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Hotpoint Twin 6 Thought it was worth adding this machine on here which I picked up for a fellow collector a few months ago. It’s a lovely machine and apart from the hoses needing to be replaced it seems to be fully functional. I made a video too which I’ve linked Next time you see it it will...

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Part 1 Rather than create another post I thought it would be worth adding this Servis brochure here. Enjoy

Colston Hi Paul I’ve thought the same about the lack of Colston twinnies turning up especially as they seemed to be in all the catalogues for years! Interestingly, the autoplus in the Argos catalogue that Chris Parker posted is listed as discontinued! My theory is the plastic dog clutch on...

Hi Matthew According to the service bumpf it states that the bearings are non serviceable on these and you have to replace the tub. This might be why you can’t find them. The parts diagram only shows the face seal. That’s not to say it can’t be done but you’d have to strip the machine down to...

Hi Keith The brochure covered all that range - I only photographed the twin tub bits for the thread. I think the Frigidaire brochure did and was actually for fridges but had this on the back. It’s a bit flower power looking in its design lol S

Not sure if I posted this either - another view of the Frigidaire

Hotpoint supermatic Here’s a brochure I meant to post and forgot

Fab work Chris. I like the way you’ve thought about and tried solutions and then thought some more when it’s not gone as thought. There’s a lot to be said for a bit of reflection as you’ve demonstrated here. Looks really good and fantastic solution you’ve come up with. Have you done any more...

Fab final instalment Mike. There’s a BAFTA on its way to you I’m sure lol. Now rest those eyes and get ready for the next meet as I’m sure we won’t be unlocked anytime soon x

Great to see you’ve got this up and running - perseverance pays off. Did you keep the end of the twinline hose where it connected to the pump? I used the non-return valves like Austin did but fitted them to the old hose and then connected a normal rubber drain hose off a later machine on to it...

Love that Miele Combinette - especially with the chrome washdeck. Were Miele twintubs sold in the UK as never seen a British version. Would be good to understand what all the controls do and how the hose arrangement works - is it the fill and empty hose on the same connector or was there a...

Fab thread Mike. You’ll need a lie down with an ice pack on your head and some cucumber slices to sooth those tired eyes after pulling those clips together and doing this thread! It’s much appreciated and it’s brilliant how it has all turned out this time as we were all working blind! As Mathew...

And here are the instructions for the Colston Coronet. Also the plastic dog clutch

Thought I’d add in some pictures of the Colston Ariston twin tub - the last incarnation of the Colston twin tubs but without the split washtub lid. The spin dryer on this has a clockwork safety catch on the lid and a plastic dog clutch on the spin drive which probably is the reason why the...

Lovely machine there. I’ve often wondered if you could try reinforcing the existing seal using and old boot and some rubber glue before you try taking it off. I think it will depend on how knackered the old seal is but could be worth a try. Could also look to use thinner rubber such as that used...

here’s a Morphy Richards twinnie brochure

Here’s the Hoovermatic

And a few bits on the later model and explanation of different wash actions

Fab thread MIke. I love twin tubs - the water, noise and smells of both the detergent and the machine bring back so many memories. Have just looked through some of my brochures and found a few good ones. Here’s the top twin - looks like an enthusiastic child may have doodled on the back!