http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/ UK Classic & Vintage Home Appliances Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:43:31 GMT jace69@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1649 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1649 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 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:56:52 GMT chestermikeuk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1648 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1648 Tell us your stories about yours families Hoover Keymatic, the revolutionary washing machine that uses a "Keyplate".. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:46:42 GMT chestermikeuk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1243 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1243 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!! Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:09:17 GMT Lederstiefel1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1239 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1239 died this morning because of water-leekage of the pump! Anyone who can help? Ralf... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:57:40 GMT monty_bears http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1237 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1237 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 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:25:03 GMT Super Trouper http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1236 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1236 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 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:33:22 GMT Super Trouper http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1223 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1223 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 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:39:51 GMT hoovercleaner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1222 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1222 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? Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:31:09 GMT Lederstiefel1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1220 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1220 Hi, Mike! Did you get my message? Ralf Sun, 23 May 2010 19:38:20 GMT shaunandkeith http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1218 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1218 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 Sat, 22 May 2010 00:28:09 GMT monty_bears http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1216 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1216 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 Fri, 21 May 2010 12:15:04 GMT chestermikeuk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1215 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1215 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 Fri, 21 May 2010 09:08:15 GMT monty_bears http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1214 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1214 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 Fri, 21 May 2010 08:23:56 GMT chestermikeuk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1213 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1213 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 Fri, 21 May 2010 08:11:39 GMT chestermikeuk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1212 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukclassichomeappliances/message/1212 Hello Ralph, thanks for sharing the information about Barry, like yourself, we collectores & restorers of Hoover Keymatics would be really keen to see the