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A few years ago I passed on old washing machine to a young relative expecting that it might be something she could use for a year or two before it finally exited this world. I was astonished to find out a day or so ago that the bloody thing is still functioning – I actually purchased it in 1982 from John Lewis!
There is, though, one minor snag. The pump cover, which requires to be unscrewed occasionally to clear any accumulated debris, is not able to fully seal when screwed back in place. The sealing washer, quite understandably, has become rather worn but presumably this part would hardly be available as a spare at almost 40 years old? Would it be worth trying to wind a long length of PTFE and fixing it in place of the washer? Any alternative suggestions much appreciated.
By the way the model is a Phillips AWB 098 if that means anything.
There is, though, one minor snag. The pump cover, which requires to be unscrewed occasionally to clear any accumulated debris, is not able to fully seal when screwed back in place. The sealing washer, quite understandably, has become rather worn but presumably this part would hardly be available as a spare at almost 40 years old? Would it be worth trying to wind a long length of PTFE and fixing it in place of the washer? Any alternative suggestions much appreciated.
By the way the model is a Phillips AWB 098 if that means anything.