Rumbled Mike
Thanks for your welcome =) kind of is the answer, I have had workshop and on the road experience, now I deal with spare parts. But still have a healthy interest in appliances.
I am pretty anti the whole sealed tank machines, I think they are step too far towards non serviceable products. I think the Vestel washers in particular are good in that they still use serviceable tubs, and parts are reasonably priced. That is provided that they are available..... =/ Yes i'm also on UKW.
Regards Andy