Thread Number: 74986
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Hotpoint Liberator 1828/01 |
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Post# 988061   3/25/2018 at 14:20 (2,195 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Last Sunday I collected this purple treasure - a Liberator deluxe 1828/01. It was a lucky find as I spotted it next to a gas cooker that was being sold on eBay so I messaged the seller. They weren't going to list it as it hadn’t been used for 20 years so goodness knows what might have happened to it. Anyway, here are a few pictures for now and I’ll add to them as I give it an overhaul.
First up is it in the back of the car where you can see the 3 suspension posts.
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Post# 988063 , Reply# 1   3/25/2018 at 14:22 (2,195 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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It’s a bit tatty on the outside and the knob and button’s have faded a bit but nothing that can’t be sorted
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Post# 988064 , Reply# 2   3/25/2018 at 14:26 (2,195 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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The soap drawer doesn’t seem to have discoloured too much. Some of the lettering as rubbed off the guide too.
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Post# 988066 , Reply# 3   3/25/2018 at 14:29 (2,195 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Back panel and rating plate. This is the 750 version as the 02 ramped it up to 800. It’s got the original drain hose but there is a small hole in it where it’s been kinked. Should be able to repair it though as the rest of the hose is fine
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Post# 988067 , Reply# 4   3/25/2018 at 14:32 (2,195 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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The door seal had fused to the door as the seller had only managed to open it an inch. Took a bit of prising but it opened without tearing! All of these picture are before cleaning - just not had time yet
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Post# 988070 , Reply# 5   3/25/2018 at 14:39 (2,195 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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It came with all its literature in superb condition. The machine dates from February 1977 which is the same date code the 02 version was launched.
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Post# 988072 , Reply# 6   3/25/2018 at 14:42 (2,195 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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I did find time to check out the innards - all seems good with the module set up behind the control panel. Check out the size of that capacitor.
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Post# 988074 , Reply# 7   3/25/2018 at 14:49 (2,195 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Here are the last few pics for now. I’ve added a link to a quick test spin. Will need a full overhaul but I love the noise of the motor.
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Post# 988086 , Reply# 9   3/25/2018 at 15:36 (2,194 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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p.s the 'tatty'ness you mention, to my eyes, looks very superficial - once you've worked your magic, it will look great! |
Post# 988093 , Reply# 10   3/25/2018 at 16:19 (2,194 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Welcome to Purple Liberation Steve, another great example saved from the scrap heap and will go well with your tumble dryer, was just waiting for a match....
This was the model my Aunty Pat had after a Servis MK42, always loved the "Colour Purple" or Amethyst as known as.... Have a load of "New to You" buttons & controls when you require them, and if matchbox Paul confirms (he knows stock better than me lol) a fascia as well and there is an original black door boot with your name on it that central parts has just acquired, looking forward to seeing it in all its glory soon !!
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Post# 988100 , Reply# 11   3/25/2018 at 16:59 (2,194 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Thanks for the info Paul. I’m always amazed by your level of knowledge. Yes I think it may well have headed the wrong way especially as they couldn’t get the door open - they actually thought it had melted to the door.
Is the module in your machine still at the top or moved to the bottom. I need to look into why it is rumbling - I think the bearings are ok but very dry and I’m guessing the bearing seal will have had it. I might try and do the restoration thread of my 18680 as this will help as an aide memoir due to the similarities and that one had a corroded spider. I’ve got a spare so won’t be too hard to change. Mike - I may well be taking you up on your kind offer. Apart from being faded, the buttons are showing signs of disintegration and I think the fascia is a bit beyond cleaning. Just need to get a 3D printer and can copy the stacking kit bars for the dryer lol. |
Post# 988101 , Reply# 12   3/25/2018 at 16:59 (2,194 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Heres a few pics of Lees Purple Liberation set now at Als....now to find the 1848 Lol......
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Post# 988221 , Reply# 14   3/26/2018 at 05:33 (2,194 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 988223 , Reply# 15   3/26/2018 at 05:41 (2,194 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Hi Chris, great to hear from you, glad you managed to use one, fun noisy machines, my Aunt had the v1 version @ 750rpm then was upgraded to the faster (slightly) 800rpm motor, but as original motor was slow it really made a difference...
Have you finished you house build and are you still using the Hoover Keymatic ?? Cheers, Mike |
Post# 988345 , Reply# 18   3/26/2018 at 15:52 (2,193 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Hi Paul
Great pictures there - looks like the module may well have moved - the servicing manual seems to point to it adopting the now familiar position. I can’t work out on my one what the other two components are - one might be the motor thermistor but I’ve no idea as the manuals I have start at the 02 version and don’t reference the 01 I remember that purple corner at Al’s - looked fab. Crikey Chris. Can you imagine what those parts would be worth now! We’ve chucked loads of bits out between us I’m sure that we’d privably hang on to with hindsight but you live and learn! |
Post# 988506 , Reply# 19   3/27/2018 at 16:56 (2,192 days old) by optima (Cumbria England)   |   | |
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Loving this Stephen.
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Post# 989052 , Reply# 21   4/1/2018 at 03:38 (2,188 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Thanks Mathew and Craig
The funny thing was that I don’t look at cookers very often but this appeared in a search and it must have just caught the corner of my eye. I’ve posted the eBay photo below so you can see. I think there’ll be more stuff like this out there I’m sure. Just hope more people think to list. S
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Post# 989054 , Reply# 22   4/1/2018 at 03:46 (2,188 days old) by nickuk (chelmsford UK)   |   | |
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What a good spot! I am delighted that another one of these beauties has been saved. Good luck with the restoration which I hope goes well. |
Post# 989058 , Reply# 23   4/1/2018 at 04:03 (2,188 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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