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wow!
Yeah - that is real fun - a real washing-day!!
I love my twinnies as well!
Ralf
Yeah - that is real fun - a real washing-day!!
I love my twinnies as well!
Ralf
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Wonderful fun
Hi Neil,
There is nothing beats a Hoovermatic Deluxe for fun factor, a real enjoyable washing experience.
David
Hi Neil,
There is nothing beats a Hoovermatic Deluxe for fun factor, a real enjoyable washing experience.
David
Hoover Twinnies
Hi Neil, nice work there, did you use the Auto Rinse?? and then a final conditioner rinse in the tub??
Ralph, hows your Hoover 3301 twinny doing??
David, do you still repair twintubs as well, which where the most popular in the Ireland??
Mike
Hi Neil, nice work there, did you use the Auto Rinse?? and then a final conditioner rinse in the tub??
Ralph, hows your Hoover 3301 twinny doing??
David, do you still repair twintubs as well, which where the most popular in the Ireland??
Mike
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fun factor...
Yeah, David, but bot only the fun factor....
They also give good washing results! And that in such short a time!
I love my Hoovermatic 3301 L but and will never forgive myself having given away my Hoovermatic T 5054 and also swear on my Hotpoint Supermatic de luxe T 9414, which unfortunately needs repairing [bellow seal] and I can't find the time... and even am not sure whether I will fix it or not...!
Ralf
Yeah, David, but bot only the fun factor....
They also give good washing results! And that in such short a time!
I love my Hoovermatic 3301 L but and will never forgive myself having given away my Hoovermatic T 5054 and also swear on my Hotpoint Supermatic de luxe T 9414, which unfortunately needs repairing [bellow seal] and I can't find the time... and even am not sure whether I will fix it or not...!
Ralf
Hi Mike
No I did not use the auto rinse function this time. Simply had too much to do - 16 wash loads + 16 lenor rinse loads = 32 !!!!
However on final spin i did give them a bit of a spin rinse !
Have to say its a good little cleaner, somethings took 8 mins of wash time, but it did well .... Its such a shame its back in the shed
Just hope one day when I finally move out of the folks house I can house it once again. Was in a shocking state after 4 years
No I did not use the auto rinse function this time. Simply had too much to do - 16 wash loads + 16 lenor rinse loads = 32 !!!!
However on final spin i did give them a bit of a spin rinse !
Have to say its a good little cleaner, somethings took 8 mins of wash time, but it did well .... Its such a shame its back in the shed
Just hope one day when I finally move out of the folks house I can house it once again. Was in a shocking state after 4 years 2drumsallergy
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Hi Mike,
Sadly I have not been asked to repair a twin tub in last two or three years, they seem to be virtually non existent in my area now.
I have a Hotpoint Supermatic Deluxe 1414 myself which I bought new in 1998, sadly the end of an era.
When they were in common use the most popular Twin Tubs in this area were the Servis Supertwins. The Hoovermatics were popular too as were the Hotpoint Supermatics but the Servis Supertwins were the most popular by far. Occasionally I was asked to repair a Colston Concorde but it was ultimately replaced by a Supermatic as parts were very difficult to obtain.
David
Sadly I have not been asked to repair a twin tub in last two or three years, they seem to be virtually non existent in my area now.
I have a Hotpoint Supermatic Deluxe 1414 myself which I bought new in 1998, sadly the end of an era.
When they were in common use the most popular Twin Tubs in this area were the Servis Supertwins. The Hoovermatics were popular too as were the Hotpoint Supermatics but the Servis Supertwins were the most popular by far. Occasionally I was asked to repair a Colston Concorde but it was ultimately replaced by a Supermatic as parts were very difficult to obtain.
David
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David, in which area are you situated?
I find it sad that they stopped the selling and production of these machines already during the end of the sixties here in Germany, as far as I know.
Have an AEG Lavalux from the 1950s in full working condition after I've made one out of two...!
But these machines are by far not as good as the English machines! I find the tub is much too small (20 liters/half load or 30 liters/full load = 1,0 kg respectively 1,5 kg for a maximum load of dry weight) for a sufficient washing efficiency. Also it splashes around a lot along the rim of the lid, so I always put a cloth over it to soak up the suds splashes! The spinner has only 1600 rpm and it is not pre-programmable as it has neither thermostat nor thermometer built in.
But it looks gorgeous! And weighs a ton! Fully enamelled steel and massive copper spin can!
Ralf
I find it sad that they stopped the selling and production of these machines already during the end of the sixties here in Germany, as far as I know.
Have an AEG Lavalux from the 1950s in full working condition after I've made one out of two...!
But these machines are by far not as good as the English machines! I find the tub is much too small (20 liters/half load or 30 liters/full load = 1,0 kg respectively 1,5 kg for a maximum load of dry weight) for a sufficient washing efficiency. Also it splashes around a lot along the rim of the lid, so I always put a cloth over it to soak up the suds splashes! The spinner has only 1600 rpm and it is not pre-programmable as it has neither thermostat nor thermometer built in.
But it looks gorgeous! And weighs a ton! Fully enamelled steel and massive copper spin can!
Ralf
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Hi Ralf,
I live in County Down in Northern Ireland.
I totally agree, it's a crying shame the Twin Tubs are no longer made. You can get an all plastic model made in China but they are not the same and have no heater.
I would say there is still a market for Twin Tubs albeit limited but there is demand nonetheless.
David
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I live in County Down in Northern Ireland.
I totally agree, it's a crying shame the Twin Tubs are no longer made. You can get an all plastic model made in China but they are not the same and have no heater.
I would say there is still a market for Twin Tubs albeit limited but there is demand nonetheless.
David
http://www.countydown.com/
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Neil (and all),
I was looking through a bunch of my old magazines and I posted a batch of advertisements over in the Super forum. About half-way through there's an ad for Hoover Twin-Tubs and the companion dryer. They're older than yours, but I thought you might like to see it.
-kevin
I was looking through a bunch of my old magazines and I posted a batch of advertisements over in the Super forum. About half-way through there's an ad for Hoover Twin-Tubs and the companion dryer. They're older than yours, but I thought you might like to see it.
-kevin
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Yes, one ought to take one's twinne out for an airing now and then! *LOL*
Used mine just a few weeks ago. It was calling calling out to me for weeks about how it was longer to be used.
Am totally gobsmacked about how great those spin rinses are on a Hoover TT. Though mine are manual, am here to tell you if done until rinse water is reasonably clear coming out of the drain hose, your laundry is that well rinsed, isn't it? Know this cause when ran items though a deep rinse bath in the tub with FS and a dash of white vinegar, the rinse water was totally clear.
Have found liquid detergents can cause too much froth/be hard to spin rinse with a TT. HE detergents or at least those that are clean rinsing are best. Used the commercial Ecolab detergent last time, which is mainly washing soda, phosphates and some surfactants, and it worked a treat.
Really must have a poke thourgh the big box of Hoover parts in my closet and begin inventory. Have a Hoover repair/service/parts manual which lists parts, so the job shouldn't be that hard.
Used mine just a few weeks ago. It was calling calling out to me for weeks about how it was longer to be used.
Am totally gobsmacked about how great those spin rinses are on a Hoover TT. Though mine are manual, am here to tell you if done until rinse water is reasonably clear coming out of the drain hose, your laundry is that well rinsed, isn't it? Know this cause when ran items though a deep rinse bath in the tub with FS and a dash of white vinegar, the rinse water was totally clear.
Have found liquid detergents can cause too much froth/be hard to spin rinse with a TT. HE detergents or at least those that are clean rinsing are best. Used the commercial Ecolab detergent last time, which is mainly washing soda, phosphates and some surfactants, and it worked a treat.
Really must have a poke thourgh the big box of Hoover parts in my closet and begin inventory. Have a Hoover repair/service/parts manual which lists parts, so the job shouldn't be that hard.
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Hi David, Hi Lauderesse!
David, I've never been to Nothern Ireland, but once visited Ireland on a short trip, when visiting my Aunty in Abergavenny, which I liked a lot!
You are defenitely right saying so, that TT are still in demand! I would buy one straight away! I like especially the Hotpoint Supermatic with it's spiraclean agitator and filter clean tray - definitely the best washer I've ever used in my life. Very thorough, but nonetheless very gentle! Fastest spin of the world and the best rinsing system of all spin-a-rinsers!
Landeresse, I have had two Hoovermatics (3301L and 5054 and still have one - 3301L, to be seen in Yahoo) but found the auto-rinse in Hotpoints always better working, as more evenly in water dispensation, particulary when the spinner can is only partly loaded.
But nonetheless TT must be better in rinsing, mustn't they?
It's obvious that a machine that is able to give as much rinsings as necessary (mostly between 1 and 5) and which are therefor adequately adjusted to the kind of garment in it is always giving better results as machines which have a pre-programmed fixed rinsing.
The Hotpoint Supermatics do it automatically as they let the auto-rinse run as long as necessary to break down the foaming condition.
The foam prevents the spinner from reaching its residual spin speed and also does not let the pump catch up with the amount of incoming water unless the suds-residues in the washing are flushed out by the incoming rinse-water so far that the pump and the spinner prevail against the incoming water.
A second rinse will then do the rest...
I personally found the German PERSIL to frothy for the TTs, although all detergents here are HEs, and therefor always use ARIEL Powder and Liquid in them.
A way to avoid too much foaming in the spinner is to squeeze the items by hand before putting them into the spinner to get less suds into it.
Ralf
David, I've never been to Nothern Ireland, but once visited Ireland on a short trip, when visiting my Aunty in Abergavenny, which I liked a lot!
You are defenitely right saying so, that TT are still in demand! I would buy one straight away! I like especially the Hotpoint Supermatic with it's spiraclean agitator and filter clean tray - definitely the best washer I've ever used in my life. Very thorough, but nonetheless very gentle! Fastest spin of the world and the best rinsing system of all spin-a-rinsers!
Landeresse, I have had two Hoovermatics (3301L and 5054 and still have one - 3301L, to be seen in Yahoo) but found the auto-rinse in Hotpoints always better working, as more evenly in water dispensation, particulary when the spinner can is only partly loaded.
But nonetheless TT must be better in rinsing, mustn't they?
It's obvious that a machine that is able to give as much rinsings as necessary (mostly between 1 and 5) and which are therefor adequately adjusted to the kind of garment in it is always giving better results as machines which have a pre-programmed fixed rinsing.
The Hotpoint Supermatics do it automatically as they let the auto-rinse run as long as necessary to break down the foaming condition.
The foam prevents the spinner from reaching its residual spin speed and also does not let the pump catch up with the amount of incoming water unless the suds-residues in the washing are flushed out by the incoming rinse-water so far that the pump and the spinner prevail against the incoming water.
A second rinse will then do the rest...
I personally found the German PERSIL to frothy for the TTs, although all detergents here are HEs, and therefor always use ARIEL Powder and Liquid in them.
A way to avoid too much foaming in the spinner is to squeeze the items by hand before putting them into the spinner to get less suds into it.
Ralf
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To me it's an illusion!
Ralf
Ralf
Auto Rinse Formula!!
Do you mean in Hoovers only Neil??, it shouldnt do unless you had an old Rolls with one motor that did three jobs of wash, spin & pump, sometimes on a full load you can drain surge the power when the spinner is switched on, especially on a full load, this sometimes causes the Hoover motor to stall slightly but pick, then it throws the laundry as it picks up speed again, and that might be what you are seeing, have never experienced that on hotpoint or servis etc..
Laundress, is your twinny the 0510 or later??, Heres the autorinse in the Hoovermatic T5054...it sure pumps well!!!
Do you mean in Hoovers only Neil??, it shouldnt do unless you had an old Rolls with one motor that did three jobs of wash, spin & pump, sometimes on a full load you can drain surge the power when the spinner is switched on, especially on a full load, this sometimes causes the Hoover motor to stall slightly but pick, then it throws the laundry as it picks up speed again, and that might be what you are seeing, have never experienced that on hotpoint or servis etc..
Laundress, is your twinny the 0510 or later??, Heres the autorinse in the Hoovermatic T5054...it sure pumps well!!!
mickeyd
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Neil and Mike, your Hoovers are so much more beautiful than
Right, laundress?
Would you please help me out. I'm just so interested in these machines. Hard to explain.
When does the heating occur
How long is the wash cycle
I can see the water spout for the spin rinse in Neil's machine, but where does the water enter the washtub, or must you remove the hose to fill as in Neil's pic?
thank you
Right, laundress?
Would you please help me out. I'm just so interested in these machines. Hard to explain.
When does the heating occur
How long is the wash cycle
I can see the water spout for the spin rinse in Neil's machine, but where does the water enter the washtub, or must you remove the hose to fill as in Neil's pic?
thank you
Splashmatic
Hey Mickey
Earlier models like the 3174 below had a pipe permenantly attached to the tap, and a diverter in the spinner than you lifted over to fill the washtub with, bit of a faff if you wanted to use hot water out of the tap, so its easier to fill with a seperate hose etc...
If you fill with COLD you set the water temp and the time, the heater then comes on and raises the water, as soon as the thermostat registers its correct then the timer switches the wash motor on, no more than 4 mins for a hoover...very quick, THEN , you transfer them to the spinner, where you spin the soapy water back in as "SUDZ RETURN" for re-use, then turn on the water and switch the autorinse on and the water will spray over the clothes until it reaches the sensor then the spinner & pump starts, once the level lowers then it repeats the operation until you turn off...
Here is a video of Simons machine in action:
Hey Mickey
Earlier models like the 3174 below had a pipe permenantly attached to the tap, and a diverter in the spinner than you lifted over to fill the washtub with, bit of a faff if you wanted to use hot water out of the tap, so its easier to fill with a seperate hose etc...
If you fill with COLD you set the water temp and the time, the heater then comes on and raises the water, as soon as the thermostat registers its correct then the timer switches the wash motor on, no more than 4 mins for a hoover...very quick, THEN , you transfer them to the spinner, where you spin the soapy water back in as "SUDZ RETURN" for re-use, then turn on the water and switch the autorinse on and the water will spray over the clothes until it reaches the sensor then the spinner & pump starts, once the level lowers then it repeats the operation until you turn off...
Here is a video of Simons machine in action:
launderess
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May Not Be An Oil Painting, But My TT Isn't Too Shabby!
You can view snaps of my Hoover TT below. Not sure what the British version would be, but know it was an early model on both sides of the pond.
Yes, twin tubs do give good rinsing, but are not very water efficient unless one reuses the wash water several times, and or uses spray rinses only.
Twin tubs are indeed popular, as seen by the likes of Danby and others still producing them in one form or another. Also as often mentioned there is a commercial version sold by Unimac, used by car washes and hotels,motels, and others places with lots of small wash to do (shirts,napkins, mops, dish cloths and so forth).
Hoover TT Wash Time:
My repair/parts/service manual clearly states one should NOT exceed the max wash time on the TT, otherwise tangling will result.
Rinsing In The Spinner:
Have heard several methods, but our repair man and the owner's manual says one should fill the spin tub with enough water to cover the items in the basket, then let the spinner do it's thing. Whilst this causes tons of water to go spraying inside the spin tubs, it is very effective in rinsing. Others here have advised against this method and state it is better to slowly saturate the laundry then spin. IMHO the later seems to take too long in rinsing, but their we are, aren't we?
http://automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?dir=/COLLECTIONS/LAUNDERESS/
You can view snaps of my Hoover TT below. Not sure what the British version would be, but know it was an early model on both sides of the pond.
Yes, twin tubs do give good rinsing, but are not very water efficient unless one reuses the wash water several times, and or uses spray rinses only.
Twin tubs are indeed popular, as seen by the likes of Danby and others still producing them in one form or another. Also as often mentioned there is a commercial version sold by Unimac, used by car washes and hotels,motels, and others places with lots of small wash to do (shirts,napkins, mops, dish cloths and so forth).
Hoover TT Wash Time:
My repair/parts/service manual clearly states one should NOT exceed the max wash time on the TT, otherwise tangling will result.
Rinsing In The Spinner:
Have heard several methods, but our repair man and the owner's manual says one should fill the spin tub with enough water to cover the items in the basket, then let the spinner do it's thing. Whilst this causes tons of water to go spraying inside the spin tubs, it is very effective in rinsing. Others here have advised against this method and state it is better to slowly saturate the laundry then spin. IMHO the later seems to take too long in rinsing, but their we are, aren't we?
http://automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?dir=/COLLECTIONS/LAUNDERESS/
Hoover - Who Better
Wow, Laundress , your machine looks like new inside, no oil or water sprays etc..your machine is the same as our 3301, produced in 1964, the only difference is heater and the drain empty hose, your comes up through the washtub from the pump, our comes from the pump to a connector, and then a small hose is snapped into place, Ralph has this type as well, rare as hens teeth everywhere...
Wow, Laundress , your machine looks like new inside, no oil or water sprays etc..your machine is the same as our 3301, produced in 1964, the only difference is heater and the drain empty hose, your comes up through the washtub from the pump, our comes from the pump to a connector, and then a small hose is snapped into place, Ralph has this type as well, rare as hens teeth everywhere...
Hoover 3301 TwinTub
First produced 1964
First produced 1964
launderess
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Thank You!
Try to keep her looking well, so like any good housewife, after wash day is done everything gets wiped down dry, and lids left open for a day or so. One even unscrews and removes the spinner cover to wipe up any water trapped underneath. Also gave the screws a very light spray of WD-40 to push out and help keep out water/moisture. Did this as one noticed rust beginning to form around some of the screws.
Try to keep her looking well, so like any good housewife, after wash day is done everything gets wiped down dry, and lids left open for a day or so. One even unscrews and removes the spinner cover to wipe up any water trapped underneath. Also gave the screws a very light spray of WD-40 to push out and help keep out water/moisture. Did this as one noticed rust beginning to form around some of the screws.
mickeyd
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Sakes alive and Gosh Golly, Laundress
Never seen these pics before. Are they new? Yes your machine is a beaut. Thought you had the plastic tub like mine. Stainless Steel, oh my!
Thank you all for the deliciously satisfying info, but I still need help.
Look at Neil's first picture. You see a small hole or port under the first gray dial. Then in the spin can you see a small slit at 11 o'clock. That's for the spray rinse when the hose is connected to the port. Got it. BUT IS THERE A PORT IN THE WASH TUB, OR MUST ONE DISCONNECT THE HOSE FROM THE Port and fill the wash tub with it. In other words, there is no cool port or fill flume in the wash tub? Sorry to be a pest, but I really want to know. I have terrible case of the Twin Tub Sickness. Lord 'a mercy! Lord 'a mercy!
Never seen these pics before. Are they new? Yes your machine is a beaut. Thought you had the plastic tub like mine. Stainless Steel, oh my!
Thank you all for the deliciously satisfying info, but I still need help.
Look at Neil's first picture. You see a small hole or port under the first gray dial. Then in the spin can you see a small slit at 11 o'clock. That's for the spray rinse when the hose is connected to the port. Got it. BUT IS THERE A PORT IN THE WASH TUB, OR MUST ONE DISCONNECT THE HOSE FROM THE Port and fill the wash tub with it. In other words, there is no cool port or fill flume in the wash tub? Sorry to be a pest, but I really want to know. I have terrible case of the Twin Tub Sickness. Lord 'a mercy! Lord 'a mercy!
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A few months ago i was leaving for work at 5.30am and came accross the 3301. I didn't know what it was so i thought i'd take some photos and post them on here but i forgot to do it. I'll post them the now. A warning though... its not in the best condition!
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