supermaticjames

Location

Donegal, Ireland

Real name

James Rankin

Favorite major appliance

Automatic Washers-Front Loaders

Favorite vintage brand

I like most classic British brands.

Favorite modern brand

To be honest - none!

Number of automatic washers you have

5

Number of wringer washers you have

1

Number of dryers you have

4

Number of dishwashers you have

1

Number of other major appliances you have

3

Tell us about your collection

Hotpoint 1018 spinner; June 1975.
Hoover 3102E single tub; June 1970.
Hoovermatic T5052 twin tub; May 1986.
Hoover D3010 spinner;
Hotpoint 9410T twin tub.
Hotpoint 9534A.
Hotpoint WD23P - October 96
Hotpoint 95132.
Hotpoint 9537A.

What are your dream machines yet to be found?

Any old examples of my favourite brands but a Hotpoint 1600/1830 or 1848 wouldnt go a miss.

What are your earliest and favorite appliance memories?

Grans Hotpoint 9404 twin tub, 1988.
Being sat on top of it during Washday.
Aunts Hotpoint WD22 washer/dryer, 1995.
Mums Hotpoint 9537 washing machine, 1991.

Have you ever worked on, repaired and/or restored any major appliances?

Yes, nothing like finding something for the collection, restoring it to working order and getting that rewarding feeling when it clicks to life again like it did once before.