sesteve
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The support tube, brake solenoid and the gearbox which has a bit of surface rust on it
The support tube, brake solenoid and the gearbox which has a bit of surface rust on it
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sesteve
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bellows seal. Not sure what the sticky out bit on the support tube is for. Also you can see the lack of wiring connections on the bottom of the tub...
sesteve
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close up of the pump with the larger drive pulley and flexible drive. Later pumps were redesigned with a smaller pulley and the impeller reduced to 2 blades
sesteve
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The reason for the reduction in wires is the hydraulic thermostat which operates via a capillary tube which you can see here. Also some sloppy cabinet finish with those runs
sesteve
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The pressure bottle is also a different design and the rubber tube from it is all sparkly for some reason
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A close up of the fill valves
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The fill arrangement is very different to the later models. Firstly the later models discharge directly over the rear of the tub from an air break sat right under the water inlet valves. Here this one is connected to the side of the tub.
sesteve
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this is via a water inlet and funnel arrangement at the right hand side of the console (from the rear view). This acts as an air break. Also I forgot to mention above that there is no bowl overflow on this model either.
sesteve
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Here's a picture of it in the service manual. Can see now why they simplified it
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Timer
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Thermostat. The motor relay and overload is on the bottom right of the picture
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And a top view of the console showing the pressure switch as well.
sesteve
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So there she is - one of her younger cousins to the right. Will get round to getting her going and taking some pictures and videos to upload in the next couple of weeks - probably without the tap connectors for now!
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supermaticjames
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Just to formally congratulate you here Steve. Loving the pictures, it's a dream come true!
James.
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ooversanwashers
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I so wanted your washer when I saw it on eBay!
Hi to all I'm a new member and hope I'll be welcome?
Sesteve I saw your washer on eBay and got so exited but you beat me to it!
Will you be using it or keeping it brand new?
Hi to all I'm a new member and hope I'll be welcome?
Sesteve I saw your washer on eBay and got so exited but you beat me to it!
Will you be using it or keeping it brand new?
triumphtoledo
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How fashions change - or not
There is something so elegant, simplistic, even majestic about the design of these 1504s that the fashion has almost gone full circle and I think would suit a modern kitchen well. The picture that (I think) another member posted, who is using an example of this model everyday, proves it.
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There is something so elegant, simplistic, even majestic about the design of these 1504s that the fashion has almost gone full circle and I think would suit a modern kitchen well. The picture that (I think) another member posted, who is using an example of this model everyday, proves it.
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Hi Triumphtoledo,
Totally agree with what you are saying about going full circle, maybe in the 80's/90's the machine may have been a bit out of place, but with many retro influences in our lives now it fits in well in a modern kitchen.
The B&Q man did take a second look when i said this machine needs to be intergrated into my new kitchen - LOL
Cheers Keith
Totally agree with what you are saying about going full circle, maybe in the 80's/90's the machine may have been a bit out of place, but with many retro influences in our lives now it fits in well in a modern kitchen.
The B&Q man did take a second look when i said this machine needs to be intergrated into my new kitchen - LOL
Cheers Keith
sesteve
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Hi Luke
I know that feeling but that's eBay for you. I am planning on using it. The room I currently have as a laundry in the house is an en-suite which I am going to convert into a proper utility room so this machine will be integrated into the design - a bit like Keith's.
I think this particular model is a timeless design - so simple yet quite stylish.
Keith - how does yours cope with an unbalanced spin? The 1509 I have can certainly wobble so I'm not sure how much clearance to leave at the sides.
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I know that feeling but that's eBay for you. I am planning on using it. The room I currently have as a laundry in the house is an en-suite which I am going to convert into a proper utility room so this machine will be integrated into the design - a bit like Keith's.
I think this particular model is a timeless design - so simple yet quite stylish.
Keith - how does yours cope with an unbalanced spin? The 1509 I have can certainly wobble so I'm not sure how much clearance to leave at the sides.
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looks like
a stereo panel! That's neat!
a stereo panel! That's neat!
spiraclean
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What a beautiful machine. Of all the Hotpoint TLs this is my preferred control panel style, very minimalistic yet functional.
I'm in full agreement with the previous posts, the styling has held up remarkably well over the years in spite of its age, and wouldn't look at all out of place in a modern setting. The later brown trimmed models, as much as I still like them, dated a lot more quickly.
Those tap adaptors! I definitely remember them, don't think we got plumbed for an auto until the mid 80s. The nozzle that lets you draw water off while the machine is running always reminds me somewhat of a Supatap, something else you hardly ever see nowadays.
I'm in full agreement with the previous posts, the styling has held up remarkably well over the years in spite of its age, and wouldn't look at all out of place in a modern setting. The later brown trimmed models, as much as I still like them, dated a lot more quickly.
Those tap adaptors! I definitely remember them, don't think we got plumbed for an auto until the mid 80s. The nozzle that lets you draw water off while the machine is running always reminds me somewhat of a Supatap, something else you hardly ever see nowadays.
