washing my clothes well and having things actually get covered with soap and detergent. Seems like you are happy with your purchase.
Tell us how you like the damn units already! We don’t care about everything else.
How many personalities do you have?
Best mower on the planet. A tank.
Are you adding one ounce or one cup of bleach to washer?
Are these stackable?
Prices have nearly doubled.
Wow, from $248 (when purchased 7/7/21) to $420 on Amazon (4/8/24). Doesn’t include the stainless steel upgrades I mentioned in the video.
Great video! Thank you for the information you did well with explaining. I have a "very similar" commercial Bunn machine from work given to me. Will you do a video showing how you descale yours to keep it clean and sanitary? I want to be certain my maker is clean so I have the best clean water for brewing! Thanks again for for the information you've already provided!!!
BGW was the workhorse of the road sound company I worked for through the late 70's to 80's. They are solid and road worthy. I have never seen the digital style meter on the old ones. Normally the face was just blank metal rack mount. You probably have a 200/400w bridgeable. If it is like those old school ones - she will thump.
That was water
PS…. Thank you so much for your great video. I bought a speed queen, not knowing that it was not any better than the other crappy ones on the market. I hate my speed, queen and I would love to get this one.😊
Good luck with that. I have this set and besides tearing up clothes and towels to the point I washed everything on Delicate, it dumped brown water all over the laundry room floor. Technician said the brown was transmission fluid and the overflow may or may not be solved by new struts for $490. No way to add more transmission fluid, so he recommended Speed Queen. Ir's finally being delivered in a few days. Can't wait.
I tried to find this machine that you’re reviewing but I can’t find it anywhere!!!! It doesn’t seem to be available in the market!! Can you help me find one?
Can this coffee maker make only 6 cups? And does it use a lot of electric?
Way too slow!!! Good info but why take so long to tell story. I wouldn’t want to do investment work with someone so slow. Take care but always get to point!!!
What did you use for the protection strips on the side of the deck?
Really wish you used better chapter markers. While this washer is built like a tank, several have noted it is not quiet. Your noise marker is not helpful. Better to put this sucker on spin with a full load and let us hear it.
Have you ever had to bias the tubes yourself? Or are they sold biased already?
Did you leave out the filter screen washers that r attached to the hoses? I saw a video where the individual purposely left out the screen washers so the tub would fill faster. I’m wondering what is the purpose of the filters? Is it to slow down water pressure, prevent small things from back washing? In my old LG it did prevent pebbles and dog hair from back washing. It gave me an error code and I had to unscrew the hoses and clean out the filter. I’m wondering if leaving them out would void the warranty. Have you tried washing a king size heavy comforter? If so, did it get satisfactorily cleaned? Did it get thoroughly wet and then spun to just damp? What settings do you use on your comforters? Have you had any mold issues? What do you do to maintain it clean and properly working? What cleaning products do you use to clean the inside, outside and rubber gaskets? I just recently purchased this set and waiting for the delivery. Thank you!
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The only really noteworthy addition to this would be to have the driver fully wrapped in plastic wrap…I think is just behind protecting the face of the driver with a rigid board, because it protects the cone from anything entering the basket from behind. Like when you have vintage drivers with an attached L-pad or anything else. Also if those peanuts were placed directly on top of the driver, there will definitely be peanuts in between the basket and cone when unpacked. They usually don’t do damage, but you don’t want any foreign objects in there touching cone, or the fine VC wires. Had a speaker arrive from Germany yesterday with peanuts lodged in there, and I had to carefully remove with tweezers.
Can you add more water to the cycles? That's my biggest complaint about home vs commercial front-load washers: commercial has clearly more water in the tub and the clothes are fully submerged vs barely moist with the residential ones.
So these have been sold?
Chris, you're progressing quite nicely with these 4k washer uploads🦾. If you deem it worthy, I would love to see an upload of how you used a rotary with 3M cerium oxide to polish/seal that glass👀. This was so sudsy💯😊.
Yeah yeah nice washer but damn that video quality is nice
Where is the location of detergent dispenser?
I picked up this same set used about 4 months ago for $500 to donate to the local animal shelter. It had been used by a family of 7 and was in really good shape. Today (2024-01027) the washer is sitting in my garage while I'm waiting for a basket drive hub and a set of vibration snubber straps to arrive. I'm impressed with the unit overall. The original drive hub is a known issue, and the shelter has a serious problem with overloading machine. They wash large loads of blankets and towels, so I'm not surprised the drive hub stripped out. What they really need is something like you'd find in a coin op, hospital, or prison laundry. Not sure why one of the snubber straps broke, but I'll replace all 4 since it's already opened up. Meanwhile, my Whirlpool washer and dryer built in 1995 and that I bought used for $100 in 2004 continue to operate flawlessly, with the washer only needing a lid interlock switch in all that time.
Thank you Chris! I just bought a VP 17 Series 3, second-hand. I was super excited, but sadly cant get it to work. The problem is that I fill up the reservoir but water never comes out the spout. When the reservoir is full, the water just starts to leak out of the sides of the machine. Is the spout obviously plugged somewhere, or am I making a mistake somehow? Thanks for any insight!