aquacycle
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some misc catalogues through the years
British Twintub Washing Machines 1959 - 1990
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ozzie908
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@aquacycle
OMG £250 for a Hoovermatic ??????
Must have been on weekly terms or how would anyone afford them?
Nice to see them again though.
Austin
OMG £250 for a Hoovermatic ??????
Must have been on weekly terms or how would anyone afford them?
Nice to see them again though.
Austin
The frigidaire twin tub
Hi Mike
that Phillips Tt is rather nice looking much neater than the Frigidaire version .When i worked for HCT [some 45 years ago now ] i worked on mainly Frigidaire and Hoover machines sometimes there would be the odd Hotpoint. That earlier Frigidaire TT in post 6919 [very much like the rolls ] had an English electric clone .It looked the same but the controls were arranged differently on the front however the main and most important difference was hidden inside .Instead of the usual decent size motor directly driving the wash impeller a second spin motor and belt arrangement was used .Those spin motors while perfectly adequate for driving a spin dryer could not handle the load and would burn out quickly .Another thing i have remembered about the Frigidaire [the later model] is that it had two hoses on the back [one with the ball for emptying the tub and the other for draining the spinner .A really bad design in my opinion .You have the pump running constantly but the water is held back by the ball .Surely the old recirculating idea was better .Ok so we are talking about TTs can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to get the knobs off a Hoover 5090 without removing the complete top.The alloy plate with the decals on has come loose and rattles like mad when the spinner is on
Hi Mike
that Phillips Tt is rather nice looking much neater than the Frigidaire version .When i worked for HCT [some 45 years ago now ] i worked on mainly Frigidaire and Hoover machines sometimes there would be the odd Hotpoint. That earlier Frigidaire TT in post 6919 [very much like the rolls ] had an English electric clone .It looked the same but the controls were arranged differently on the front however the main and most important difference was hidden inside .Instead of the usual decent size motor directly driving the wash impeller a second spin motor and belt arrangement was used .Those spin motors while perfectly adequate for driving a spin dryer could not handle the load and would burn out quickly .Another thing i have remembered about the Frigidaire [the later model] is that it had two hoses on the back [one with the ball for emptying the tub and the other for draining the spinner .A really bad design in my opinion .You have the pump running constantly but the water is held back by the ball .Surely the old recirculating idea was better .Ok so we are talking about TTs can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to get the knobs off a Hoover 5090 without removing the complete top.The alloy plate with the decals on has come loose and rattles like mad when the spinner is on
keymatic3203
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Hi Anthony, Hoover knobs
it's a bit of a key hole surgery job, back off, the switches are on a metal section that unscrews, the knobs are linked to the switches with wire metal hooks, unhook these, then you can use some small or snipe nose pliers to squeeze the spring washers on the underside of the knobs and they should just come loose. Hope that helps, sorry for the brief description, all the best, Mathew
it's a bit of a key hole surgery job, back off, the switches are on a metal section that unscrews, the knobs are linked to the switches with wire metal hooks, unhook these, then you can use some small or snipe nose pliers to squeeze the spring washers on the underside of the knobs and they should just come loose. Hope that helps, sorry for the brief description, all the best, Mathew
supertwin59
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Replies 121 and 160.
121, Matthew, oh the agony of being foisted with stereotypical masculine pastimes, we understand each others exasperation?
160, Aquacycle, great to see those pics again: photo 10 of 14; that was the service twintub my mum bought 1974/5, but I think it was white spray painted may where stainless steel is pictured?
Regards, Walter
121, Matthew, oh the agony of being foisted with stereotypical masculine pastimes, we understand each others exasperation?
160, Aquacycle, great to see those pics again: photo 10 of 14; that was the service twintub my mum bought 1974/5, but I think it was white spray painted may where stainless steel is pictured?
Regards, Walter
aquacycle
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Great Universal 1999. Possibly one of the last twin tub appearances?
matchboxpaul
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Hi Chris
Thanks for the 1999 catalogue page, showing the servis retro tub and the final hotpoint 9404.
I too have both those models being sold into 1999 - I wonder if they made it into 2000?
Paul
Thanks for the 1999 catalogue page, showing the servis retro tub and the final hotpoint 9404.
I too have both those models being sold into 1999 - I wonder if they made it into 2000?
Paul
matchboxpaul
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A couple of questions ....
The SCHARPF machines mentioned on the cover of Keith's copy of 'Switch On!' earlier in the thread - were those machines ever released into the UK market, or was it a case of you can look, but you can't touch?
Also, a name I have heard of over the years, but I have never actually seen an advert for them or indeed a photo of any of their models - TALLENT!
On Wikipedia it reads that Tallent took over production of Rolls twin tubs for about a year after Rolls went into liquidation in 1964, before they were finally rebranded as Colston in 1965.
Are there any images of these twin tubs, branded Tallent? There were apparently three models:
W151 Super De Luxe
W152 De Luxe (with round lids)
W153 De Luxe (with square lids)
Could the W152 have been a Rapide clone, whilst the W153 would go on to be the Colston Autopride and the W151 the Colston AutoPlus? All conjecture and theory and hoping someone can provide some answers (fingers crossed).
I have added some pictures - 1st the Rolls Rapide De Luxe, 2nd the Colston Autopride and 3rd the Colston AutoPlus.
Paul
The SCHARPF machines mentioned on the cover of Keith's copy of 'Switch On!' earlier in the thread - were those machines ever released into the UK market, or was it a case of you can look, but you can't touch?
Also, a name I have heard of over the years, but I have never actually seen an advert for them or indeed a photo of any of their models - TALLENT!
On Wikipedia it reads that Tallent took over production of Rolls twin tubs for about a year after Rolls went into liquidation in 1964, before they were finally rebranded as Colston in 1965.
Are there any images of these twin tubs, branded Tallent? There were apparently three models:
W151 Super De Luxe
W152 De Luxe (with round lids)
W153 De Luxe (with square lids)
Could the W152 have been a Rapide clone, whilst the W153 would go on to be the Colston Autopride and the W151 the Colston AutoPlus? All conjecture and theory and hoping someone can provide some answers (fingers crossed).
I have added some pictures - 1st the Rolls Rapide De Luxe, 2nd the Colston Autopride and 3rd the Colston AutoPlus.
Paul
matchboxpaul
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Correction
Instead of Rapide De Luxe, I should have said Concorde ...
Instead of Rapide De Luxe, I should have said Concorde ...
ozzie908
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Paul reply 67
Have never encountered a Rolls/Colston with a spin timer ..... Very posh.
Austin
Have never encountered a Rolls/Colston with a spin timer ..... Very posh.
Austin
mattywashboy
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Here’s a good example of an Australian made Lightburn twin tub with unique Smackulator wash action 
Video courtesy of Nathan
Video courtesy of Nathan
mattywashboy
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And also a Lightburn H-Axis twin tub. Inspired by the cement mixers that the company also made
mattywashboy
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I’ve also just found a Gumtree listing for this quite unique Panasonic microprocessor control twin tub.
Wish it was in my state I would have it in a heartbeat!
Wish it was in my state I would have it in a heartbeat!
hoover0308
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I like to call it the Spankedomatic
Mattywashboy, I have a Smackulator, or Spankedomatic coming up from Sydney.
My next project after finishing the Hoover 0308 reno
Mattywashboy, I have a Smackulator, or Spankedomatic coming up from Sydney.
My next project after finishing the Hoover 0308 reno
Acme
Acme laundry appliances were sold in the Netherlands too. Here is a Dutch brochure.
Acme laundry appliances were sold in the Netherlands too. Here is a Dutch brochure.
Acme..
Just added one of those Acme Sunbreeze Tumble Dryers to my collection, it will look great next to the Thor Automagic in the utility room with the nicely aligned French grey trim
Cheers
Just added one of those Acme Sunbreeze Tumble Dryers to my collection, it will look great next to the Thor Automagic in the utility room with the nicely aligned French grey trim
Cheers
nilfiskga70
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Loved that Lightburn 'Smackulator' - found it funnier watching the video over and over a few times. What an unusual, but seemingly effective wash action, couldn't stop laughing out loud despite it bringing back memories of the occasional 'visit' to the principal's office in school in the early 80's! (cue the quotation 'Assume the position' from the movie 'Dead Poet's Society').
triumphdolomite
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That's an interesting brochure Louis, I didn't know that Acme had a twin speed wringer washer as well as the twin tub
Ian
Ian
matchboxpaul
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ACME brochure
Thanks also from me to Louis, for posting the ACME brochure.
As with Ian, I never knew they did a wringer machine, let alone four different version of it!
I can't say I have looked out for it in the past specifically, but will have to have a look through the literature to see if it/they are mentioned anywhere and see which ones were offered to UK buyers.
Does anyone have an ACME wringer in their collections? I think we have examples of the ACME spinners preserved, representatives of both the full size and compact Sun Breezes preserved and of course a Twin Speed Combination is in existence (although sadly it can't be called preserved).
Very interesting brochure Louis - thanks again for posting.
Paul
Thanks also from me to Louis, for posting the ACME brochure.
As with Ian, I never knew they did a wringer machine, let alone four different version of it!
I can't say I have looked out for it in the past specifically, but will have to have a look through the literature to see if it/they are mentioned anywhere and see which ones were offered to UK buyers.
Does anyone have an ACME wringer in their collections? I think we have examples of the ACME spinners preserved, representatives of both the full size and compact Sun Breezes preserved and of course a Twin Speed Combination is in existence (although sadly it can't be called preserved).
Very interesting brochure Louis - thanks again for posting.
Paul
You're welcome Paul,
Did you manage to understand the descriptions? Just in case you didn't, all models have a pump, the variations are with or without a wringer and with or without a heater. I had the Acme centrifuge, never used it though, the bearings were totally gone. I like the rinse-spinner with pump.
Did you manage to understand the descriptions? Just in case you didn't, all models have a pump, the variations are with or without a wringer and with or without a heater. I had the Acme centrifuge, never used it though, the bearings were totally gone. I like the rinse-spinner with pump.
