aquarius1984
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IINMM
If I Know My Microwaves
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If I Know My Microwaves
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My washday nemesis
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In that case should it not be IIKMM????
In that case should it not be IIKMM????
superelectronic
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Thank you for the clarification, Rob. We'll overlook the spelling error on this occasion...I'd got as far as "If I ___". Certainly glad you're not in cahoots with the nuclear waste industry!
Shot of the drum shown below for Tom and other interested parties.
Alex
Shot of the drum shown below for Tom and other interested parties.
Alex
I am 100 per cent sure its a Brandt.
I dont think it has any type of out of balance load detection so I dont know why it would abort when adjitating, sorry.
Going back to previous posts regarding the Bloomberg, I thought you may have had one of these:
I believe this is the last Blomberg:
I dont think it has any type of out of balance load detection so I dont know why it would abort when adjitating, sorry.
Going back to previous posts regarding the Bloomberg, I thought you may have had one of these:
I believe this is the last Blomberg:
ronhic
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We very nearly....
...brought our Blomberg back with us...had an 1301 fuzzy digitronic...was simply fantastic....didn't miss a beat in 3yrs
...brought our Blomberg back with us...had an 1301 fuzzy digitronic...was simply fantastic....didn't miss a beat in 3yrs
superelectronic
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Ah yes, the later style Blomberg machines...if I had one of those I'd probably be laughing!
Wish I had a pic of the mid-90s Blomberg machines I am thinking of; perhaps there was a rebadging exercise on Brandt machines at the time? I know there's an ebay pic of one somewhere in the archives but that would be a needle in a haystack moment!
Anyone else got any clues about agitation cutting out? Not really a big problem - more annoying. Having grown up with the mule's kick of Hotpoint, I just tend to view it as a bit weedy. Very true about no OOB sensor - the W850 spins anything and if it isn't wedged under the worktop with a wooden batton it can vibrate quite significantly! Then again, I think the suspension is up to it.
Toodles
Alex
Wish I had a pic of the mid-90s Blomberg machines I am thinking of; perhaps there was a rebadging exercise on Brandt machines at the time? I know there's an ebay pic of one somewhere in the archives but that would be a needle in a haystack moment!
Anyone else got any clues about agitation cutting out? Not really a big problem - more annoying. Having grown up with the mule's kick of Hotpoint, I just tend to view it as a bit weedy. Very true about no OOB sensor - the W850 spins anything and if it isn't wedged under the worktop with a wooden batton it can vibrate quite significantly! Then again, I think the suspension is up to it.
Toodles
Alex
keymatic3203
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twin tub option
Hi Alex
going back to the top of the thread, thought I'd chip in my offering. Why not a Rolls rapide, and with fully automatic rinsing, at least it is when Rob does it for me lol. Quite compact and available direct from the factory lol.
Yes I was quite impressed with the couple of blombergs I've come across, stainless steel outer tubs and cast iron bearing spiders, they seem well made and the owners were very happy with the performance.
Hi Rob, funny talking of the hoover senior 6525C, I was given one on saturday, I was doing some odd jobs for a works freind and they were sorting out a cupboard, though not in anything like the condition your is in, enjoy using it over the weekend.
And before you all jump to it, yes the 49p tesco conditioner, have to be so careful whats in the back ground lol.
Hi Alex
going back to the top of the thread, thought I'd chip in my offering. Why not a Rolls rapide, and with fully automatic rinsing, at least it is when Rob does it for me lol. Quite compact and available direct from the factory lol.
Yes I was quite impressed with the couple of blombergs I've come across, stainless steel outer tubs and cast iron bearing spiders, they seem well made and the owners were very happy with the performance.
Hi Rob, funny talking of the hoover senior 6525C, I was given one on saturday, I was doing some odd jobs for a works freind and they were sorting out a cupboard, though not in anything like the condition your is in, enjoy using it over the weekend.
And before you all jump to it, yes the 49p tesco conditioner, have to be so careful whats in the back ground lol.
superelectronic
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Available direct from the manufacturer, you say?
Hmmm...well there I was potentially happy with the idea of a humble Supermatic but now you've thrown the Rolls into the mix! Certainly a very stylish affair: I thought one had to don pearls and heels to operate it, though? In fact, if it's still available from the manufacturer, I'd better get myself a respectable short-back-and-sides and wife to do the washing...I don't think the Rolls supports life in a permissive age! At least my Dad'll happy.
The thinking on the twinnie front is that I could do all my washing every week in an economical fashion with the kind of flexibilty the automatic simply can't offer. No more waiting for full loads - three small loads of whites, light and coloureds all on the line in a prompt fashion with all the fun of playing with the sudsy water! Think I'd have to cheat on the rinsing and give everything a final deep rinse; the efficacity of spin rinsing appears to pretty dubious.
Surprised to see Rob rinsing...I'd have expected him to have been boiling some whites given the opportunity! Perhaps that was earlier in the session?
I've been trying to acquire myself a lovely Hoover Senior such as the one shown a little way above, but in pink. Having received a catalogue from "Paulos Nicopopolopodous Stores International" out of the blue, I sent off my bankers draft for 50 guineas post haste and eagerly await delivery any day now. Strangely, though, I can't quite seem to get hold of the proprietor to check he's received the money; when I tried calling Congleton 225 the operator couldn't seem to connect me. I do hope I haven't fallen foul of some sharp practice...
Anyway, ta ta for now.
I was intending to do some internal shots of the W850 today but left the phone at work. Maybe next week...
Alex
Hmmm...well there I was potentially happy with the idea of a humble Supermatic but now you've thrown the Rolls into the mix! Certainly a very stylish affair: I thought one had to don pearls and heels to operate it, though? In fact, if it's still available from the manufacturer, I'd better get myself a respectable short-back-and-sides and wife to do the washing...I don't think the Rolls supports life in a permissive age! At least my Dad'll happy.
The thinking on the twinnie front is that I could do all my washing every week in an economical fashion with the kind of flexibilty the automatic simply can't offer. No more waiting for full loads - three small loads of whites, light and coloureds all on the line in a prompt fashion with all the fun of playing with the sudsy water! Think I'd have to cheat on the rinsing and give everything a final deep rinse; the efficacity of spin rinsing appears to pretty dubious.
Surprised to see Rob rinsing...I'd have expected him to have been boiling some whites given the opportunity! Perhaps that was earlier in the session?
I've been trying to acquire myself a lovely Hoover Senior such as the one shown a little way above, but in pink. Having received a catalogue from "Paulos Nicopopolopodous Stores International" out of the blue, I sent off my bankers draft for 50 guineas post haste and eagerly await delivery any day now. Strangely, though, I can't quite seem to get hold of the proprietor to check he's received the money; when I tried calling Congleton 225 the operator couldn't seem to connect me. I do hope I haven't fallen foul of some sharp practice...
Anyway, ta ta for now.
I was intending to do some internal shots of the W850 today but left the phone at work. Maybe next week...
Alex
Hey Alex,
You don't need the pearls and heels - a quilted nylon house coat, fluffy mules and a bottle of gin are just as suitable!
I would stick with the Proline (or rather, let your housemates stick to it) - unless you're lucky, housemates don't tend to treat vintage machines with the sanctity the deserve! Besides, owning a vintage washing machine is a bit like owning a classic car, in that you should always be on guard for new noises/leaks/plumes of smoke etc, and parts can be an issue for anything more than a few years old, unless you're lucky.
A twin tub is a splendid idea though, and can always be wheeled wherever there's room for it when it isn't in use. And like you say, it saves having to mix colours, plus you can drop bits in part way through and spin a mixed load, taking out synthetics etc after 30 seconds. I've got a Hoover, but Hotpoints are easier to live with, with Servises (Servii?) Fitting in between, IMHO.
Like Al said earlier, Bosch tabletop dishwashers are worthwhile, I've owned a Hotpoint branded one for a few years, cost forty quid from the paper and it hasn't missed a beat. The only problem is the diddy size means that loading it is sometimes akin to playing tetris...
You don't need the pearls and heels - a quilted nylon house coat, fluffy mules and a bottle of gin are just as suitable!
I would stick with the Proline (or rather, let your housemates stick to it) - unless you're lucky, housemates don't tend to treat vintage machines with the sanctity the deserve! Besides, owning a vintage washing machine is a bit like owning a classic car, in that you should always be on guard for new noises/leaks/plumes of smoke etc, and parts can be an issue for anything more than a few years old, unless you're lucky.
A twin tub is a splendid idea though, and can always be wheeled wherever there's room for it when it isn't in use. And like you say, it saves having to mix colours, plus you can drop bits in part way through and spin a mixed load, taking out synthetics etc after 30 seconds. I've got a Hoover, but Hotpoints are easier to live with, with Servises (Servii?) Fitting in between, IMHO.
Like Al said earlier, Bosch tabletop dishwashers are worthwhile, I've owned a Hotpoint branded one for a few years, cost forty quid from the paper and it hasn't missed a beat. The only problem is the diddy size means that loading it is sometimes akin to playing tetris...
aquarius1984
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Hahahahaha
Id forgotten about your Rolls Mathew.
Alex I cant tell you how many times Ive prayed Mathews Combi-boiler was super charged and how many times Ive thrown that temperature switch into heat from the second the minute water hits the tub for him to secretly switch it off.
Now as for the Gin Simon I do know Mathew has a weak spot for Asda SmartPrice Lager and Gin Fizz's made in the Kenwood.
Maraschino cherry garnish too.
His Nylon Quilted housecoat is still in the wash, the Hoover cant get out those darn Avocado dip stains from his little crudite fuelled social gatherings. Not to worry though he is bringing it up to pop in the Hotpoint for a good thourough washing.
Id forgotten about your Rolls Mathew.
Alex I cant tell you how many times Ive prayed Mathews Combi-boiler was super charged and how many times Ive thrown that temperature switch into heat from the second the minute water hits the tub for him to secretly switch it off.
Now as for the Gin Simon I do know Mathew has a weak spot for Asda SmartPrice Lager and Gin Fizz's made in the Kenwood.
Maraschino cherry garnish too.
His Nylon Quilted housecoat is still in the wash, the Hoover cant get out those darn Avocado dip stains from his little crudite fuelled social gatherings. Not to worry though he is bringing it up to pop in the Hotpoint for a good thourough washing.
rolls_rapide
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Very nice...
...to see the Rolls operating. Brings back memories of my Granny's machine.
...to see the Rolls operating. Brings back memories of my Granny's machine.
superelectronic
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Well chaps, just where have the last two weeks gone? I think some of it was lost living the quilted nylon dream as suggested above...couldn't find any fluffy mules but the gin was fun! Sadly, it interfered with my daytime persona so I tried swapping it for something equally vintage but tranquilisers turned out to be rather moreish so I've had to resign myself to living in reality again. Ho hum.
Needless to say, the twin tub has not made an appearance and the W850 shows no sign on giving up any day soon, even if the whole point of this thread was to give it a good send off...well, one day anyway! Not too sure about the twinnie option now, anyway. Could make laundry even more of a performance than it is now.
Below is a pic of a front loader that would suit/have suited me very well: an AEG Lavamat Sensorlogic. Would prefer the slightly earlier version in the Anthracite colour scheme but just imagine all that programming flexibility AND the variomatic spin: ideal! Apologies for poor quality of pic - does anyone have a better version?
Needless to say, the twin tub has not made an appearance and the W850 shows no sign on giving up any day soon, even if the whole point of this thread was to give it a good send off...well, one day anyway! Not too sure about the twinnie option now, anyway. Could make laundry even more of a performance than it is now.
Below is a pic of a front loader that would suit/have suited me very well: an AEG Lavamat Sensorlogic. Would prefer the slightly earlier version in the Anthracite colour scheme but just imagine all that programming flexibility AND the variomatic spin: ideal! Apologies for poor quality of pic - does anyone have a better version?
superelectronic
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Oh dear, that really WAS a lousy pic! Well, hopefully you get the jist.
'Course, what I'd really like to have it this beauty below (again, apologies for the pic - it's the only one I had to hand courtesy of a well-known benefactor)......
'Course, what I'd really like to have it this beauty below (again, apologies for the pic - it's the only one I had to hand courtesy of a well-known benefactor)......
superelectronic
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...obviously I wouldn't want to wear out my toploader, so in this seemingly impossible world of multiple washer ownership, just what would I pair it with?
I've chosen. It's Candy!
Why? Coz like all the best women in my life, she pretty with a questionable past. Sod propriety, I say! Should wash well too...there are a couple of things top loaders don't wash so well from memory. Hankies are one of them (but I'm not getting into a debate here about the use of them).
Don't really need more than two machines - there's only one of me, after all!
Not sure about a dryer - ideally wouldn't have one but they can be useful. Style-wise it could be a Hotpoint Liberator but that uni-directional tumble's a pain...best make it an early 93-series in that case. I'm a fan of the plastic drum, either way.
So...any loose ends to tie up here? I was going to do internal shots but got sidetracked last weekend into taking photos of an altogether more personal nature (think it's par for the course when the phone has a camera function and you're alone on a wet Saturday afternoon etc...); not too bothered personally but if any of you have a burning need to see inside do let me know!
Oh yes, someone admired the microwave, so here's a close-up!
I've chosen. It's Candy!
Why? Coz like all the best women in my life, she pretty with a questionable past. Sod propriety, I say! Should wash well too...there are a couple of things top loaders don't wash so well from memory. Hankies are one of them (but I'm not getting into a debate here about the use of them).
Don't really need more than two machines - there's only one of me, after all!
Not sure about a dryer - ideally wouldn't have one but they can be useful. Style-wise it could be a Hotpoint Liberator but that uni-directional tumble's a pain...best make it an early 93-series in that case. I'm a fan of the plastic drum, either way.
So...any loose ends to tie up here? I was going to do internal shots but got sidetracked last weekend into taking photos of an altogether more personal nature (think it's par for the course when the phone has a camera function and you're alone on a wet Saturday afternoon etc...); not too bothered personally but if any of you have a burning need to see inside do let me know!
Oh yes, someone admired the microwave, so here's a close-up!
superelectronic
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Hmmm...on re-reading the above, I should make it clear the internal shots were of the MACHINE, and nothing else.
And so to close, let's have a couple of new action shots...
1) washing my shower curtains at 40C (old towel and bathmat added to pull the polyester fabric around the drum)...
And so to close, let's have a couple of new action shots...
1) washing my shower curtains at 40C (old towel and bathmat added to pull the polyester fabric around the drum)...
superelectronic
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2) A bit of distribution from high level (as dramatic as it gets, I'm afraid...and the pics are coming out a bit pixelated - how annoying!)
My thanks to you all for indulging me in this foray into cataloging my wash-scape. It's been a lot of fun! Sadly, I'm all out of new material for the meantime unless I have a change of heart/fate/personality; here's hoping I'm forced to re-release this baby in another two years! Not that I won't respond if anyone has anything to add here.
Toodleoooooo
Alex
My thanks to you all for indulging me in this foray into cataloging my wash-scape. It's been a lot of fun! Sadly, I'm all out of new material for the meantime unless I have a change of heart/fate/personality; here's hoping I'm forced to re-release this baby in another two years! Not that I won't respond if anyone has anything to add here.
Toodleoooooo
Alex
superelectronic
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CORRECTION:
..."here's hoping I'm NOT forced to re-release this baby in another two years!"
That really doesn't bode well, does it...
..."here's hoping I'm NOT forced to re-release this baby in another two years!"
That really doesn't bode well, does it...
miele4life
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it's not like me to revive a decade-old thread but lets end the confusion over the OEM of this Proline washing machine, it's made by SanGiorgio of Italy. 
superelectronic
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I think I'd come to that conclusion myself somewhere along the line.
The damn machine's still running - in next door's kitchen, thankfully, not mine!
The damn machine's still running - in next door's kitchen, thankfully, not mine!
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