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Post# 850222   11/7/2015 at 04:03 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        

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After many months of moving, shifting, miles driven and cups of tea, The Vintage Appliance Emporium at Alistair`s (Vacbear58) place was finally opened for business.
Heres a link to the build in case you missed it!!


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Post# 850224 , Reply# 1   11/7/2015 at 04:08 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Well before arrival of the gang we needed a quick water test, check for leaks and fill the powder buckets!!

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Post# 850225 , Reply# 2   11/7/2015 at 04:11 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Oh Dear - always one to check, a little leak on the Bendix needed a replacement door seal, Thank You Qualtex, few shakes of a spanner and all was ready!!

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Post# 850226 , Reply# 3   11/7/2015 at 04:13 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Lhs Tick, centre checked now rhs...

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Post# 850227 , Reply# 4   11/7/2015 at 04:18 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Modern MaytAsko`s & Miele`s standing proud side by side with the Vintage Classics!!

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Post# 850228 , Reply# 5   11/7/2015 at 04:20 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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The "Wall of Hoover Keymatics" are polished and Keyplates ready to push...

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Post# 850229 , Reply# 6   11/7/2015 at 04:21 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Even the Maytag Curtains are on the Morphy Richards ironer getting a final press!!

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Post# 850230 , Reply# 7   11/7/2015 at 04:23 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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From Hoover - Who Better!!

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Post# 850231 , Reply# 8   11/7/2015 at 04:25 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Ready for action...But whats that under the curtains of Maytag?

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Post# 850232 , Reply# 9   11/7/2015 at 04:30 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Well after Alistair kept repeating "make sure you keep that wall free" - something is arriving!! my curiosity was peaked, So when Richard arrived with a large box that had been in the back of his car for a number of weeks, all was revealed...Al had hunted down this lovely Servis merchandising sign from the early 1960`s and what a fab wallpiece it is.
Big heartfelt thanks to Al and Richard!!


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Post# 850233 , Reply# 10   11/7/2015 at 04:33 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Everyone - meet the original "Servis Suze"

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Post# 850234 , Reply# 11   11/7/2015 at 04:35 (3,064 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Well I am just stunned!

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Stunned is the only word I can use to describe how, stunned I am.

Very well done!

L.


Post# 850235 , Reply# 12   11/7/2015 at 04:37 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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And smiling sweetley in the corner, the first original Model A Servis Electric washing machine from 1929 and later siblings, The Servis AutoWash and Rinspin spin dryer.

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Post# 850238 , Reply# 13   11/7/2015 at 04:57 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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And here we are, an International crowd from Europe and 4 corners of the British Isles.

Standing L to R: Mark from Barcelona (Marky_Mark), Mathew (Keymatic3203), Moi, Philip (ServisSlimline) , Austin (Ozzie908), Darren (Slowspin66), Jack, Alistair (Vacbear58), Steve (SE Steve), Ian (Triumph Dolomite), Paul (MatchboxPaul), and Jacob (HotpointFan)

Middle Row sitting L to R: Joh, Richard (Ricky50), Chris (Aquarius8000), Rob (Aquarius84)

Front two: Mark (Mark1973) and Chris (Aquacycle)




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Post# 850239 , Reply# 14   11/7/2015 at 04:59 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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And Inside: Steve (SESteve) Darren (Slowspin66) Jon S, Alistair (Vacbear58) Mathew (Keymatic3203) Chris, Aquarius8000) Moi, Jacob and Philip (ServisSlimline)
Ohh, just seen Mathew with his Keyplate ready to load!!


Post# 850240 , Reply# 15   11/7/2015 at 05:10 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Darren (SlowSpin66) brought along two of his renovated twintubs which are just perfection and Thank You Darren for allowing us all to see fine examples of classic appliances and for us all to use...beautiful cabinet paintery and just watch that Filter-Flow!!

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Post# 850241 , Reply# 16   11/7/2015 at 05:11 (3,064 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        

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What a great job.

 

Just Beautiful and so many machines.  Congratulations on such hard work and Very Well Done.


Post# 850242 , Reply# 17   11/7/2015 at 05:20 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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As well as "All That Washing ,Vacing and Cooking we managed a Servis "Whats Wrong With It" workshop, Gary a new member here had jst gotten his childhood washer and had an issue with the motor etc, so Al mentioned bring it along we are having a meet and lets see what we can do so Gary and James did just that!! Fab condition and so Dr Mathew got to work on the motor..Nothing a solder of wires and oiling of the motor bush bearing cant sort out - Purrs beautifully.

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Post# 850243 , Reply# 18   11/7/2015 at 05:21 (3,064 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
All lads together then, eh?

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What a grand meet!

Post# 850244 , Reply# 19   11/7/2015 at 05:23 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Heres a few washers in action, washing all Robs cleaning rags...no fab con to be seen!!

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Post# 850245 , Reply# 20   11/7/2015 at 05:29 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Another classic graced us brought by Darren and Austin, The uber rare English Electric 4150 twintub, just look at those ribbed steel lids, it uses a brush filter in the corner of the tub and this first series had the four vane black agitator, later one was a Red Spiralator which can be seen on top nearby. Another great renovation taken down to the metal and all parts original, this used the infamousand problematic "Powder Clutch" on the direct drive spin can and only lasted one series.
Thanks Darren again for bringing suh a fine specimen for use to view and use, which is the "Spirit of the Club".


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Post# 850246 , Reply# 21   11/7/2015 at 05:34 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Before & After..

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Post# 850247 , Reply# 22   11/7/2015 at 05:36 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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And here is Darren with young Jacobs mum (who was fascinated having never used a wringer or twinny) after demonstrating the English Electric twinny...

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Post# 850248 , Reply# 23   11/7/2015 at 05:40 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Nowthen - "Dinner Time" Al was busy in the Neff cookery centre whizzing up soups and fresh rolls for lunch!!

On the menu today we have Tomato, Bean & Chorizo and Leek & Potato, wholmeal and white flour rolls - Yum.


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Post# 850249 , Reply# 24   11/7/2015 at 05:44 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Did someone mention "Cake"....a selection of sponge fondant fancies and a triple choccy woccy doo daa which Darren had whipped up, all sat round the twinny which got pride of place, and of course plenty of cups of tea!!

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Post# 850251 , Reply# 25   11/7/2015 at 05:50 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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A big thank you to Mark who jetsetted in from Sitges, Barcelona to join us, Mark had seen the build photos a while ago and mentioned "Would Love To Attend One of These Meets" Al responded and gave him the details and next thing flight is booked....Mark brought Tide detergents for us to try, and we did.

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Post# 850252 , Reply# 26   11/7/2015 at 05:54 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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And big thanks to Jon s who brought along the latest detergent product line of Miele Laundry additives, "Who`s gonna have the Whitest Whites - All Will Be Revealed!!

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Post# 850255 , Reply# 27   11/7/2015 at 06:05 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Another rare gem turned up as well, the ADA wringer washing machine which was produced up the road in Halifax, then became the Philips washing machine factory, now White Knight & Crosslee dryer factory...it uses a belt drive rather like the Norfrost twinny and we managed to get it working for a paint restore and will do a seperate thread later!!

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Post# 850257 , Reply# 28   11/7/2015 at 06:08 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Where does the time go, Time For Dinner, on the menu was Veggie Chilli with jaket potatoes slowly baking in the vintage Neff oven.

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Post# 850258 , Reply# 29   11/7/2015 at 06:11 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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After dinner more dirty laundry and drinks!!

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Post# 850260 , Reply# 30   11/7/2015 at 06:13 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Followed by a rather splendid fireworks display, courtesy of Alistair.






Post# 850263 , Reply# 31   11/7/2015 at 06:19 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Thats All For Now , Thanks For Watching!!

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Thats all for now, am going to let others who took pics to "Load Them Up Folks"
I have to switch out my SudzSave pipes to get all those cooking clothes steeping ready for the next demo!!



Post# 850264 , Reply# 32   11/7/2015 at 06:30 (3,064 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Morning Launderess, thanks it was great time gone too quickly as usual, those drains certainly took a hammering, and a variety of aromas from all the "World of Detergents" you would have been proud, along with the Vac room and vac demos the Miele / Neff kitchen took a bit hit!!

Hi Eddie, many thanks and yes worth all the hard work when we all get together, you will have to hitch up with John Jetcone who is threatening another visit soon.


Post# 850274 , Reply# 33   11/7/2015 at 07:28 (3,064 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Wow

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What a show!!! What a group and what a museum!!! All I can say is WOW!! 

 

Does this mean we have to do fireworks after our Wash-ins now?? WOW!

 

Looks like everybody had a bang up time !!

 

Whats that Miele detergent????????????


Post# 850281 , Reply# 34   11/7/2015 at 08:40 (3,064 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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That's a serious playroom!


Post# 850284 , Reply# 35   11/7/2015 at 10:02 (3,064 days old) by A440 ()        

Awesome Mike and Gang!

Thanks for sharing!

What a fantastic dream laundry set up!!!

 


Post# 850295 , Reply# 36   11/7/2015 at 11:16 (3,064 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Mike, congratulations!!!  What a labor of love with diligent work!!   Everything looks wonderful!  Ahh what a pity I wasn't there to get all those dishes through the dishwasher(s). 


Post# 850312 , Reply# 37   11/7/2015 at 13:36 (3,063 days old) by triumphdolomite (Staffs(UK))        

A big thanks to Al and Mike for putting together an excellent entertaining event!

Darren's beautiful Liberator Twin. So reminiscent of the 1420 Supermatic I grew up with, it even managed to produce the same warm oily/electrical smell I remember.
I've just noticed on the resto pictures that it even has what looks like a bracket to mount the filterflow outlet on the Hotpoint machines.


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Post# 850314 , Reply# 38   11/7/2015 at 13:37 (3,063 days old) by triumphdolomite (Staffs(UK))        

Servis Supertwin Autowash working through a load of whites

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Post# 850315 , Reply# 39   11/7/2015 at 13:38 (3,063 days old) by triumphdolomite (Staffs(UK))        

A little light vacuuming.

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Post# 850316 , Reply# 40   11/7/2015 at 13:38 (3,063 days old) by triumphdolomite (Staffs(UK))        

Ada on test.

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Post# 850325 , Reply# 41   11/7/2015 at 14:03 (3,063 days old) by slowspin66 (lincoln uk)        
Totally Fantastic

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Well i could not sleep before i went to the opening …… the excitement was overwhelming !!!!!
Totally tremendous day. Really great to see the completed room and all the hard work. The generosity of Al and Mike was very special because the work involved to prepare for such a weekend comes at a huge cost.
Lovely to make new friends and catch up with old ones to.
I loved being able to take the twin tubs over (many thanks to Austin) as so many were interested in the English Electric Liberator.
Great day which i hope we can do again very soon. Thanks to every one Darren


Post# 850327 , Reply# 42   11/7/2015 at 14:23 (3,063 days old) by ServisChris (Southampton, Hampshire UK)        
Last weekend...

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Halloween too, certainly no trick but a true treat! Thank you all who were there, special thanks to Al and Mike for providing appliances of interest, hosting and catering! I can't explain how much I enjoy meet ups like this, like Darren said above I was rather excited! I enjoyed myself so much so the image attached is my phone wallpaper!

Thank you so much!

Chris


Post# 850331 , Reply# 43   11/7/2015 at 16:12 (3,063 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        
Wow!

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.....jealous...

 

MUCH!!!!


Post# 850334 , Reply# 44   11/7/2015 at 16:22 (3,063 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)        
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The only spooky thing about it being Halloween was how many memories this spectacular showroom sparks off in the mind. The Servis Compact and Frigidaire spin dryer were both in my grandparents kitchen, the supertwin in my grandmas neighbours, the Electra 1100 deluxe at my aunties - I could go on. Lovely to hear and see other machines I'd never experienced before. Darren's fantastic twinnies and the Servis supertwin had to be my highlights on the machine front.

I hadn't realised what was behind the Maytag curtain - that is absolutely fantastic.

It was such a great weekend and a huge thanks to Al and Mike for all their hard work and truly generous hospitality. We were really well looked after and fed to the gills - especially with brioche ;)

Thanks again guys
S :)



Post# 850390 , Reply# 45   11/8/2015 at 02:31 (3,063 days old) by delaneymeegan (Midwest)        
Simply Fabulous !

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What a collection! What a studio ! To have all those machines with matching dryers, that's impressive.

The Hotpoint filter flo was such a treat.

It looks like a wonderful time was had.

You've all done very well. May it bring you many years of joy.


Post# 850401 , Reply# 46   11/8/2015 at 05:52 (3,063 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Looks a great time

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Looks just fantastic and looks like a great time was had by all!

Cheers
Leon


Post# 850416 , Reply# 47   11/8/2015 at 08:37 (3,063 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Hold ON!

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Wait just a Gal Darned Minute there Washer Boys !!! Where is the little early Bendix I worked on with you Mike??? !!! I don't see it represented !!!!!

 

Tap Tap Tap......

 

 


Post# 850420 , Reply# 48   11/8/2015 at 08:50 (3,063 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
Let me know if you need more Maytag fabric - 125 yards left!

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Thank you, Mike, for sharing your fun evening. That washroom looks fantastic, you'll never be lonely on washday again.

Great pics and good to put some faces with names, too.


Jon! We must go there!


Post# 850438 , Reply# 49   11/8/2015 at 11:03 (3,063 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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That turned out great guys! Congratulations! A good reason to celebrate, like you did. Happy washing to you all!

Post# 850443 , Reply# 50   11/8/2015 at 11:10 (3,063 days old) by Dimitris (greece)        

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Congratulations!!!! Really good work!!!! I wish to enjoy it as much as possible!!!!

Post# 850654 , Reply# 51   11/9/2015 at 11:19 (3,062 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hi Jon Fireworks optional unless discussing detergents & weshers!!

Hello Glen, yes always a choice and options but its worked out great, need to find a space for the F & P gentle annie toploader now.

Hi Brent, glad you like it, more native brands, hopefully interesting to see!!

Hi Bob, yes we needed you to certify "Bobloads" I can assure you the Miele coped brilliantly in the Neff cookcentre..and we where so busy with washers and vacs we didnt get round to hooking up the vintage dishwashers, another weekend dedicated to dishmasters me thinks.




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Post# 850656 , Reply# 52   11/9/2015 at 11:30 (3,062 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hi Ian, just went back and looked at the restoration pics of the EE washtub and yes you are right, didnt notice it before, I think there where 3 versions of that tub, some with corner valve, some with corner valve & filter-flow port and final ones with just filter-flow port and many thanks for providing the reading documentation.

Chris (ronhic) next visit to Blighty you know where to come, just bring laundry!!

Darren & Austin, thanks again for bringing over the twinnies, and everyone appreciated all your restoration work, prime examples for all the club to see & share in.

Chris, glad you enjoyed yourself and thanks to your father Graham for driving you and Phil all the way, hope the drive home wasnt delayed!!

Steve, its always great to bring back the memories of appliances in our past and please dont mention the "brioche" which was yum and yum!!


Post# 850657 , Reply# 53   11/9/2015 at 11:37 (3,062 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hello Delaney and a big welcome to the club, yes we managed to aquire most of the matching dryers to stack with the washers, just need to find all the stacking kits now, glad you enjoyed the pics!! The Hotpoint filter-flows are rather special, based on the GE filterflow design but with added heater and fast 1050 spin.

Cheers Leon, hope you can make it over sometime soon perhaps!! need more space for the wringers though , ha ha.


Post# 850660 , Reply# 54   11/9/2015 at 11:48 (3,062 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hello Jon, the little Bendix is cited firmly in the corner, Big Berta Bendixii Giromatique that you kindly worked on is soo big (first non bolt down) that it wouldnt fit through the door ha ha...its 27+ inches wide and nearly as much deep which is the issue. and we didnt have time to move the door frame!! It is safe under its horse blankets in storage along with the Maytag TL set and wringers.

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Post# 850663 , Reply# 55   11/9/2015 at 12:06 (3,062 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hi Greg, thanks, yes we plan on regular small group meetings throughout next year, that way more get to plug n play and the time goes so quick when everyone there as you well know - just let us know when you can get over, would be fab!!
ps, and bring a few Maytag lengths with you ha ha..

Thank You Louis, who would have thought from our International first meet up @ Roberts in Minni all those years ago that this would come from it!!
Same to you as well would be great for you, Ingemar & Dejan yo visit sometime!!

Hello Dimitris, thanks and likewise there is plenty of modern and vintage Miele for you to enjoy should you wish!!


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Post# 850680 , Reply# 56   11/9/2015 at 15:00 (3,061 days old) by Keymatic (London / UK)        

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Hey Mike, congrats on the Vintage array of machines. Wonderful selection!!
Is it at Al's place or yours ???
Where's all the twinnies & single tubs ? Lol
Keep up the great work
Keith


Post# 850682 , Reply# 57   11/9/2015 at 15:15 (3,061 days old) by Slowspin66 (lincoln uk)        
Variations on a theme

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Hi Ian and Mike , I did a bit of a daft thing when I restored the. English Electric twinnie as I could see that it is a 1420 just rebadged. The wash valve has a blanked off port which would accommodate a filter flow hose to feed a filter dish. Also under the facia there is a place to put a hose which is sealed off. There is also a blanked off hole for a suds return port. I should have taken a few photos before I put it back together.
The best thing about the weekend was everyone's enthusiasm for machines we all love and being able to share everyone's interest and experience.
Feel I have made some great new friends which really is what it's all about.

Darren


Post# 850687 , Reply# 58   11/9/2015 at 15:47 (3,061 days old) by Keymatic (London / UK)        

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EE Twinny...
What about a 4th tub variation - the Twin 6 I had, had a valve box and a further emptying port in the L/H side of the wash tub - but when I looked deeper when I was dismantling it the tub had a blanked off filter flow inlet at the top of the tub as on the Supermatic.
Keith


Post# 850692 , Reply# 59   11/9/2015 at 16:18 (3,061 days old) by triumphdolomite (Staffs(UK))        

Darren
That's interesting, I wonder if these were actually built by Hotpoint for EE or whether they were just supplied in kit form. There seems to be very few differences between the two. Apart from the filter flow arrangement all I can come up with is, the 1420 had a clockwork timer, a wire mesh grid at the bottom of the outer spin can and I think the recess in the back panel was further towards the centre (it's about 34 years since I last saw a 1420). The little bobbin that the cable exits through and the hose hooks round is even the same. I'll see if I can get a scan of the EE magazine article on here for you.
Ian


Post# 850701 , Reply# 60   11/9/2015 at 17:52 (3,061 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Mike, Leslie (MagicClean) & I were reminiscing last night about the early 2000s wash-ins in Minnie and DC.  And let's not forget arming the Hettie at Sears!!  I particularly love the Colston Jetstream 1400.  It looks "so 80s".  Such a nice variety of programmes.  On the left side there's the "on" button, but what's the difference between Button A and Button B given the "On" button is right next to them? 


Post# 850788 , Reply# 61   11/10/2015 at 06:21 (3,061 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
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WOW it looks like all you guys had a great time, and the collection of laundry appliances looks great in their museum setting.

 

We are starting to plan a big Wash-In this summer here in the Beltsville Md. Museum { dates to be announced ]

 

I hope to get to Europe again sometime in 2017, hopefully we will get a chance to see some of your great machines in person.


Post# 850790 , Reply# 62   11/10/2015 at 07:31 (3,061 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Wow, what a showcase!  Looks like all had fun.  Was wondering if you had any Hoovers in your lineup???


Post# 850795 , Reply# 63   11/10/2015 at 07:51 (3,061 days old) by keymatic3203 (Cardiff UK)        
Wonderfull

to relive such a great weekend through this thread mike, thanks for taking the time to post these photos, and as always spend time with an ever growing group of friends. I can't think of the words to type, but many thanks to Al and you for all you did to make the weekend so special. I can see from the international response we can look forward to making many more friends over the coming years.

I've also proudly shown this thread to family and even friends at work who couldn't quite get what we get up to on these weekends, now they know lol.

Mathew


Post# 850995 , Reply# 64   11/11/2015 at 03:36 (3,060 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hi Keith, yes its at Alistair`s new place and fab it is, the twinnies and single tubs are stacked on double dexion racking in the garage and are brought in when required and stuf moved around, alas there is still a number in storage but looks like (fingers crossed) going to another display area soon - let me know if you want anything for your up and coming display at The Lightbox assuming its all systems go for it? AND if you have a spare washpump from breaking up the twin 6 please let us know, Darren`s looking for one for another project!!

Hi Steve, yes Hoover quite prominent at the mo ha ha...we do have other classics from Servis, Hotpoint, Parnall and Creda but the feature wall is currently host to a world first, all the styles of the Hoover Keymatics with keyplate action, that wall will rotate in time.

John, would be great to see you here for a visit, let us know dates etc and also keep us informed of your dates for the Beltsville Md. Museum next year!!





Post# 851001 , Reply# 65   11/11/2015 at 04:46 (3,060 days old) by keymatic (London / UK)        

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Hi Mike, I kinda lost track of who's place it was - been working away a lot and didn't see the original thread, great display !!
We are really excited about the display that is hopefully going to take place at the Lightbox museum in 2016, my mate Gary has close connections with one of the head guys there and we are just in discussions at the moment.
I broke up that Twin 6 ages ago, I will have a bit of a hunt around to see if any bits are still kicking around..it may have got used on my Blue Supermatic, but will check.

Darren: The Liberator & Supermatic twinnies look fab - well done on the re-furb !!

Cheers Keith


Post# 851009 , Reply# 66   11/11/2015 at 07:42 (3,060 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Okay Mike

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you have a good excuse why "Big Berta Bendixii Giromatique"  was not in attendance ! She needs to loose some weight.


Post# 851010 , Reply# 67   11/11/2015 at 07:56 (3,060 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

Thank You, for posting! It is always nice to see new faces and the classic machines of the UK. Thanks again! Arthur

Post# 851176 , Reply# 68   11/12/2015 at 05:27 (3,059 days old) by Mikeymatic (Manchester UK)        
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Looks like a brilliant time - all those beautiful machines all together - wow - so much effort and dedication has gone into that.

I LOVE the wall of Hoover Keymatics - heaven !!! Would love to see that !

Well done guys.

Mike


Post# 851762 , Reply# 69   11/15/2015 at 12:01 (3,056 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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and what a fantastic time was had by all! Such fun!
Massive thank you to Al for hosting and opening his home to us all and a bravo and a half to both Mike, Al and anyone else who was involved in getting the wash house set up! Everyone's hard work has paid off and it's certainly an impressive site!


Post# 852172 , Reply# 70   11/17/2015 at 05:17 (3,054 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Thanks Arthur, its a labour of love but we are getting there, more to see and show!!

Mike, not that far away so will let you know when next there fr a Hoover fix!!

Cheers Chris, did you take any pics of the vac room by any chance ha ha..


Post# 852173 , Reply# 71   11/17/2015 at 05:22 (3,054 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hi Bob, more reading for you, scanned a few relevant pages of the Colston 1400, lovely dishwasher and and main parts pump etc, made by Smeg which is a premium manufacturer! Button A increases wash time and button B lowers temperature from 60d to 45d for light soil, glasses and eco feature.



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Post# 852216 , Reply# 72   11/17/2015 at 11:22 (3,054 days old) by CandyD10_14X (London, United Kingdom)        

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Wow, I am totally speechless at such an amazing night, living down in London it's quite far away but I would love to one day get to visit such a place and get to 'plug n play'.

Love the line up of Keymatic's and my all time favourite the A3060, we just need an A3064 Selectamatic to complete the top 3 New Magic line-up (easier said than done lol).

Mike, I appreciate all the efforts you and everyone have gone to make such a wonderful room where it's comforting to know that all the machines I and others cannot provide the space for are in a safe place, would be nice to see the Hotpoint 9900 there one day.

Thanks, hope you all had a wonderful night and happy washing!

Brandon.


Post# 852288 , Reply# 73   11/17/2015 at 15:57 (3,053 days old) by electradeluxe (Blackpool, Lancs)        

Great photo's!!

Looks like a good time was had by all

Neil


Post# 852633 , Reply# 74   11/19/2015 at 11:10 (3,052 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Brandon you have only to ask

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This lives in Cardiff along with a 3060 and a 3062 plus a few other rare machines






Post# 853247 , Reply# 75   11/23/2015 at 09:06 (3,048 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Sadly Mike, I didn't get any photo's at all...I was too busy gassin', washin' n vacin'...not like me at all, is it? ;)

Post# 853260 , Reply# 76   11/23/2015 at 11:10 (3,048 days old) by CandyD10_14X (London, United Kingdom)        

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Thanks Gary, good to see that rare A3114 there. Enjoy watching those videos many times!

I would love to one day come up there, and would be a pleasure to meet you all as I have so much respect for you guys looking after these machines. Whoever was in charge of where the machines went in that room is a genius, the Keymatics all together, A3060 with its 'Aluminium' counterparts etc.

In Cardiff, I don't suppose there are any rare Hotpoint machines? I'm not too familiar with the collector, am I right in saying he is called Matthew? (the one who owns the Selectamatic).

Brandon.


Post# 901586 , Reply# 77   10/3/2016 at 07:04 (2,733 days old) by richardc1983 (Leeds, UK)        
The time has come...

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So it looks as though the time has come for me to part with the Hoover A3110. The reason being is that for practical reasons the A3110 has been sat in the shed since last winter, covered up and protected the best it can be, however this is not the same as being in a heated house and in regular use.

Over the weekend I decided to take it out of the shed and bring it back into the house for regular use relegating my Maytag to the shed for a bit. I love the Hoover and I have emotional attachment to it but its not getting the use or enjoyment being stuck in the shed.

I left it sat in the house overnight to come upto room temperature even though we haven't hit winter yet and temps have been mild still. I plumbed it all in on Sunday and noted the cold water valve was noisy. The timer didn't seem to happy either and didn't make the usual clicking sounds. I put it on a 40C wash (E) and went out and did my shopping. It seemed to be doing ok and all heated up ok and drum turning fine and draining out. I got back and the RCD had tripped out and the machine was full of water and sat at cycle G. I took the machine outside and emptied this out and noted as I was moving it there was silver foil (it looked like confetti) all over the floor under the machine. You'll see the pictures that when I moved the machine there was also some places on the floor where water had dripped onto the floor. I was going out so didn't have time to look properly as I had drained and disconnected the machine by this point but there was water dripping from the bottom of the tub but this hadn't got anywhere near the motor or anything. Upon taking the lid of it was clear the mains filter had blown. I know these are not needed any more due to the world of digital and I could potentially bypass this and get it up and running but it was the water on the floor that has put me off. You'll see in the first pic there is a gap in the wooden floor panels where there is just floor boards beneath and you can tell the colour tone difference from the wet and dry bits.

I think its possibly time I donate the machine to the museum, I really feel attached to it and would be a shame to see it go but unless I bring this back into daily use in the house its going to end up deteriorating in the shed. There is rusting around the door which was previously patched up and the back panel is rusting too. I don't want the machine to get any worse. Its a shame as I was going to bring the machine back into daily use and possibly give my maytag to my brother as they are in desperate need of a washer.

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Post# 901596 , Reply# 78   10/3/2016 at 08:34 (2,733 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)        
Not so hasty Richard

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Wait until Matthew has had a chance to see your posting before writing the machine off, It may be simpler to sort out than you think

Al


Post# 901598 , Reply# 79   10/3/2016 at 09:32 (2,733 days old) by richardc1983 (Leeds, UK)        

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Hi Al, yeah I know what your saying as I have a lot of emotional attachment to it but with the water that I found on the floor etc. I know the mains filter can be bypassed as they are no longer needed. I think I am going to bring it to the meet.

Post# 901720 , Reply# 80   10/4/2016 at 08:51 (2,732 days old) by keymatic3203 (Cardiff UK)        
yes Richard

lets just see it before any rash decisions are made, could be just a matter of giving the backplate nuts a tighten.

Mathew


Post# 901745 , Reply# 81   10/4/2016 at 11:34 (2,732 days old) by richardc1983 (Leeds, UK)        

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Yes I am going to bring it with me.. there is some new rust though on it that I need to sort.

If I bring it can someone bring the stuff I need to get rid of the rust I'll happily pay for the materials and can give it a work over when I am there.

Ideally would like to give the maytag to my brother and then get this in my kitchen full time :)


Post# 901754 , Reply# 82   10/4/2016 at 12:58 (2,732 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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Looks like the mice or some such had their way with it, and firing it up revealed the evidence.

Mikey Mike. With your museum and your house, we should send Better Homes & Garden over there for a cover shoot. Smitten with that English Electric and the glass lid--how classy. So many many machines. You know Mike, I may have been born in the wrong country. You guys seem to love and collect Twinines and wringers with as much enthusiasm as the yanks have for automatics, some of whom would't let a wringer in the door. LOL. Love them all equally as you guys do. One machine in the early pics, burgandyish color, like half a Hoover, hidden in the middle, Is that a single tub oovah?

So this is your one year anniversary coming up. Good for you and all the lads. When I was in Europe in the 70's, England was my favorite place by far, and I'd love to go back there. You're on my bucket list, and you're welcome here next time you cross the great Atlantic WashingMachine.




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