Duo-Matic Twin Tub Washing Machine Restored
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rolls_rapide
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Very nice!
The splishy-splashy sound is quite soothing.
The splishy-splashy sound is quite soothing.
twiddlybobby
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Yes, it is ! Sadly, the spin rinse hose had completely hardened and was useless. I've tried making one, however the outer spin drum fills up too much and ended up overflowing onto the motor and the spin switch, so I had to dry it all out with a fan heater. I just rinse in the wash tub instead.
Rolls twin
Hi we’ve just restored the later version Rolls Rapide for a friend. We discovered the hardened remains of a seal under the spin can. Yours might be the same and not have one but need one ! This stops floods going over the motor. Remove the wash deck. Remove the spin can drop the spin motor and pump assembly. We used a cv joint boot that was a universal one from euro parts. We cut a small part of the narrow end and clamped to spin shaft near motor and sealed with deboro glue. Then re attached spin assembly to the machine and fold over the large end on to the lip in the spin outer can. We used glue let it tack up then folded the cv boot over the lip. Then sealed with a clamp. This seal isn’t like a carbon seal that stops water going in bearings. This just stops water escaping the can. Yours might be different but they didn’t change much in design. Hope this helps
Richard
Hi we’ve just restored the later version Rolls Rapide for a friend. We discovered the hardened remains of a seal under the spin can. Yours might be the same and not have one but need one ! This stops floods going over the motor. Remove the wash deck. Remove the spin can drop the spin motor and pump assembly. We used a cv joint boot that was a universal one from euro parts. We cut a small part of the narrow end and clamped to spin shaft near motor and sealed with deboro glue. Then re attached spin assembly to the machine and fold over the large end on to the lip in the spin outer can. We used glue let it tack up then folded the cv boot over the lip. Then sealed with a clamp. This seal isn’t like a carbon seal that stops water going in bearings. This just stops water escaping the can. Yours might be different but they didn’t change much in design. Hope this helps
Richard
@twiddlybobby
Hi have you tried to just do a flow rinse in your spinner as far as I know they were not made to fill with rinse water but for you to insert the hose end into the hole in the lid and start the spinner running after returning the suds and let fresh water run into the spin can until the water runs clear.
may save you rinsing in the sink..
Austin
Hi have you tried to just do a flow rinse in your spinner as far as I know they were not made to fill with rinse water but for you to insert the hose end into the hole in the lid and start the spinner running after returning the suds and let fresh water run into the spin can until the water runs clear.
may save you rinsing in the sink..
Austin
bobbi
Well-known member
All but for that one point a few seconds in, the spin can is much quieter than my Hoover.
twiddlybobby
Member
Duo-Matic Rinse
Dear Richard & Austin:
Thank you very much for your wonderful pictures and great information. I've now solved the problem. I finally managed to remove the spin can, and to my horror, I found three and 1/2 (!) moldy socks underneath!!!! They were very old, and were blocking the drain, so I removed them, poured in some raw bleach and left it to soak overnight. It works perfectly now, and I've even made a new spinrinse pipe which I've fitted a small water saving showerhead to, the type that you put onto an ordinary kitchen tap, and within 3 minutes, it spin rinses a full load perfectly.
Other than the pipes underneath, which I've replaced, the motors and wiring are immaculate. I was told by the house clearance company which I bought it from, that it came from the home of a washing machine repair man, and up until his death this year, he kept it working !
Many thanks,
Mike.
Dear Richard & Austin:
Thank you very much for your wonderful pictures and great information. I've now solved the problem. I finally managed to remove the spin can, and to my horror, I found three and 1/2 (!) moldy socks underneath!!!! They were very old, and were blocking the drain, so I removed them, poured in some raw bleach and left it to soak overnight. It works perfectly now, and I've even made a new spinrinse pipe which I've fitted a small water saving showerhead to, the type that you put onto an ordinary kitchen tap, and within 3 minutes, it spin rinses a full load perfectly.
Other than the pipes underneath, which I've replaced, the motors and wiring are immaculate. I was told by the house clearance company which I bought it from, that it came from the home of a washing machine repair man, and up until his death this year, he kept it working !
Many thanks,
Mike.
rolls_rapide
Well-known member
Wow! Good for him in keeping the machine in such splendid condition!
Regarding the 'mouldy socks' under the spin canister: Can this machine accept the 'spin mats' beloved of Hoover, Hotpoint, etc?
If not, I remember reading on a commercial 'Peco Extractor' spin-dryer label, to "tuck a towel evenly over the load".
Regarding the 'mouldy socks' under the spin canister: Can this machine accept the 'spin mats' beloved of Hoover, Hotpoint, etc?
If not, I remember reading on a commercial 'Peco Extractor' spin-dryer label, to "tuck a towel evenly over the load".
Duomatic
Hi Mike
Glad this machine finally went to a collector who will look after it for years to come. Hope you managed a good deal, that price kept going up n down like...well better not say ha ha..
Looks a very sturdy twinny, we need to meet up sometime, only a few miles down the road and a few of us in the North West !!
Thankfully youve sorted the problem, glad it was only socks and not some unmentionables like weve found in old washers !!
Happy Washing ...
Hi Mike
Glad this machine finally went to a collector who will look after it for years to come. Hope you managed a good deal, that price kept going up n down like...well better not say ha ha..
Looks a very sturdy twinny, we need to meet up sometime, only a few miles down the road and a few of us in the North West !!
Thankfully youve sorted the problem, glad it was only socks and not some unmentionables like weve found in old washers !!
Happy Washing ...
twiddlybobby
Member
Rolls_rapide: Yes, I have a spin mat that came with it, but I need to glue it, as it is cracked, so when I put it in the drum, it pops out when spinning.
Duomatic: Yes, the price was going like a yo-yo. I wasn't going to buy it, but as it was the machine my Nan had, I had a rush of nostalgia !
Yes, it is very sturdy, and is built like a tank.
Wow, I didn't know you and others where in the North West ! I'd love to meet up sometime. My house is 1920s - 1960s, I collect and restore all sorts of things.
I'm 33 and I've never owned an automatic washing machine !
Mike.
Duomatic: Yes, the price was going like a yo-yo. I wasn't going to buy it, but as it was the machine my Nan had, I had a rush of nostalgia !
Yes, it is very sturdy, and is built like a tank.
Wow, I didn't know you and others where in the North West ! I'd love to meet up sometime. My house is 1920s - 1960s, I collect and restore all sorts of things.
I'm 33 and I've never owned an automatic washing machine !
Mike.
Duomatic
Hi Mike, glad its working for you, yes they are a heavy beast, our friend Ian (Triumphdolomite) om here also has one but needs some work to get it back in action !!
Make sure any spinmat is safe, dont want it flying over the top and being flung around, would think the larger Creda / Servis ones will be better as the spincan is pearshaped if I remember !!
Your house sounds fab, will drop a message and arrange to meet up !!
Heres the link to a thread on Ians Duomatic..
www.automaticwasher.org
Hi Mike, glad its working for you, yes they are a heavy beast, our friend Ian (Triumphdolomite) om here also has one but needs some work to get it back in action !!
Make sure any spinmat is safe, dont want it flying over the top and being flung around, would think the larger Creda / Servis ones will be better as the spincan is pearshaped if I remember !!
Your house sounds fab, will drop a message and arrange to meet up !!
Heres the link to a thread on Ians Duomatic..
A Visit To The M.E.B (MidlandsElectricity Board) Showrooms
Had a visit to our AW member Ian (TriumphDolomite) at his home in the Midlands, Staffordshire UK for a catchup and to get a few repairs done. Ians Aunty Brenda was a demonstrator for the MEB our local Electricity Regional Showrooms back in the 60`s and the machines he has where all sold and...
www.automaticwasher.org
twiddlybobby
Member
Hi Chestermikeuk:
Speaking of the spin dryer, I've encountered a problem. The spin can has just collapsed, luckily, it wasn't spinning at the time! Underneath, there are four rubber supports (not sure what they're called). Looking inside, two of them have snapped off. They appear to only be glued on, no bolts running through them. I've just tried super-glue, but they've come off again, so not sure what to do
That machine looks great, the wash lid is slightly different to mine.
Will look forward to meeting up. I will probably have to ask you to have a look at this one if that's ok?
Many thanks,
Mike.
Speaking of the spin dryer, I've encountered a problem. The spin can has just collapsed, luckily, it wasn't spinning at the time! Underneath, there are four rubber supports (not sure what they're called). Looking inside, two of them have snapped off. They appear to only be glued on, no bolts running through them. I've just tried super-glue, but they've come off again, so not sure what to do
That machine looks great, the wash lid is slightly different to mine.
Will look forward to meeting up. I will probably have to ask you to have a look at this one if that's ok?
Many thanks,
Mike.
twiddlybobby
Member
Here is the spin can. Do you know the best way of removing this bolt in the middle? It is plastic.
Many thanks,
Mike
Many thanks,
Mike
Needl nose pliers
Hi we used needle nosed pliers push in and turn anti clockwise.
Then there’s nuts underneath. Re the rubber things. The one we did had nuts on bolts through the rubber things but it was a later model
Hope this helps
Richard
Hi we used needle nosed pliers push in and turn anti clockwise.
Then there’s nuts underneath. Re the rubber things. The one we did had nuts on bolts through the rubber things but it was a later model
Hope this helps
Richard
twiddlybobby
Member
Hi Richard,
Thanks very much, it's worked. However, the plastic cover has split, but at least I've got access to the bolt now. It's a square one. Is the screw thread standard anti-clockwise, or clockwise to untighten? I just don't want to break it. I've found a website that sells Rolls/Colston rubber mounts, so I'll order 4 of them.
Mike.
Thanks very much, it's worked. However, the plastic cover has split, but at least I've got access to the bolt now. It's a square one. Is the screw thread standard anti-clockwise, or clockwise to untighten? I just don't want to break it. I've found a website that sells Rolls/Colston rubber mounts, so I'll order 4 of them.
Mike.
Ah not sure
I’m guessing so ours was a series of bolts. The plastic cover can be glued on ! When you have it to bits just check if it has any remaining rubber seal. I’m sure it should have one
Richard
I’m guessing so ours was a series of bolts. The plastic cover can be glued on ! When you have it to bits just check if it has any remaining rubber seal. I’m sure it should have one
Richard
Duomatic
Yes I remember looking at Ians on its side and the whole motor unit moving, yep it appears the older ones had no screws through the middle and just a rubber bung either end to hang the motor from.
I wonder if the newer Rolls ones with screws inside will be sturdier and and a firmer fit.
Yes I remember looking at Ians on its side and the whole motor unit moving, yep it appears the older ones had no screws through the middle and just a rubber bung either end to hang the motor from.
I wonder if the newer Rolls ones with screws inside will be sturdier and and a firmer fit.
twiddlybobby
Member
Yes, that's exactly what mine looks like underneath, except mine are a blue colour. I left the machine turned upside down overnight with superglue on the rubbers, and it seems to have done the trick. I just get nervous using it now, as I keep thinking it will collapse again whilst spinning, and it will fly out of the window lol.
Thanks everyone, for all the info,
Mike.
Thanks everyone, for all the info,
Mike.
rolls_rapide
Well-known member
I wonder just what Duomatic were thinking of when they used that rubber suspension. It doesn't inspire much confidence.
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