Secret Life Of Machines 104 The Washing Machine
Why Hacker News recommends it
Recommended as a humorous and clear explanation of everyday machines, including why washing machine balancing works.
What it is
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 by 2 HN commenters across 2 different months, 2015 to 2020.
What Hacker News said
Strong rec john-tells-all · 2020-04 · on “Connections Episode 1: The Trigger Effect (1978) [video]”
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]
Recommends tim333 · 2017-08 · on “Concrete-free washing machines are lighter to transport, just as good in a spin”
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.
Cites everyone · 2015-11 · on “Why has the quality of brick buildings declined in the last 100 years?”
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]