The old flip open, non pop up, 240V toasters
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 18:59
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Jimbo
Anyone remember those old things?
Anyone got one kicking around? If so I'd love to purchase it, because you can't buy them new anymore.
Jim.
Reply By: Stu050 - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 19:39
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 19:39
Have a look around the second hand shops. Often seen in Lifeline, Salvos, Red Cross etc.
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Follow Up By: joc45 - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:03
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:03
Hi Stu,
Got a feeling that those
places don't touch electrical appliances like that coz it costs more to get them tested as safe than they're worth. All to do with legal responsibilities.
We offered Good Sammies some gear incl a good microwave. Wouldn't take the microwave for the above reason.
Gerry
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Reply By: Andrew-rodeo - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 19:46
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 19:46
Hi Jim,
Unfortunately I can't help with selling you a toaster, but I do remember them. Ours finally gave up the ghost a couple of years ago when it caught fire, and really burnt the toast. But apart from that it was the best toaster around, I think we had it for 20 years.
Maybe they should start making them again, with all this retro stuff that is trendy at the moment.
Cheers Andrew
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Reply By: joc45 - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:05
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:05
Bummer! I kept my old one just for crumpets till about a year ago, then threw it out, as I bought an all-singing-all-dancing one that did crumpets as
well.
Gerry
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Reply By: HGMonaro - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:08
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:08
me Mum's still got one... great for really thick chunks of homemade bread. Although with no pop-up function, burnt slices are not uncommon!
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Reply By: Shaker - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:15
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:15
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:18
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 20:18
...or here Site Link ...... and here Site Link
Take your pick!
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Reply By: Footloose - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 22:10
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 22:10
You must have a good reason for buying something so potentially dangerous.
I can remember being horrified when someone at a breakfast, years ago, was busy putting a knife into one. He was only a Uni student but still should have known better.
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 22:57
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 22:57
Why would you put a knife in a drop side toaster?
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Follow Up By: joc45 - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 23:35
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 23:35
But they're easy to fix if you do put a knife in (assuming you're still alive after the flash). Just undo one turn of the burnt-out element and twist it with some pliers (the fix works better if you turn the toaster off first, tho)
Gerry
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 07:46
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 07:46
Apparently he felt the need. I assume that he'd left the bread in for too long and it had burnt onto the element...or something.
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 07:48
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 07:48
Joc, yep been there done that with old electric heaters. And when you reduce the length of the coil too much they burn out:))
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Follow Up By: joc45 - Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 18:32
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 18:32
Footloose,
but the toast does
cook quicker tho when you reduce the length.
I used to watch the old man poke knives down into the popup toaster (can't recall why he chose to go down that road - still lived till 80yrs old).
I had to do the above fix several times - just more difficult than fixing a side-flipper.
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Reply By: Member - Bradley- Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 23:37
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 23:37
yep, ive got 2 of the old chrome finger burners in the shed, along with a few of the old ceramic jugs with the bakerlight lid and big hanging element. but i think i will hang on to them for the novelty value.
surely you dont want one to use everyday?
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Reply By: snow - Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 16:48
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 16:48
If I recall correctly I belive I have an Aunty still using that model toaster...which also reminds me that she only stopped using the old wringer style washing machinbe a few years back...upgraded to one of those ubeaut new models...yep a twin tub!!
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Reply By: Member - Peter (1) - Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 18:46
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 18:46
G'day Jimbo,
Yep, I have one, had it for about 36 years, but sorry, you can't have it as I'm still using it. Best toaster I've ever had (in fact it's the only toaster I'm ever had). It's never failed me in all that time, never even had to replace elements (having said that, it will now probably pack up). I am thinking about shortening the cotton covered cord a bit as the cotton is starting to fray at the plug top end. They don't make things to last anymore
Best of luck in your search.
Regards,
Peter
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Follow Up By: Ron George - Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 20:28
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 at 20:28
G/day Jimbo. Horror stories abound from anyone who has had anything to do with them old jiggers...
mine is no different... Had the usual toast & brew for breaky... went to work... came home late arvo to discover the old toaster still going, it was a tad on the hot side & close to curtains, other than that no ill effects. I have no doubt they have attrubited to the odd house fire or three as
well. My lecky bill for that 1/4 was a bit above the average to.
Cheers Ron.
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