The Secret Life of Machines

The Secret Life of the Washing Machine

Directed by Andrew Snell
S1 • E2    Nov 22, 1988
The earliest form of automatic washing was the nautical practice of towing clothes behind the ship. The combination of agitation and a constant flow of clean water washes the clothes quite effectively.

Episode Contents:

Models: Solenoid valves and pressure switches explained. Various cut away washing machines and their ingredients: weighted base, heating element, pumps, timer.

Machines: A thunder simulator by Tim. A stunt by Rex using a solenoid cannon to roll a car. One of the best of Tim's collecting boxes, the Chiropodist who nods, twiddles her thumbs and then dissapears and tickles your foot (automatic british mickey taking at it's best).

Guests: Again, lots of antique specimins (including the canadian shocker!). Industrial washing machines and the way they deal with the eccentricities of a load of water.

Extro: A mountain of washing machines.

Where to Watch The Secret Life of Machines - S1 • E2

  • Tim HunkinSelf - Presenter
  • Rex GarrodSelf - Co-Presenter

 

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