Thread Number: 82087
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
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Post# 1061049   2/20/2020 at 05:34 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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A warm welcome from another new washroom the Lincoln Launderette, designed and set up by our very own Darren (Slowspin66). What was once the garage for his beloved classic car, Dorris the Morris Minor Convertible , now wintering in a designated garage,
has been turned into a wonderful classic 1950`s washroom and vintage appliance display space...heres Darren (slowspin66) on the left and Richard ( ricky50) on the right.
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Post# 1061050 , Reply# 1   2/20/2020 at 05:41 (1,132 days old) by Chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Quarry tikes with floor drains take the weight of the bolt down Bendixxii all fully restored , right hand side . The original 1960`s Xpelair heating fan provides a steady stream of warm air for top up heating !!
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Post# 1061051 , Reply# 2   2/20/2020 at 05:45 (1,132 days old) by Chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Twintubs and vacuum displayed at the back for easy wheeling to sink .Note the classic Ascot gas water heaters ..
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Post# 1061052 , Reply# 3   2/20/2020 at 05:48 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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I took over the Thor Automagic with washtub and original dishwasher attachment, this is being renovated and will take pride of place with the line up of Parnall Spinwashers. All work in progress at the moment, an official unveiling will take place in the spring !!
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Post# 1061054 , Reply# 4   2/20/2020 at 05:50 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Richard helping put the Bendix Dialamatic 1950`s bolt down washer in place, 6 inch bolts firmly set into the concrete floor and tiles..
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Post# 1061055 , Reply# 5   2/20/2020 at 05:52 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Darren tightening up the nuts onto the long bolts through the baseplate
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Post# 1061056 , Reply# 6   2/20/2020 at 05:57 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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All bolted down and ready for action, Darren has fully restored all the washers, near bearing , back tub seal, renovated pumps with powder coating and new seals, rubber door gaskets and a full paint job, looking marvelous for a nr 70 yr old washing machine.
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Post# 1061058 , Reply# 7   2/20/2020 at 06:05 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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The dialamatic looks great next to its earlier model D sister, again fully working and ready for a water testing !!
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Post# 1061059 , Reply# 8   2/20/2020 at 06:08 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Getting the Bendix ready for first bolt down water testing, all drain hoses been replaced with new old ribbed rubber ones and fill hoses replaced, the red ones actually came from DIY shop in Florida on a recent holiday !!
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Post# 1061061 , Reply# 9   2/20/2020 at 06:10 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Even the sockets are modern code looking vintage, the Chrome taps are original Bendix ones supplied with the washers ..
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Post# 1061063 , Reply# 10   2/20/2020 at 06:12 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Lets load them up and switch on, these are semi automatic washers so you control all aspects of the fill, tumble, wash, drain, spin and rinse & spin & repeat till complete !!
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Post# 1061064 , Reply# 11   2/20/2020 at 06:17 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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The original Permutit water softening chamber is looking over the machines, not plumbed in yet, its a tall cylinder chamber that you fill with salt for a whole house water softening ,
this would be from a very affluent household and of course by "Royal Appointment to the Late King George VI" as well .. |
Post# 1061065 , Reply# 12   2/20/2020 at 06:21 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Darren & Richard gets to grips with mounting the original Ascot in line water heater with calorifier, this would be plumbed in to the house hot water circuit and used as a back with say a Rayburn or Aga stove and act as a booster ,
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Post# 1061066 , Reply# 13   2/20/2020 at 06:31 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Richard loads up for a hot whites wash, now the hot line is plumbed into the powerful in line gas combi boiler that is back up with the Rayburn in the kitchen, the water shall we say is piping hot and all visitors are advised accordingly !!
But great to fill up the vintage washers, especially those without heaters, the Frigidaire first UK model spin dryer from 1963 is standing by to spin the clothes at 2,800 revs from the bendix 500rpm.
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Post# 1061067 , Reply# 14   2/20/2020 at 06:38 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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While the Bendixxii are washing lets have a look at the Parnall Corner, here we have from L - R a model EW60H from 1960 with front controls & EW601H from 1966 with the top mounted controls , these are semi automatic top loading washers with solid tubs and outer tubs act as Sudz Savers, so you can spin your wash, pump to outer tub to save, remove laundry, then add more dirty laundry and pump the water back to re-use ..
CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK
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Post# 1061068 , Reply# 15   2/20/2020 at 06:39 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Darren checking the hot fill by control valve and loads them up..
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Post# 1061069 , Reply# 16   2/20/2020 at 06:47 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Filled up and washing away, it looks a myriad of pipes but each washer has One Fill Pipe and One Drain Waste Pipe, when pumping Waste Water to Sudz Save an internal pipe fills the tub back up. So you would place the fill on your Hot Tap or leave it on your Cold water tap if you wanted the Parnall to heat the water with its own 3kw powerful heater !!
These are based on the original Thor Automagic range and built under license by Parnall Radiation Company of London.
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Post# 1061070 , Reply# 17   2/20/2020 at 06:50 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Just time to whip up a cake in the Kenwoods, love this pantry which is in-between the new washroom and the kitchen,
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Post# 1061071 , Reply# 18   2/20/2020 at 06:54 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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And ready for a spot of lunch, home made tomato,pumpkin squash soup, cheeses and home made bread !! The 1950`s wooden kitchenette has pull out for rubbing your pastry and acting as a worktop and storage for all your cooking ingredients.
You can see the working Rayburn to the left of Richard, the 1940`s New World Gas cooker is all plumbed and working !!
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Post# 1061072 , Reply# 19   2/20/2020 at 06:57 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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And back to the action...Out of the Bendix into the Frigidaire, and then ready to pick ya dryer...
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Post# 1061073 , Reply# 20   2/20/2020 at 06:58 (1,132 days old) by keymatic ![]() |
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Afternoon Darren,
What a wonderful conversion from garage to vintage washroom !! Complete with all the classic's Parnall, Bendix, Thor, Hotpoint...too name just a few, stunning job, love the taps & tiles really adds to the authentic feel. Do you want to MK1 Debonair & Easiclene back which you gave me all those years ago..lol - must get up to see it at some point. Cheers Keith |
Post# 1061074 , Reply# 21   2/20/2020 at 06:59 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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These boys are having too much fun, but ploughing through the laundry, water pipes and drains are being thoroughly first water tested ready for opening day !!
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Post# 1061075 , Reply# 22   2/20/2020 at 07:03 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Even the wringer washers are ready to get in on the action, the 1950`s English Electric wash n rinse, and Britains favourite and backbone of British washday The Hotpoint Empress wringer which was the one I watched my gran use as a kid !!
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Post# 1061076 , Reply# 23   2/20/2020 at 07:09 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Time to hang and fix up the Beldray Iron Holder and Tidy to hold the 1960`s Morphy Richard Senior Dry Iron, and the 1940`s wooden ironing board, a new floral cover is being run up on the Jones treadle sewing machine as we speak.
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Post# 1061077 , Reply# 24   2/20/2020 at 07:18 (1,132 days old) by Chestermikeuk ![]() |
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The opposite wall to the Parnalls houses Big Berta Bendix LT washer dryer fully restored & working , the Hotpoint 1504 toploader , a modern Miele classic front loader and 1960'Parnall vented dryer . up
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Post# 1061078 , Reply# 25   2/20/2020 at 07:23 (1,132 days old) by combo52 ![]() |
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![]() You have been busy, The wash-room looks great, I hope poor Dorris will be ok in her new home.
Can't wait to come visit again some time and see this in person.
Do you use any of the Ascot water heaters ?, They look really cool, I recycled an interesting 1980s water heating unit that was part of a Gas High-Efficiency home water heater to heat the water for my hot-tub, works great.
I have started remolding my home laundry room, your progress will inspire me to keep plugging along,
Mike, Ricky and Darren [ and I am sure there are others ]Thanks for sharing
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Post# 1061080 , Reply# 26   2/20/2020 at 07:26 (1,132 days old) by Chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Both Ascots now wall mounted , the larger being the over sink with tap model, just awaiting the Corgi gas installer lol...
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Post# 1061081 , Reply# 27   2/20/2020 at 07:29 (1,132 days old) by Chestermikeuk ![]() |
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The shelving for the Hoover's , irons, small appliances and Soap Powders all fixed up ..
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Post# 1061082 , Reply# 28   2/20/2020 at 07:32 (1,132 days old) by Chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Don't they like impressive, It's the "Hoover Beats As It Sweeps As It Cleans" Line Up, all tuned up and ready for the Axminster !!
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Post# 1061084 , Reply# 29   2/20/2020 at 07:34 (1,132 days old) by Chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Not forgetting the 1960's Hoover floor polishers for all those beautiful under floor electrically heated quarry tiles !!
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Post# 1061085 , Reply# 30   2/20/2020 at 07:43 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Morning Jon, its looking very different to when you where last here, its just me n Richard here for working out what goes where lol, I think you`ll be very impressed!! Darrens attention to detail is 2nd to non.
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Post# 1061088 , Reply# 31   2/20/2020 at 07:47 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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A busy day sorting out whats going where and first water testing after getting the Bendix Bolt Downs aligned, so all ready for a perfect line up of G & T`s slice of lemon by bartender Steve.
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Post# 1061089 , Reply# 32   2/20/2020 at 07:50 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Hope you enjoyed the first reveal pics, more to follow with videos and stay tuned for the Official Launch Party, I hear Dot Cotton has been booked to do the honours !!
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Post# 1061092 , Reply# 33   2/20/2020 at 08:29 (1,132 days old) by keymatic ![]() |
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Post# 1061093 , Reply# 34   2/20/2020 at 09:37 (1,132 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Afternoon Keith, I`m sure Darren will be along shortly busy with work etc..oh yes he did mention dropping those off to you years ago on his way to Gatwick, youll have a fab time I`m sure when you get up to see the new washroom -AND dont forget the pedal power Thor for spares you mentioned him having a few yrs ago , may be needing it with all these renovations lol..
Cheers, Mike
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Post# 1061095 , Reply# 35   2/20/2020 at 10:20 (1,132 days old) by keymatic ![]() |
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Hi Mike,
I was speaking to Darren about the Thor etc the other day, I think he has the earlier model if it's the one in the corner of the garage or it maybe it was a 260 that he got a few years ago, I can't remember if it was Darren or someone else. I need to start to make one good one out of the 3 Foot pedal machines I've got, time is just never on my side these days. LOL Cheers Keith
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Post# 1061179 , Reply# 38   2/21/2020 at 07:51 (1,131 days old) by supertwin59 (shropshire, england, united kingdom)   |   | |
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Absolutely fantastic, I thought I was a stickler for detail but you must be awarded the grand prize. Best wishes, Walter, Newport, Shropshire. |
Post# 1061190 , Reply# 39   2/21/2020 at 10:24 (1,131 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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A sight to behold! In Reply 2, the Square open conventional, just begging for a load had me hooked, later learning that it was an English Electric
with dials and "levers" to die for. Then all those magnificent semi-automatics with suds-savers and hoses everywhere--pure washer fetish. You know, considering the the way you gentlemen restore and celebrate wringers, twinnies, and semi-automatics--sometimes I think I was born in the wrong country. |
Post# 1061197 , Reply# 40   2/21/2020 at 11:07 (1,131 days old) by 48bencix ![]() |
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What a fun and beautiful presentation of your new laundry. So much fun to see the UK machines, water heating and hookups. |
Post# 1061200 , Reply# 41   2/21/2020 at 11:30 (1,131 days old) by Slowspin66 (lincoln uk)   |   | |
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The place wouldn’t have turned out as nice without my mates helping out . You can have ideas and plans but to be fair It’s always about team !!! Mike Richard Steve to name a few who have lugged machines from One place to another . Then all the other friends Steve Mc , Mathew Alistair and Ian who have all contributed to ideas and help repairing machines and giving helpful advice .
I’m so lucky to have some of the best friends ever . Thanks so much chaps |
Post# 1061208 , Reply# 42   2/21/2020 at 13:11 (1,131 days old) by triumphdolomite (Staffs(UK))   |   | |
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Darren You should be so proud of what you have achieved here, the results are amazing. Its great to see everything now in place and completed. Ian |
Post# 1061246 , Reply# 43   2/22/2020 at 02:11 (1,130 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Heres a quick peek video of the Bendix, which we wanted to check after bolting down and plumbing in, full coverage to follow soon when washroom finally finished !!
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Post# 1061248 , Reply# 44   2/22/2020 at 03:05 (1,130 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Hi Eddie
The kitchen is a haven of warmth with the slow release heat from the Rayburn range and now also with the underfloor heating. Morning Louis Yes indeed, great selection of vintage irons from Morphy Richard Hoover & Hotpoint. Next step rotary ironer lol.... Hello Walter Oh you did make me laugh with that comment, as we say the Devil in the Detail, its another lovely home and display space, Darren managed to source a box of vintage Bendix taps for each washer. Hi Mickey Oh you`ll be in washer heaven with this room, yes all those traditional wringer washers from English Electric and Hotpoint, the Bendix bolt downs which are not often found working by the need to actually square and bolt down. The Parnal semi automatic top loaders are fab being able to control everything even the sudz save but watch those hoses ha ha.. Hi Martin Thanks, great we are able to share, it makes the difference when a group who didnt know each before other come together through the love and hobby of appliances are now great friends. Always fun, banter and laughter and like on this site its great to see appliances and different workings from all corners the world !! |
Post# 1061249 , Reply# 45   2/22/2020 at 03:32 (1,130 days old) by Launderess ![]() |
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Very well done! Congrats on such a massive effort, so well planned and executed, am just stunned taking it all in.
Then to top it all off G&T along with nibbles? May have to consider moving house to your side of pond. There is that darned cold and damp weather, but could lay in a supply of thick vests and pulls! Enjoy the results of all your labors, well deserved. |
Post# 1061250 , Reply# 46   2/22/2020 at 03:55 (1,130 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Fab pics Darren, hard to imagine what it was like before, its gonna be a great space to walk into and use and you really have taken the bolt down Bendixxii to the next level. !!
Morning Ian Well you`re gonna be in appliance heaven with this lot, theres even fill and drain hoses behind each wringer washer , mind nothing like gliding a Hotpoint or English Electric across a tiled floor ha ha.. |
Post# 1061251 , Reply# 47   2/22/2020 at 04:14 (1,130 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Morning Launderess
Thanks , we aim to please and if a jobs worth doing haha , Gin over here at the moment is taking a big revival , especially small distillers, we have a great local family one in Manchester its a family of 11 so the brothers provide 7 Brothers micro brewery and the 4 sisters have their very own Gin distillery. Of course when you do come over the weather has its uses, all those woollens, sheepskins and fleeces need regular washing, pick your washer, sink and spinner and wash away !! CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK
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Post# 1061253 , Reply# 48   2/22/2020 at 05:41 (1,130 days old) by Chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Here's one for you Launderess, Darren's even renovated a fully worked vintage call bell system...
"More Tea Vicar".....Sitting Room Jeeves !! |
Post# 1061255 , Reply# 49   2/22/2020 at 07:17 (1,130 days old) by Launderess ![]() |
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Post# 1061284 , Reply# 50   2/22/2020 at 14:46 (1,130 days old) by Slowspin66 (lincoln uk)   |   | |
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Well the bell indicator came from an antique market/ junk . The bell itself and the Bakelite switch came from Ian Hazelhurst another good friend! It runs off a 12 volt transformer and Mathew Thomas tested the transformer to make sure we weren’t about to blow the box up or the house !!!
My very clever Uncle wired the box some years ago before he died . So again another team effort ......it’s a very useful apparatus when you have guests staying as they can call for tea in bed first thing in morning !!!! |
Post# 1061367 , Reply# 52   2/23/2020 at 16:57 (1,128 days old) by supertwin59 (shropshire, england, united kingdom)   |   | |
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….the fabulous detail of it all; I am just over dosing on this thread like a cat that's found catnip. Darren, Do you use the vintage refridgerator and cooker? Have you decorated/furnished the rest of the house in a similar style to the kitchen/pantry/laundry? Regards, Walter. |
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Post# 1061615 , Reply# 54   2/27/2020 at 00:36 (1,125 days old) by alanlondon ![]() |
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A very well done Darren and team, it looks absolutely amazing. And thank you Mike for documenting and sharing the details so well. So interesting to see what members are doing. Cheers, Alan |
Post# 1062065 , Reply# 56   3/2/2020 at 14:21 (1,121 days old) by thelaundrylab (Hampshire UK)   |   | |
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