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Fisher & Paykel As Glenn has stated, here's my 10kg F&P Washsmart in action. You can still choose a manual water level and deep rinse fill. Cheers Leon <iframe width="560" height="315" src="" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Export models for Australia still with transmissions I contacted our Speed Queen distributor here in Australia and this is the response I received:     <span style="font-family: Calibri;">In answer to your question, we have not planned to change any of our current models in the <span...

Thanks! Thanks to the majority of you all for your nice comments, much appreciated!   A couple of answers to some questions:   Chris (gizmo): The shed is from Titan so their red colour is called 'Heritage Red'. If you look at Colourbond's chart, i'm pretty sure it's 'Manor Red'   Justin...

Hi everyone, For the past 18 months I've had my partner David ask me to move in with him, so after 4 years together I'm making that committment. The sticking point has been what to do with 60+ machines, as they certainly couldn't all come with me. So, a solution came about when asking my...

Control Panel Hi Eugene, Thanks for the pics, much appreciated. Is the control panel colour actually black or a dark brown? I've actually emailed Alliance this morning asking if this is design all export markets will get, considering we in Australia don't have the same stringent energy...

Speed Queen with heaters I queried Alliance some time ago about the current models with a heater. If you look at the parts diagrams there are definitely versions with a heater for the export market. The answer I got was it was for the 'Chinese domestic market' so even Australia doesn't get a...

Looks fun Thanks for sharing Mike   Looks like a lot of fun!   Cheers Leon

Cycle times John mentioned to me today the cycle times have been increased.   I'm sure he can correct me, but the cycle time for the Regular cycle is now 45 mins apparently   Cheers Leon

What a change! Hi John, Well, that's certainly a BIG change. Like you, I'm wondering just how effective will the wash action be? I was just thinking: isn't it going to be very 'splashy' with a full tub of water going backwards and forwards? You'll certainly need to show how it washes when...

HE Speed Queen Hey Greg, This is one of the two models we get here in Australia: See the Speed Queen Oz website link below. It has a 'HE' or 'Normal Eco' cycle which consists of a number of soaks and a series of spray rinses rather than a deep rinse. Cheers Leon...

Lint filter Hi John, It is a recirculating lint filter through the lint tray. You just don't see it working due to the angle of the camera. Cheers Leon

Hi guys,   David and I spent the last week entertaining John Lefever (Combo52) while he was in Australia.   While John was staying at my place, he took a keen interest in my collection and did most of the work in getting the Maytag Neptune TL that I brought out in the container up and...

Gorgeaus Don ABSOLUTELY gorgeous Don   Congratulations!   Cheers Leon

Hi guys,   I picked up this 1978 Simpson 122 automatic last weekend: being sold off from a deceased estate from a holiday home so used sparingly.   This is the single speed model: 65 OPM 180 degree agitation arc, 625 RPM spin speed.   In very good working order for its age.   Cheers...

Nathan has one Nathan has one of these in very nice condition. I have no plans to add one to my collection. Cheers Leon

Hi guys,   I've added a couple of quick vids of the 1972 Simpson '85' automatic washer agitating and spin-draining. You'll note the 2 minute spray rinse.   The machine operates very well and is pretty quiet for its age.   Cheers Leon   <iframe src="" width="560" height="315"...

Excellent to hear! Hi John, Glad they'll be going to a good home. Cheers Leon

Looking good Kevin Nice set Kevin: I have a 1980's set in storage. I don't know about you, but I found the washer to be HEAVY! A lot heavier than a lot of other front loader's. Cheers Leon

Well, after getting a slap on the wrist and backside for not telling David I bought these machines, all 3 have finally arrived.   First up: A 1970's Simpson '85' Four Speed Automatic, which arrived from Tasmania: had been sitting underneath a house unused for 20 years. Needs a new pump but...

Looks great Robert Looks great Robert. I do hope to get to see them in the flesh when we come back to US at some stage.   Plans are currently afoot for my collection to be re-housed to a more permanent location, considering I'm looking to move in with David early next year.   Cheers Leon