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The wash speed Well that Twin tub does give that washing a good session !!! It’s lovely to see machines brought back to life and being enjoyed by everyone …. It just seems strange hearing a spinner motor racing away and the wash tub going around and the spinner being static !!! Well Done...

The best ever wringer machine The early Empress in my opinion is the best ne Hotpoint made . My Aunty Margaret had one and I think this is where my love for the machine came from !! I remember when her machine died she cried as it was taken away !!! Hope you’re enjoying your wash days !!!

Anthony I’ve emailed you directly . Regards

I think my friend has one Sorry for the burned out motor !!!! I think my friend has one ? I will Check and get back to you . Darren

It’s looking like new Brilliant job and cleaned up a treat .

It won’t hurt Anthony I would put a smear of grease on the drive shaft but not loads as you don’t want it working up the Support shaft and finding its way into the tub . Pleased you’ve got it going post a few pictures please when it’s all done .

Looks excellent A lovely job well done . Did you see the top hat seal one forwarded to you from the EBay . That will address the tub issues . Interesting restore

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They turn up on eBay The tub nuts are a little tricky to get off but I’ve been able to find a replacement from time to time and therefore cut the old one off . I’ve done this with a hot knife before to prevent damage to the tub enamel . Keep your eye out on eBay . If I see anything I will let...

This is on eBay This is part of what you need

Heat it up If the machine is watertight I would get it up to almost a boil and then stick some gloves on and try to see if the screw thread will move .

Any chance of a photo Would it be possible for you to post a picture or two of your machine ?? Many thanks Darren

Heaters I do love the heaters in the machines and the reasons behind the popularity of them in the UK semi automatics is down to inadequate domestic hot water systems and also the washing powders on the market at the time . We were a little obsessed with boiling things up to get things white...

Brilliant John that “ Snow White Bendix “ looks very similar to the bolt down Triomatic in the UK .. Obviously the units in the UK run on 240 v but interestingly the element is always in the bottom of the tubs and not on the tub back like Bens Gyromatic … The Triomatic pauses until the water...

Fantastic job Ben it’s a really good job and love the colour of the dials and the door boot …The work is fabulous .. I remember seeing the machine in its unrestored state …. It’s unusual to have a water heater in an American washer .. water heaters in the Uk Bendix are on most of the Semi...

Now you know it’s not really my bag these more modern front loaders unless they are bolted to the floor !!! However that’s a very nice more modern machine . I love the two speed spinning really balanced at 800 . Is it hot and cold fill?? Thanks for sharing

How fast does that spinner go ?? The one on the twin tub is reasonable but a little behind the debonair ?? Darren

What a find Alister its a super find and an excellent example. . Like one, you will never need a smoothing iron again as nothing will have a crinkle in it with beautiful slow spinning . Just love it .. Darren

Be very clear When you engage the power coater be clear to get them to mask Off any threaded holes in any of the castings along with any counter face surfaces that mustn’t be coated . The company I use are totally brilliant and reliable and have learnt from the requirements ! Good luck Darren

Two ideas . I’ve done a couple of methods in the past . A resin coating of all the parts that are made of the alloy metal after they have been cleaned up . As a belt and braces approach I’ve had the bits powder coated . It’s a really good process as the metal Is totally protected from water...