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A machine is a physical system using power to apply forces and control movement to perform an action. The term is commonly applied to artificial devices, such those employing engines or motors, but also to natural biological macromolecules, such as molecular machines. Machines can be driven by animals and people, by natural forces such as wind and water, and by chemical, thermal, or electrical power, and include a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement. They can also include computers and sensors that monitor performance and plan movement, often called mechanical systems.
Renaissance natural philosophers identified six simple machines which were the elementary devices that put a load into motion, and calculated the ratio of output force to input force, known today as mechanical advantage.Modern machines are complex systems that consist of structural elements, mechanisms and control components and include interfaces for convenient use. Examples include: a wide range of vehicles, such as automobiles, boats and airplanes; appliances in the home and office, including computers, building air handling and water handling systems; as well as farm machinery, machine tools and factory automation systems and robots.

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  1. N

    strange water hammer problem

    Hi, first of all I'm not a plumber, but am hoping for some advice!! My neighbour and I are suffering an ongoing problem where if she uses the washing machine, a few hours later there is a water hammer effect all along the pipework. This goes on for hours and it’s difficult to sleep through it...
  2. P

    Which Saniflo, for washing machine and sink?

    We need a pump to get the waste water up to worktop level from sink trap...no toilet, just utility sink and washing machine. I know nothing about waste water pumps, which is the best one guys?
  3. jaydebruyne

    Power flush Machine

    I need a recommendation for a power flush machine but one I don't need to remortgage for..??
  4. J

    Garden Tap from washing machine valve ?

    Hello. I am looking to install an outside tap. It will be fixed to external house wall above a drain and the best access to cold water water supply is thru the wall to the utility area where I have a sink and a washing machine. The pipe work under the sink is a bit restricted and not very...
  5. C

    Dishwasher and washing machine leaking

    Hi all, I have a problem with blockage (I think) First, the dishwasher didn't drain, so I did an empty run with some vinegar, and that seemed to clear it. All was fine for a while, once or twice I had a bit of an overflowing from the sink drain, more a gargling like noise, but that was all...
  6. M

    Camray sounds like washing machine

    Just bought a new house with a Worcester Greenstar Camray 18/25 boiler and Zircon cylinder. Hot water and heating are working fine. When in heating mode boiler sounds normal but when in hot water mode it sounds like a very noisy washing machine in wash mode, gurgling swishing noise of water. Is...
  7. A

    Powerflush machine

    Hello everyone, I'm looking into purchasing a powerflushing machine, I do quiet a bit of work on heating systems and think this would be a good service to add. I live in the north east and all the rads and systems seemed be gunged up. I am swaying more towards the Fernox Powerflow mk3...
  8. U

    Washing Machine Trap

    Hi, I am trying to install a trap in my washing machine standpipe. The problem is that bottom of the cupboard is too close to the main drainage pipe that I don't have space to connect the trap. Can anyone help me how to raise the level of the drain pipe using connectors.
  9. T

    Can someone please save me tonight?

    Soo, I booked installation with the delivery of my washing machine but it could not be installed! The hole for the hose to go through was not big enough (not a huge deal as I can drill it). I have the waste connector thing, can't post the link but it's the Floplast compression waste overflow...
  10. L

    Leaking hot water valve (used for washing machine)

    I've just installed a new washing machine that only needs cold water supply. The hot water pipe is now obsolete, but the valve (if that's the proper name for it) is leaking when turned off. I've had to put the flexible hose that was connected to the old washing machine back onto the hot water...
  11. S

    Advice on Aquastop Hose Please

    Hi there, I've just bought a Bosch Activewater SMS58M42GB Freestanding Dishwasher (hurray ... bye bye rubber gloves!) - but the "aquastop" inlet hose supplied with the machine is too short. Can someone tell me what the difference is between this aquastop hose and a regular blue inlet hose as...
  12. U

    Aquastop Hose?

    Hi there, I've just bought a Bosch Activewater SMS58M42GB Freestanding Dishwasher (hurray ... bye bye rubber gloves!) - but the "aquastop" inlet hose supplied with the machine is too short. What is the difference between this aquastop hose and a regular blue inlet hose as used for a washing...
  13. R

    need help routing washing machine waste downstream of U trap

    Just read another post about the washing machine creating a vacuum and pulling the water out of the trap, resulting in bag egg smells coming out from the sewer through the sink drain plugs, wonder if this is my issue and not stale water from the washing machine....on my drain trap picture there...
  14. W

    Mashing machine waste: will this work?

    Hello to all! looking for a bit of advice here. I want to connect my washing machine to the sink waste which is a bit far and I don't want to go through the kitchen units but underneath. I obviously don't want to overload the pump. Will it work if I do as per my drawing (the red line)? The...
  15. O

    Power flush machine

    I'm about to buy this model, can an anybody tell perhaps of experience if this machine is strong enough to flush easily up to 10 rads ? Is the machine efficient enough ? Would like like to know your opinion...
  16. S

    Options for new cold supply to washing machine

    Hi Chaps, I'll shortly be fitting a new washing machine in the kitchen - the current one being inconveniently situated in the garage:( The only practicable location is as shown in the following (poorly drawn!) sketch: A solid fuel Aga used to live in the chimney breast, but it was ripped out...
  17. M

    New hilmor pipe benders marking pipe

    Hi I have just bought some new hilmor pipe benders that are nicking the pipe on one side of the pipe when I pull a 90 degree bend on 15mm copper. Any one know a cure for this?
  18. M

    Running washing machine waste - long "trap"

    I have some routing issues with my grey waste - I have to get over or under another appliance. I don't want to go up, as the washer will back-fill. I was wondering about the possibility of installing the usual pipe down to floor level (for reasons I won't go into I can run a 40mm pipe along...
  19. T

    Power flush association????

    Anyone a member? I paid my money for membership early in week, had no email correspondents just wondering if anyone has any views on them
  20. Super Mario

    Magnet for powerflush machine

    Where can I get the magnet that goes on the powerflush machine i think its orange ???
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