Hi everyone
Al - A fellow Londoner eh! Thanks for your comments. To be honest I have absolutely no idea about the litre usage in the Electron but the S218T definately uses more water, particularly in the gentle cycle. It does 2 rinses that are 2 thirds full like my deep water vid. The other rinses come up about a quarter of the door. In my first vid I did I discovered the inlet hose was scaled up so it took forever to fill and usually drained before hitting its full level.
Gary - sounds like you are doing a great job on the A3110. I think this is my favorite Hoover for nostalgic reasons. I take it the programming is all OK? I know what you mean about a pig of a job on the suspension. My Electron has a twisted tub which I tried to repair and it was bloody difficult. It's still not perfect but is much better.
Hi Mark - sorry to hear about the Hottie. I can imagine how you would feel. I don't know how long my 18580 will last, I've noticed the pump keeps jamming. I try not to use it much now, just run it through a test from time to time. I hope you find a new one really soon. BTW did you get my email? I've had problems with Hotmail so you might not have.
All the best
Rob
Al - A fellow Londoner eh! Thanks for your comments. To be honest I have absolutely no idea about the litre usage in the Electron but the S218T definately uses more water, particularly in the gentle cycle. It does 2 rinses that are 2 thirds full like my deep water vid. The other rinses come up about a quarter of the door. In my first vid I did I discovered the inlet hose was scaled up so it took forever to fill and usually drained before hitting its full level.
Gary - sounds like you are doing a great job on the A3110. I think this is my favorite Hoover for nostalgic reasons. I take it the programming is all OK? I know what you mean about a pig of a job on the suspension. My Electron has a twisted tub which I tried to repair and it was bloody difficult. It's still not perfect but is much better.
Hi Mark - sorry to hear about the Hottie. I can imagine how you would feel. I don't know how long my 18580 will last, I've noticed the pump keeps jamming. I try not to use it much now, just run it through a test from time to time. I hope you find a new one really soon. BTW did you get my email? I've had problems with Hotmail so you might not have.
All the best
Rob
... the reason the dearings are ok is that at some point in its life it has been fitted with the later Hoover backplate with the heavy roller ball bearings rather than the older taper roller jobs, my A3308 is the same. Arghh dont mention KEY bloody MATICS, I like a lot of others on this group lust for one, the one you have on youtube is soooooooo beuuuuuuutiful.....but any other will do 
