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Morning Gabriel, I have a UK version of the same machine you have recently acquired (Parnall Spin Washer Mk2) i haven't really done much to it as it was in working order when i got it some 15 years ago. I guess the only thing i would say is due to the age i would be mindful about leaning it on...

Hi Gcompass, I English Electric used this style of motor in their Reversomatic range, which dates from the mid-60’s through to the early 70’s. I believe is one in a friends EE washer. Good luck hope you can track one down. Cheers Keith

@ DADoes - thanks not sure what was going on with the original link, sure i tested it 👍

Morning All, What with the good weather the weekend, i thought there is no better time to have a run through with the Westinghouse Laundromat 3 belt washer. I acquired this machine about 2 years ago, new from Italy, unfortunately the boot was totally busted and have virtually melted and was...

Evening Gabriel, Glad you got the machine, albeit a minor splash of transmission oil along the way. Hope you get it up and running, it looks almost identical to the mk2 spin washer we had here in the UK the mid 60’s. They are fab machines, not sure i would call it “automatic” like the control...

Hi Gabriel, I have managed to get hold of the information which is held at the Alexander Turnbull Library NZ: 1) Introducing your Champion Automatic Spinwasher Booklet 2) Introducing your Champion Sudssaver fully automatic washer. The assistant has sent through PDF's, so if you send me your...

Hi Gabriel, Glad to hear you are going for the washer, it would be such a shame to let this one slip away ! It would be great once you have it to post some internal pictures, Parnall released the MK3 Spin washer here in the UK around 1966/67, and the suds saving set up on this model was...

Morning Gabriel, Great find and hopefully you will get it soon, there isn't much more i can add to Vacbear's reply apart from adding some pics of the Mk2 & Mk 3 Spin washers available in UK from the early to mid 60's. The Mk3 had the functionality of completing a whole wash programme...

Hi Mike, In addition to what Anthony says, i wonder if these machines didn't sell in great volumes due to the fact they were mid/high priced and coupled with an unknown / unfamiliar wash action this could have contributed to the low sales numbers. When i was looking through vast amounts of ERT...

Hi Anthony, Nope i haven't tried to get the top off yet and i don't think i want to, as you say all those little push-in screw covers will be a nightmare to replace, although i think i know somewhere, where i can get some replacements if i need them. With reference to the Frigidaire...

Anthony, good to hear stories of the associated machines !! This machine made such a whiny noise, i thought it was going to blow up, albeit it was how it was meant to be, but i thought time to move it on, plus i have the later Frigidaire Mastertwin (below) so didn't need both. Enjoy it Keith

Evening Mike.., Glad you guys got it going..👍 In the recent stash of literature there was quite a bit on the Frigidaire WTD from circa 1968. A poster (back item) pamphlet, instruction manual and a few other bits. Nice marketing material of the time. Cheers Keith

Hi Adam, On all the Automagic’s i’ve owned i always check the boot first, as if this is knackered i could bust the whole machine. Lift out the tub, balancer, this will expose the drive shaft and below this you will see the boot which connects to the centre post and inside tub base. Hope it’s...

Morning John.L, Well i have finially got round to replacing the boot on the Westinghouse LTF-600. The manual says no wrinkles ? Whilst the boot lip looks a little wavy i did everything according to what the manual says..does this look ok ?? The door needs a bit of pressure now to close it, i...

Afternoon Guys, Does anyone have any information on this style of Hoovermatic ? I remember one of these came up on here before but am unable to locate the thread. I am currently in the process of hopefully getting this machine shipped to the UK, it has had hardly any use and comes with all the...

@Michael… I take it your mum had one of these Thor’s, the 244 Automagic which was launched in 1958, it was produced under licence by Parnall Radiation ltd in Yate Bristol, there had been 2 previous models before which allowed the user to switch tubs and use a dishwashing attachment, however by...

Hi Kevin, I was intrigued by your posting and the the short programme you refer to, i am really into researching vintage information on washing machines, whether that be paper based literature or tv related matter and have amassed quite a collection, unfortunately not this programme. I have...

Afternoon All, I have been in contact with a guy from Leicester who has quite a few old washers, now i know they have seen better days, but internally someone may want them for spares…if so drop me a line fir the details. Regards Keith

Thor Boot... Hi Adam, I saw your comment about the Thor Automagic boot, I will have a look at who I used in the UK, I approached a company many years ago who manufactured rubber bellows for the automotive industry and they made one for me, I sent them the split one as a guide. I thought i...

Hi Adam, (apolo's) They are easy to work on, I did notice that the centre boot (concertinaed / conical cone between the tub and the centre post) has perished, these are quite hard to replicate although I know some of the other guys in the UK have made an alternative boot which worked really...