Two more Hotpoint's machines

Meant to comment on these ages ago but got totally sidetracked so doing a sneaky response while at work!

Alex - I've opened the lid but not removed to polystyrene insert to see if the complimentary Persil and Comfort are in there. I would imagine that the Comfort will resemble one of those urinal cubes by now after 30 years! Unfortunately the box is right at the back of the storage unit at the moment so I can't get at the serial number to get an exact date.

Mike - just need a couple more machines and should be fully loaded - Would love a vented hoover electron washer dryer and can't decide on which other machine would make it to the collection - was going to say complete but that is never the case!

Paul - both were on e-bay. I saw the toploader and messaged the guy with a BIN offer but when I looked back the item had ended so thought someone had beaten me to it and guessed that was that. However, got a message back later the next day to say it was mine so wasted no time in going to collect it as it was only on the other side of London. I should have asked a few more questions but was in a rush. Looked like it may have been kept in a house where the owner must have either died or moved into a home as the house seemed quite dated. Not sure why it was never used though. I think I will end up using it but will be sure to keep the packaging and box and make sure it is looked after.

The 18680 was a bit further away in Sussex but I put in a bid and let the auction run its course not expecting to win but no one else bid on it. This was a house that had been bought and they were doing it up. Can't wait to hear this one in action although it could be some time with my luck on buying a new house!!

Gary - my favourite top loader would be the 1504 as I love its styling and it was our first washing machine as I was growing up. I love my 15792 which was the last timeline machine. I am guessing the cycles on this will be the same as my newer 9605.

Lee - I will be checking some of your previous posts for tips and advice on this. I did manage to open the door and check and there is a bit of rust on the lip but doesn't look too bad. It needs an overhaul anyway so will look to get this sorted out.

Al - hope all is well with you - sounds like it :) Will have to catch up soon. Not sure about this box business though and I'm not that young!

Austin - I still think there is more fun to be had in getting an old classic back up to full function and fixing old washing machines is a lot of fun too ;)

take care all
S :)


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Post# 742732 3/17/2014 at 16:09 (3,692 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes Seeing as the storage unit I booked for while I am between houses had a fair bit of spare space - it only seemed sensible to maximise cost effectiveness and make sure it is filled as much as possible. So I have treated myself to two more machines. The only problem is that I've not had time to play with them. First up is a 18680 that I managed to obtain for 99p. I'm quite pleased as I already had the Service manual so I am now able to use it - well that's my excuse. I'm told its in working order but it is a bit tatty as you can see from the rather blurry pictures I took of it in the storage unit

Post# 742733 , Reply# 1 3/17/2014 at 16:11 (3,692 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes I don't have the user manual so if anyone can provide I would be much obliged

Post# 742734 , Reply# 2 3/17/2014 at 16:12 (3,692 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes Can't wait to try this out when I'm next reunited. Couldn't find a plug in the storage unit to give it a whirl otherwise I would

Post# 742736 , Reply# 3 3/17/2014 at 16:15 (3,692 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes Last one for now - I know I know - it was put into the car the wrong way round without my supervision.

Post# 742738 , Reply# 4 3/17/2014 at 16:17 (3,692 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes The other machine adds to my 2 other top loaders. However this one is new in the box! I thought I'd missed out on this but in a stroke of luck I had a call at the eleventh hour!

Post# 742739 , Reply# 5 3/17/2014 at 16:18 (3,692 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes The dilemma with this is do you use it or keep it in its new condition? I'm thinking the former as you have to enjoy these things

Post# 742743 , Reply# 6 3/17/2014 at 16:22 (3,692 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes It is a 96702 in almond. Again I can't wait to get this one out of the box. Hopefully not long now

Post# 742754 , Reply# 7 3/17/2014 at 17:06 (3,692 days old) by supermaticjames (Donegal, Ireland)
Checkrate/Likes I am so happy for you Steve! Two great machines and how rare is it get a BNIB top loader! Use it I say, because you would take good care of it so what's to lose. I have the user manual for the 18680. Just drop me an email (it should be on my profile) and I will send it to you tomorrow as it is already scanned but needs to be dug out (it's on one of my USB keys somewhere). James.

Post# 742761 , Reply# 8 3/17/2014 at 17:33 (3,692 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes Hi James Brilliant. Will mail you now and yes I am pleased. Just need a nice new home for them now :) Steve

Post# 742777 , Reply# 10 3/17/2014 at 18:29 (3,692 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill Home of the RailwayTrials Merseyside,UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Space - The Final Frontier...* Well thats what its for Steve, fill it up, with goodies of course!! great hotpoint finds and a NIB FilterFlow SpiraClean Top Loader - doesnt get any better than that unless its a Selectronic by you know who!!) Oh yes the little turquoise Comfort, wait till you get your new place Steve, housewarming party and unveil it!!

Post# 742995 , Reply# 11 3/18/2014 at 14:13 (3,691 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes What excellent finds Steve! Whats the story behind them both? Ebay finds, or local? A quick but controlled going over with off white car paint and your 18680 will look mint. Barring the goings on above the powder drawer, it looks great anyway. Minor blemish, that's all. Quite a late 18-series machine, dating from March 1983. The toploader - WOW! Absolutely superb! Truth be told, I don't think I would use it, but thats just me (after all the years, I wouldn't want to extract it from its box - but then that's no fun). Really interested to hear the background behind this expensive machine staying unused. Below is a piccy of my 96702, with Alex (SuperElectronic) and Rob both freezing in a January chill - a fair few years ago now. Hopefully circumstances will enable me to plug and play with more of my/our machines soon. Congratulations on two more classics, Steve! Paul

Post# 743007 , Reply# 12 3/18/2014 at 15:05 (3,691 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *I'll Open The Box Michael* ~Steve I understand BUT these toploaders are such great machines to use, all the fun of a twin tub but none of the work :-)......brilliant wash action..........clean really well.......pity I got rid of mine........in my opinion this range of toploaders were Hotpoints best machines (ducks to avoid flying debris). As for the others they are great too I do like them aswell Nurse Lee has the same 1000 spin model so I had better be careful :-) Proper job on finding them.............. Gary

Post# 743280 , Reply# 13 3/19/2014 at 14:55 (3,690 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *Hotpoint 95622* Excellent, the Hotpoint 18680, with the bronze control panel as well, great find and a very pleasing machine. Just check the outer drum lip where the door seal joins it can take a battering and rust. Lee

Post# 742770 , Reply# 9 3/17/2014 at 18:14 (3,692 days old) by SuperElectronic (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes *New in box?* New in box?! Staggering. Who the hell stockpiles a washing machine for the best part of 30 years? I suppose the question is: will you get a complimentary E3 box of Persil Automatic or Persil high-suds soap powder, and will there be a usable small bottle of Comfort with it? This post was last edited 03/17/2014 at 18:43

Post# 743455 , Reply# 14 3/20/2014 at 03:21 (3,690 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)
Checkrate/Likes *"I'll Open The Box Michael"* Showing your age there Gary LOLOLOL Not to Hi-jack the thread but I wonder how many people would know where that comes from :) Al

Post# 743457 , Reply# 15 3/20/2014 at 03:29 (3,690 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)
Checkrate/Likes *I am old enough !!* I find it hard to imagine having a brand new never used washing machine in a box but it seems some of us are lucky :o) Austin

Post# 743460 , Reply# 16 3/20/2014 at 03:52 (3,690 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *Age* Al and Austin there a few of us on here that old enough to remember such things :-)......even though some are keeping quiet......these youngsters don't know what they are missing :-) Yes a classic machine boxed.............well here is proof it does happen, didn't Jon up in brum have a hotpoint twinny in a box? I think he got it as an award from Kays for being there agent of the year

Post# 743463 , Reply# 17 3/20/2014 at 04:26 (3,690 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Gary your right ...* John does in deed have one and a couple of Hoovermatics too I believe :o) I always have and most likely will always be in the wrong place at the wrong time as far as some thing like this lovely machine in a box goes I seem to get4 everything when its bust and in need of tlc and repair...lol still its fun to get these oldies up and running I have as it happens just got my Hotpoint 9414 on a boil as we speak its been a long time as it needed a new pump on the wash tub but all done now and the smell of Persil suds is a treat. Austin

Post# 743465 , Reply# 18 3/20/2014 at 04:36 (3,690 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *Memories* Hello Austin Arrrghh that smell and the sound of the agitator rocking back and forth...........so relaxing........should be used for therapy. Enjoy your wash matey I know I would

Post# 743474 , Reply# 19 3/20/2014 at 05:50 (3,690 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Still its fun to get these oldies up and running* And it ain't just washing machines either :)

Post# 743475 , Reply# 20 3/20/2014 at 06:27 (3,690 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)
Checkrate/Likes *" Al down boy "* You on those multi vits again? Austin

Post# 747252 , Reply# 21 4/3/2014 at 05:47 (3,676 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Oops* Meant to comment on these ages ago but got totally sidetracked so doing a sneaky response while at work! Alex - I've opened the lid but not removed to polystyrene insert to see if the complimentary Persil and Comfort are in there. I would imagine that the Comfort will resemble one of those urinal cubes by now after 30 years! Unfortunately the box is right at the back of the storage unit at the moment so I can't get at the serial number to get an exact date. Mike - just need a couple more machines and should be fully loaded - Would love a vented hoover electron washer dryer and can't decide on which other machine would make it to the collection - was going to say complete but that is never the case! Paul - both were on e-bay. I saw the toploader and messaged the guy with a BIN offer but when I looked back the item had ended so thought someone had beaten me to it and guessed that was that. However, got a message back later the next day to say it was mine so wasted no time in going to collect it as it was only on the other side of London. I should have asked a few more questions but was in a rush. Looked like it may have been kept in a house where the owner must have either died or moved into a home as the house seemed quite dated. Not sure why it was never used though. I think I will end up using it but will be sure to keep the packaging and box and make sure it is looked after. The 18680 was a bit further away in Sussex but I put in a bid and let the auction run its course not expecting to win but no one else bid on it. This was a house that had been bought and they were doing it up. Can't wait to hear this one in action although it could be some time with my luck on buying a new house!! Gary - my favourite top loader would be the 1504 as I love its styling and it was our first washing machine as I was growing up. I love my 15792 which was the last timeline machine. I am guessing the cycles on this will be the same as my newer 9605. Lee - I will be checking some of your previous posts for tips and advice on this. I did manage to open the door and check and there is a bit of rust on the lip but doesn't look too bad. It needs an overhaul anyway so will look to get this sorted out. Al - hope all is well with you - sounds like it :) Will have to catch up soon. Not sure about this box business though and I'm not that young! Austin - I still think there is more fun to be had in getting an old classic back up to full function and fixing old washing machines is a lot of fun too ;) take care all S :)