When I was a kid, back in the 70 s I was quite obsessed with washing machine and dishwashers (not much changed really). However, when ever I went to someone's house I always wanted to check out their washing machine. In those days in the UK mostly twin tubs but a few automatic washers such as Hoover Keymatic. I always wanted to look at the back of the appliance and see the rubber pipe with a hook that hooked over the sink. Something really fascinating about those pipes, especially if black and thick ( ooh er misses). I was so disapointed my Mum's hotpoint twin tub had a grey plastic arm that swung over the sink to pump out the water from the spinner. I was so jelous of people who had machines with rubber pipes.
Even today I really miss rubber waste pipes. All appliances have plastic corrugated waste pies, so dul with the plastic bit to make the hook. When I was visiting USA a few months a go I went into home depot. I was so excited to see they sell black shiny rubber bipes for washing machines. No hook moulded in to the pipe which is a shame. Next time i visit the usa i an definately going to get a couple and replace the plastic pipes on some of my machines. I think that is one of the many reasons I like older washers, the rubber waste pipe with hook. My GE Flter Flo has original black rubber pipe but metal hook at the end.
The place we were staying had 2 speed queen coin operated washers with big thick rubber hoses with moulded hook. They didn't look that old either. Was quite surprised to see rubber.
I wonder if anyone else has a similar fascination?
Even today I really miss rubber waste pipes. All appliances have plastic corrugated waste pies, so dul with the plastic bit to make the hook. When I was visiting USA a few months a go I went into home depot. I was so excited to see they sell black shiny rubber bipes for washing machines. No hook moulded in to the pipe which is a shame. Next time i visit the usa i an definately going to get a couple and replace the plastic pipes on some of my machines. I think that is one of the many reasons I like older washers, the rubber waste pipe with hook. My GE Flter Flo has original black rubber pipe but metal hook at the end.
The place we were staying had 2 speed queen coin operated washers with big thick rubber hoses with moulded hook. They didn't look that old either. Was quite surprised to see rubber.
I wonder if anyone else has a similar fascination?
