arrrooohhh
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Lightburn twin tub with the fibreglass washbowl.
Don't see these everyday.
Here is the downside, it is in Perth.
Don't see these everyday.
Here is the downside, it is in Perth.
Look at this. Lightburn twin tub.
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arrrooohhh
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Pictures for archiving.
This is the fibreglass washbowl with its unique paddle action.
This is the fibreglass washbowl with its unique paddle action.
arrrooohhh
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Spinner.
arrrooohhh
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With the lids open.
WIth the lids open and controls at the back. Left side is Wash on/off and right is pubp open/closed. No timer or variable speed.
WIth the lids open and controls at the back. Left side is Wash on/off and right is pubp open/closed. No timer or variable speed.
arbilab
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Always fun to see a new twinnie. Loved them since Easy. Can get a Panasonic twin today, but best I can tell they are only sold in Kuwait.
Lightburn...
Wow, what a fab twinny, I thought 60`s but as late as 1972, AND with the famouse "Spankulator" wash paddle arm, who had the video of the yellow one in action was it Nathan? - would love to see that in action again...
Leon, change your plane ticket now...ha ha!!
Wow, what a fab twinny, I thought 60`s but as late as 1972, AND with the famouse "Spankulator" wash paddle arm, who had the video of the yellow one in action was it Nathan? - would love to see that in action again...
Leon, change your plane ticket now...ha ha!!
Bridge too far
Hey Mike
As much as I like this, its a bridge just a bit too far.
Cheers
Leon
Hey Mike
As much as I like this, its a bridge just a bit too far.
Cheers
Leon
Awhhh that is one fab machine !!!
I luv the look of the wash action with the "Spank-o-lator"
Question: Were these machines any good at washing ? Did it all get tangled around the arm ??
Cheers
Keith
I luv the look of the wash action with the "Spank-o-lator"
Question: Were these machines any good at washing ? Did it all get tangled around the arm ??
Cheers
Keith
ronhic
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Where's Matty
...when you need him!
...when you need him!
streakers
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Rhonic
I've already spoken to Matt about this machine and alerted him of the importance of him to obtain it! LOL But alas - I think he was going to pass it up.... :-(
I've already spoken to Matt about this machine and alerted him of the importance of him to obtain it! LOL But alas - I think he was going to pass it up.... :-(
Lightburn
Have emailed IrishMark who`s out there working, he has a Miele as he`s working for them but has lots of space in the laundry room from what we`ve seen..ha ha
Watch This Space!!
Have emailed IrishMark who`s out there working, he has a Miele as he`s working for them but has lots of space in the laundry room from what we`ve seen..ha ha
Watch This Space!!
mattywashboy
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Heya,
Its a gorgeous looking machine but sadly I've been 'banned' from buying any more machines until I pay back some of the debt I owe my partner who recently payed a tax bill for me. So im totally broke pretty much. Im not going to push that rule as we have been having a fair few issues lately. Plus I'm about to set sail tomorrow for a 2 week cruise around tropical Queensland so am not around for a while.
If that wasn't the case I would have this machine in no time, Its just a bugger that I can't even consider it at the moment. Its typical these kinds of things always pop up when you can't do anything about it.
Sorry Guys, maybe if it doesn't sell the seller will re-list later and I can nab it then when Ive payed some money back, who knows? :-/
Matt
Its a gorgeous looking machine but sadly I've been 'banned' from buying any more machines until I pay back some of the debt I owe my partner who recently payed a tax bill for me. So im totally broke pretty much. Im not going to push that rule as we have been having a fair few issues lately. Plus I'm about to set sail tomorrow for a 2 week cruise around tropical Queensland so am not around for a while.
If that wasn't the case I would have this machine in no time, Its just a bugger that I can't even consider it at the moment. Its typical these kinds of things always pop up when you can't do anything about it.
Sorry Guys, maybe if it doesn't sell the seller will re-list later and I can nab it then when Ive payed some money back, who knows? :-/
Matt
lightburn wash action
I used to have one of these washers. The wash action is fantastic. They were popular on outback properties as they could effectively wash out the red dust that gets in to everything. (so I was told by an elderly lady who owned one that I fixed a couple of times.)
the wash action is amazing - the swings of the paddle seemed perfectly timed so that just as it was about to fling the whole load over the side of the tub, it would change direction and fling it the other way. It was very splashy.
The construction is interesting - a steel frame, then a fibreglass wash tub (galvanized sheet metal outer spin can on the spin side) then a rubber diaphragm over the top of the wash tub with a square opening that fitted tightly to the fibreglass top panel with openings for wash tub (square) and spinner (round). The one I got had splits in the top sealing diaphragm and it spewed water from the splashy wash action. I repaired it with lots of silicone sealant.
the spinner is interesting, direct drive off the (huge) induction spin motor. There is no seal, just the shaft of the motor sticking up through a collar in the bottom of the outer spin can. It relies on the pump removing water fast enough that the water level doesn't rise up and overflow on to the motor. Not very foolproof and I doubt it would be approved today. The spiner inner can is aluminium and tapered from narrow top to much wider base. It goes from stopped to full speed in almost an instant - you can hear the water being blasted out of the clothes. It has a huge motor with a big start winding, so it is very gutsy and really gets from stopped to full speed in about one second.
I just love them, as usual I regret getting rid of mine. If it were over this side of the country I'd be interested.
I used to have one of these washers. The wash action is fantastic. They were popular on outback properties as they could effectively wash out the red dust that gets in to everything. (so I was told by an elderly lady who owned one that I fixed a couple of times.)
the wash action is amazing - the swings of the paddle seemed perfectly timed so that just as it was about to fling the whole load over the side of the tub, it would change direction and fling it the other way. It was very splashy.
The construction is interesting - a steel frame, then a fibreglass wash tub (galvanized sheet metal outer spin can on the spin side) then a rubber diaphragm over the top of the wash tub with a square opening that fitted tightly to the fibreglass top panel with openings for wash tub (square) and spinner (round). The one I got had splits in the top sealing diaphragm and it spewed water from the splashy wash action. I repaired it with lots of silicone sealant.
the spinner is interesting, direct drive off the (huge) induction spin motor. There is no seal, just the shaft of the motor sticking up through a collar in the bottom of the outer spin can. It relies on the pump removing water fast enough that the water level doesn't rise up and overflow on to the motor. Not very foolproof and I doubt it would be approved today. The spiner inner can is aluminium and tapered from narrow top to much wider base. It goes from stopped to full speed in almost an instant - you can hear the water being blasted out of the clothes. It has a huge motor with a big start winding, so it is very gutsy and really gets from stopped to full speed in about one second.
I just love them, as usual I regret getting rid of mine. If it were over this side of the country I'd be interested.
How
The wash arm as you see it coming out of the moulding moves left to right in a smoth motion, like an agitator, it literally SPANKS you clothes...
You have to see it to believe it!!
Oh Nathan - Please post your video again for all to see - a once in a lifetime washer!!
The wash arm as you see it coming out of the moulding moves left to right in a smoth motion, like an agitator, it literally SPANKS you clothes...
You have to see it to believe it!!
Oh Nathan - Please post your video again for all to see - a once in a lifetime washer!!
