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Post# 123182   4/19/2006 at 06:29 (6,553 days old) by petey ()        

There are some diamnod examples of classic 80s washing machines on Ebay, anyone thinking of buying?





Post# 123185 , Reply# 1   4/19/2006 at 06:32 (6,553 days old) by petey ()        
80s washers

Hoover, not sure about he round door on this one though, doesn't quite have the same appeal as the square door

Post# 123186 , Reply# 2   4/19/2006 at 06:32 (6,553 days old) by petey ()        

Early 90s zanussi, no where near as good as the zanussi that follows...

Post# 123188 , Reply# 3   4/19/2006 at 06:35 (6,553 days old) by petey ()        

what a machine........

Post# 123218 , Reply# 4   4/19/2006 at 08:28 (6,553 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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lol im considering all 3 of these! i have a square door hoover logic already. that philips is a must have. shame its in plymouth though it could be expensive to courier! grr!

bring back 80s washers i say!!!!

D


Post# 123239 , Reply# 5   4/19/2006 at 09:39 (6,553 days old) by kirk280980 ()        

Love the older Philips machines, particularly for the way they launch into a spin cycle with a full tub of water. Plenty of splashing, and despite having no distribution phase, surprisingly little vibration. One of my friends had a Variatronic AW096 (I think?) dating from '80-'81, which I believe is older than the one in the pic above. Was still working when he got rid of it, and he did voice his regret when the machine taking its place died after just a few years. Live and learn.

The Hoover is very similar to the machine an ex of mine had, a slightly newer EcoLogic 800. I agree, it does lack that certain something in terms of styling. The sounds and action are the same, but even so, square door = "proper" Hoover!

As for the vintage Zanussi, I'm guessing this is the same design of machine that later appeared with a black control panel? When I was at school one of the Home Economics classrooms had one of these, and it was virtually silent even when spinning. Tons of programmes too, for what looked like such a basic machine it certainly had everything covered.


Post# 123245 , Reply# 6   4/19/2006 at 09:52 (6,553 days old) by sparkcymru ()        
Zanussi classic

That Zanussi is very similar to the DL4 model my freinds mum had. It was a slightly different control panel without the three buttons but looks about the same design. It was great fun to watch, a very slow spin speed and high water levels.Used to sit infront of it loads when i was a kid. It never went wrong and only rusted away eventually needing replacing due to that in about 1999 after donkeys years of service. What a machine.This one was on ebay the other week. guess it didn't sell. Someone must want it. I aint got room, making space for my Hoover Vision that i hope to win.
Steve


Post# 123258 , Reply# 7   4/19/2006 at 10:47 (6,553 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Zanussi Z218T

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The zanussi is the first of the 800 spin machines although it only spun at 800 for 2 mins at the end,

The Philips is based on the whirlpool machines, different factory produced it than the 096, 098 permag motor machines...

The Hoover model is probably one of the most boring designs Hoover did, wer`re losing the chrome and the will to live at this point...


Post# 123270 , Reply# 8   4/19/2006 at 13:00 (6,553 days old) by petey ()        

unfortunately i have no room to keep any of the machines :-( but the Philips and Hotpoint are personal favourites of mine! like the zanussi aswell.

Post# 123314 , Reply# 9   4/19/2006 at 18:04 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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I disagree with the looks of that logic! i think its nice! lol obviously not as much as my logic 1300. & yes i am biased with hoover bein my fav brand lol. well guys. i think i'm gonna have to help you all out & aqquire one of these machines. my parents are goin away for a few months. a perfect time to ease a number member of the family in!

Darren


Post# 123405 , Reply# 10   4/20/2006 at 08:59 (6,552 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia)        

I have the Philips machine at the top. It is an AWB904 (?). It is way at the back of my shed, I have fitted new bearings to it but some of the plastics holding the timer and the console in place are cracked, not very solidly built. It is a very basic machine, it uses a simple induction motor and only spins about 450 rpm. It does three rinses with a spin after each rinse, the first FL I ever found which does that. It does not spin with a full tub of water, it pumps out first.

Chris.


Post# 123453 , Reply# 11   4/20/2006 at 14:19 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

Darren, which machine you thinking of going for?

Post# 123456 , Reply# 12   4/20/2006 at 14:57 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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i dunno. im stuck. i want something new. i like those zanussis. those philips look fun. & the logics nice. prbly but i dont really want a 2nd logic. im scouting ebay for something new. im in two minds really. my newwave 1300 washerdryer will not do 1300 it needs a new module. & its startin to wear thin on me. i dont no weather to rid or not.

ne suggestions!?

D


Post# 123460 , Reply# 13   4/20/2006 at 15:15 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

ditch the new wave and invest in vintage!!

Post# 123464 , Reply# 14   4/20/2006 at 15:18 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

ditch the new wave and invest in vintage!!

Post# 123465 , Reply# 15   4/20/2006 at 15:23 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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lol dont say things like that! i may just do it lol! what ya fav vintage machine?

Post# 123467 , Reply# 16   4/20/2006 at 15:26 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

has to be the hotpoints, the models before the one in the pic, grew up with a 95360, top machine!!!

Post# 123468 , Reply# 17   4/20/2006 at 15:28 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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yea they were awesome. i ad a 9534 which was absalutely awesome. & two liberator models. forget the number tho.

hmmm *scouts ebay* what shall i buy:D


Post# 123469 , Reply# 18   4/20/2006 at 15:31 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

your folks don't mind you having a collection?

Post# 123472 , Reply# 19   4/20/2006 at 15:34 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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my dad complains but hasnt made me shift them or ne thin. i jst think 3 frontloaders r my limit. so i'll jst ave 2 mix n match with new ones. 4 includin the twintub thts hiddin down the side of the garage. lol.

i wasnt goin to get another hotpoint, because i said when i started collecting, i would make my way through all the machines i wanted that i hadnt used/owned.

but ya never no. i just like water guzzling machines.



Post# 123475 , Reply# 20   4/20/2006 at 15:47 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

go for the zanussi then, which one you interested in? the oldest lookin one offers no postage, only collection

Post# 123476 , Reply# 21   4/20/2006 at 15:48 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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bit far for me though. i'd have to have it couriered which wud no doubt b more than the machine lol!

Post# 123478 , Reply# 22   4/20/2006 at 15:50 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

tricky one...decisions decisions...you found any others on ebay?

Post# 123479 , Reply# 23   4/20/2006 at 15:54 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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still lookin, then theres the possibility of lookin around local recon places to. may find a gem or two. do ya not have room for a lil vintage machine?!


Post# 123480 , Reply# 24   4/20/2006 at 16:02 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

same problem with aprents not bein very happy about it i'm afraid otherwise i'd happily give some of these a home!!

Post# 123481 , Reply# 25   4/20/2006 at 16:05 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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what machine do ya have at home then? :)

Post# 123483 , Reply# 26   4/20/2006 at 16:10 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

hotpoint ultima powerstream extra, nothing like the hotpoints of old

Post# 123484 , Reply# 27   4/20/2006 at 16:12 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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ooh i had one of those. i thought it was quite good. but nothing like the old hotpoints as ya say.

Post# 123485 , Reply# 28   4/20/2006 at 16:14 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

yeah i suppose it could be worse, i was really disappointed it had a completely different spin pattern to the older hotpoints and was really gutted that they've now lost the very distinctive spin noise, used to be able to spot a hotpoint spin cycle a mile off!!

Post# 123486 , Reply# 29   4/20/2006 at 16:16 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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its a bloomin long spin cycle! 18mins on mine! geees!

Post# 123487 , Reply# 30   4/20/2006 at 16:19 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

yeah its 17 mins on mine, switches to drain a few seconds before the counter changes to 17mins left..not that i've studied it in detail or anything!! lol!!

Post# 123489 , Reply# 31   4/20/2006 at 16:23 (6,552 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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lol u just guessin right:p lol

Post# 123491 , Reply# 32   4/20/2006 at 16:30 (6,552 days old) by petey ()        

completely off the top of my head round about figure guess that was...


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