Brand new , in box Bendix

[lancethecook]

Unfortunately no picture of the machine as it's still inside the box where it has spent the last 40 years!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-B...39246?pt=UK_Irons_Presses&hash=item4186b2cdae

 

[launderess]

So who is in for the kill?

Here is what should be in the crate:

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?14068

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?14812

 

[chestermikeuk]

Bendix 7147...

And heres hoping what is - that box took me straight back to Trident days in the warehouse unpacking those superb washers, this is going to be interesting, All The Best...

 

[ariston4life]

I HAVE to have it...but im in Ireland...does anyone know any services that could deliver this to Ireland?

 

[lancethecook]

No sorry ,

I don't know how to get it to Ireland but if you get it to East Yorkshire I will happily store it for you until you can make arrangements.
Best
Lance

 

[ariston4life]

Ive contacted the Seller to see if He or She would mind having it shipped over. Just need to find a company that would do it. anybody know of any??

 

[jetcone]

Bendix passion

oo this is fun to watch !!

 

 

 

[vacbear58]

A moment of sanity

OK, we know this is something of a rarity, and there will be a scramble when the auction is ending.

I would just ask that in the mean time people do not inflate the price by bidding now, before the end of the auction for that will help no one, just make it more expensive. It does not end in the middle of the night so please, no bidding until then which will perhaps leave it in the scope of collectors who want it just as sincerely as anyone else but do not have as deep pockets as some of the rest of us.

Al

 

[ariston4life]

I Agree thats why im no longer bidding until its about to end

 

[ariston4life]

well thats it...

Sadly i didn't win... it ended up selling for £205.00 i couldn't afford that... hopefully another member won it

 

[launderess]

332.90

In USD at current exchange rates. Not to bad but would have sold more, much more if were on this side of the pond I shouldn't wonder.

 

[servisslimline]

Bendix 7147A is saved

someone bought me the machine as a present, had no idea about it till they told me!
Phil

 

[launderess]

Well that's you sorted then isn't it!

Very well done indeed!

 

[launderess]

So Where Is All The Love?

Well one is happy for you anyway!

Congrats!

 

[travis]

That's great that someone thought of you this way!  I wish there was more NIB vintage stuff around.  When my parents have asked me what I wanted for Christmas or birthday, I have said a check.  Not to the inconsiderate or rude, but they know I do the best shopping for myself.

 

If someone finds a NIB GE monitor top, antique radio, etc, bring it on!

 

[chrisjayuk]

Fantastic - great news

Chris

 

[ricky5050]

That's great !

Now open your present ! Please........

 

[servisslimline]

Open your present!

hehe i so so want to but im waiting till 3rd october as im holding a mini wash in. and someone is bringing the matching dryer!
phil

 

[launderess]

Bringing the matching dryer you say?

What are all these gifts in aid of then? Have you been doing something that you shouldn't? *LOL*

 

[servisslimline]

dryer

lol the dryers not mine, got someone bringing it down for the meet just cos i thought it'd be good to have the pair while i have the chance. im a good boy i promise
phil

 

[electron1100]

Star prize

This is a wonderful present! what better

I hope you enjoy it

Gary

 

[keymatic3203]

Great news Phil

Hi Phil

well what a wonderful present, and how good you are waiting to open it until you've your friends with you, the pleasure will be all the greater for sharing the event.

And post some photos of your mini wash in, have a great time

mathew

 

[ariston4life]

Glad another member got it, cant wait to see photos

 

[servisslimline]

Bendix 7147

well saturday was its unboxing and here it is, theres just one small problem...

once unpacked, we plugged in and started the machine on a spin to test. it ran, for about 1 minute, then it just stopped and all the machines lights went out, no big bangs or dramatic happenings, it just stopped and wouldn't run afterwards, w suspected the door lock, so ill be swapping it with the one off the bendix 7128 to try out, if anyone knows otherwise that it may not be the door lock, please let me know asap!!
phil

 

[servisslimline]

Bendix 7147

2nd set of pics

all rubber components were as good as new, wiring was as good as we could see, the whole machine is in very good order and must have been stored in perfect conditions to be in such good order. while the meet up was in progress, mark brought the matching 7447A dryer down!
Thanks again Mark, Richard, Mike and Chris!
phil

 

[keymatic3203]

great photos there lads

Hi Phil,

just a thought,

have you got a multimeter to check you've got power coming out of the mains suppressor, when we had that same problem with the new in box philips back in the spring, it ran for a while then kept tripping the board, fitting a new suppressor sorted the problem.

Hope this helps,

Mathew

 

[servisslimline]

multimeter

unfortunately not, is it still worth trying the door interlock tomorrow just in case? in worried by doing so it could blow the 2nd interlock somehow?
phil

 

[launderess]

Those Vintage Boxes Of Bold & Persil Are Worth The Price

You could make your money selling them on, but am sure they will remain. *LOL*

Shouldn't do anything until testing with a mulimeter. However am sure you'll get things sorted soon.

One has learned from experience when it comes to NIB older appliances best to go slow and careful when bringing them back to life. Not all sleeping beauties rise with a kiss and are ready to go.

L.

 

[servisslimline]

small update

yesterday i swapped the capacitors and supressors on the 7147 with the one on the 7128 and the 7147's worked in the 7128 so the next thing im going to try is bypassing the door lock directly, apparently i need to connect the live wire with switched live? someone tell me if this is right, dont want to be blowing things up, i was going to swap the interlocks of the 2 machines but it turns out the 7147 has 5 wires going in and the 7128 has 3 so i thought best not to
phil

 

[robliverpool]

I can't see it being the door lock if all the lights on the machine went out. Surely the power light would still be on? Simple I know but have you tried to make sure all the connection are free from rust and making proper contact were they are meant to? A bit time consuming but I would check them all first before playing around with the door lock