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Here in Australia Cold Power is still one of the major brands in the supermarket. I have tried it but to be honest I have never had great results with cold water washing. In fact most of the detergents here state they give good results in cold water. It is ok for stuff that is not particularly...

I am so glad I visited last week and had a sneak preview of your collection kevin. Really wish I could attend the April wash-in and meet other members too and spend longer with you. I look forward to more pictures and hearing how it all went. I will up load some of the pictures I took when I...

OK, so we leave USA today but have made contact with Kevin and are very exitied to be paying him a visit this afternoon in LA to check out his collection. North California sounds fantastic, proably more like Blue Moauntains area in New South Wales where we live. Palm Springs is a dificult place...

So we are visiting the US from Australia, currently in Palm Springs. Been in to Sears to check out the appliances. A sea of multi coloured front load washers. No Maytags though which was interesting. All the TL washers now have the pulsator in the bottom of the tub. A few trad agitator models...

Hi Lance, Your machine is much older than my machine but it is in great condition. I do have the wringer plates, I just haven't attached them yet. You are right it will make the wringer easier to use. I was thinking it would have been a great feature if there was some sort of lint filter fitted...

So I seem to have started a big old debate here. All contributions very valid and interesting. I think TL washers are more interesting than FL washers from a design point of view. I do think the way TL washers are going with using less and less water will be the demise of the TL washer. A TL...

These Maytag Bravos look interesting. So what is the storey with the Power wash, what does that do? Also the cold wash spraying load as the tub turns. My Fisher & Paykel intuitive takes in a small amount of warm or hot water then circulates the warm/ hot soapy water over the load as the tub...

It does seem the newer machines have trouble with balancing. I guess with the faster speeds and biger loads it is important that the load is balanced otherwise excessive vibration could lead to wear and tear and a shorter working life. There was a thread a while ago where a Whirlpool Bravo TL...

Thanks guys, yes, a very interesting debate, horizontal V vertical axis. I like both options and I like to have both front and top load machines, they both have their advantages and disadvantages. An interesting concept that there maybe some psychological issues going on in my laundry room and...

I surprised myself, fixed the washer in less than a day. Stripped down the pump which was totally jammed, soaked in WD40 and reassembled, replaced perished hoses and it works perfectly well. I was sure the pump would leak but not a drop. This is a really basic machine, no timer just manual...

I love TL washers and have 6 of varying ages and makes. Besides my Fisher & Paykel intuitive and smart drive, the others just don't wash or rinse well. Stuff comes out with soap scum marks, lint and not that clean. My Zanussi IZ front load washer which is getting on for 15 years old produces...

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Hi Guys, just picked up this old Wilkins Service single tub washer from West Sydney for $5. looks in pretty good shape from the outside but the pump has ceased up. Also some of the rubber hoses are pretty brittle too. On the hunt to see if I can get a new pump, fingers crossed a spares shop may...

Yup, I looked at that, it is a switch or lever that moves up and down as the timer knob is turned. I got very excited when I saw it but not a speed shift. Good try though and glad I worked out how to remove the timer. I am certainly learning heaps about the workings of this old washer.

timer motor Just looked back at combo-52's reply, I forgot to take a close look at the motor for any info, see below

That is really good of you, much appreciated. Happy to send money beforehand so you know you will get it. Let me know how much etc. Look forward to hearing when the motor is ready. Can I send my address via your email rather than posting it in public forum? Cheers Simon

For the love of washing machines Hi Michael, I can so relate to what you are saying. From my earliest memory I loved washing machines and vacuum cleaners and dishwashers. My mum was quite concerned about my fascination with domestic appliances. I thought I was the only one who was so in to...

Cant see anything near the stem under the dial