UK AEG twin tub

[aquarius1984]

Hi

Ricky, dont believe we have spoken before. Great TT, looks fab! Never seen an AEG twinny but never really looked i guess lol. Although i can spot a Hotpoint tt a mile off. . . No small wonder being the no1 hotpoint fan : ) Just one question, the best way to plug in a vintage twinny or single tub would be with a Circuit Breaker? Or should i not bother? You can shoot me, im not too good with electrics. Not Unlike my brother who wired a plug on my Mums hairdryer the wrong way round. The 80s Bonnie Tyler look never suited her . . . . . Bless him. Good fun with the Aeg and Surf! Nick

 

[panthera]

two bolts

I am sorry, Richard, that you haven't had the fun out of this restoration that I have had following your story. Some of your ideas are really great and I have made note of them.
Two things occur to me which might help.
First, those two bolts are under a lot of stress, they get a lot of vibration. Did you use some sort of "lock-tight" fluid to keep them from loosening or something I missed in the picture? Just not super-glue. I made that mistake once when I was young and the stuff is still locked together 30 years later...
Second, if you pull the power (short the condenser to ground, too) and rinse everything in clear water - and I do mean rinse well, then dry everything thoroughly, there will be no electrical problems. Might take several days and you may have to do the dehumidifier salts in a closed box in the sun trick (write me if that isn't clear) but once the soap residue is gone, the pure water evaporates and everything is ok - they clean electrical parts with water today now that freon is forbidden.
The boot could be a problem, no ideas there - but I bet you get that one fixed. Keep us up to date - this is great!