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Get Em While They Are Hot - Hoover TT Snaps
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launderess
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Shake, Rattle and Roll
What? What did you say? Is someone addressing me?
Just came on from doing a test wash in the Hoover twinnie and can't hear a thing! I may never hear normally again!
Fully understand now why the previous owner used the machine once and then put it away for 20 years. All the bloody palaver for doing wash! Guess having always used automatic washing machines it does seem like allot of work. Given the choice between a washboard and tub, would take the Hoover, but would need ear plugs.
Did a load of towels (hand,body and wash cloths).
Measured out detergent (Wisk Tabs, cause just love the scent), some Ecover bleach, and STPP. Filled up the washer (had to use an old shower hose as the rubber Hoover hose was so old it broke at the faucet connection), and started the machine up.
Clearly had over estimated the capacity of this washer as the items would not spin around. So, had to take a few thick and thirsty towels that were soaking wet with hot water/detergent out.
Won't give an entire blow by blow account, but will say the switching back and forth between tubs gets very old fast. Also if one needs to stand by to make sure the items in the wash tub are rolling freely about.
Oh, the NOISE! Not so much from the wash side, but the extractor and pump. Also when the unit is spinning heavy loads it vibrates quite a bit. All that rattling, shaking, and so forth gave me a headache. Also standing over a hot wash tub on a 90F day is NOT my idea of fun. Still, must say the spin rinse function (one hoses the laundry down in the extractor and let it spin)seems to work well. Provided the extractor is not over loaded and or one is not overly generous with water. Either will cause the motor to make a very nasty noise letting you know it is NOT happy and you'd better cut it out.
Pump did leak, but kept a supply of newspapers on hand to stick underneath the pump. By the time I finished had gone through a good sized stack. Maybe about three or four newspaper "pads".
What about the towels? Got fed up and put them all in the washer as I felt the Hoover did not get the hand and face towels clean enough. Maybe when new hoses are fitted on and can use the machine in an other area (the current hoses are too short to reach the sink in our kitchen, so had to use the TT in a small pantry off the kitchen; will attempt to wash again. In the mean time, do like the extractor function so can at least keep that up so the pump get's a work out.
Methinks the twinne would be good for starching/bluing and soaking,(both of which can be tricky in a front loader); and perhaps doing one large item.
Now, where is that Tylenol?
Launderess
What? What did you say? Is someone addressing me?
Just came on from doing a test wash in the Hoover twinnie and can't hear a thing! I may never hear normally again!
Fully understand now why the previous owner used the machine once and then put it away for 20 years. All the bloody palaver for doing wash! Guess having always used automatic washing machines it does seem like allot of work. Given the choice between a washboard and tub, would take the Hoover, but would need ear plugs.
Did a load of towels (hand,body and wash cloths).
Measured out detergent (Wisk Tabs, cause just love the scent), some Ecover bleach, and STPP. Filled up the washer (had to use an old shower hose as the rubber Hoover hose was so old it broke at the faucet connection), and started the machine up.
Clearly had over estimated the capacity of this washer as the items would not spin around. So, had to take a few thick and thirsty towels that were soaking wet with hot water/detergent out.
Won't give an entire blow by blow account, but will say the switching back and forth between tubs gets very old fast. Also if one needs to stand by to make sure the items in the wash tub are rolling freely about.
Oh, the NOISE! Not so much from the wash side, but the extractor and pump. Also when the unit is spinning heavy loads it vibrates quite a bit. All that rattling, shaking, and so forth gave me a headache. Also standing over a hot wash tub on a 90F day is NOT my idea of fun. Still, must say the spin rinse function (one hoses the laundry down in the extractor and let it spin)seems to work well. Provided the extractor is not over loaded and or one is not overly generous with water. Either will cause the motor to make a very nasty noise letting you know it is NOT happy and you'd better cut it out.
Pump did leak, but kept a supply of newspapers on hand to stick underneath the pump. By the time I finished had gone through a good sized stack. Maybe about three or four newspaper "pads".
What about the towels? Got fed up and put them all in the washer as I felt the Hoover did not get the hand and face towels clean enough. Maybe when new hoses are fitted on and can use the machine in an other area (the current hoses are too short to reach the sink in our kitchen, so had to use the TT in a small pantry off the kitchen; will attempt to wash again. In the mean time, do like the extractor function so can at least keep that up so the pump get's a work out.
Methinks the twinne would be good for starching/bluing and soaking,(both of which can be tricky in a front loader); and perhaps doing one large item.
Now, where is that Tylenol?
Launderess
partscounterman
Member
Don't give up my dear!
Yes, using a twin-tub is a bit more work than an automatic, but once you get properly set up, you'll waltz through washday! Remember that your little Hoover can wash 24 pounds in 30 minutes (thus sayeth Hoover).
Once you get in the habit, you will find the twinnie to be quick and easy. I do understand about the noise thing though-those hoover spinners make quite a racket.
If you are truly disgusted with the thing, sell it to another clubmember-line forms on the left, please....!
Yes, using a twin-tub is a bit more work than an automatic, but once you get properly set up, you'll waltz through washday! Remember that your little Hoover can wash 24 pounds in 30 minutes (thus sayeth Hoover).
Once you get in the habit, you will find the twinnie to be quick and easy. I do understand about the noise thing though-those hoover spinners make quite a racket.
If you are truly disgusted with the thing, sell it to another clubmember-line forms on the left, please....!
launderess
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Prolly will find the Hoover fun once everything is set up correctly. If not will fix it up, mark it up and pass it on! *LOL*
Used the extractor several times yesterday to finish off a few wash loads. It really is impressive how much water/detergent residue it will remove from wash loads. Even wash loads spun at about 1000 rpms had more to offer in the TT.
Launderess
Used the extractor several times yesterday to finish off a few wash loads. It really is impressive how much water/detergent residue it will remove from wash loads. Even wash loads spun at about 1000 rpms had more to offer in the TT.
Launderess
toggleswitch
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--> Even wash loads spun at about 1000 rpms had more to offer in the TT.
Do we know the speed of the TT's spinner?
.. or does the smaller size give it more G-force or something?
Do we know the speed of the TT's spinner?
.. or does the smaller size give it more G-force or something?
launderess
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hoovermatic
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I have often wondered how my Mum managed with a family of 6 using one of these little beauties and still having time for all the other things that being a mother involves. I found that it does take a while to get into the routine but once you have got organised you really can sail through the weeks laundry. Interesting you mention that you thought the towels and face cloths were not clean enough. If there is one thing that I NEVER had to worry about when using a HMDL was stain removal. Yes, the washtubs only take 5-6 pounds of dry laundry but no matter how dirty things were, as long as the water was the right temp and there was the right amount of detergent, a four minute wash was always enough.
Have to agree about the nose of the spin dryer. HMDL's were always considered to be noisy machines. BTW, the UK HMDL's spin at 2800 rpm
Have to agree about the nose of the spin dryer. HMDL's were always considered to be noisy machines. BTW, the UK HMDL's spin at 2800 rpm
launderess
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Changing Drain Hose
Does anyone know if standard off the shelf drain hoses fit Hoover twinnies? Need to put a longer hose on my little guy and want to make sure.
Also are the drain hoses for the UK models slightly longer than the stubby ones the US versions seem to have?
Thanks,
Launderess
Does anyone know if standard off the shelf drain hoses fit Hoover twinnies? Need to put a longer hose on my little guy and want to make sure.
Also are the drain hoses for the UK models slightly longer than the stubby ones the US versions seem to have?
Thanks,
Launderess
launderess
Well-known member
Hoovermatic
Only used a small amount of detergent, about one tablespoon. Guess all these years of using front loaders have forgotten how to dose detergent for top loading types. Next time will break out the heavy guns. Tide ought to do the trick.
Cannot imagine doing wash for a husband, and six little ones on a twinne. But guess you are correct in that once a proper routine was developed things flew by. Hope you and your siblings were being good, or did your mum have to get the dolly stick? *LOL*
Launderess
Only used a small amount of detergent, about one tablespoon. Guess all these years of using front loaders have forgotten how to dose detergent for top loading types. Next time will break out the heavy guns. Tide ought to do the trick.
Cannot imagine doing wash for a husband, and six little ones on a twinne. But guess you are correct in that once a proper routine was developed things flew by. Hope you and your siblings were being good, or did your mum have to get the dolly stick? *LOL*
Launderess
I just looked at the photos. Wow. That spin motor is completely different to the Aus ones and in a different position too. The Wash motor is different too. On the Aus ones, the spin motor is mounted on the cross brace under the spinner, the one that the spinner bearing is mounted on. I have never seen one where the spin motor is between spinner and wash tub. I had no idea they would be so different. The pump is still the same though.
chris
chris
launderess
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Yoo-Hoo - Waving at Chris
Does this mean you may have a pump for me?
Ordered one from the UK, but considering the problems with pattern spares, it cannot hurt to have back ups on hand.
Launderess
Does this mean you may have a pump for me?
Ordered one from the UK, but considering the problems with pattern spares, it cannot hurt to have back ups on hand.
Launderess
partscounterman
Member
Noisy spin
A buddy of mine that works in the vacuum cleaner industry once told me that the Hoover spin motor was the same type motor used on the Constellation and Dial-a-Matic vacuums
Dunno if this is true or not
A buddy of mine that works in the vacuum cleaner industry once told me that the Hoover spin motor was the same type motor used on the Constellation and Dial-a-Matic vacuums
Dunno if this is true or not
Coo-ee - waving back!
Hi Launderess
Yes I have a pump with your name on it. I have yet to check its condition closely, I am very busy at present and will be for a couple more weeks. Everything is happening at once on the house so I have a million small tasks to do before the plasterer arrives. When that is out the way I will inspect the pump for you. The pump shaft can be slid in and out a bit which indicates some wear but it can be adjusted by re-positioning the pulley to take up the slack, which I can do easily. The impeller shaft and base are easily and cheaply available here so I could even fit new ones before sending the pump to you. I just need to check out the condition of the rubber valves and seals, and check the housings for cracks.I can enclose a castor too, I think they are quite different but the actual castor wheel may be the same. Your machine is MUCH older than mine though fortunately many parts including the the pumps are the same.
Chris.
Hi Launderess
Yes I have a pump with your name on it. I have yet to check its condition closely, I am very busy at present and will be for a couple more weeks. Everything is happening at once on the house so I have a million small tasks to do before the plasterer arrives. When that is out the way I will inspect the pump for you. The pump shaft can be slid in and out a bit which indicates some wear but it can be adjusted by re-positioning the pulley to take up the slack, which I can do easily. The impeller shaft and base are easily and cheaply available here so I could even fit new ones before sending the pump to you. I just need to check out the condition of the rubber valves and seals, and check the housings for cracks.I can enclose a castor too, I think they are quite different but the actual castor wheel may be the same. Your machine is MUCH older than mine though fortunately many parts including the the pumps are the same.
Chris.
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