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Thanks Hello Al. Yes the heater on the bendix is now either on all the time or off. I could hard wire it to plug separate but seems a faff I was thinking about an integrated w/d in a empress case but I think your right it's too big. Never thought of a Smeg . Just checked also email off...

Hi guys do any of you have a hotpoint empress wringer washer you can measure the dimensions for me? I'm thinking about getting an old beat up one that's beyond repair and using the casing to hide an integrated modern fl washer in side. I'm thinking one might fit and I'd use the front as a door...

Yes Yes please note no offence at all ! We are and drank so much ( thanks Al) that in hindsight we could have ran a few vintage dishwashers !!! Here's to the next time ! Richard

Thanks It's actually a really nifty little dishwasher. I use it about once a week in between regular loads in my full size dw. It cleans really well if you load it only scraping off large scraps. And don't leave sauces etc overnight to dry it washes as well as a new dishwasher. It probably...

It's amazing It is amazing in reality too ! It looked so organized. It's good to see all the hard work everyone's done. When I saw it it looked like it had all happened "so easily !!" Ha ha. I was thinking of you guys in the recent hot weather. Washers threshing , towels on the line ...

Hello do any of you guys have spare control knobs for a parnall auto dry? Mine have broken. The timer one is the most important. Or do you have any suggestions what else I can use other than pliers ? Cheers Richard

Fingers crossed I did a second load of bedding figuring a 40c wash would be plenty hot enough. And guess what the heater and lamp remained off when it should be off and only came on when it should have done ! I tried a third load and it worked as well I guess the shaking of the machine or the...

Hello sorry for delay !! I cannot believe we've welcomed June in already. You may remember back in February I posted a problem I was having with my Bendix. I've been so busy with other life things I've only just got around to trying to sort it. In the mean time I was using my hoovermatic twin...

That's good Glad it went to a good home and we might see some pictures ! I've always fancied one of theses. - one day ! Richard

Hotpoint top loader barn find Did anyone on here win the unused hottie top loader. Id love to know more about it ! Richard

Last page On the last page I've got a yellow example of the spin dryer "A ". it's German no safety features. Switch on and after a very silent age it's spinning furiously switch off and press the foot brake the lid is kept closed by pure suction I wonder how many injuries it caused as it...

Hi al Thanks I had seen ths after just getting the parnall. I'll pass for now as my kitchen currently has. Bendix Parnall Hoover tt And a little freezer all vying for the same space !! Thanks though Ps I do enjoy these threads and your knowledge on appliances !! Richard

Ouch ! Mine was just about ok until disturbed. But the machine needed a good clean and oil. So the flex was best to change now. Hope you didn't plug yours in !!

Thanks Hi Al. I've emailed David in lancs to see if he's any ideas. I will eventually find workshop manual and scan relevant pages to put up on here for those cleverer than me to decipher! In the mean time it's hoovermatic twin tub. My kitchen is looking like an electrical retailer from the...

Final shots New junction box and flex and a bit of a polish it's good to go. It needs 2 new belts ideally. But I've done one load already ! Thanks Richard

The motor The motor deserves a little post of its own. It's really well built. It has lubtication valves the simply require oil squirting in, which lubricate the bearings. The wiring was shot but it cleaned up well

Before my bendix washer lt developed a heater problem it developed a dryer problem so I picked up this parnall dryer. It was made in 1959 and was the sellers parents wedding present. It has been in use until a few years ago. I've decided to do a little refurb on it. It's a very sturdy well...

Thanks Mathew Hi yes the burco is all clean and good to go and has probably limped through the last 5 years on a bad stat. It was just a shock to go in to lobby at bottom of stairs where it lives to be hit by a wall of heat with 2 dogs panting. The usual clutter ( dog leads and bird seeds )...

Hi guys I've got an early burco dryer that I've set up for my dad I bought a new thermostat as the old one switched off too often. I warned my dad it would be hotter and dry quicker. But tonight it dried a 1/2 load on full heat in about 30 mins and obviously smelled very hot as not been getting...

Thanks Thanks guys. I'm quite handy with mechanical things ie bearings pulleys motors but not so savvy on electricals. I have a workshop manual and will try and post the bit I mean about the heater thermostat and wiring diagram. I'll contact our friend in lancashire to see if he has any...