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Post# 523851   6/11/2011 at 02:59 (4,696 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        

Spotted this rarie!

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Post# 523908 , Reply# 1   6/11/2011 at 12:31 (4,696 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)        
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Dear god, I hope some can save this, what a treat to own this, please some save it.
Post# 523921 , Reply# 2   6/11/2011 at 13:05 (4,696 days old) by buzzman1982 ()        

we had the model like it, was made in 1984, the buttons all in the same places, but the controls where not angled and had a chrome door. I loved it

Richard

Post# 523941 , Reply# 3   6/11/2011 at 14:53 (4,695 days old) by ultimafan ()        
what a shame...

 Its been posted before as well, lovely machine, but £50 is a lot of money for a damaged machine, clearly the eBayer wants to milk the collectors here. It could be the only one in existance now. I do remember seeing one in the back of a car about seven years ago, it may have been headed for the junkyard, first ever Microtronic I'd seen, it was a mystery machine as I didn't know anything about it, as I'd never seen a Microtronic at the time I only knew about the later Microtronics from the manuals on the web, so the angled panel one remained a mystery until someone posted a picture of it here and I recognised it.

@buzzman1982 your machine must have been a later New Generation Microtronic 95840/2, pictured below as those began at that time. I'm pleased to say at least one example of that machine is preserved!

Post# 523943 , Reply# 4   6/11/2011 at 14:57 (4,695 days old) by supermaticjames (Donegal, Ireland)        
Damaged Microtronic

 Lovely machine, bad condition.

I'd say it would be hard work to get up and running.

I have the rare 1985 version with my name on it whenever the current owner is ready to give up.

James.

Post# 523979 , Reply# 5   6/11/2011 at 16:51 (4,695 days old) by hassney ()        
Don't give up just yet...

But anything is possible right, I reckon this is rare to find these days and hard to come by...I'll be very keen to know who buys it though.  
Post# 524036 , Reply# 6   6/12/2011 at 03:25 (4,695 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        
RARE,

 OF COURSE ITS RARE! I have only seen one of these in my entire life so please someone save it here. Model X2000 (I think). you could use it as a statue of Henry VIII in your porch.

Post# 524075 , Reply# 7   6/12/2011 at 08:25 (4,695 days old) by hassney ()        

I'm sure someone will, three people spring to mind at the moment...
Post# 524078 , Reply# 8   6/12/2011 at 08:35 (4,695 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        
And

 one of them is Paul(matchboxpaul). ye old hotpointe is a thumbs up for me- a bit far away though.

Post# 524088 , Reply# 9   6/12/2011 at 09:37 (4,695 days old) by hassney ()        

haha yeah defo its right up Paul's street, shame it being far away though. 
Post# 524103 , Reply# 10   6/12/2011 at 12:01 (4,695 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        
hope

 he notices the hotpoint as it is super rare. hope no one else pounces on it.

Post# 524108 , Reply# 11   6/12/2011 at 13:13 (4,695 days old) by hassney ()        
double hope :)

Speaking of Paul, he's been very quiet recently... guessing he's been busy lol...

 

I've noticed the Hotpoint model that's on ebay is slightly different to the picture above. Like the panel on the picture above is straight and the one on ebay, the panel is slanted with the same buttons. Is the machine from the New Generation (aka from 1984/1985) period?

 

Because I've noticed its identical to the picture below, but different buttons. I know the "Hotpoint Mircotronic" was before Hotpoint's New Generation. 

 

I'm guessing these machines was Hotpoint's top of the range?    
Post# 524111 , Reply# 12   6/12/2011 at 13:52 (4,694 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth)        
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yes Paul and myself would of loved to give it a home but its a bit too far away and wayyyyy too expensive!

We have the spare parts im sure to get it back to being right but the £50 price tag is way over odds for what it is.

Looks to me like the later Best Buy model and not a core range model.

Rob

Post# 524115 , Reply# 13   6/12/2011 at 14:20 (4,694 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        
well

 compare the 2! What a difference. Try e-mailing paul, I cant as I do not know how to use it.

Post# 524117 , Reply# 14   6/12/2011 at 14:30 (4,694 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth)        

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Try emailing Paul,

lol.

not necessary really cos we already discussed it, we're boyfriend and boyfriend..... pmpl

Post# 524132 , Reply# 15   6/12/2011 at 16:04 (4,694 days old) by supermaticjames (Donegal, Ireland)        
Hi Rob

 I'd go for it if I was you two. Nice machine, definately unlikely to be seen on Irish soil.

I wish I had a partner to collect with... But hey I'm only 16!

Lil pic I took today :)

James.

P.S. Rob, sorry if this is personal sounding I'm just curious and young. Sometimes in search your name is Nick. I assume a Nick held your account and then you claimed or asked for it?

Sorry for the personal intrusion again. James.

Post# 524140 , Reply# 16   6/12/2011 at 16:34 (4,694 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth)        

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nah, was me.

always hated my 1st name so decided a few years ago to reverse my middle and first name hence the confusion.

like I mentioned its way to far away for the wreck its in, and very expensive.


Post# 524143 , Reply# 17   6/12/2011 at 16:44 (4,694 days old) by supermaticjames (Donegal, Ireland)        
Thanks for clearing that up...

 Yes I suppose it is too dear for the condition.

I sometimes get replies to adverts where they are looking for £80 for a 1990 Hotpoint Supermatic which is mad.

Everything you see in my picture is free. The only thing I bought are the spares to fix them.

James.

Post# 524216 , Reply# 18   6/13/2011 at 06:41 (4,694 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        
I am here, watching in the background!

 Hi all.

I have a problem with my computer, as it refuses to let me sign into the forum - just returns to sign in screen.

Then, all of a sudden, I can visit the site and find I am signed in. Currently however computer is saying 'NO'.

As such, I am a weekend visitor only unless I am brave and discrete and sign in at work (as I am doing now).

Re the Microtronic.

£50 is a tad high BIN for a machine that doesnt work and is in such a visually shot to pieces condition.
Even though theres the Make Me an Offer option, I am currently not minded to, as its a long drive for what would probably be an expensive buy.

The machine is a 18871 800rpm 'Best Buy' model and is called a 'Mictrotronic L.E'.

The core models were:

18780 - silver facia 800rpm X2000 model
replaced by
18880 - silver facia 1000rpm X2000 model (the machine in the other picture is an 18880).


The Best Buy and exclusive models were:

18871 Best Buy 800rpm, with white cabinet
18872 Best Buy 1000rpm with almond cabinet (possibly 800rpm - cant remember accurately with this one)
&
18873 Comet exclusive 1000rpm.

All the above were branded 'Microtronic L.E' and have pictures of them all, apart from 18872 or 18873, which were late production models.


Will keep watch and see if anything happens with it.
Paul






Post# 524227 , Reply# 19   6/13/2011 at 08:38 (4,694 days old) by keymatic3203 (Cardiff UK)        
And

 Hi Paul and Rob,

i agree with your decision, though if it were around the corner I'd make a small offer, me being me lol.

As the facia layout is the same as the new gen. version, would I be right to pressume the programming would be the same as the new gen. microtronics you already have.

In terms of paying over the odds, I fear I may be doing just that this week, anyway, it never was a cheap hobby/ obsession.

James, great to see you enjoying your growing collection, at your age the space I had just about fitted the first machine i had, also a hoover washdog, back then I was limited to what i could get on the bike or the wheel barrow, hence most of my early find were electric mowers and vacs, I had my route round the neighbourhood on bin night lol.

All the best

Mathew



Post# 524250 , Reply# 20   6/13/2011 at 11:48 (4,694 days old) by hassney ()        
Understandable...

Thanks Paul, for filling us in...shame you and Rob can't get hold of this beauty and I understand. It must be difficult to invest in something, that needs a lot of time and resource and the hassle of getting the machine there and back etc. Guess it isn't meant to be. You and your computer problems...always make's me chuckle.

 

Hass.
Post# 524305 , Reply# 21   6/13/2011 at 18:35 (4,693 days old) by FL1012 ()        
Clubbing together.....

 No i don't mean a night out. I was wondering, if quite a few people would like it, whether several of us put a small amount in to buy it & get it collected, then do the same with restoration.

Just a thought, because whilst i'd like it (my Gran had the exact 800rpm model when i was a toddler), i'm A) knowhere near Norfolk, B) Don't have £50, but could contribute abit and C) Don't have spares but again would be happy to pay for some.

Obviously it depends on likely cost of getting it working, & i'm far from expert when it comes to Hotpoint spares cost (ie if the PCB is shot then it may be curtains for it i guess, or mega bucks to repair/replace), but if anyone else thinks it's worth a joint effort, let me know, either on here or on Facebook.

I'd certainly not be inclined to pay £50 without making some lower offers first though. Im afraid £50 is taking advantage & i don't wanna play that game!

Liam

Post# 524655 , Reply# 22   6/15/2011 at 13:34 (4,691 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        
THE LISTING AS ENDED.

 Did anyone here buy it? I would just scrap it if I were you or the seller. £50 is just not what it's worth, how about 2 peas eh?

Post# 524714 , Reply# 23   6/15/2011 at 17:20 (4,691 days old) by FL1012 ()        
Not Me....

 I did think my suggestion above was abit forward thinking for on here.

It's not worth £50, but not sure i'd scrap it, seems abit harsh for something that rare, regardless of its (poor) condition.


Post# 524716 , Reply# 24   6/15/2011 at 17:46 (4,691 days old) by liberator1509 (Ireland)        
Are you sure it is an L.E.

 Hi Paul

Now I know Hotpoint Front Loaders are your bag, but I thought the only slanty Microtronic that was L.E. was the short-lived bronze number just before the New Gen models? I know Hotpoint were changing editions every couple of months at that stage (think this is rare - what are the chances of finding an 18780, or for that matter a 15690 with push-buttons!) but do agree that this is Best-Buy (was it one of the Super-buys in fact)...I'm probably wrong of course...

Post# 524783 , Reply# 25   6/16/2011 at 04:12 (4,691 days old) by SuperElectronic (London, UK)        
"I did think my suggestion above was abit forward thinki

Well, not necessarily, Liam! Indeed, I did drop you an email with my thoughts on the matter.

I've often considered the possibility of a laundry equipment co-op. Trouble is just ironing out the whys and wherefores of shared ownership; the pooling of resources - be they financial, technical or logistical, could well make sense. After all, we can't all rely on meeting the loves of our life here and embarking on a frenzy of collection (and that's not a dig at anyone - just statement of fact Smile)!

 

Alex


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Post# 524785 , Reply# 26   6/16/2011 at 05:00 (4,691 days old) by FL1012 ()        
Eek, Alex....

 Hi Alex

Ive just looked through my inbox & found your email, but i have a facebook contact with a similar name & interpretted the title as one of the several cleverly worded emails i get that, when opened, are just a link which is usually to a virus, so i presumed it was an automatically-generated email using my Facebook contacts' name and therefore i didn't open it - it was just sat in my inbox.

It's only upon closer inspection that i've seen it's from you, so please accept my apologies. The amount of junk emails i get run into over 100 a day so the filtering out process is less thorough that it would be ideally.

It's a shame i missed your email before the item ended, but i'll reply to your email directly so that if it's re-listed we are further forward.

Liam :-)

Post# 524787 , Reply# 27   6/16/2011 at 05:10 (4,691 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Wait for re-listing, get your heads together & contact the seller and state your case....You dont need to be joined at the hip to buy & share stuff, many of us on here do it already with the big ticket items and it works just fine, mind nobodys kiffed it or got divorced yet...!!!

Post# 524906 , Reply# 28   6/16/2011 at 15:17 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        
L.E or not?

 How do David.

Using Firefox and it lets me sign in, so here we go with some Microtronic piccies.

First off, I know where the confusin has been caused. In my previous post, which was hastily written at work, I stated...

'All the above were branded 'Microtronic L.E' and have pictures of them all, apart from 18872 or 18873, which were late production models'.

The L.E reference was only meant to apply to models 18871, 18872 and 18873.
Models 18780 and 18880 were the X2000 machines and not L.E's.


Below is the 18780, 800rpm Microtronic X2000...


Post# 524907 , Reply# 29   6/16/2011 at 15:18 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

and and 18780 with a non-chrome door, as appeared on the Instruction manual cover...

Post# 524908 , Reply# 30   6/16/2011 at 15:21 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

and the upgraded 18780, in the form of the 18880 with 1000rpm spin...

Post# 524910 , Reply# 31   6/16/2011 at 15:24 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        
Best Buy / Super Buy?

 Super Buy!

I always get confused between the early discount machines and the later ones.

Yep the 18871 Microtronic L.E was a 'Super Buy' machine and the piccies below show how the ebay machine once looked...

Post# 524911 , Reply# 32   6/16/2011 at 15:27 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        
Nearly forgot!

 Model 18871 was introduced in March 1983 and was upgraded to form 18871/2 in January 1984 and then model 18871/3 in April 1985!

Strange to think that the 18-series bodyshell was still in production so deep into the production run of the New Generation machines, which were introduced in 1982.

Paul

Post# 524912 , Reply# 33   6/16/2011 at 15:29 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Model 18872 was an almond cabniet version of the 'Super Buy' 18871 and followed the same upgrade processes, being modified to model 18872/2 and 18872/3 at the same time as the 18871.

Havent got a piccy of this machine :-(

Paul

Post# 524913 , Reply# 34   6/16/2011 at 15:32 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        
& finally for the 18-series...

 Model 18873 was a 1000rpm exclusive model, sold through Comet only.

Again, I dont have a piccy of this machine though Mathew (keymatic3203) might own a facia from one, a piccy of which is attached below.

A nice colour scheme...


Post# 524914 , Reply# 35   6/16/2011 at 15:33 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

...

Post# 524919 , Reply# 36   6/16/2011 at 15:38 (4,690 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

and here is the 'New Generation' 95842 L.E.

Lovely looking machine and I STILL havent tested it yet!

The link about the machine is attached below.

Paul

CLICK HERE TO GO TO matchboxpaul's LINK
Post# 524946 , Reply# 37   6/16/2011 at 17:08 (4,690 days old) by supermaticjames (Donegal, Ireland)        
Stunners!

 Really want one of those 18-Microtronics. The fasica design was very futuristic.
Imagine the style of kitchen that would have sat in.

James.

Post# 525109 , Reply# 38   6/17/2011 at 13:54 (4,689 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        
thanks Paul for posting.

 The panel, Where did you find it? super those old hotties. Do ya agree or not.

Post# 525325 , Reply# 39   6/18/2011 at 10:42 (4,689 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)        
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I was about to go for it then it was gone, maybe some one from here has saved it, or maybe it will be re-listed.

Post# 525353 , Reply# 40   6/18/2011 at 12:21 (4,689 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        

unlucky there Lee. sorry about that.


Post# 525576 , Reply# 41   6/19/2011 at 12:06 (4,688 days old) by FL1012 ()        
I wonder....

 if the buyer paid the full £50. It did seem abit high given that it'd be tricky or not even possible to repair.

Paul - you need to let Rob do one of his occasional boil washes in the 95842, that'll give it a good workout ;-)


Liam

Post# 525596 , Reply# 42   6/19/2011 at 14:52 (4,687 days old) by ultimafan ()        
mysterious...

 So it sold in the end?

A bit of a mystery, hmmm, I think someone here must have bought it, and they've yet to come forward, as it would mean nothing to anyone else except for us here. Anyway its nice to see some past material on Microtronics, like the brochures of the Microtronic (the 18780 would be worth £1500 now, but would defo be worth that much) including the said preserved 95842 by Paul. I know from a previous thread that an X2000 was saved though...

Post# 525749 , Reply# 43   6/20/2011 at 08:12 (4,687 days old) by SuperElectronic (London, UK)        

£1500 for a Microtronic! Miele money by today's standards...a very interesting way of looking at it, Ultimafan - I've been playing with the online inflation calculator this morning as a result. Seems I need to spend £500 on an entry level machine to get something similar to my current Hotpoint (or even the one before it); think that equates to a Siemens IQ300...it's probably a flawed comparison though!

 

All this info on the Microtronics (18-series) rather makes me wish I had been in more of a position to bid! Alas, the colaboration idea hit the rocks on the issue of storage (or lack thereof). Hey ho...circumstances inevitably change eventually...

 

If I remember correctly, the Microtronic X2000 that had been saved met a watery grave when the internal fill pipe gave way and soaked the electrics. Still, it's nice to have something else for someone to work towards acquiring!

 

 
Post# 525790 , Reply# 44   6/20/2011 at 11:15 (4,687 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Hi Christopher.
The panel isnt mine but belongs to a mate of mine, who acquired it as part of a random spare parts purchase.

As I mention earlier, I am not sure which one its from but have an inkling that its off an 18873.

Paul
p.s the matching dryers still come up occasionally. Below is mine and Robs 17760 and mike is the proud owner of a 2nd version 17660...

Post# 525792 , Reply# 45   6/20/2011 at 11:18 (4,687 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Hi Lee.

You wrote 'you need to let Rob do one of his occasional boil washes in the 95842, that'll give it a good workout ;-)'

Due to a change in machine circumstances at my place, the Microtronic will probably be heading to Crewe soon. As such, I am worried!

lol.

Paul

Post# 525797 , Reply# 46   6/20/2011 at 11:24 (4,687 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Hi Alex.

It really is amazing to think what the vintage machines cost in real terms. None of them were cheap really - even the cheap ones.

The microtronics are still out there - I read recently about a 18780 being written off! Very upsetting.

Paul
ps. the page below shows the 1st version 17660 Reversomatic and Creasecare Dryer. What became the buzzer on/off button on the 2nd version 17660 and the later 17760, was a Mains on/off switch on this 1st version.



Post# 525804 , Reply# 47   6/20/2011 at 11:37 (4,687 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        
To LIAM!

 Sorry Liam.

Reply #45 was a response to your goodself.

I have been dealing with Hotpoints for the last 3 days and now I am getting peoples names muddled too!
Soz
Paul

Post# 525856 , Reply# 48   6/20/2011 at 15:52 (4,686 days old) by supermaticjames (Donegal, Ireland)        
How nice would that look in my Wash Haus...

 Why did they not put a futuristic angled fascia on the dryer?

James.

Post# 525862 , Reply# 49   6/20/2011 at 16:38 (4,686 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Hi James.

The lack of slanted dryer is probably due to space constraints within the cabinet, compounded by the fact that a Microtronic style plastic facia plate might warp/melt with the heat from the halo, the top of which would be centimetres away from it.

Retaining the standard style, metal facia plate would sort these issues.

Might not be the actual reasons, but could be possibilities.

Agree with your sentiment that a 'proper' matching dryer would also have looked rather smart.

Paul
p.s just noticed that the button pack we have fitted to the facia below, is from a version 1 model 17660, as the orange button is a mains on/off button and not a buzzer on/off button, the latter of which would be symbolised with a musical note.

Post# 525866 , Reply# 50   6/20/2011 at 16:58 (4,686 days old) by supermaticjames (Donegal, Ireland)        
"Halo"

 Weren't the "New" and "Next Generation" Dryers of the same contruction with the "Halo" heater? How did the plastic fascias not melt on them? They then switched to the Creda style "Aquarius Drying System" circa 1990 where the heater was moved to the back. That design is still here today.

James.

Post# 525882 , Reply# 51   6/20/2011 at 17:51 (4,686 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Hi James.

Good point!

As I say - I am probably clutching at straws:-)

Another one and probably more of a reason than the other ideas - trying to fit a standard timer arrangemnt block on the back of a slanted facia.
Plus the standard dial wouldnt fit at that angle.

However were the dryers to have been sensor dryers, then full button control could have been employed.

Its probably a simple case of just how far they were willing to go with them, whilst maintaining degrees of standardisation with the run of the mill models.

Paul
p.s I drew this Liberator Microtronic way back in 2007 - will have to try and doctor it to produce a Microtronic style dryer.

Post# 525919 , Reply# 52   6/20/2011 at 20:38 (4,686 days old) by FL1012 ()        
No worries Paul......

 I knew who you meant & could see you were in demand trying to reply to everyone seperately, so no bother :)

Eeek, that 95842's gonna get abit hot under its microchips if it makes its way to Crewe ;-)

Haha no i'm sure it'll be fine, it might aswell get some use as it looks like it's in a fit & healthy state & i'm sure the newer(ish) Hotpoint has had enough of Ms Stubbs 'Whites that Get the Neighbours Talking' & is in need of some R&R in the garden shed!

Liam.

Post# 526042 , Reply# 53   6/21/2011 at 13:29 (4,685 days old) by ultimafan ()        
...

 I thought the lack of an angled fascia on the 17660 meant that it could be paired with the two dial machine 18580/18680 I think? (the one with the spin reduction dial) as well as the microtronic. Its successor the "New Generation" 93730 was also designed to go with the spin slider 95620 and the microtronic 95840. I think the true sensor dryers came in 1987 with the Hotpoint Microprofile, but I'd love to imagine a Microtronic sensor dryer would have looked like.

Post# 526054 , Reply# 54   6/21/2011 at 14:27 (4,685 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Absolutely.

By maintaining the flat facia deffo meant that it could be a match for the variable machine, though when I was a nipper I always saw the standard 17460 alongside the 18580.

I think Hotpoints intention was for the 17660 and later 17760 to be Microtronic matches, with the 17460 and later 17560 being matches for the 18340/18380 and 18580.

The Reversomatic dryer was introduced at the same time as the Microtronics and was seldom far away from the Microtronic in Hotpoints advertising with the advert below, courtesy of Mike's collection, being from a Good Housekeeping magazine dated March 1981...


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