161. Narrowboat laundry: the Hotpoint WMTF722H washing machine
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2019
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After getting frustrated with the cheap little twin-tub washing machine I had aboard the boat from the early days - see vlog 20 here: • 20. How to do your lau... - I ditched it and bought a proper automatic machine. Due to a lack of space and onboard power, I had to choose a small one that didn't need to run a heating element; the one I chose is the Hotpoint WMTF722H. In this video I explain what I think of it and why it fits the bill.
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Amazing ! How many litres does it use per wash on average?
Around 40 but anything from 25-58 depending on program.
CruisingTheCut that drum design is from the 1950s ,very good design then,and very good design now.
@@CruisingTheCut how you getting on with the machine thinking of getting one
It's doing very well for me, I'm still very pleased with it.
@@jquest43 It seems that the old ways tend to be the best in so many circumstances. They don't make things to last these days the way they did back then. It's a throw-away society. Such a shame.
Excellent, as always. I've never sat through a 9 minute lecture on washing machines before, but you are such a professional that it was very watchable. You set the standard for all of the other boater film makers to try to live up to.
I agree, David sets the standards for all vloggers. He's an outstanding journalist. But I think he should also consider doing stand up - he's hilarious.
Thank you but I'd be *terrible* at stand-up, I have no jokes in me at all.
I guess I'm pretty starved for new videos from Cruising the cut when i gave a thumbs up for a video explaining how a washing machine works :)
You always explain things so well. I think you would have made a great instructor or teacher. You are precise and to the point while making everything easily understood.
Have a wonderful day.
I decided to install this on my boat thanks to this video. Its a perfect laundry solution. I fitted it via a hot/cold mixer valve so I can supply hot water too and avoid using the heating element at all. Only thing I would say is don't use it with a modified sine wave inverter. It makes the machine repeat the spin cycle over and over until it is cancelled! Otherwise great!
Yeah, a lot of washing machines (indeed a lot of electronics) doesn't like MSW, I should have mentioned that but it escaped me as my inverter is pure sine. Cheers
Huh...I never thought I would find information on washing machines so interesting..excellent summation!
Your enthusiasm and wit always makes me smile, David. Coupled with good advice, your vlogs are always worth a watch. Thank you.
Ha, ha, Soap on the water! My Nan always told me to "never wash your dirty laundry in public", you got away with that like a boss! Well demonstrated David :-)
Something most people overlook is that none of us gets any younger with age! With a front loading washing machine, you have to contently bend over forward just to load and unload the machine and with age, this gets more and more difficult every year! With a top loader, you just stand upright and load it. Unloading is also no issue. No need to give you back one heck of an exercise every wash day! Your top loader was a very smart move indeed!
Nico Visagie --- On the other hand, a little exercise and flexibility training is a good thing, especially as you get older! ;)
thank you for bringing awareness to the swans, ducks,etc that share the canals with you! Eco friendly detergents will go a long way to helping the environment. xx
David I am not sure if anyone else does this but I follow your trips step by step using Google Earth. It is fun to hover over a lock that you went through or a marina (please continue saying their names ) or tunnels. I live in South Carolina and retired from the U.S. Navy.Really enjoy your VLOG. God speed on your cruises. PS: Might be interesting if folks would say where they live when commenting.
It was indeed a fascinating and educating watch. Even the unedifying sight of your Y fronts trying to claw their way out of the drum didn't put me off finishing this highly informative episode.
All the best, Dave.
Good lord, I'm giving a thumbs up to a laundry vlog! But I did enjoy it, ta!
I adore the titles you come up with for your videos.
Modern laundry detergents don't need hot water. I have used only cold for at least the past 25 years with no complaints.
I was concerned this vlog was going to be a wash but you managed to spin a good tale as always.
I've used cold water almost 100% for 20 yrs. I use less soap than they say, & with the newer soaps designed for cold water, it's fine. Your video is very well done!
I've washed my clothes in cold water for years with no problems.
When I first learned that washing machines in the UK heat their own water I was surprised but after thinking about it it makes some sense. In the US home washing machines almost always run on a 110 volt 15 amp circuits so couldn't heat water themselves. Electric dryers use 220 volts but not washers. Since the UK uses around 230 volts as the standard voltage it's possible to put heating elements in washers and things like that.
Hats off to you for making even this dull subject interesting 🙂
Another sterling Vlog David, good to see you are cleaning up your act! All thats left now is the Vlog where you go to get your haircut....hippy! ;-)
It's good to see that finally you got a proper laundry for yourself. :)
Watching this has jogged my memory. In the 1960's I worked for a radio and electrical wholesaler selling many well known brands to independent retailers at that time. In the latter half of that decade I'm sure Philips introduced that exact machine, I remember being impressed with its twin bearings as many of the then current automatics gave a lot of trouble with their single bearing failing. If I'm right that would mean that that machine has been made with only a few modern updates for around 50 years, that's not a bad testament to the soundness of the original design.
I'm not sure why but I found this extremely interesting
The magic of film-making!
No Reply Needed. I am loving your series. I am mobility limited, so I live in a Seniors Apartment Complex, but I love watching you going through the canals and 'dreaming' about it. Since I nice lifestyle since I have also gone 'free-lance' writer in my retirement. So please keep it up! Thanks
Popped over into this channel from vandemonium because I really enjoy your humour, now I have no interest in owning a narrow boat but got hooked and just finished binge watching the whole lot. 😊
Welcome along! :-)
This is a rare example of someone washing one's dirty linen in public.
The missus was in another room, "Are you actually watching a video about washing machines?", "Yes, but it's on a narrowboat - that's the important bit."
See, to me these kind of vlogs are extremely important. Not just ‘how to’s’, but why, what and ifs!! Thanks as always, David.
Well David, I've slowly navigated my way through 161 of your videos. keep up the great work!
Amazing how you can make even a video on a washing machine so enjoyable! Might be that classic English accent! I'm surprised that you're premitted to discharge waste water (even grey water) into the canals. Here in the US that would never fly! I'm sure that, like yourself, most folks that live and travel on the canal system are good stewards of the water ways and use eco friendly soaps that find their way into the grey water and ultimately the canals. Thanks as always!
imxploring Where in the US is grey water discharge not allowed?
imxploring Federal regulations appear to allow graywater discharge from recreational vessels in U.S. waters, including the Great Lakes. I checked state regulations for several states, including Washington, and find that graywater discharge is also allowed there. It’s possible, I suppose, that some states may prohibit the practice in their waters but I did not take the time to research every state’s regulations.
I don't know why I decided to watch this as my seagoing days are over and I do not have nor have any intention of owning a narrowboat. However, I was intrigued by this machine, as I had never seen anything like this design before (every vessel I have used had a conventional front loader). An excellent, interesting review which covered important advice on the operation.
Kind of the same way I've been living in my apartment for the last 20 years. I don't have a washer hookup, so I wheel the washer next to the kitchen sink and place it on an old piece of folded linoleum, then I hang them one set of 10 10-foot line I've set up in the front hall, like your cross poles, in the winter or rainy days and have a floor fan blow air into the hall, in sunny summer days, I used the clothes line in the back yard after the ladies who share the building go to work, so I don't get my clothes dirty from their vehicles. Great video too.
Not being from the UK, I'd never before heard the term "Jubilee Clip." I've always just called them hose clamps. Always love learning something new. Wonderful video!
never thought i'd see the day where i would find a video about a clothes washer interesting. well done.
I can't believe I watched it all, I will never need such a thing. This man could do commercials. Or become a hypnotist.
When my mother had a top loader washer like this at home she used to put a bucket of hot water in the drum before starting.
This was to save electricity, perhaps this works with this machine too.
All you have to do is chuck a bucket of hot water in an use the cold program.
Unfortunately the first thing this machine does when you start it, is pump out any water already in it! (I tried)
@@CruisingTheCut you may have to wait for it to start filling with cold and then pour in the bucket of hot water but it seems to be working fine for you so perhaps not worth the effort.
Once the program has started, the door is locked so cannot tip in a bucket after
@@CruisingTheCut most washing machines remember where in the program they were when power goes out. So: start your program, wait for it to take in water, disconnect power, wait a minute for the lock to release, open, put bucket in, close, connect power again. It will probably continue normally. Yes, it's some work, but works a treat ;)
The spring loaded poles come to the rescue once again! They must be the best purchase you’ve ever made.
At £1.99 each or thereabouts, definitely!!
Love your videos, love your VOICE. You should be a professional voice actor or commentator :) You could be the next David Attenborough!
How interesting! I live in Brazil and here it is rare to see a washing machine that heats the water. I had one from Electrolux but almost never used the heated wash button. Yes, the default of the machine was a cold wash, and like yours has a cold wash button, mine had a hot wash button.
I moved and can't bring the machine with me. The one I have now is from Brastemp and is a top loader, unlike yours not a drum but with a spinning thing. It is a pretty large machine that can wash 11kg, but as most Brazilian washing machines, only cold water from the tap.
I also have no hot water in the house. Some more fancy places have, but is rare. Our showerheads have electric heating and so my kitchen sink. The bathroom sinks have no heating, but I don't mind brushing my teeth with cold water.
Right now is pretty cold for our standards, 12°C so I have an electric oil radiator turned on a low setting. Besides that I have a heated fan. What I don't have but really want is an air conditioner unit, because in summer is easily hotter than 30°C
Your videos are very nice, my wife and I love to see those boats and this kind of lifestyle. Thanks for providing us with nice, entertaining, and informative videos!
A copper coil around the stove pipe with water running through it would give you plenty of hot water in the winter.
That boat looks so cozy. If/when the snow hits it is going to be so nice for you sat in there with your log stove, away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Whoohooooo! Another great video from Cruising the Cut! Thanks again :D Honesttogosh, yesterday, I thought I had a brilliant idea that there might exist a washing machine with an onboard heater like some rug shampooers. I searched and searched, but until your video, I hadn't found any evidence of one. HOpefully, that machine is available here in the States.
Eh, two more thumbs up for yet another funny, punny video title, lol - your fabulous sense of humor as always!
Pro Tip: if you're concerned with killing bacteria and don't have HOT water or a HOT dryer just add plain white vinegar to your wash. Vinegar is an excellent sanitizer and it will soften your clothes like you won't believe!
EDIT: you can also add vinegar to your dish water and use it to wipe your counters down too. Vinegar cleans everything and is safe on everything.
Still use eco-friendly soap along with the plain white vinegar. Use the vinegar in place of bleach. it's safe on all surfaces, all fabrics and the environment.
Phyllis Stein Detergent is pretty bactericidal.
Should be printed in a single man's guide to life.
Plus it leaves the machine smelling nicely, or rather not smelling moldy and manky.
Vinegar is an excellent sanitizer.
It was both useful (potentially - I don't currently live on a narrow boat) and interesting. Cheers.
I recently stumbled upon your vlog and have become fascinated with narrowboats and canals and locks. We don't have such in the western mountains of North Carolina, yet your theme still impresses: follow your bless, and by watching you, we learn a boat isn't required to do that.
Thank you!
I used to live near Boone many years ago... back in England now since 1992... beautiful part of the world ..I go back to visit as often as I can! I'm also on the verge of living on a narrow boat... these vlogs are inspiring!
Honorary Tar Heel
Nice review, many happy washings!
In the US, we do nearly everything with cold water. Prevents fading and shrinking.
Considering the limited availability of water, space, and electricity on your boat, it is impressive that you have been able to install a fully functional washing machine within the confines of your vessel.
Great vlog David......its the finer points of narrow boating that some of us who are planning to join the "cut crew" so absorbing.Thank you.
Loved it.
Tremendously interesting and well done as always, David. It’s amazing how different things are from what we’re used to here in North America.
Never seen a modern top loader, I'm quite impressed with it👌
A brilliant machine! I wish it was sold in the US. It'd be great in an RV (caravan.)
You probably can get one from Amazon.
Extendable curtain poles as washing lines....... Ingenious!
Hey David,
Thanks for another interesting video, Love the new hairstyle, lol.
I see you’ve cleaned up your act. 😁
Hi from Australia.
We always wash all of our laundry in cold water (unless there is something that is extremely grubby) and we haven't died from any bacterial infections yet.
On holiday in London a few years back, we went to a local laundromat, piled in our laundry and cold water washing powder, selected cold and were about to start the machine when a woman rushed over to tell us we had selected cold wash instead of hot. We told her that it was OK we were doing a cold wash. It was so funny to watch the other washers then whispering and pointing at us as though we were aliens from another planet.
I guess we were.
Hahaha, yep!
This answered a question I had about disposing of gray water. Good video, David. Back to cruising.
What a fantastic little machine..we are limited on space so this was very useful indeed
I was beside myself with excitment, thinking a visit from Deep Purple was in order. But when you reviewed a washing machine I thought I had died and gone to heaven. The family were dragged in to view and I still can't understand why my 14 year old son called me a 'boring old git'? Has he no soul? No adventure in his young heart? Could you do a toaster review please.
Hahahahahaha
You air your drawers on the towpath? Oh the humanity! 🙈
I know that UK washing machine have gone a bit digital now but the reason our machines were cold fill was simply 'timing'. The length of the washing cycle was was governed by the water heating up, when it reached a set temperature the next part of the wash cycle was triggered. In some machines if you fed then with hot water the clothes may not always come out as clean as expected because the washing cycle was shortened by the preheated water being used.
A useful machine you have there by the looks of it.
Like the pole idea for the washing must try that one thanks David.
Very interesting. As an American, I had never heard of a washing machine with a heater. The ones in the US just have 2 input, one for cold and one for hot water. The hot wash cycle just takes water from the hot side and however hot the central water heater in your house is, is how hot the washer is.
There are machines in the US that have a 'sanitize' option which heats the water up to a temperature that will sanitize the cloths.
@@regould221 never seen that,,,thanks for the information
4:43 "I can't be bothered to do all that faffing about" also a major theme in the literary novel that is my life
Great to get an update on the practical aspects of narrowboat life! Hanging around laundromats is one of my least favorite things--a true time-waster.
You’ve made a video about your washing...and it was fascinating. Thanks!
Oh, and what could potentially be a boring subject was actually quite interesting and informative. Have you ever thought about doing telly work ? ;-)
David you can save on the laundry if you turn your underpants inside out and then back to front.
I was told that you can get five days from a pair of underpants..
First day normally
Second day back to front
Third day turn inside out
Fourth day inside out and back to front
Then you can always get another day out of them...🙄
So happy for you. And the vlog was quite good. I was very interested to see how you hung out your laundry to dry on a narrow boat. All these little, seemingly insignificant bits are, in fact, one reason I enjoy watching, since I have never been on a narrow boat and have no clue about anything concerning them.
this was not boring, it was very informative. you always go into such research on various products for a narrowboat, this is very helpful for anyone considering the NB life.
Judith says if you hang the clothes on hangers they will dry quicker and need less ironing (or look less like they need ironing)...
Cheers but hahaha, as if I ever iron anything!
What about the electric surge when the motor starts?
As always, it's been a great video, kind and relaxing as always, and indeed professional quality. Thank you for this lovely channel.
Any surging hasn't been an issue for my inverter so far.
all washers have electronically speed controlled motors so there is no motor surge, they start gradually
that's a smart looking design , good choice methinks
Awesome! Home from work and what do ya know? A cruising the cut video! Woohoo! You even managed to make doing the laundry educational and interesting. Hahaha! have a safe one, sir.
You are getting very well domesticated or a bloke.🇦🇺🤣🤣🤣👍
I honestly can't decide if I like the classic pun titles more or the song reference pun titles more
After accidentally stumbling onto one of your vlogs, I have been binge viewing them now during the past week.
I have seen dozens and I am still keen to see the next one!
Very much enjoy your pleasant use of the English language and your skills with which you produce and edit the footage.
Thank you for shedding a glimpse of light on this “unusual side” of England!
I can't believe I just watched a 9 minute video on a washing machine. But thats a props on your part, since you make it interesting!
Try adding half a cup (~70ml) of white vinegar to the conditioner compartment. It leaves the machine and the clothes smelling fresh, but unlike fabric conditioners it doesn't make the fabric less absorbent, which is unwanted in base layers like socks and undershirts - and in towels. Also, try leaving the machine open overnight after washing, so it can dry out. This will help prevent mold.
8.26 'condensating'. Surely, Condensing? (just to prove I listened to it all) :-p
it's nice to see you in the boat living and how you do things starting a fire cooking etc not just driving down the cannel
Never has an informative vlog been top loaded with so much...not so covert irony ... Loved it...might have to find room.for one in the fifth wheel now!
Put your shirts on hangers. Take up less space on rods inside, easy put away
I don't remember seeing you open a window before. I like the way those windows open from the top.
I have one of those on my boat and if your clothes arent filthy you can do a wash using the rinse cycle just put your liquid in the machine [not the comparment] and set to rinse /spin .Very short wash using less water too
Frontloaders run on one bearing located at the back of the drum= short service time and very expensive to repair (short warranty). Toploaders, like yours, are running on two bearings, thus equaling the weight=longer service ( 10 years warranty!!!!). You have chosen well. The force is strong in this apprentice.
I used to have one of these many years ago in a rental apartment. It lasted forever and worked really well.
oh, that is good to know. I never knew that (never thought of it). Makes perfect sense. thank you for that tip.
I hadn't considered the bearing issue at all but it's good to know! Cheers
May I ask how large your inverter is on continuous and peak? This will help me match a new inverter for this when i buy it :)
1300W continuous, I forget what it is at peak. It's a Victron 12/1600VA unit.
Thanks again for the hard work and time you've put into your series. I just came across it two weeks ago UA-cam and subscribed.
I became enamored with British canals in 2010 (I'm still a member of the Thames & Severn canal society) and have always wondered what it would be like to live on a narrowboat. You're actually doing it, so in a way for the past week I've been living vicariously through your experiences and your learning curve on all sorts of canal & boat topics.
I'm one of these meticulous planning types, so your attention to the real-world experience, licensing, day-to-day costs & needs, maintenance, and actual living is very much appreciated. That's what a real narrowboat experience would be like for me; the actual cruising would probably be a minority of time usage with the vessel. So thank you for sharing your real-world story for the past few years, and your time to produce and edit your vlogs. I hope your 52,000 subscribers are equally thankful for your storytelling; it's certainly cheaper and more time-convenient for me than a ticket to Blighty and a hotel in Stroud, Wilts.
By coincidence, I just finished watching your earlier washing machine episode (#20) the other night and thought the washer options presented then were not realistic for long-term usage. Your new solidly built Hotpoint seems like a sensible choice and will make washing clothes actually enjoyable. I hope the new machine works out for you. Kindest regards from Virginia, USA.
Thank you!
Congratulations David, you are now a truly CIVILIZED British narrow boater.
i always wash with cold water. I guess if i worked in a coal mine i may require a hot water wash.. Cold water is much better for color fastness of the fabric , plus no shrinkage. I did not know that your washing machines actually heated the water in the UK. In the States the machine regulates the amount of cold and hot water that goes into the machine to make the temperature that you set it to.. Learn something new every day...
there are deluxe American models (think Kitchen Aid and Speed Queen) that heat the water too, in case you have a small or old water heater... but it's definitely not standard.
I think these slim washers are common in Europe
Front loaders are way more common, not seen a top loader for years!
Quite common at least in Finland, because in smaller apartments the bathrooms tend to be small, too. We've had two of those, but they have one drawback: they cannot wash as much as a front loader, because of the size. Bought a front loader few years back when we moved into a bigger apartment.
Hi David, an interesting vlog as always. I seems that you could get a job as a washing machine salesman in the boat industry, as you have all the facts and figures at your fingertips. What a great view of your ‘smalls’ and other items!! All the very best until the next time. Martin in Kent
Haha I thought everyone would enjoy that ;-)
It was while watching a video on how to use a twin-tub to wash your smalls on a narrowboat that he suddenly wondered "when did life start going so right?" :-)
Wake up. The snow is gone. Its nearly spring and we need more input.
Great video. I’m so impressed with your washing machine. I’d make sure my tetanus shots were current in case I fell into the water. 😊
I used a dual set in my RV. I agree that having laundry facility in your home is a major advantage. Plus in the US, public laundry facilities are seldom very clean or acceptable. Leave it to you my friend to make a video about dirty laundry extremely interesting. Good show! :)
Loved this episode. Very practical and informative as ever. Thank you
Too bad you can't get a US-style washing machine. 100% of them have both hot and cold water inlets. When set to a warm or hot wash they usually do the rinse cycle with cold water. None of them (except fancy ones with a "sanitize" option) have heating elements.
Forcing the washer to heat the water seems inefficient.
Of course US dishwashers usually do have heating elements so who knows.
we used to have them until Europe told us they were banned
They weren't banned but the single intakes were deemed more efficient and reliable espically if hot water supply is an issue
Some companies still make hot/cold fill washers
Actually if you don't live in a big city where hot water is supplied from the mains, but instead you use electricity to heat water, then it is more efficient for the washing machine to do that since it heats only the amount of water it needs at temperature you specify.
For the last two years i've been using a recipe for clothes washing from an Australian woman by the name of Shannon Lush . She had mentioned on a local talk back radio station that using the recommended amount of soap per wash should be ignored & instead cut it down to a 1/4 of of the recommended amount of powder. Adding to the powder 2 tablespoons of bicarb soda (must be bicarb with no other ingredients added to it from the manufacturer). Then 2 tablespoons of basic nothing fancy type of white vinegar to replace fabric softener. So your most probably wondering wtf, less soap ? are you mad !. Actually i thought that too when i first heard it. That was two years ago & the difference is fantastic. More soap won't make clothes cleaner all it does is add more fat (it appears the soap serves no function other than softening water. of coarse manufacturers want you to use more soap eh, they can make more money). The bicarb acts as a deodorizer & the vinegar as a softener. I tend to soak over night to allow the bicarb to do it's job i'd recommend you do it too, tho there are times i can't be bothered soaking. You'll find over the next 3-4 months if not longer (it took me around more than 6 months before i noticed the difference in my clothes) that your clothes will seem to stay cleaner for longer (yes i'm well aware of what that sounds like), however they certainly seem too & i know for a fact that there was far too much soap used as i catch my spin water & even on the last spin there used to be soap still in it, that right there showed me the recommended amount on the packaging of the powder was all BS. Washing machines on average should be serviced (cleaned & bearings checked) on a yearly basis. If for no other reason than to remove the fatty gunk (fatty residue from soap along with hair & fabric ) build up on the underside edges of the bowl & the inner part of the water reservoir (you can see this if you have a washing machine repairer near you & ask to see some that are apart but not yet cleaned , see what happens when you wet it ewwwww) . If you've been using hot wash chances are the machine won't be too bad as it can dissolve a fair bit of it, tho over time if many cold washes vs hot wash is done, the build up will be quite big eventually. Reducing soap will not affect the machines ability to get rid of grease (car grease), oil etc tho as i mentioned soaking will most likely be of benefit. When i say soaking i mean i run the machine for a wash with the clothes then reset & soak over night then following day let machine do a full wash cycle. It's just my preferred way of washing clothes. the link here > has a pdf of other tips from her organised.hsw.com.au/resource/media/2014/08/3463-Laundry-Webinar-Downloadable-FINAL.pdf
washing soda crystals added to the detergent works well, as does a longer cycle length.
Bi-carb, i.e. baking soda is an alkaline. Vinegar, i.e. acetic acid, is an acid. They should not be mixed together unless you want the violent reaction that will result. Detergents are emulsifiers and are almost always an alkaline. You shouldn't mix any acid with them because it will raise their pH and reduce their effectiveness. Even old homemade bar soap was made with lye, which is also an alkaline.
Shannon Lush gave you same very bad advise ;-)
Another great video. Very informative. Answered all my questions. 👍
Thanks for another interesting vlog. I always love seeing glimpses into life aboard a narrowboat