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Now with all that hot soapy water and machoine testing we realise there was a plumbing issue and the floor drains were not clearing quick enouch, mops at the ready...so out come the technical drawings, grids and pipework found, tops whipped off and plunge to find concrete and builders rubble that had slipped down, so hands in and rods down and flushing with test water . flowing a treat in no time !!

 

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After all that hard work its time for dinner and a toast for all the hard work and visiting guests..

 

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A new day and here they are smouldering as ever even after a fun night of drinks n merriment, and little sleep !!

 

[mayfan69]

Looking great!

Looking great there Mike!

 

John L told me he was there. I hope to start work on my laundry shed soon. Got the electrician ready to go and plumber after him.

 

Cheers

Leon

 

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At least the guests where spared mops n buckets although John as ever got stuck in with the Hotpoint repairs and to see the differences with the British models.

 

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The 1nd model of Hotpoint toploader , the 1502 from 1964 had many isues including hole in the outer drum so off the team went out comes inner bowl and outer drum..

 

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So whats needed is Mikeys steam cleaner to soften those flakes of limescale n rust before wire brushing..

 

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Steve steaming away ..

 

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Meanwhile around the front its such a lovely May Day that Mathew has brought the first Qualcast Concorde electric lightweight mower from the 1960`s to try out after a full strip down and tune up !!

 

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As we didn't know if this would work at all we used chemical metal, a 2 part mix clay paste with hardener on the holes, waited an hour to dry and painted with hammerite over rust black paint, In the blazing sun it was dry in hours..

 

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Now for re-assembly..Heater cleaned, pump resealed and attached and outer tub placed onto tripod and clamped.

 

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With the outer tub in and clamped it was time to clean the shim and grease the spin bearings and fit..

 

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Inner tub cleaned, prepped and greased ready for fitting..

 

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With the inner bowl clamped and tightened on it was time to fit the spring and outer rubber cap bellows.

 

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now for a re-assemble and water test..Wow, after a quick repair and rebuild this washer purred, the quietest of them all, we had a little drip from the bellows and pump, so next time it will get the full restore, tub sanded and smoothed painted coat for long wearing, new pump, bellows and an outer cabinet respray. Big Thanks to Steve who provided the masterclass and all who helped.!!

 

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Meanwhile the Vactric wringer washer , which was made here under license from Apex (with Spiral Dasher and fiberglass tub) was being repaired by Mathew and Darren..a new pump and gasket cut from a vinyl sheet, outer hose and extended cable.

 

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And a water test wash and wring proved all working fine !!

 

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After a quick change the mechanic became the chef for tonights dinner, now some may remember we had a visit to Richards In Durham, Beamish weekend, and while there Richards mum cooked the sunday roast meats for us to have sunday dinner, Richard asked me to help him pull the dinner together and serve. The good thing with this group is we can all muck in, So Al Said on planning for this weekend "You did such a good job of pulling it together that I`m not even going to bother" , will you and Mathew do sunday dinner - Of Course.

I rings Mathew to discuss, so Mathew asks, so we are working with all new kitchen , equipment and ovens, YES, and have you used the ovens yet, NO, not been used per, "Oh, No Pressure Then" ha ha ha ...

 

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The roasts of Beef, Turkey and Pork are in the Miele ovens..

 

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Roast potatoes Par Boiled

 

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Potato water saved for the GRAVY....

 

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The Petit Pois are soaking and the sage and onion stuffing is resting.

 

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While the gang in the wesher room have their pre dinner gin and tonic frozen popsicles and drinks..

 

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Meanwhile over the other side o`th wall the chefs are doing that mad last minute "Bring It All Together" routine dance.

 

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While turning out the biggest Yorkshire puds...

 

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And having a well earned drink..

 

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Plates have been warming in the vintage 1960`s Pifco plate warmer - and are Ready, Come And get It, Dinner is Served !!

 

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Fill Those Plates Boys !! On tonights menu we have Roast Beef, Turkey and Pork with sage & onion stuffing. Roast Potatoes, Carrot & Swede Crush, Roast Honey glazed Parsnips, Petit Pois and Green Beans, with Turkey and Beef Gravies.

Oops how could I forget the Yorkshires....and nearly peas lol.

 

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After the hearty meal it was more drinks, merriment and disco, although we wont be showing any ensuing pics of that mayhem...

 

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And Good Morning on another sunny Bank Holiday (Workers Public Holiday) The wall of Miele is getting a good clean and checking.