2 HN users recommended this documentary2 months2015–2020score 2.5
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026
Recommended as a humorous and clear explanation of everyday machines, including why washing machine balancing works.
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.
“Cartoonist Tim Hunkin explains how machines work, with lots and lots of models and cut-aways of real life devices.” (HN, 2020)
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]
Humorous explanation of everyday machines with models, cut-aways, and animations.
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.
Shows what happens without the concrete block and how commercial machines balance loads.
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]
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