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NickUK's Hotpoint 18580 has a new home |
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Post# 193021   2/23/2007 at 03:33 (6,271 days old) by robm (Buxted)   |   | |
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Hello everyone Remember Nick's fantastic videos of his Hotpoint 18580 from the 70's, well I now own it. Nick was unable to store it any longer and so I bought it off him. Unfortunately, when Nick last tried it the motor was very jittery. I got the machine in this knowledge. I tested the machine without the casing and the motor was producing a huge amount of sparks and finally tripped my electrics. I later took the motor apart. The whole thing is generally sooty, however the brushes are nice and long but charred. The armature seemed fine but had a really tiny chip in it, not raised though (could that be the problem??) I tried cleaning the motor up. This time it got to a slow spin and the sparked again. I don't think the problem is with the speed module. Any advice you can give would be most appreciated. I am currently trying to source reconditioned motors. The machine is in bits at the moment, so I will get some pics later. Rob |
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Post# 193185 , Reply# 4   2/24/2007 at 03:57 (6,270 days old) by robm (Buxted)   |   | |
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Tolivac - thanks for your advice. I am so tempted to keep trying it but I think you are right and it could ruin other bits of the machine. The brush holders are pretty black from carbon. Robbie - that is really nice of you, however, as Nick says it needs a certain type of motor number 904/1049/03 and I'm worried adding an incorrect part could damage the speed module/timer. I don't think I would risk removing the earth. Nick - Thanks for your comments. It's such a neat little machine I love it. I have bought some rust remover and new appliance paint for it. The sparks are mostly around the brushes. It struggles on distribution speed (without the drum connected) and then on spin if you increase the speed beyond 500rpm the sparks get worse and you get a burning smell. Eventually a huge spark came out and the power went. This is always the case. Because the machine isn't going to be used a great deal, I am going to try and get a reconditioned motor. I think the problem could be in the armature and replacing the brushes won't help in the long run. If anyone know where I could find one that would be great. See the attached which I have seen on Ebay. I have just asked for the number. I wonder if this would be any good. CLICK HERE TO GO TO robm's LINK on eBay |
Post# 193214 , Reply# 6   2/24/2007 at 08:40 (6,270 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 193243 , Reply# 7   2/24/2007 at 10:25 (6,270 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Post# 193266 , Reply# 8   2/24/2007 at 12:22 (6,269 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)   |   | |
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Post# 193289 , Reply# 9   2/24/2007 at 14:59 (6,269 days old) by robm (Buxted)   |   | |
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Jetcone, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, there isn't anywhere I know and I don't want to waste money on it. Unfortunately the parts are quite limited and you have to buy a full motor. Darren, I may well buy a new motor but I'm slightly worried if something else goes. I'm going to try and be patient and wait and see. Seamus, thanks so much for your offer. If you do so any that would be great. I'd be very grateful. Rob |
Post# 193319 , Reply# 11   2/24/2007 at 18:21 (6,269 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK)   |   | |
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Tom - welcome to the site! Jon |
Post# 193378 , Reply# 12   2/25/2007 at 03:03 (6,269 days old) by robm (Buxted)   |   | |
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Welcome to Automaticwasher. Thanks for the link I am very tempted. The only problem is if it isn't the armature at all. However, if it is it would save me quite a bit. I have found this link and they are the only site that notes the conversion kit. If I do decide to go down that road I wouldn't know which one to get?? The current motor has 6 pins and is number 904/1049/03. Nick - I have emailed the guy at your suggestion. However, he asked for the number but hasn't got back to me. I will ring him if I hear nothing. I am going to try and be patient. I might see if any 95 machines come up for spares or if Seamus finds anything. CLICK HERE TO GO TO robm's LINK |
Post# 193386 , Reply# 13   2/25/2007 at 04:43 (6,269 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)   |   | |
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Post# 193398 , Reply# 14   2/25/2007 at 06:33 (6,269 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Welcome to the site tom! You have the same model i used to own for yeeears. a 9534w! I loved that machine and would love another! Do you have any pics of the said model? Are you from matlock as in derbyshire? I went their lastyear its a beautiful place! I hope you enjoy your time here, its great to speak with people who have a shared interest! Darren |
Post# 193415 , Reply# 16   2/25/2007 at 09:13 (6,269 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Tom-I bet the 9534 runs like a dream! I'd love a fully recondtioned 9534 or a 9545! That would be fantastic. I currently have a wm31 sat in my garage that i found in a skip at work. unfortunately thats where its goin back because the timer made fireworks when i tested it and the motors gone. My logics in abit of a state also, varying speeds, my 25yr old Servis quartz is my only fully functioning unit atm! I'm considering selling this though, It would be nice to replace it with an old 95series or the zanussi computawash i found on ebay. What year is the 9537 from? Is that 92? the same as the 9534 but with the newer style door catch? Correct me if i'm wrong Darren |
Post# 193459 , Reply# 18   2/25/2007 at 13:38 (6,268 days old) by hotpoint9534 (UK)   |   | |
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My 9534 from 1989. |
Post# 193461 , Reply# 19   2/25/2007 at 13:44 (6,268 days old) by hotpoint9534 (UK)   |   | |
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My 9537 from 1991. |
Post# 193465 , Reply# 20   2/25/2007 at 13:52 (6,268 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Post# 193475 , Reply# 22   2/25/2007 at 15:10 (6,268 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Hi Rob Congrats on the new/vintage machine I`m sure you will have hours of fun with it....the motor problem is easy sorted, either replace the armature or go for a recon similar motor, I`ll ask the local shop I use what prices they are etc...now all you need is the matching dryer!!! Hello Tom, & welcome to the club, nice to see the 95 machines in use, at least these machines are easier to service than the wrap around models, but all have their place in history, you could always be assured of a dramatic albeit noisy spin with Hotpoint.... Darren, considering selling the "Quartz"...how could you even think it!!!!...LOL |
Post# 193509 , Reply# 23   2/25/2007 at 16:32 (6,268 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Post# 193881 , Reply# 25   2/27/2007 at 04:56 (6,267 days old) by robm (Buxted)   |   | |
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