Out at my workplace we have difficult to repair and somewhat unreliable European transmitters!Just got done fixing one of them!One problem after another-Meanwhile the GE's 40 yrs old,CEMCO,60 yrs old--still work.-and easier to fix.Wouldn't you know it-the fellow that works out here that loves these Euro-transmitters is on leave!Wish he was here-would save it for him.He likes the Engineering-to me too complicated,breaks easily-too complex control system-its less reliable than the equipment its controlling.Auto tuning on these transmitters can no longer be trusted.So--tune them by hand like the older ones.
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firedome
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the Cardinal rule for reliability is: Keep It Simple, Stupid! Less means more reliability. There's a reason why NASA rockets with their horrendous complexity have Triple Redundant systems. Speed Queen has the right idea with their simple electro-mechanical controls. Or just as good would be to find a new or little used vintage machine.
the Cardinal rule for reliability is: Keep It Simple, Stupid! Less means more reliability. There's a reason why NASA rockets with their horrendous complexity have Triple Redundant systems. Speed Queen has the right idea with their simple electro-mechanical controls. Or just as good would be to find a new or little used vintage machine.
teknikleespekng
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firedome - my Dad is a retired mechanical engineer and he has *always* used that phrase. One of the main reasons I am going for the Speed Queen FL'er.
firedome - my Dad is a retired mechanical engineer and he has *always* used that phrase. One of the main reasons I am going for the Speed Queen FL'er.
The"Kiss" rule was also good to use in designing radio stations and equipment--if only more would follow it!
mikeklondon
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I have had a few Miele's and all of them have been very good, I have never HAD to replace one yet but have changed them due to moving ect. My ex is still using the 1st one and it is nearly 40 years old. My current one is about 8 years and no problems ( i'll keep my fingers x ) used about 4/5 times a day. I have been looking at new machines as we are planing a refit soon but have looked at whast around I think I'll keep a Miele's they still look like new
I have had a few Miele's and all of them have been very good, I have never HAD to replace one yet but have changed them due to moving ect. My ex is still using the 1st one and it is nearly 40 years old. My current one is about 8 years and no problems ( i'll keep my fingers x ) used about 4/5 times a day. I have been looking at new machines as we are planing a refit soon but have looked at whast around I think I'll keep a Miele's they still look like new
Hi Mike. Your Mieles look awesome, but models like those just simply don't sell for a decent price here in Canada.
To compare, here's my Huebsch, which is the Canadian version of Speed Queen. It has five cycles and (Six if you count the "Off" selection.) four different wash/rinse temperature combinations...
I don't think you can get any more simple than that!
The knobs, switch and button have a very industrial feel to them, like if I was using a professionally made piece of equipment. I really like that.
To compare, here's my Huebsch, which is the Canadian version of Speed Queen. It has five cycles and (Six if you count the "Off" selection.) four different wash/rinse temperature combinations...
I don't think you can get any more simple than that!
The knobs, switch and button have a very industrial feel to them, like if I was using a professionally made piece of equipment. I really like that.
