Hotpoint 1800 Series Renovation!

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Had a mini meet in Crewe at Robs place to sort out a working 1800 series washer & dryer for use as his daily drivers - along with parting out washers & dryers and bearings changes on others, the weather was great and joined by Liam, Jon, Mathew, Chris and hosts Rob & Paul....not forgetting the old master Harry, Mathews dog..

heres the work programme!!

 

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Drums

Water checking & testing

 

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Insides

removable wrap around cover...motor on top for easy access

 

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Checking Struts

Still good

 

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Door Pecker

Adjusted - good to go

 

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Top Mounted Motor

Easy Access

 

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Cabinets

Wheres the spray can?

 

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Are We On Track Harry??

hhmm

 

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The Colour

Purple!!

 

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In between

changed Bearings on the LG...very interesting machine, well made and put together

 

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Motor

Rotor & Stator

 

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Outer Motor

Magnets on the outer plate

 

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Field Coils

Inner Rotor attached to drum spider

 

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Motor Removed

Ready for bearing change

 

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a New Gen

combined for parts

 

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innards

 

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Inner & Outer

Tubs

 

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Time For

Tea Break....

 

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LG back together..

Water Testing - Cold Wash obviously!!!