Thread Number: 72276
/ Tag: Twin-Tub Washers
Morphy-richards Spin dryer Deluxe |
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Post# 955472   8/31/2017 at 15:49 (2,429 days old) by Sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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I was just saying to the guys the other weekend that I'd love to have found an old Hotpoint spin dryer with the timer on it as my grandma had one hidden behind a curtain under the kitchen sink. Anyway, this appeared on eBay and it's as good as - actually better really so collected it today. The people I got it from were lovely but thought I was totally mad when the asked if I collected them lol - how many times has that happened to us all!!
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Post# 955473 , Reply# 1   8/31/2017 at 15:51 (2,429 days old) by Sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 955474 , Reply# 2   8/31/2017 at 15:53 (2,429 days old) by Sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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The drum is a bit off centre but I have some spare spin mounts somewhere. I thought the little worktop I had might of fit but it's a fraction too big.
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Post# 955475 , Reply# 3   8/31/2017 at 15:55 (2,429 days old) by Sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 955476 , Reply# 4   8/31/2017 at 15:58 (2,429 days old) by Sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 955477 , Reply# 5   8/31/2017 at 16:05 (2,429 days old) by Sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Rear view innards. The difference here is the timer arrangement. It runs via a small belt off the top of the motor. Unfortunately it had gone to mush - I'm still trying to get it off my hands and you can see the remnants on top of the fan. I tried an elastic band which just flew straight off so a piece of nylon twine seems to have done the trick for now. The spinner runs for 4 minutes and then switches itself off indicated by the light on the top going off. It coasts down to a standstill unless you open the lid which applies the brake.
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Post# 955479 , Reply# 6   8/31/2017 at 16:11 (2,429 days old) by Sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Finally the pump and light on top. It's a great little machine and a fast spin. The cabinet is a bit tatty so needs some work but I'm really pleased with it.
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Post# 955541 , Reply# 10   9/1/2017 at 02:31 (2,429 days old) by keymatic (London / UK)   |   | |
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Post# 955553 , Reply# 11   9/1/2017 at 05:42 (2,429 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)   |   | |
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Would a larger diameter 'O' Ring fit? CLICK HERE TO GO TO Rolls_rapide's LINK
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Post# 955572 , Reply# 12   9/1/2017 at 09:22 (2,429 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Hi Realvanman
Its an induction motor that is coupled with a centrifugal clutch so the motor spins at a constant speed and the clutch gradually builds up the speed of the drum - its a neat way of reducing strain and overloading on the motor especially with deep rinsing. It actually gets up to speed very quickly - I will try and do a video of it over the weekend to post as I haven't done a water test yet. I'm pretty sure that the speed is the same as the hotpoint machines which was 3,100 rpm. Hi Ian - I'll have to take a look at one of those belts along with the one Rolls rapide has recommended - the twine is something the cats normally play with so need to keep their paws away from this lol although it does the trick quite well which I am surprised at. The timer arrangement really is unique - very old school but does the job and no bending down like the frigidaire version! I was the same Keith as its all becoming a bit challenging space wise but it was such a unique machine it was worth the journey! Cheers S ;) |
Post# 956142 , Reply# 15   9/4/2017 at 17:34 (2,425 days old) by optima (Cumbria England)   |   | |
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I can Remember spotting the Hotpoint Rinse/ spin lettering font Timer version of this in a tip & wheeling it home for almost 2 miles, happy days. Was well happy when i got it home because it worked a treat.
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