supermaticjames
Well-known member
Evening all!
Remember that lovely Hotpoint Supermatic 1400 that was on eBay a few weeks ago? Well, I had a go at that but unfortunately I lost so I thought to myself "oh well maybe next time". Then out of the blue, last Wednesday evening I received a message from the lady selling it informing me that the winner pulled out and I was subsequently offered it! Naturally I was surprised at first but after some careful consideration I bought it at the weekend and it arrived at noon today just in time for Christmas.
Externally, the machine is absolutely immaculate - almost shop floor fresh! Though like many a 1400 it has a few issues that need to be remedied but nothing I can't sort out with a bit of patience, really it just needs some TLC.
The perspex spinner lid is covered in soap residue and the alloy bracket that supports the lid is entirely eaten away on one side. I should be able to reconstruct this part with a bit of luck.
As with most of these earlier 1400s the rubber filter flow nozzle has more or less disintegrated but there are ways of getting around it.
On the spinner, the sump hose and outlet hose both have some minor perishing under the clips at the pump, the pump itself is not leaking as far as I can see and it runs freely. The spinner itself works thank goodness!
The wash sump hose also has a minor leak under the clip at the pump.
All in all I think I've got off lightly, there's nothing I shouldn't be able to sort out with some patience. I'm absolutely in awe, it's like a dream come true to be honest, seeing one in person let alone owning one!
What a fab Christmas present and the perfect find to end a very rewarding 2015!
James
Remember that lovely Hotpoint Supermatic 1400 that was on eBay a few weeks ago? Well, I had a go at that but unfortunately I lost so I thought to myself "oh well maybe next time". Then out of the blue, last Wednesday evening I received a message from the lady selling it informing me that the winner pulled out and I was subsequently offered it! Naturally I was surprised at first but after some careful consideration I bought it at the weekend and it arrived at noon today just in time for Christmas.
Externally, the machine is absolutely immaculate - almost shop floor fresh! Though like many a 1400 it has a few issues that need to be remedied but nothing I can't sort out with a bit of patience, really it just needs some TLC.
The perspex spinner lid is covered in soap residue and the alloy bracket that supports the lid is entirely eaten away on one side. I should be able to reconstruct this part with a bit of luck.
As with most of these earlier 1400s the rubber filter flow nozzle has more or less disintegrated but there are ways of getting around it.
On the spinner, the sump hose and outlet hose both have some minor perishing under the clips at the pump, the pump itself is not leaking as far as I can see and it runs freely. The spinner itself works thank goodness!
The wash sump hose also has a minor leak under the clip at the pump.
All in all I think I've got off lightly, there's nothing I shouldn't be able to sort out with some patience. I'm absolutely in awe, it's like a dream come true to be honest, seeing one in person let alone owning one!
What a fab Christmas present and the perfect find to end a very rewarding 2015!
James
