matchboxpaul
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1975 to 1978 model A3008.
Mikes famous machine.
Mikes famous machine.
A 2nd dose of Matchbox from the weekend - 3243H Keymatic De Luxe!!!
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matchboxpaul
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Whilst the A3008 was the core range model, Hoover extended the life of the Matchbox version, on behalf of the Electricity Board.
Model A3050 was in production from around 1975 through to circa 1978.
This is the third and final non-preserved model:-(
Model A3050 was in production from around 1975 through to circa 1978.
This is the third and final non-preserved model:-(
matchboxpaul
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1978 to 1980 model A3062.
The Keymatic finally becomes an 1100 - a little bit of 'New Magic'!
The machine below is Mathew's, whilst there is also a 2nd preserved example courtesy of Gary and now in Al's safe pair of hands.
The Keymatic finally becomes an 1100 - a little bit of 'New Magic'!
The machine below is Mathew's, whilst there is also a 2nd preserved example courtesy of Gary and now in Al's safe pair of hands.
matchboxpaul
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& finally
1980 through to circa 1982 model A3112 - the final Keymatic.
The machine below is Mathew's, with an unusual silver finish fascia.
Matthew and Seamus also have a lovely original finish A3112, but I dont have a photo to hand of it. Any chance of a nice BIG photo of your A3112 guys?
1980 through to circa 1982 model A3112 - the final Keymatic.
The machine below is Mathew's, with an unusual silver finish fascia.
Matthew and Seamus also have a lovely original finish A3112, but I dont have a photo to hand of it. Any chance of a nice BIG photo of your A3112 guys?
matchboxpaul
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Hi Mike.
Not confirmed (awaiting the opportunity for you technicians to look at it), but current thinking is that the switch is a more than likely to be a manual on/off switch for the heater, a function that the timer no longer performs.
Maybe the summer will provide an opportunity to find out?
Paul
Not confirmed (awaiting the opportunity for you technicians to look at it), but current thinking is that the switch is a more than likely to be a manual on/off switch for the heater, a function that the timer no longer performs.
Maybe the summer will provide an opportunity to find out?
Paul
sesteve
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Great to see the history timeline of these in photos Paul. I hadn't realised there were so many variants.
I wish I would get a nice email in my inbox like you did. I only seem to get Amazon deals all the time!! Well done again on such a lovely machine. Look forward to some vids soon
Steve
I wish I would get a nice email in my inbox like you did. I only seem to get Amazon deals all the time!! Well done again on such a lovely machine. Look forward to some vids soon
Steve
seamusuk
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The A3112
There ya go Paul
she turns 33 in June...
There ya go Paul
she turns 33 in June...Thanks for providing the timeline of these machines. The model that you've just restored, and the model before it looks the best, along with A3112, with its progress display.
I look forward to seeing some videos of these in action, the water level and washing action in the drum. Are there any videos of Hoover machines on YouTube (or elsewhere)?
I look forward to seeing some videos of these in action, the water level and washing action in the drum. Are there any videos of Hoover machines on YouTube (or elsewhere)?
Well
that machine cleaned up nicely, what did you use Paul? Love the fascia colors on the front. But 27 connections to the timer box?? Holy moly you would need someone standing beside you with the wiring diagram just to get around!!
"I also like the prayer mat infront of the machine it seems so fitting " GARY! too funny!
that machine cleaned up nicely, what did you use Paul? Love the fascia colors on the front. But 27 connections to the timer box?? Holy moly you would need someone standing beside you with the wiring diagram just to get around!!
"I also like the prayer mat infront of the machine it seems so fitting " GARY! too funny!
hotpoint95622
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hotpoint 95622
I can’t seem to reduce the contrast and brightness enough on my monitor, all that shiny chrome; I put my shades on, that’s better.
Wow what a line up, so luck that so many have been saved and in good hands.
I can’t seem to reduce the contrast and brightness enough on my monitor, all that shiny chrome; I put my shades on, that’s better.
Wow what a line up, so luck that so many have been saved and in good hands.
electron1100
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Glare
Never mind Lee maybe a combination of all these shiny Hoovers and a heavy session over the weekend are contributing to your aching eyes ;-)
JON and the prayer mat
Well as you know yourself mate, some of these machines are treated with utmost reverance and rightly so
Aww i miss them if i could have held onto the 3243 for summer washing only..............hmm i would have to remove a bit more cupboard space,
i wonder how mal would have taken that :-0
Ahh well this is still a lovely thread so i wish you well Paul and if i can ever get to Mats when you and your machine are there i will gladly sit on me arse doing nothing except to poke mat with me stick and say "not the way i would have done it", but as you know "every little helps"
Picture attached of Mike in awe and paying his respects to a Hoover 3062 keymatic
Never mind Lee maybe a combination of all these shiny Hoovers and a heavy session over the weekend are contributing to your aching eyes ;-)
JON and the prayer mat
Well as you know yourself mate, some of these machines are treated with utmost reverance and rightly so
Aww i miss them if i could have held onto the 3243 for summer washing only..............hmm i would have to remove a bit more cupboard space,
i wonder how mal would have taken that :-0
Ahh well this is still a lovely thread so i wish you well Paul and if i can ever get to Mats when you and your machine are there i will gladly sit on me arse doing nothing except to poke mat with me stick and say "not the way i would have done it", but as you know "every little helps"
Picture attached of Mike in awe and paying his respects to a Hoover 3062 keymatic
keymatic3203
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there'll be no talk
of cupboards being removed Gary, you've all the lower spin speed options you need on the A3190 for summer washing.
Paul its great seeing your excellent work, and always good to see the photo gallery of keymatics.
Look forward to helping you look at the timer issues too, though a little apprehensive about Gary being around, I don't like to think of him having any regrets.
Mathew
of cupboards being removed Gary, you've all the lower spin speed options you need on the A3190 for summer washing.
Paul its great seeing your excellent work, and always good to see the photo gallery of keymatics.
Look forward to helping you look at the timer issues too, though a little apprehensive about Gary being around, I don't like to think of him having any regrets.
Mathew
seamusuk
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The A3112...
She will turn 33 in June....Note the US spelling of Programme....
She will turn 33 in June....Note the US spelling of Programme....
matchboxpaul
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Hi Jon.
The metal polish is called Peek - a piccy of the tube appears in one of the earlier photos.
Recommended to me by Seamus, after it worked the door of his and Matthews Bendix 7446 dryer upto a lovely shine. Really is good stuff.
The bodyshell is brought up with a pink paster (how apt for this forum), though I cant remember what it is called. I will check over the weekend.
Its an abrasive oven cleaner style paste, that you use sparingly and water down till it foams in the palm of your hand. Only then is it thin enough to remove grime and imperfections, whilst not doing damage to the enamel.
The Keymatic just has normal polish on it at the moment though, once the paint touching up has been carried out, I will apply a liberal layer of car polish.
Takes an age for sure, but the results are worth it
Paul
The metal polish is called Peek - a piccy of the tube appears in one of the earlier photos.
Recommended to me by Seamus, after it worked the door of his and Matthews Bendix 7446 dryer upto a lovely shine. Really is good stuff.
The bodyshell is brought up with a pink paster (how apt for this forum), though I cant remember what it is called. I will check over the weekend.
Its an abrasive oven cleaner style paste, that you use sparingly and water down till it foams in the palm of your hand. Only then is it thin enough to remove grime and imperfections, whilst not doing damage to the enamel.
The Keymatic just has normal polish on it at the moment though, once the paint touching up has been carried out, I will apply a liberal layer of car polish.
Takes an age for sure, but the results are worth it
Paul
matchboxpaul
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Hi Seamus.
Cheers for the photo of yours and Matt's A3112 - Kelly still looks grand for her age. Amazing how a chance mention to your ex-colleagues ensured its survival.
Will have to think of a name for my 3243H, though I have always felt matchboxes to be male, especially with the Keymatic model.
I think it has something to do with the Matchbox Keymatic being quite an agressive design - quite a plain, yet bling at the same time, fascia and apart from the Hoover roundel its all sharp edges and angles. The red nameplate of the version2 adds a bit of brashness too, as well as the the colour lights all of bright colours.
I can imagine a 3243H-v2 having a brawl in a pub, whilst I can see an A3112 daintily prancing through a meadow stopping occasionally to sniff the flowers. lol.
I think I am going a bit mad - its been a difficult and stressful week!
Paul
Cheers for the photo of yours and Matt's A3112 - Kelly still looks grand for her age. Amazing how a chance mention to your ex-colleagues ensured its survival.
Will have to think of a name for my 3243H, though I have always felt matchboxes to be male, especially with the Keymatic model.
I think it has something to do with the Matchbox Keymatic being quite an agressive design - quite a plain, yet bling at the same time, fascia and apart from the Hoover roundel its all sharp edges and angles. The red nameplate of the version2 adds a bit of brashness too, as well as the the colour lights all of bright colours.
I can imagine a 3243H-v2 having a brawl in a pub, whilst I can see an A3112 daintily prancing through a meadow stopping occasionally to sniff the flowers. lol.
I think I am going a bit mad - its been a difficult and stressful week!
Paul
Matchbox Name
The whitebox in the kitchen will formally be known from now on and referred to as "The Matrix" - looking inside confirms it!!
The whitebox in the kitchen will formally be known from now on and referred to as "The Matrix" - looking inside confirms it!!
"The Matrix"
hotpoint95622
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hotpoint 95622
I must stop drinking on the weekends, hangovers seem to last even longer, now the photos look inverted instead of toooo bright!! Maybe a hair of the dog will sort it.
I second the naming “the matrix”
I must stop drinking on the weekends, hangovers seem to last even longer, now the photos look inverted instead of toooo bright!! Maybe a hair of the dog will sort it.
I second the naming “the matrix”
seamusuk
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When the A3112 was found...
A link to the thread- bearings were not needed in the end just the crush washer which was expertly sorted by Mathew on one of his visits. He also fitted a new suspension kit and sourced and fitted a new door microswitch when it failed, so he is responsible for her current state and deserves a big thank you. The suppressor was removed and bypassed- they are not really needed now as digital signals are not prone to electrical interference.
Seamus
www.automaticwasher.org
A link to the thread- bearings were not needed in the end just the crush washer which was expertly sorted by Mathew on one of his visits. He also fitted a new suspension kit and sourced and fitted a new door microswitch when it failed, so he is responsible for her current state and deserves a big thank you
. The suppressor was removed and bypassed- they are not really needed now as digital signals are not prone to electrical interference.Seamus
What has left me Gobsmacked......
To say I owe the delivery guys from my old job a beer would be an understatement.... Scuse the blurry pics the camera I used appears to have issues but the new one needs charging and I couldnt wait lol...... Any idea what it is????
www.automaticwasher.org
matchboxpaul
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Thanks for posting the link Seamus. Great to re-read about the discovery of your A3112.
Nearly 3 years ago! Time flies.
Paul
Nearly 3 years ago! Time flies.
Paul
