London Wash-In

[vacbear58]

In conclusion

As ever, the whole weekend seemed to flash by in an instant - the weather was bright and sunny and it was great to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones

There was some vacuum action too, which can be seen over in vacuumland, just click the link.

Thanks again to all who came along

Al[this post was last edited: 5/9/2013-07:53]

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[gansky1]

You boys did have some washing (and vacuuming) fun, thanks for sharing the pictures! It's always good to see some new faces and new machines in the shots!

 

[aquacycle]

Looks like a great weekend was had by all . Thanks for sharing the pics, Al. As always, the hostess with the mostest...(and lord only knows what's been done over THAT hostess trolley with a womans weekly!)

Best wishes,
Chris

 

[aquacycle]

Also, that Philips set are just gorgeous! I always loved these machines. The lady that lived behind us when I was a kid had a later style one and we had the D162 dryer. They really are great machines!

 

[mickeyd]

The brass knobbed Phillips in # 19 ~ WOW !

Loved the draining device--great for suds-saving in garages, etc.

Loved the cake--you guys always have such fabulous desserts.

Loved the friendly faces. There's Jack, again. Hello!

But the real kicker for me is the spin rinse on the Hotpoint. How could ya' not love that. Great shot.

Thanks Vacbear for the hard work it takes to do this.

 

[electron1100]

oh BUM!

Aww I am pissed about not being able to go plus every other meet, I just cannot drive that far (unless its an ambulance)............and me old machines...sob sob............slap slap

Well it looks like you all a good time judging by the smiling faces around the table, Al I bet you are glad it ended up being "just one or two popping in"

I agree with you on liking the older Keymatic for me it is because it is so mechanical, no electronic circuitry anywhere just good old engineering, clunk click every trip, but having said that the 3062 was a smooth operating machine in a more sophisticated way arghh I dunno I liked them all

So now I know what Keith Steve and Colin look like always good to put a face with a name, hello Jack and John

Maybe one day ill be able to trek up to mats he is on about me going up, praps he wants to bestow the lovely 3243 back on me.

Lovely shots Al and of course your excellent food.

That 3062 is a bit dirty was it like that in the garage?

Gary

 

[Shirley]

Some really nice looking machines you have. Looks like you had some fun. Wish I had the space. Saving up for a garage to add to my collection. I just started a refurb on a hoovermatic 1966 3301L twin tub.

 

[vacbear58]

Speaking of draining

Here is a picture I forgot to post, the Hotpoint Supermatic draining the tub, such a simple way of doing it

 

[sesteve]

Bugger!!

Well I do have to watch my figure at my age but I would have definitelty stayed to help demolish that delicious looking cake especially if I'd known how crap my friends play was going to be but you live and learn apparently....

Thanks again Al for hosting. It was great to meet you and the others and to look at your wonderful machines working as well as a delicious lunch - minus the cake for me ( !

Whilst I have always had a soft spot for Hoovermatic twin tubs, I have been inspired by your Supermatic so much that I have just bought two from the same guy I got my T5024. Goodness knows where I'm going to put them but one has the auto rinse which I thought was great to witness and I can't wait to play with.

I really think you should produce and market your drainage device - sheer genius as it lets you watch the discharge without being near a sink. I'd buy one. Now how easy is it to build an extension.........

 

[Shirley]

Hopefully my next project will be a hotpoint central paddle twin tub, so I'm on the look out for a local fixer upper.

 

[ozzie908]

Gary you and I are in the same boat !!

"I just cannot drive that far (unless its an ambulance" Now that made me smile but sadly its very true I had to cry off as well and was sooooooooo looking forward to going and now I realise I missed out on seeing that wide bodied Keymatic the likes of which I have never seen I am even more gutted and still my bloody illness will not abate and let me drive far.
I have found out if I go bare foot its easier but am not sure if its legal or not as I already have a fine and 3 points to add to my otherwise unadorned licence its best not to try my luck going too far lol

Austin

Ps Al you have worked very hard you get a special wish at Christmas this year )

 

[paulc]

Looks like you guys had lots of fun. I just love the wide body Keymatic although have a bit of a hate/love thing with supermatics as you probably know.

Just wish I didn't live so far away, hopefully I'll make a meet someday.

 

[foraloysius]

What a lovely wash-in! I'm a sucker for Philips products as you probably know. Especially the dryers seem to live forever. You see them still quite a lot overhere. I remember seeing those new in the shops. Unfortunately I didn't have the room for it back then, I bought the Philips toploader because I had limited space!

Greetings from the Dutch island of Vlieland!

Louis

 

[lavamat_jon]

Thank you Al for such a fab weekend!  Was nice to have a chilled, relaxed weekend in the presence of good company, wine, washers and vacs! 

 

We hope you were able to take opportunity on the Monday to have a well earned rest!

 

Jon & Jack x

 

[peterlondon]

Thank you Al for your kind Invitation

A big thank you Al for the invitation to see you and your wonderful stash!
So nice to be able to put faces to names.
Your right about the stove,although I have not yet toched the oven,which I think has not been cleaned for 50 years,I did give to the top a dustette and the enamal is in great condition.Even the clock works!
I bought it as you know to pinch parts,but I don't think I can...bugger,just what I need another stove...ho-hum
But hey,with a total of four ovens, and 16 burners I could open a catering business,and you could wash all the napkins (price to include starchin an ironin of course)
pete

 

[yogitunes]

great to see a fun time and gathering for our friends across the pond....

wonderful machines to play with and enjoyable company, it doesn't get any better than that...

someday hope to jump rivers and gather everyone together...what a blast that would be....this just happens to be the next best thing....

Thanks for the pics and names.....

 

[keymatic]

Hi Al,
Thanks for being a wonderful host on Sunday..it was good to finally put some names to faces.

I thought about that noise that the keymatic was making all the way home, and i am sure it is something to do with either the pulley or belt, not the bearing's.

Thanks putting on a delightful spread as well !!

Just got a new brochure on the Top Control will post soon.

Cheers Keith

 

[electron1100]

Spin Noise

AL I forgot about that, this machine has a very distinct sound when it is spinning, I can only assume the noise comes from the clutch mechanism, you can hear it engage just as it starts spinning.

If you want to satisfy yourself just take off the back and disconnect the drive belt, and spin the drum, I checked all that when I got the machine and the bearings were fine.

Maybe Mat can shed more light on this

Gary

 

[chestermikeuk]

London

Looks like a grand time was had by all, was sorry not to have made it down this time, the Laundramat conservatoire looks grand Al, a lovely change from "Oovas" now you need to mark that waste water bin and see how much water is being used.

Great Phillips machines, now you nee to stack it for a matched set!!

 

[keymatic3203]

sorry to have missed out to Al

Great to see and read that you all had a wonderfull weekend, work overtook me again. Hopefully will meet Colin, keith and steve at gathering soon.

Al,

love how you've got so much into your consevatory, and love the ultimate sudz save option. Do you have a pump installed in your waste water tank, to pump your waste water up into sink or outside drain, I have visions of a submersible pump with a float switch pumping the water away to a drain or in through the window to the sink, a bit like a portable saniflow.

Keith,

thats the liberator my aunt had, whilst grandma had the original, like you have and we had the reversamatic, with the controls on the front.

happy washing and restoring

Mathew