I've now added a second machine to my collection, and it's rather more basic than the HMDL!
It's a May 1976 W7002 Power wringer model - a very rare machine! This model was seemingly introduced in early 1975, and it seems to have been the only 'new' wringer machine that complied with the then new UK legislation which I think states that the wringer drive can only operate while the user is there - a bit like with power tools and electric lawn mowers. So it was probably the last power wringer machine on the UK market. Anyone with a service manual know the production dates for these?
This model couldn't have sold well, as twinnies and automatics were far more common by then - only oldies, excessively frugal folk and people with very restricted space must have bought one! I do think the W7002 is the most handsome of the power wringer Hoovers, though, with the squared up cabinet and all controls lined up on one panel.
I used to own one of these years ago, but gave it to a friend as all that sink rinsing and the wringer were too much hassle for the weekly wash. I seem to remember it struggled with bulky items, and anything that had experienced the Hoover Activator Tangle! I can't remember if it couldn't take jeans, or if I was just worried about the fasteners damaging the wringer rubber. Anyone managed to put jeans through one of these wringers? I do feel a bit bad about getting rid of my first one though, so this kind of rights the wrong I did!
It's a May 1976 W7002 Power wringer model - a very rare machine! This model was seemingly introduced in early 1975, and it seems to have been the only 'new' wringer machine that complied with the then new UK legislation which I think states that the wringer drive can only operate while the user is there - a bit like with power tools and electric lawn mowers. So it was probably the last power wringer machine on the UK market. Anyone with a service manual know the production dates for these?
This model couldn't have sold well, as twinnies and automatics were far more common by then - only oldies, excessively frugal folk and people with very restricted space must have bought one! I do think the W7002 is the most handsome of the power wringer Hoovers, though, with the squared up cabinet and all controls lined up on one panel.
I used to own one of these years ago, but gave it to a friend as all that sink rinsing and the wringer were too much hassle for the weekly wash. I seem to remember it struggled with bulky items, and anything that had experienced the Hoover Activator Tangle! I can't remember if it couldn't take jeans, or if I was just worried about the fasteners damaging the wringer rubber. Anyone managed to put jeans through one of these wringers? I do feel a bit bad about getting rid of my first one though, so this kind of rights the wrong I did!
