What is an activator type washing machine? Modern automatic models have virtually supplanted such machines, but they are still used by some owners.
These are the most simple in design washers that are convenient to use in the country and in other places far from the city.
Device and benefits
What do consumers need today? Save time, while getting quality washed and wrung things. We need a machine that, performing the specified functions, will consume a minimum of resources.
The machine of the active type just combines these advantages. But during the process, your participation may be required.
How is activator SM
Simplicity of design is another plus of washing machines. For work, a tank of metal or plastic, a motor, an activator and a timer are enough for her. The paddle activator scrolls the water in the tank like a drum does.
This simple washing machine is not automatic, which is easy and convenient to use. It is enough to fold the top cover, fill in the water and load the laundry. Start the mechanical timer - the activator rotates the laundry, so the washing takes place.
Due to the lack of complex electronics, a breakdown in the car is not difficult to eliminate. It is only necessary to check the engine or timer.
Advantages and disadvantages
Consider and compare the differences in the operation and design of the activator and automatic washers.
Benefits:
- Ease of activator CM, easy assembly. It’s easy to rearrange them, and it’s advantageous to place them in places where there are no communications. For example, in cottages, in rural areas - after all, to start washing, water must be filled in manually.
- Low cost in comparison with automatic washing machines.
- Economic consumption of resources. Already warm water is poured into the tank, so there is no need for additional heating. An exception is activator washing machines with the presence of heating elements and heated water.
- You can wash with various detergents: laundry soap, hand powder or automatic powder.
- Allowed loading is up to 14 kilograms of laundry at a time! In ordinary automatic machines, 7-8 kilograms are considered the norm.
- Activator models work quietly, practically without vibration.
Disadvantages:
- The cost of personal time and effort. If the CM does not have a centrifuge, the spin of the laundry occurs manually.
- Water must also be filled in manually. Water consumption is greater than in the machine, in addition, stationary heating also consumes energy.
- Quick deterioration of fabrics, the impossibility of washing wool and thin products.
- To drain the water, you need to connect a hose, substitute a container (or drain into the sink).
Varieties of designs
Modern SM are equipped with additional functionality. Washing machines also come in different designs and can perform not only the main modes, but also additional ones.
Consider the features of each:
Manual control machine. The simplest and most understandable design is still equipped with a spin, it is a washing machine with manual water filling and control. Spin is carried out by turning the lever: linen placed between two rollers is wrung out. The machine consists of a tank and blades.
These include the once popular brands: mini activator type washing machine "Baby", "Fairy", washing machine "Oka".
Baby Machine
CM Feya CMP-20
Semi-automatic SM construction consists of two sections (tanks). In the first wash, in the second - spin. Thanks to the built-in centrifuge for spinning, it is enough to transfer things to a second tank and start the process. The timer allows you to set the time, basic modes are provided.
These include Snow White 55, Siberia, and others.
CM Renova WS 50
Automatic machines have one tank. They wash clothes well thanks to additional functions and water heating. Bubble-air extraction carefully treats fabrics.
These are such models as: Whirlpool Vantage, Redwer WMA 5521 and others.
CM Mabe LMR1083PBYR
CM Whirlpool Vantage
If you intend to purchase an activator washing machine with a centrifuge, choose modern models with an air bubble impeller. It does not allow things to twist much, which leads to quick wear.
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