A Visitation to Hallowed Hoover, Philips and Bendixxii - "Croeso i Cymru"

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It was that time of year again for a mini meeting in Welsh Wales to see Mathews (Keymatic3203) new Philips 60`s twintub and Lees latest project, the bolt down Bendix...First up was a visitation to the hallowed ground of Hoover Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.UK.

The Art Decor head office building is in use for administration, sales and marketing although no manufacturing is done here. It lies nestled among the hills and valleys of Wales up the A470 "heads of the valleys" roadway.

http://www.visitwales.com/explore/south-wales/valleys/must-do-list

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Lovely art deco stained glass above the main doorway, you can just see the intricate wooden staircase leading to the senior offices through it. Although we couldnt visit inside this time, I remembered what it was like on a visit for training in the 80`s.

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Side view showing what was the cricket and sports club now displaying all the latest vacs...see how it nestles into the hills beyond!!

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Says it all - Producing the "Matics" from the Valleys, Keymatics, Hoovermatics, alas no longer from here but all preserved between us!!

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

and with the blessing of our Dear Queen Elizabeth...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Here we see Mathew (Keymatic3203) and Gary (Electron1100) on hallowed steps with the proverbial Keyplate brought back to its home turf for a blessing!!

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

The visit was also planned as in a dream it had been told that a visitation was due on this hallowed ground by "Our Lady of the Boiling Pulsator" a rare moment in history for humble laundresses!!

And @ 10.30 am she did not disapoint and duly appeared, all present bowed down and begged forgiveness for all thing Philips, Bendix, Servis and inferior soap powders...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Our Lady of the Boiling Pulstor stayed just long enough for a close up...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

And to be venerated by few lowly shepherds who had been tending their Tardis`s on the hillside above...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Our Lady of the Boiling Pulsator even managed a blessing to the humble keyplate for services rendered to the dedication and faultless service to the Hoover Keymatic 3224..
ps, @ this point the burly truck driver in the truck from first pic got back in his cab grinning widely!! not sure why?

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

And so with our hearts overwhelmed we proceeded up the A470 through the Brecon Beacons National Park through to visit Lee and for all things Bendixxi and to the launch of a new trendy soap powder...

http://www.breconbeacons.org/

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

The latest in no foam front loading detergent for all thing cotton and including Fur & Diamonte...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

And with an opening offer like that I bought a caseful...Ohhh

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Here are the lowely shepherds filming their flock and presenting Lee ( Hotpoint95622) with the "Our Lady of the Boiling Pulstor" award for services to the art of restoration and renewal for Bendixxi And Hotpoint beleagured appliances.

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

He`s just clocked the ingredients list, double phosphates, triple foam inhibitor and a single dash of flash!! "Maarr Whites Will never be The Same again" was uttered...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Recently aquired Bendix Automatic Home Laundry, model 511...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

No words required

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

No words required

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

And this beautifully restored Hotpoint purple set from the 70`s..with free packet of SNOB, marvelous!!

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

A great job on the restoration of these machines, every bit taken apart and restored, well don Lee.

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

After numerous mugs of tea, cake, lunch and refreshments (thanking everyone for their hospitality) we heaved ourselves away from the table ...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

For the first wash in the newly installed Bendixxi with the inaugural dosing of SNOB the powder that does!!

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

And for good measure it was tested against another big box powder along with the approval of, now say it after me - "Our...

 

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Great and Fun pictures!
The Hoover building is awesome!

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Dont ya just love the colour purple!!

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Well no foam party ensued, all clothing was suitably cleaned and after hanging out the washing, which was surprisingly damp not dripping out of the Bendix, the Three Wise Men bade a fond farewell to Lee and headed back down the A470 over a by now darkening mountain range, back to Cardiff to visit the Philips Toptwin...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Whilst over the top mountains and needing a pitstop it was a surprise to find the original Crossroads Launderama - well, what are three wise men to do after the day we`ve had!

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

Speed Queen and Primus, doesnt get much better...

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

 

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Hoover, Philips & Bendixxii

After a good nights sleep and not driving off the bend on the mountain top...we proceded to view Mathews latest aquisition the Philips Toptwin twinny from the 1960`s, after checking the wiring and a PAT test.