Activator type washing machine

Activator washing machines (AFM) today are considered somewhat archaic. And many representatives of the modern generation do not even know what kind of technology this is.

However, these models have certain advantages when compared with automatic drum machines.

AFM device

What it is? AFM consists of four main components:

• plastic or metal tank;
• electric motor;
• activator;
• timer (it works by a mechanical principle).

When washing, water is poured into the tank. Powder is added and dissolved. Laid clothes. The timer starts. When the activator rotates, the laundry also rotates. So the washing is done. When the unit finishes operation, laundry is taken out of it. It is rinsed in a separate container. You can fill the tank with clean water and turn on the machine again. If an AFM with a centrifuge, then at the end of the rinse things will be transferred to it. There will be a spin.

Advantages of AFM:

1. Electricity is well saved. In simple models, heated water is poured. So electricity goes only to the engine. There is an AFM with heated water. They seriously absorb electricity when their heating elements are launched.
2. Any powders are suitable for washing things.
3. Water is economically consumed. Even in the same water you can carry out 2-3 washing operations. For example, first wash the laundry in white, then color, and in the third session, black.
4. They do not need to be connected to the central water supply system. So AFM can be used in country and rural conditions and other places without running water.
5. Reliability of work. Her guarantee is a simple assembly.
6. You can adjust the duration of the wash.
7. You can stop the wash at any time.
8. Serious laundry can be washed away. For example, in some AFMs, 14 kg of laundry can be washed in one session.
9. Low noise. There are almost no vibrations during operation.
10. Compact parameters. This greatly facilitates the transportation of such models.
11. Low cost. This is especially true of domestic devices. Their price range: 1500 - 6000 rubles.

Disadvantages of AFM:

1. Washing requires manual labor: rinsing and moving wet items, as well as spinning (if there is no centrifuge). That is, activator-type washing machines with a spin cannot be ignored.
2. Hand set of water.
3. Great risk of damage to delicate things. Although some innovative AFMs are equipped with washing modes for such things, as well as cashmere and wool.
4. Impossible to embed them. After all, they have the top tab of linen.
5. When draining water, it is required to substitute a basin or other similar container. Then the water is poured from the tank, for example, into the toilet.

Types of AFM

AFMs differ in their design and number of functions. They all have vertical loading of linen.

The conditional division of AFM by types is as follows:

1. The simplest types. They include: tank, activator and manual extraction. The last element is two rollers. They are connected to each other. Between them is wet underwear. Then it scrolls. Examples of the simplest AFM: “baby”, “Saturn 1616”, “Fairy”, “Eye”.
2. Semiautomatic devices. They have two tanks. In the first, the laundry is washed and rinsed. In the second (centrifuge) it is wrung out. There it moves from the primary tank. In some variations there is a timer with setting the washing duration, a delicate washing algorithm and other options. Examples of semiautomatic devices: “Unit 210”, “Renova Sun 40”, “Siberia”.
3. Automata These are modern AFM. In them, water is automatically collected, drained, heated and boiled, there is a rinse function on the machine, washing delicate fabrics. Their difference from drum versions is the presence of an activator in the tank. Examples of models: Evgo EWP 4026 N and Redwer WMA

AFM selection criteria

1. The level of electricity consumption.
2. The number of functions.
3. Reliability.
4. Cost.
5. What is the maximum amount of linen to be placed.
6. Availability of potential repairs.

The list of the most popular cars

There is an opinion that the most famous AFMs are “Baby” and “Siberia”. However, it is not. There are also automatic AFMs. They have no problems, as in simpler versions. But there are serious prices and impressive water consumption.

Slavda WS-30ET

Pros:

1. Low price.
2. No special connection needed.
3. No expensive powders and scale preparations are required.
4. Easily customizable programs.
5. The device is semi-automatic.
6. Ease of controls.

Minuses:

1. Manual rinse method.
2. Hose weakly attached to the apparatus, fragile hook.
3. Before washing, the water is poured by hand and drained in the same way.
4. Low motor position. The model cannot be placed directly in the bath.
5. Inconvenient form. She is tall and narrow. It is difficult to throw the drain hose into the bath. You cannot place the model on a wooden stand. Only on the floor.
6. High probability of leaks.

Cost: 3500 rub.

RENOVA WS-50PT

Pros:

1. Cost.
2. Easy maintenance.
3. Long service life.
4. Quality washing even after 1-2 years of use.
5. The presence of a filter. It can be easily removed if necessary.
6. The presence of a pump for pumping dirty water out of the car.
7. There are standard and gentle modes.
8. There is a timer - up to 12 minutes of washing.
9. The presence of a centrifuge - up to 5 minutes.

Minuses:

Strong vibration. When the laundry is placed in a centrifuge, it is wrung out. At the same time, the activator-type washing machine rumbles and vibrates a lot. The reason is that the tip of this centrifuge is not fixed in any way. When spinning it throws in different directions. This flaw is not possible with all models of this line. But when buying this modification, you should pay attention to this aspect.

In general, this model works reliably. Under normal use, it can last a very long time.

Cost: 4500 rub.

Fairy SMP-50N

Pros:

1. Good quality wash.
2. A great option for country and rural conditions.
3. Ease of use. The laundry is simply laid in a large compartment, powder is poured into it, water is poured into the necessary temperature conditions. The device turns on. There is a wash. At its end, the linen is taken out and placed in a smaller compartment - in the drum. There is a spin.
4. High-quality spin. For example, jackets get out of the car almost in a dry state.
5. Automatic drain. On the functional panel, the knob simply rotates to a specific position.
6. Excellent power savings.
7. The use of the cheapest consumables, for example, various powders, softeners, conditioners, etc.
8. The most optimal version for those users who want to buy a car from a budget price category.

Minuses:

1. The need for self-pouring water.
2. The need for multiple shifting of laundry during washing. Laundry is first laid for the main washing process. Then this action is performed to rinse things, for the same, but repeated procedure. And then after each such operation the laundry is transferred to the squeezing compartment. True, the laundry is washed very high quality, as in the automatic model.
3. The device cannot heat water.
4. The drum must be covered with a lid. Otherwise, the linen will fly out of this compartment. If it is between him and the wall of the apparatus, it will be very difficult to get it. The hand of an adult will not penetrate there: the gap is very narrow. A child’s hand doesn’t get a thing: a very large depth.

Cost - 3300 rubles.

Renova ws 40 pet

Strengths of the model:

1. Cost.
2. Weight.
3. Options.
4. High-quality spin.
5. Excellent wash.

Weaknesses:

1. When draining, the engine is very noisy, but the draining itself is practically not carried out. Water has to be scooped up manually with different containers.
2. Poor quality inlet hose. Under it, it is absolutely necessary to place some very rigid gutter. This hose itself sags under the influence of water mass.
3. Washing takes a lot of effort and time.
4. Three rinsing procedures are necessary (if you follow the instructions). But they do not work out, since the water from the tank does not drain. And it needs to be replaced with clean water.
5. The briefing indicates that special marks are indicated on the washing tub. They reflect the minimum and maximum limits for filling with water. But they are not there.It is necessary to independently determine these boundaries.

Perhaps these disadvantages are only for models - fakes. But when buying, pay special attention to these aspects.

The cost of the model is 3900 rubles.

Summary

Cars of the activator type are good helpers in the private sector or in the country. Where there are difficulties with modern plumbing, you can put a simple model even in a bathhouse.

Title	Slavda WS-30ET	RENOVA WS-50PT	Fairy SMP-50N	Renova ws 40 pet
Download Type	vertical	vertical	vertical	vertical
Maximum load of linen	3 kg	5 kg	5 kg	4 kg
Extra loading of linen	there is	no	there is	there is
Dimensions (WxDxH)	41x33x64 cm	74x43x88 cm	68x42x78 cm	58x36x70 cm
Water leakage protection	no	no	no	no
Price	from 2350 rub.	from 4600 rub.	from 5150 rub.	from 4450 rub.