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Secret Life Of Machines 104 The Washing Machine

Retrotv · 84.1K views · 2014-04-28 · 25:52

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Overview

An episode of Tim Hunkin's The Secret Life of Machines that explains how a washing machine works, using models, cut-aways and animations. It was first aired in 1988.

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Recommended as a humorous and clear explanation of everyday machines, including why washing machine balancing works.

Recommended by 2 HN people across 2 months · HN mentions 2015–2020

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john-tells-all · 2020-04 · Strong recommendation

Another wonderful series is "The Secret Life of Machines". Cartoonist Tim Hunkin explains how machines work, with lots and lots of models and cut-aways of real life devices. And animations! And moving sculptures! His humor is pervasive and a delight. [VIDEO]

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tim333 · 2017-08 · Recommendation

Yeah, check out Secret Life Of Machines 104 The Washing Machine [VIDEO] they show what happens if you take the block out. Also how comercial machines do without it by balancing the load.

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everyone · 2015-11 · Reference

You assume too much. Also this article is addressing the construction quality and longevity of brick facades. I was referencing the construction quality and longevity of washing machines, pre-war vs modern. [VIDEO]

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