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@chestermikeuk Thanks so much Mike! I’ll have to do a YouTube of her cycling through the motions! I’m so glad Darren has been filling you in. I’ve really got to know the machine well and they are such great machines like nothing today. It’s been a pleasure to be the custodian of this machine...

Great Thanks for sharing

@piglet Hi, RS components sell the drain solenoids but you’ll be on a different voltage there. I’m on 240 volts here. You’re on 120v? You need to watch the hertz of these as if there are to high they will burn out eventually. All the rubbers on mine were ok EXCEPT the wiring insulated by...

@aussie-plugs It seems with this timer you turn it back against the arrow and the clicks tick until you’re ready to go.. I just didn’t feel confident before! The machine is now fully restored and operational- see latest post. Thankyou for your knowledgeable response :) C.

Here is the Bendix automatic washing machine all restored and operational. Coaching and Assistance was generously provided by the foremost Doctor of Vintage Bendix Machines - Darren Clawson (UK) THANKYOU so much! To recap; The machine arrived 6 weeks ago from Sydney and was seldom used...

I have been restoring the Bendix and the washing machine was going through it’s paces for the first time after rewiring. The machine then stopped at the end of the cycle. The machine knob would then no longer activate the washing machine by turning it either way? This is the skyscraper style...

Thanks @brisnat81 @unimatic1140 @ricky5050 Unimatic, I am away for Xmas so I’ll definitely wire directly before pulling the motor apart as it sounds a very good idea before the hassle of a pull apart/rebuilding of the motor. Cheers Nathan, Thankyou for your ongoing support on this project...

Hi guys, I required my bendix machine (which was working) with dangerous rubber wiring. But it seems I’ve traded one issue for another and now I am CONCERNED. I was careful to rewire all areas correctly and to current safety vinyl copper wire standards for safety. HOWEVER, mistakes CAN...

The machine just stopped working today? Hi guys is there a fuse in this machine? Solenoid replaced and was working but suddenly just doesn’t respond on any setting of the dial now? Any clues? Where and what kind of rubber belt should I buy? Thanks so much to everyone for their help!

@brisnat85 Thanks Nathan. I saw that part sliding in and out. The smoke Was indeed coming from that region. It’s an electromagnetic system for fast n slow notches I take it? Switching from normal rotation to fast spin? Cheers. Hopefully I can find one!

@brisnat81 Thanks Nathan. So if need to replace the rubber insulation? Or add a resistor? Thanks 😊

Hi guys thanks for your responses. The machine worked well right up until it was nearly on stop, then smoke came from the bottom? Something was buzzing? The machine was not hooked up to water, just without..

Hi I just purchased this gem in Melbourne, Australia Does anyone have a user manual. This one was only used a handful of times and then stored. Wanting to use as a daily but do t know how it works Thanks 😊

Hi guys, after reaching out to other local enthusiast collectors and trying to get results online I am unable to find information on this Automatic Washing Machine. It has no factory of company markings inside either but on the outside reads "Time Saver - Automatic Washing Machine" and the...

Hi guys I’m new “hello” 👋 I have 4 Astor (Australian brand) dryers but I’m looking for a washing machine - an Astor Automatic from the 1950s or 1960s. Has anyone ever seen one?