garbaldy Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 7:58 PM, LightBulbFun said: especially if you wire the motor directly to the mains bypassing any safety cutouts! some of my favorites are from Aussie50 (it was Photonicinduction who started the whole "thing" then aussie50 became the best at doing em LOL) As a spotty teen it was crow bangers used not electricity that's tame, shame mobile phones whernt around then as we could of had some excellent footage of blowing ourselves up. I wonder if you can you still get crow bangers hmm internet search coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 ^ How to get on a list garbaldy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Outstanding, hope it's the 1.4 merit or 1.7 low blow dizzler, 0-60 must be measured in weeks...Sent from my SM-A505FN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, loserone said: ^ How to get on a list Oh yes I bet they don't give as much of a kick these days though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Daughter No.2 was looking at some of Mrs Concern's old Mad Magazines, here's one from April 1981... Remspoor and myglaren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 paulplom and Remspoor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey spud Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Just got this old friend out of my neighbour's garage where its been sleeping since October. 808 Estate, Wack, mitsisigma01 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 9 hours ago, LightBulbFun said: (not my photos just a couple borrowed from another forum im part of) What! You mean there's more like you... Or worse !!! ??? ??? You even managed to sneak in some top loader shite, haven't seen one for decades! LightBulbFun and Joey spud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, mitsisigma01 said: What! You mean there's more like you... Or worse !!! ??? ??? You even managed to sneak in some top loader shite, haven't seen one for decades! haha yeah there's a few lighting forums out there and yeah photo is from the US where Top load washing machines are still a thing I think I wonder why that is/why we don't get top loaders in the UK anymore... (I vaguely remember sitting on top of one as a baby in someone else's home but that's my only memory of seeing a top loading washing machine in person) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 There's two reasons I've been given for the UK going for front loaders: "Top loaders are for poor people" and "Top loaders take up too much space". Which yeah, okay, first point well made since top loaders are general more basic and therefore cheaper and some are more cost effective to run, they're also generally more durable so you don't have to repair/replace them so often. Second point.... well... not really. A top loader theoretically robs a square of countertop that the front loader doesn't, but you can still put stuff on top of a top loader if you really must. Personally, I think front loaders are a compromised design and something of a liability. Top loaders don't tend to flood the place if they break, and they don't seem anywhere near as rough on clothes while also seeming to do a better job of cleaning. Front loaders are an absolute arse to load and unload, and they're much louder in operation than most top loaders. When we eventually redo the kitchen, I'm gunning for a top loader. At the moment we've got this front loader with beepboops and a spin cycle that could out-whine an entitled Fortnite player. It also has an appetite for cotton knitwear, as evidenced by the many little holes said garments acquire once they've been through the thing a few times. grizgut, LightBulbFun, anonymous user and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, LightBulbFun said: I wonder why that is/why we don't get top loaders in the UK anymore... Simples, they use lots more water. If you think about it, the whole drum fills up for the pre-wash (if selected), the wash and each of the rinses. A front loader only fills the bottom portion of the drum, using far less. More mechanical action as well (the laundry lifting up and dropping back into the water) so washes better. LightBulbFun and myglaren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, vulgalour said: When we eventually redo the kitchen, I'm gunning for a top loader. At the moment we've got this front loader with beepboops and a spin cycle that could out-whine an entitled Fortnite player. It also has an appetite for cotton knitwear, as evidenced by the many little holes said garments acquire once they've been through the thing a few times. I think you must be doing it wrong! Been using front loaders since 1969 and have only had one failure, a few years ago I had my son here for a few days and he would have his clothes washed. Bunged them in the same as all the rest, 40℃. His cashmere jumper came out the right size for a five year old (he is a big lad). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 36 minutes ago, High Jetter said: Simples, they use lots more water. If you think about it, the whole drum fills up for the pre-wash (if selected), the wash and each of the rinses. A front loader only fills the bottom portion of the drum, using far less. More mechanical action as well (the laundry lifting up and dropping back into the water) so washes better. Front loader machines are just becoming popular here. I've got a top loader with a fully mechanical selection dial. It'll try to migrate to the other side of the room if there's something in it that's unbalanced (which is the correct way). Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I've had a front loader have it's water level sensor fail and fill the drum up. It only leaked when it filled the detergent tray. That was after it timed out with a water fill error and I restarted the same program hoping it would drain. The drum stayed watertight with all that water in the whole time. So no difference between that and a top loader in terms of being able to leak. Front loaders are generally more efficient and better than cleaning, as it can throw the clothes around better. Also a lot safer as things can't fall in like small children, pets and the like. Those sort of objects would damage a machine right up. Finally you get more countertop space - important in smaller properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 My mother, who was quite short always preferred a top loader washing machine, as it was easy to chuck stuff in and fish out, rather than bend She never fell in the washing machine, unlike the time she fell in the chest freezer. paulplom, stonedagain, robinmasters and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Also, top loaders are crap at washing clothes. (I've had several and they're shit). It is an example of 'not invented here' syndrome. Some Americans are deeply suspicious of front loaders because they're not what they're used to and cost more. myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 My Americana mate's hellcat has arrived from America. It's ended up in Preston and he's in Bedlington.How long before it gets iva'd and gets to him with the current situation?What a sickner after waiting 2 months for delivery.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk face, warch, FakeConcern and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I think they're 1000 horse power iirc.I'll have to nag him for a go! Edit. Just googled and it's only 707bhp.0-60 of 3.6 seconds197mph It'll do I suppose privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, paulplom said: I think they're 1000 horse power iirc. I'll have to nag him for a go! Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Great colour too (see if I can have a go as well please?) paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I've been in touch. Apparently I have to join the queue.I fitted his boiler last year.It'll be unfotrunate if it goes off...Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, paulplom said: I think they're 1000 horse power iirc. I'll have to nag him for a go! Edit. Just googled and it's only 707bhp. 0-60 of 3.6 seconds 197mph It'll do I suppose Mine was 375hp and was plenty quick. Wife wants a Hellcat. How they going to get around the rear turn signals? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, paulplom said: My Americana mate's hellcat has arrived from America. It's ended up in Preston and he's in Bedlington. How long before it gets iva'd and gets to him with the current situation? What a sickner after waiting 2 months for delivery. Seems they could be had in RHD as well.... paulplom and Roobarb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rovorsche said: I'm cooking Spag Bol, whilst fridge rummaging I find a pot of plain Hummus. Hmm thats nice with a dash of hot sauce! ..... red faced with breathing difficulties can take you to to another dimension. Bet you enjoyed it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 5 hours ago, paulplom said: My Americana mate's hellcat has arrived from America. It's ended up in Preston and he's in Bedlington. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk That's fantastic, great muscle car color as well. It is amazing how much mileage FCA have got out of that platform with its roots in the w211 e class. paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 anonymous user, rainagain and Rovorsche 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Ross on Wye Morrissons. Makes a change from riding in the tractor link box. (Not my picture. Was looking for local car park images.) richardmorris, adw1977, Skizzer and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 INSURANCE GRIN! Policy about to renew, so as any fule know, to get the best price you have to shop around, threaten to cancel etc. Current provider (Axa) renewal price: £455.32 Meerkat's best quote: £450.28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 This looks like a nice little job for somebody that can work a spanner. Skizzer, warch and w00dy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Asimo said: Ross on Wye Morrissons. Makes a change from riding in the tractor link box. (Not my picture. Was looking for local car park images.) That’s very Forest of Dean. Making Lincolnshire seem sophisticated since 1347. Stevebrookman, skattrd and w00dy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I was doing the prescription deliveries. Astra touched areas thoroughly anti bac cleaned, me masked up and gloved aswell, knocking and leaving the prescription on the step or on a nearby ledge then walking a few metres back. Obviously leaving something low down on a doorstep isn't ideal for most people of age. Two lady's appeared at one address and I was called a "lovely young man" Couldn't help but think of this somewhatfoolish, myglaren, Skizzer and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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