I didn't think i was collecting dishwashers, but i've just got my 3rd. A Colston turbo jet dishwasher.
vintage colston dishwasher
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top rack
small top rack not sure how well water would hit all surfaces
small top rack not sure how well water would hit all surfaces
bottom rack
there is no underneath spray arm only a rotating tube in the centre so surfaces have to be pointed towards the central tube
there is no underneath spray arm only a rotating tube in the centre so surfaces have to be pointed towards the central tube
large pre impellor filter
this is a large filter
this is a large filter
unusual fine filter
this is a fine filter which is like a tumble dryer filter which sits at the side of the machine and simply collects small particles to be emptied out later
this is a fine filter which is like a tumble dryer filter which sits at the side of the machine and simply collects small particles to be emptied out later
fine filter
where is lives
where is lives
sump
heater and sump , you can see the impellor through the end hole
heater and sump , you can see the impellor through the end hole
interior
inside shot
inside shot
matchboxpaul
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Hi Ricky.
Congrats on the new find.
My gran had the later version - Colston 101 - and an aunt and uncle had the Rolls version.
My grans lived on a rolling trolley and stood about 5 and a half feet off the ground at the top of the machine. Does anyone else remember these machines being available with the same trolley arrangement?
It had a shelf underneath it and my gran kept the machines original Colston dishwasher powder container (a wide tube) to keep her knitting needles in.
Paul
Congrats on the new find.
My gran had the later version - Colston 101 - and an aunt and uncle had the Rolls version.
My grans lived on a rolling trolley and stood about 5 and a half feet off the ground at the top of the machine. Does anyone else remember these machines being available with the same trolley arrangement?
It had a shelf underneath it and my gran kept the machines original Colston dishwasher powder container (a wide tube) to keep her knitting needles in.
Paul
rear shot
here with the back off , you can see its a belt driven machine, an electric timer with a push to start mechanism, uses cables to pull open and closed inlet and drain valves. A motor with a belt driven pump circulates the water.
The rinse aid dispenser is simply a bottle with a small rubber top with a slit in it, as water fill in the pressure vessel, another pipe pushes a little rinse aid out into the tub at each filling , it has got aid in it but its very smelly!
here with the back off , you can see its a belt driven machine, an electric timer with a push to start mechanism, uses cables to pull open and closed inlet and drain valves. A motor with a belt driven pump circulates the water.
The rinse aid dispenser is simply a bottle with a small rubber top with a slit in it, as water fill in the pressure vessel, another pipe pushes a little rinse aid out into the tub at each filling , it has got aid in it but its very smelly!
Very interesting - a belt! I've always wondered what the motor & pump looked like in these. I'll bet it's a great sound when it's running.
details explained
hopefully you can see some hi lighted details.
The machine is in good condition and as it has a pump separate from the motor i'm hoping all will be well, it needs new inlet outlet pipes and a little cleaning , rust removal etc.
Does anyone have any instructions to see?
Thanks Richard
hi sorry i tried to hi light certain parts on a word doc but it wouldnt up load!
hopefully you can see some hi lighted details.
The machine is in good condition and as it has a pump separate from the motor i'm hoping all will be well, it needs new inlet outlet pipes and a little cleaning , rust removal etc.
Does anyone have any instructions to see?
Thanks Richard
hi sorry i tried to hi light certain parts on a word doc but it wouldnt up load!
MaytagA710
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What a neat machine! I love it, thanks for sharing. Such a unique set up.
hoovermatic
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Can we have a better look at your kitchen please!!! From what I can see it looks AMAZING!!!
sure
here are some kitchen photos
here are some kitchen photos
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