Vactric Wringer Washing Machine (1958)

Presenting the Vactric wringer washer from 1958 owned by Alistair Kerr (vacbear58) featuring a very unique green fiberglass tub. It uses a large agitator connected to a gearbox and motor providing the back & forth agitation. It holds 9lbs of dry clothes and can heat the water with 2 powerful 1500w heating elements, both for boiling and 1 to keep the water hot while washing. The 10 position wringer has finger plate control and folds down into the tub for storage , it has a metal worktop for kitchen use. It features top mounted controls for the agitator and pump and side controls for motor and heater on / off. The outlet hose is recessed & concealed in the tub corner and pulled out when required.

Width 20inch, Height 36inch, Depth 22inches
Price in 1958 was £69gns with purchase tax paid.

This Vactric washing machine was found behind a hidden wall under the stairs all bricked up. The new owners of the house started renovations and found it. No-one realised it was there. Lucky for us...and the Vactric.