Secret Life Of Machines 104 The Washing Machine
Retrotv2 HN recommenders · recommended in 2 months, 2015–2020
documentary · general · evergreen · 2015–2020 on HN
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.
Recommended as a humorous and clear explanation of everyday machines, including why washing machine balancing works.
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3 comments from Hacker News
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. ▶ this video
Yeah, check out Secret Life Of Machines 104 The Washing Machine ▶ this video they show what happens if you take the block out. Also how comercial machines do without it by balancing the load.
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. ▶ this video