Built to last?
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Harry H said:
My old Hayter Mower. Bought second hand 25 yrs ago. Has never had any attention. Not even an oil change. Starts second pull every time, used once a week.
I do feel a bit guilty about the oil change as generally I like to think I'm a mechanically sympathetic person but just never get round to it.
Reading that made me cringe.I do feel a bit guilty about the oil change as generally I like to think I'm a mechanically sympathetic person but just never get round to it.
For pity's sake change the oil, if only out of curiosity to see what the old stuff looks like.
rohrl said:
Harry H said:
My old Hayter Mower. Bought second hand 25 yrs ago. Has never had any attention. Not even an oil change. Starts second pull every time, used once a week.
I do feel a bit guilty about the oil change as generally I like to think I'm a mechanically sympathetic person but just never get round to it.
Reading that made me cringe.I do feel a bit guilty about the oil change as generally I like to think I'm a mechanically sympathetic person but just never get round to it.
For pity's sake change the oil, if only out of curiosity to see what the old stuff looks like.
I've had my Francis Francis X1 coffee machine for 5 years, I use it 4/5 times every single day. It's pretty well made (all metal) and if it does go wrong, it's easy to take apart and fit replacement parts - unlike most other coffee machines, which are pieces of junk plastic.
My friend bought one when they were launched circa 15 years ago and still has it in daily use. Albeit it's had a couple of replacement parts.
My dualit toaster was nearly £200 but again I was sold on its apparent quality construction and easily replaceable parts. Time will tell on that one!
My friend bought one when they were launched circa 15 years ago and still has it in daily use. Albeit it's had a couple of replacement parts.
My dualit toaster was nearly £200 but again I was sold on its apparent quality construction and easily replaceable parts. Time will tell on that one!
When we moved out of our flat and into a place with a garden we inherited a flymo of 2006 vintage. Was s
te tbh. I found a Qualcast Concorde from the early-mid 80's on facebook for a tenner. Bought it, and over a few weeks stripped it down, cleaned it all up, greased everything, put it back together, sharpened the blade and used it!
The bottom blade was fked after years of abuse, so found a NOS one on ebay for a tenner, fitted that, re-sharpened the blade against the now true bottom blade and it cuts our small lawn very nicely indeed!
SWMBO didnt understand why I wanted an old mower until her mums <6 month old (I think qualcast) mower with its ste palstic blades blew a segment of its comm out one day, taking both carbon brushes with it before it went bang, and I lent her our proper qualcast. She still doesnt really like it now but cant badmouth it as it's saved a day already!
te tbh. I found a Qualcast Concorde from the early-mid 80's on facebook for a tenner. Bought it, and over a few weeks stripped it down, cleaned it all up, greased everything, put it back together, sharpened the blade and used it!The bottom blade was f
ked after years of abuse, so found a NOS one on ebay for a tenner, fitted that, re-sharpened the blade against the now true bottom blade and it cuts our small lawn very nicely indeed!SWMBO didnt understand why I wanted an old mower until her mums <6 month old (I think qualcast) mower with its s
te palstic blades blew a segment of its comm out one day, taking both carbon brushes with it before it went bang, and I lent her our proper qualcast. She still doesnt really like it now but cant badmouth it as it's saved a day already!Zoon said:
iPhone 5, 3 years old and it's still fine.
Black and Decker cordless drill, still original battery and works perfectly 12 years on.
Mountfield Petrol mower also over 12 years old and still works.
My dads got a black and decker drill that must be over 40 years old, it's took some hammer too as he's too tight to get anyone in to do any work on the house!Black and Decker cordless drill, still original battery and works perfectly 12 years on.
Mountfield Petrol mower also over 12 years old and still works.
Thought I would give this thread a resurrect.
My washing machine turned 25 this year and decided it had had enough. After much googling I traced the problem to a dead solenoid valve, after more googling found it was going to cost about £60 to buy just the part. Just before buying I did a final sweep of ebay for the part and turned one up for £16 delivered! Fitted this weekend and the machine lives on!! Here's hoping for another 25 years service from it (touch wood)
My washing machine turned 25 this year and decided it had had enough. After much googling I traced the problem to a dead solenoid valve, after more googling found it was going to cost about £60 to buy just the part. Just before buying I did a final sweep of ebay for the part and turned one up for £16 delivered! Fitted this weekend and the machine lives on!! Here's hoping for another 25 years service from it (touch wood)
Thankyou4calling said:
7795 said:
I bought my girlfriend a new Magimix 4200xl last Christmas; I was both frilled and mildly miffed in the realisation that the 30 year warranty would more than likely outlast me.
What a lovely present for her indoors 
TwigtheWonderkid said:
PurpleMoonlight said:
My microwave was purchased in 1988 - Saisho.
My Saisho microwave is about a year older than yours and died a couple of months back, so be prepared!!!But it came with a set of unbreakable microwave plates that we still use.
Wife has a Sony Trinitron 12" tv she got for her 12th or 13th birthday. It's in the loft now but still works fine and has a great picture. She's 52 now.
Bosch kitchen appliances seem to be bullet proof as well. We sold the washing machine after about 20 years service as we fancied something more modern. Our whirlpool fridge and freezer are about 20 years old as well.
Edited by 98elise on Tuesday 4th July 12:50
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