The first Hoover Washing Machine ever produced is 60yrs old!!!this simple machine revolutionised "washday with its compact style and simple use of operation,...
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Paul Linnell
electricity_...
Oct 20, 2008 8:55 am
You guys did a great job! Really enjoyed the photos. Thanks for preserving this heritage. Hoover owe you a big one! Paul ... From:...
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chestermikeuk
Oct 22, 2008 8:31 am
Hi Paul, glad you enjoyed the photos,you are right about preserving the heritage, I think companies find themselves in a dilema these days about having to...
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jimmythehoover2001
jimmythehoov...
Nov 25, 2008 11:48 pm
A trip to Edinburgh today turned up an A3190 Electron de luxe 1100 from 1982 which still had the blue sellophane protective film on the bezel and door trim and...
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Super Trouper
superpertroo...
Nov 25, 2008 11:49 pm
Hi Kevin! Hows u? Stephen _____ From: ukclassichomeappliances@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ukclassichomeappliances@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jimmythehoover2001 ...
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jimmythehoover2001
jimmythehoov...
Nov 28, 2008 6:15 am
I am fine thank you Stephen I am never far away but more often over at Twin Tub Emporium Kevin ... A3190 ... from ... bezel ... wash?) ... was ... the ... ...
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Paul Linnell
electricity_...
Dec 9, 2008 5:34 pm
Does anyone have any duplicate or spare appliance instruction manuals - vacuum cleaners before 1970 especially. OK it's a long-shot! Paul....
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david allen
davidpaulallen
Jan 16, 2009 9:39 pm
Hi. I am sorting out my late fathers belongings and like all men, he was a collector (read hoarder). If it looked good and worked, he kept it much to the...
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vacmanandgoblin
Feb 15, 2009 1:24 pm
In the deepest part of the loft I have found a Sunbeam Mixmaster. It is black and red in colour, but is only of average condition. I suppose for it's age the...
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croft36
Feb 20, 2009 12:04 pm
I have some old used cheques and amongst them is one made out to Acme Wringers Ltd in the sum of £38.13.6d and dated 22nd June 1937. See photo in 'John's...
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Super Trouper
superpertroo...
Aug 24, 2009 9:19 pm
Discuss? Stephen [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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electricity_museum
electricity_...
Oct 19, 2009 7:44 pm
Has anyone seen this: Ebay 170394628566....
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karney80
Nov 9, 2009 6:08 pm
hi everybody! i am writing a thesis about the cultural history of washing machines from 1950-1975 in germany and england. I'm interested in the technical...
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Ralf
lederstiefel1
Nov 11, 2009 4:01 pm
If you have any further questions concerning partly German washing-technology and partly English, especially the overlapping of both markets and...
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Ralph
redcheeks1
Dec 10, 2009 4:25 pm
My name is Ralph Titterton, and I am the official representative of the estate of the late composer, Barry Gray. Gray is best known for his very long...
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chestermikeuk
May 21, 2010 8:11 am
Hello Ralph, thanks for sharing the information about Barry, like yourself, we collectores & restorers of Hoover Keymatics would be really keen to see the...
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chestermikeuk
May 21, 2010 8:23 am
Heres the latest Hoover Keymatic restoration, its the Hoover 3226 model from 1964, its owned by Mathew (keymatic3203) from Cardiff, managed to sort out the...
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monty_bears
May 21, 2010 9:08 am
Fantastic! Have seen a few of these about, and even recall them from my childhood. However, never have got to see one in action until now. Excellent job! Wash...
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chestermikeuk
May 21, 2010 12:15 pm
Hi Steve Its a great machine to use & watch, and yes it is a bit of a water hog, it takes 8 gallons on a fill, so on the early machines it would be, wash & 3...
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monty_bears
May 22, 2010 12:28 am
Hi Mike That is quite thirty for an 8lb (3.6kg) kg wash. Not surprising that the design didn't stay around that long. One of my Mum's friends had one, and this...
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shaunandkeith
May 23, 2010 7:38 pm
Hi Ralph, With reference to your request for a copy of the Hoover Keymatic Consumer/Dealer film, I think i may have the consumer film...although from memory...
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lederstiefel1
Jun 2, 2010 11:31 am
Hi, Mike! Did you get my message? Ralf...
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hoovercleaner
Jun 13, 2010 8:39 pm
Hi I have rewired my lux 345 and there is a V shaped spring which fit's under the wheel which holds the cable. does anybody know how this spring fits in place?...
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Super Trouper
superpertroo...
Jun 14, 2010 12:33 am
Ben The art of rewiring these cleaners is knowing how to do it with the cable wheel in situ. However, this is how we all learn and you've done it now, so...
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Super Trouper
superpertroo...
Oct 23, 2010 11:25 pm
I'm really hoping that a collector will scoop up this little rarity I spotted....the basic design of this iron does go back almost 40 years to the early...
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monty_bears
Nov 12, 2010 12:57 pm
Help I am in Australia with a Hoovermatic 3304. It works well but the water level is equalising between the 2 tubs. The rubber valve seals in the pump have...
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lederstiefel1
Jan 18, 2011 9:09 pm
died this morning because of water-leekage of the pump! Anyone who can help? Ralf......
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chestermikeuk
Feb 24, 2011 3:46 pm
Hi Ralph What do you need a new replacement pump?? or seal and / or repair manual?? We are meeting up at the weekend so let us know and see what we can do!! ...
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chestermikeuk
Jun 17, 2012 8:56 am
Tell us your stories about yours families Hoover Keymatic, the revolutionary washing machine that uses a "Keyplate";.....
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jace69@...
jace69...
Dec 18, 2012 12:43 pm
Hi, Does anyone in London or nearby, know how to source and fit a motor to my Hotpoint Countess? She is a blue fascia model and was working when I bought her...
