Washing Machine / Vacuum Cleaner

Synopsis
Tim Hunkin humorously explains the workings of some familiar domestic machines. His technique is to present the scientific principles and show how the machines evolved by using demonstrations and animated cartoon sequences.
1: Looks at the components of washing machines; solenoid, pump and motors. Asks how soap gets into the was drum, what stops the machine overflowing, why automatic washing machines contain lumps of concrete.
2: Discusses why a civil engineer who designed fairground rides invented the vacuum cleaner, why it uses less power when block up, and why a proportion of the collected dust blows out.
Series
Secret Life of Machines, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.
Year of production
1988
Availability
Sale; 1997 sale: £14.99 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes
Broadcast on C4 on 22/11/88 and 15/11/88.
Subjects
Technology
Keywords
household machines; vacuum technology; washing machines

Credits

Director
Andrew Snell
Producer
Elizabeth Queenan
Writer
Tim Hunkin
Cast
Rex Garrod 
Tim Hunkin 

Sections

Title
Washing machine
Synopsis
1: Looks at the components of washing machines; solenoid, pump and motors. Asks how soap gets into the was drum, what stops the machine overflowing, why automatic washing machines contain lumps of concrete.

Title
Vacuum cleaner
Synopsis
2: Discusses why a civil engineer who designed fairground rides invented the vacuum cleaner, why it uses less power when block up, and why a proportion of the collected dust blows out.

Production Company

Name

Artifax Productions

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

Team Video Productions

Email
admin@team-video.co.uk
Web
http://www.team-video.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8960 5536
Fax
020 8960 9784
Address
PO Box 38194
London
W10 5WZ
Notes
Producer and distributor of DVD-based teaching packs for schools and colleges that aim to stimulate discussion on issues in areas including citizenship, religious education, critical thinking, energy and environment, and careers/work experience.

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