Finally Found My Old Bendix Washer

[samsungfl]

I've been looking for this washer dryer for ages!! was my first ever machine and the best i've ever had, lasted ages without any problems and was very quiet, However I remember mine having more option buttons but thats probably just my bad memory hehe lol

Take Care, Richard

Pardon our interruption...

 

[robm]

Are you going to bid for it? I've used one of these, they were great weren't they! I loved the way they kicked into a slow spin then sped up to a faster one. They were quiet indeed.

Good luck

Rob

 

[samsungfl]

I wish I could bid lol!!

I really want it back!! but im only 15 so its kinda out of question whuch is a real shame lol if only i had another chance to use one!!!

Richard

 

[seamusuk]

Its a Philco.....

Made machine- fantastic quality, super quiet- what more could you want lol!

seamus

 

[samsungfl]

yeah I agree, only went wrong after 15yrs or so, and my mum thought it looked dated so we got the Bosch Maxx, and as soon as I ran the first cycle, I was like "where's the water!!" lol

Richard

 

[nickuk]

You're not forgetting, Richard.....

The 1000 model had three more option buttons under those three, giving a bank of six. I really loved these machines and apart from the great sounds and splashiness (especially on program 6)I really liked the big viewing door and the drum was a cool design. The programmers were very `snappy' if I remember right.

Am tempted to bid, but in e-bay language `small electrical fault' could mean either a burned out motor or simply a blown plug fuse!

Nick

 

[samsungfl]

Ah yeah thats true!!! ah if only i was old enough i'd bid lol hehe. Ah By the way am I right in saying these ones had induction motors, beacause i dont remember mine having any kind of whine sound to it at all

Take Care, Richard

 

[samsungfl]

Someone on here's gotta have it!!! lol

 

[nickuk]

Induction motors

Yes, they had induction motors, and just varied the amount of poles I think according to the spin. You either got a 400/800 or a 500/1000, but it was a `true' speed, as opposed to other machines around at the time like a Candy which used centrifugal clutch. Those Candys were fascinating to watch on spin - the machine would be spinning at 400 and making a cetain `tone', then sudenly you'd hear something mechanical going on, the machine would shift up to 800 but the motor would still be making the exact same tone. Fascinating to watch from the rear how it was done. (??)

Anyone own one of these `brown fascia' Candys? They were not bad machines, my landlord in London still had loads on the go in his rental properties back in 2001.

Nick.

 

[aquarius1984]

Nick

didnt your mum have one? My Nana (paternal) had the 1000 rpm model. The programmer was very clicky as were the buttons. They always struck me as very gentle at washing. Only about 45 rpm on cotton. I love the drum too. They used to give a faint wooo noise on the spin ramp up i remember. When the motor went, boy did it stink the kitchen out. My mums LG makes a kinda philco noise as its a Direct drive. Not my favourite machine but id have one to remind me of Nana. Nick.

 

[aquarius1984]

Candy Domino 4s

my mum had one from 88. Yes i remember that spin thing well but never saw the motor at work. I was 8 when it died. She had the 1000rpm model with vari temp. Basic machine with only half load button. The other 2 were on off and door release. Shame the bearings went. Was i good washer. The first washer we had i remember loads about. Water level were a a little higher than your 79 Hottie Nick. But not much more.

 

[aquarius1984]

My Nanas was badged as PHILCO just thought id say. She always had a philco. The one after this was the one on the tesco value washing detergent packs. But with more buttons and vari temp.

 

[newwave1]

My grandparents had a 1000rpm bendix with 6 buttons and 2 dials. I forget the model. I spent many a day, month and year infront of that machine. When i was tiny it would keep me quiet while my gran rest her soul, used to wash up or start dinner. As i got older it became an after school thing, weekends & holidays treat to look forward too & there was always a load waitin 4 me...

My grandad took it with him to newcastle n when he moved back up after my grandma died, and that was the last i saw of it lol. Can anyone remember the water levels on rinses? I think they were high but im old now n forgetful lol.

Darren

 

[robm]

Candy on Ebay

Richard, so sorry you can't get that machine. Like NickUK I'm tempted myself but I think it's a bit far from where I live.

NickUK I found this on Ebay although, I think it's a bit later than the machine you are talking about.

Regards

Rob

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[samsungfl]

I want that Bendix sooooooooooo much lol why'd I have to be so young lol!

Richard

 

[aquarius1984]

Darren

the rinse levels were about 4 inches up the door. Maybe 3. But not hoover logic style. They were economical for the time.

 

[aquarius1984]

Rob

no way! Thats like my mums candy. Im going to bid i think.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Bendix

Hi Guys, Are these the machines you mean??

The Bendix was one of the most popular washer dryers because of the induction motor and it was sooooo quiet...
I just pulled out the "Record" by Valerie Singleton of Blue Peter fame with the baby on the front, will record it later...

Nick, was this the Candy machine you meant??, never knew that about the clutch/speed/thingy.. I remember (I know, ancient!!),their new campaign
in the 70`s, "Candy Formula Stainless & Innox", the one with the Pear Shaped Drum, apparently was the for-runner to the Zanussi style Wash Sump,

http://automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?photoshow=59@Bendix%[email protected]&dir=/COLLECTIONS/CHESTERMIKEUK/

 

[robm]

Thanks Mike and Nick...

Mike thanks for that, it's always great to see these things. That record sounds interesting.

Nick, I thought of you when I saw that Candy was in Cheshire. Wasn't sure if it would interest you. I take it you didn't get the Hoover Electron?

Here is another Bendix pic

Rob