My new toy from New Zealand arrived this morning....

[mayfan69]

Hi guys,

Here's some pics of a machine from New Zealand that arrived this morning.

It's a 1970's 'Leonard' by Fisher & Paykel. Many of our UK members will be very familiar with this design. It's basically a UK Hotpoint top loader with the 1000rpm spin speed with the filter flo.

Interesting way i got this......through a recent 'liaison'....while chatting about my hobby he said his ex was in NZ at that time tidying up his mother's deceased estate. So, upon seeing the machine i decided to get it. The machine itself cost me nothing, just the cost of transport to Australia.

Working very nicely. The only issue seems to be a squeaky brake.

Full video to follow.

First pic....before being unwrapped

Cheers
Leon

 

[mayfan69]

Unwrapped

Unwrapped and cleaned up

 

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Pic 3

Control Panel

 

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Pic 4

Control panel closeup

 

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Pic 5

Thermostically controlled Warm water setting

 

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Pic 6

Her innards....

 

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Pic 7

Money shot...without filter

 

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Pic 8

Money shot...with filter

 

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Pic 9

Suds Cake!

 

[mayfan69]

a quick video

A very quick video of it washing away without the filter

A full video to follow very soon

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[streakers]

Love it!

Love it Leon! Looks really really tidy and great! Can't wait to see it in the metal!!

Such strong agitation too!

 

[keymatic]

Hi Leon,

Congrats on your recent find..I have to say the lid, tub & agi looks very similar to that of the early Hotpoint's here in the UK.

Regards
Keith

 

[keymatic]

.....errrr dozey me, i have just noticed the manufactures label, AEI Gala..so i am thinking that UK parts were shipped over.

 

[ozzie908]

Early Hotpoint...

It sure looks like most Hotpoint Toploaders we had here the motor and gearbox etc underneath are identical to UK Hotpoints.

I have to agree with keith its a Hotty for sure...!

Austin

 

[chestermikeuk]

F & P, Gala and Hotpoint

Hi Leon, glad its arrived safely and is working fine, yes it is based as you say on the first series of Hotpoint UK Toploaders the 1500 series. The only difference appears to be no heater - love the temp sensed fill and the ability to set the incoming water, get it cranked up I say!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1500 series

Heres a piece on its design, Hotpoint had its own design consultancy led by Oliver Hill...

 

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Hotpoint Design

Individual detail such as recessed hose connections and drain pipe, the controls are very simple but functional, easy to view and select.

 

[mayfan69]

Fascinating Mike...

Hi Mike

VERY interesting read. I'm pretty sure the '480' model was the one with the heater.

I found it intersting how it fills to the outer tub with the water coming up through the inner tub rather than being sprayed onto the clothes.

LOVE the 1000 rpm spin too!

Leon

 

[keymatic]

Yep, just checked out my machine and it looks pretty much the same on the inside..as Mike says like the adjustable intake.
Cheers
Keith