Thanks Kirk for your kind comments. I enjoyed working on the machine, now I just have to figure out what will be my next conquest!
PeterH, for the second time you have been critical of the amount of laundry I choose to wash in a load. On the video I think I showed the drum close up which showed it full apart from a hand width at the top, with the washing loosely loaded. Not that I should have to justify myself, but incase anyone's interested...I choose to use a washing machine this way because....
(a) I like the washing to tumble freely through the water, reach the top of the drum and then fall etc etc. A more loaded machine would result in a more harsh washing action with more abrasion and possible wear on fabrics.
(b) I do not like to iron and fuller loads = more creases. With my loads, a drop of softener and a low spin (I normally would use a low spin on that load) most items do not need ironing when low tumble dried then hung while still slightly damp. Or even if just shaken out and hung on a hanger without using the dryer....
(c) I try to sort my laundry reasonably well and often don't have a huge load of one type of wash, but don't want to keep my family waiting ages to have their clean clothes returned.
(d) I feel that in a FL the laundry is often not quite so fresh (and no, I don't mean `scented') after a big big load - though this is possibly psychological.....
I feel that when it comes to loading a washer - each to his / her own. I would never dream of commenting on (what is essentially) your ability to run a washing machine and I feel it impolite of you to think it's ok to question my methods. Furthmore, as if during a restoration I wouldn't have noticed a worn tub bearing!
To answer your other question.....no, I don't crumble the tablets in the drawer. To be honest I wouldn't be bothered with the whole crumbling thing. I must say that I'm not attached to the whole net thing either, especially since they are a faff to prewash with and not much good on a really gentle wash. I only use these particular tablets because they clean and rinse really well in my conditions and my son who has eczema tolerates them. However If I wanted to use a more delicate cycle I would probably use a liquid detergent like Ariel Color, or a Wool wash product for wool and silk, and that would also go in the drum directly inside a little ball.
Regards
Nick
