Washing machine activator type: with pressing, reviews, differences from automatic

Although the automatic machine can now be called the most common version of the washing machine, there are still people who for one reason or another can not install such devices at home. They are rescued by models of activator type.

• The activation machine is often much cheaper than an automatic machine.
• The device does not need to be connected to a centralized water supply.
• The device saves electricity, especially if it is a simple machine, which immediately pours hot water.
• In such a machine, detergents for hand washing can be used, which also saves money.

• Because of the simple design, the breakdown of such a machine is a rarity.
• Activator type machine is convenient for use in the country.
• In such a machine, you can also save water if you wash first white clothes, and then in the same water run a wash of dark things.
• Stop the washing in a similar machine at any time.
• When working, the activator machines do not vibrate almost and erase quite quietly.

• During washing in such a machine consumes more water and more detergents.
• It is necessary to manually draw water into the machine and also drain it from the machine. However, such shortcomings are deprived of modern models.
• After washing in many machines, the laundry needs to be rinsed separately, so the landlady has to put more effort into it.
• The washing class in activator devices is much lower than in automatic machines.
• Sometimes, in the typewriter of the activator type, the laundry breaks due to the penetration of the tissue under the activator.
• The activator machine can not be built-in, since it is loaded with linens from above.

Activator compared to automatic:

• Has less functionality. In such a typewriter, you can basically only wash your laundry, and heating and spinning are only available in some models.
• Erases faster. On average, a cycle of one wash takes about 10 minutes.
• Costs a lot cheaper.
• More reliable and less likely to break.
• Do not allow rinsing the laundry and using the air conditioner.
• It does not allow to control water temperature and spin speed.
• It does not need to be connected to the water supply system, as well as to the sewage system.

The standard machines, which are of the activator type, are quite simple. In their design there are four main parts - a tank of metal or plastic, supplemented by an electric motor, a timer and an activator. The latter is represented by a plastic circle, which has bulges( ribs), causing the movement of water inside the tank.

After loading in the laundry tank and activating the timer, the activator acts on the water, as a result of which, together with the clothing, it starts to rotate in a certain direction. When the wash is finished, the laundry is removed and rinsed separately or poured clean water into the machine and turn on the laundry again. In machines with a centrifuge, the laundry is put into it and the spin is performed.

Among the activator machines are:

1. The simplest models, the description of which was higher. They may include manual wringing, represented by two rollers( the wet laundry is inserted between them and scrolled).

2. Models with pressing( semi-automatic machines). The main plus of these activator machines is the ability to wring out laundry.

3. Heated models. When using such devices, it is not necessary to separately heat water, since the built-in heater is able to cope with this. Washing in these machines is more thorough than in units without heating.

4. Models with minimum dimensions. Such machines are called Baby for their small size. The capacity of such machines is up to 2 kilograms of laundry. Because of the ease of transportation, they are convenient for use in the country.

5. Bubble activator machines. These are the most modern models of such technology, which provide different modes of operation, including washing of wool and delicate fabrics. Water in these machines is recruited, heated and drained, and rinsing in such apparatuses is represented by an air-bubble process.

For more information about bubble machines of activator type, you can find out by watching this video:

In some type of activator type machines, there is an extension of their functionality, like spinning. It is a centrifuge, which is often located next to the washing tub in one housing. Washing in such activator machines as follows:

1. Linen is put into the tank with the activator, where the main wash takes place.
2. The laundry is rinsed in a separate container, for example in a water-filled bath, basin or under tap water.
3. The laundry is loaded into a centrifuge for spinning.

Although this washing process includes manual labor, the presence of spin is considered a plus, since it is almost impossible to unscrew the laundry with hands, and the centrifuge does it well.

A typical representative of an activator type washing machine with a spin function is the Saturn ST-WK7618, which features are demonstrated in the following video.

One of the most common models of activator machines is the Fairy. It is a semi-automatic machine in which there is a centrifuge. The assortment of Fairy machines is represented by a rather large selection( at least 12 models).The difference between them is the recommended amount of loading, the size of the machine, the power of work during washing and spinning, the presence of a drain pump, the color of the shell. In such machines, you can wash 2-3 kg of laundry, and the spin speed in many of them is 1320 revolutions.

Also available to consumers are automatic Fairy machines( MCMA-19GP and MCMA-21G), which allow to wash 1,2-2,2 kg of laundry. In such machines there are 4-6 washing modes, and spinning is performed at a speed of 850 revolutions. The control in these devices is mechanical.

Other popular devices of activator type are:

• Baby. Its main advantages are small size and light weight. In such a machine it is convenient to quickly wash a little contaminated clothing. She is often bought to give. In the Malyutka tank, 1-2 kg of laundry is washed. The apparatus has a hose that helps drain the waste water. In most cases, there is no squeezing in Malyutka.
• Renova WS 50. A representative of semi-automatic activator machines, in which there is a centrifuge. In such a machine, you can wash up to 5 kg of laundry at once. Clothes are squeezed out at a speed of 1350 revolutions. In the complete set there are hoses for water recruitment, as well as for draining. The control in this apparatus is mechanical.
• Oka-100.Another semiautomatic machine, in which there is a centrifuge. The device offers washing in two modes - ordinary and delicate. Also in the model, a forced drain is available.
• Snow White XPB30-2000S.Inexpensive model with mechanical control, in which you can wash 3 kg of laundry.
• Assol XPB30-148S.In such a machine without squeezing, you can wash at a time up to 3 kg of clothes. The duration of one wash is 15 minutes. Such a machine weighs 7 kg, so it is easy to transport.
• EVOHO.Activator type machines of this manufacturer are represented by automatic models with different volume of loading - from 3.2 to 7 kg. In models with an average load( 5.5 kg) there is a function fuzzy logic to save electricity and water. The main advantages of EVOHO machines are simple operation and good quality of washing.
• Whirlpool Vantage. Automatic machine, the advantages of which are touch control, wide functionality and high quality of washing.

The cost of the activator type machines is much lower than many devices with a drum. The cheapest actuators are the Malyutka models. They can be purchased for 1500-3000 rubles. The Fairy machines cost a little more, their average cost is 3500-4800 rubles. The most expensive among the activator machines are automatic models. Their price can exceed 100 thousand rubles.

Activator machines are not so many fans, but the owners of such devices are often satisfied with the acquisition, noting the low cost, reliability of the machine, fast and fairly high-quality washing. A separate advantage is called small dimensions and weight of activator models, which are very appreciated by owners of summer cottages. Among the minuses, many note the need to pour water and squeeze the laundry manually. There are also complaints of damage to delicate tissues when exposed to the activator.

Because of the simplicity of the design, the breakdown of the activator washing machine is usually associated with a timer or an electric motor. It is extremely rare in the apparatus with a plastic tank the appearance of a crack in the tank. Since there are no electronics in such devices, such machines are less likely to fail.

Activator type cars are in demand:

• At low income, not allowing to install a home automatic machine.
• The owners of apartments and houses in which there is no running water or sanitation.
• For use in the country.
• Young families living in a rented apartment.
• Young parents who want to quickly wash baby clothes.