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matchboxpaul
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and from the Dark Side of the Force 
Below is the other twinnie we have, in the form of a Hotpoint 9410A Supermatic De Luxe.
Rob is right!
You will start with a Hoover.
Then you will want a Hotpoint, to compare.
Then you will want a Serivs, to compare and contrast with the Hoover and Hotpoint.
Then you will want one of each bodystyle.
Then you will find yourself surrounded - the bug will have bitten and there aint a pill to take.
Enjoy the ride!
Paul
Below is the other twinnie we have, in the form of a Hotpoint 9410A Supermatic De Luxe.
Rob is right!
You will start with a Hoover.
Then you will want a Hotpoint, to compare.
Then you will want a Serivs, to compare and contrast with the Hoover and Hotpoint.
Then you will want one of each bodystyle.
Then you will find yourself surrounded - the bug will have bitten and there aint a pill to take.
Enjoy the ride!
Paul
matchboxpaul
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Will try and sort out a copy of below, tomorrow evening.
I think I own the copy? though might have photographed another collectors copy.
Will check tomorrow.
Paul
I think I own the copy? though might have photographed another collectors copy.
Will check tomorrow.
Paul
Oh perfect thanks Paul. Well ive hired a van to go and pick it up tomorrow.have to go to Northampton. but should be home by early afternoon will get a couple of pics to post on here for sure ;-p had to tell the Bf that im (looking after it) he dont know its mine yet EEEEk.
keymatic3203
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I'm not rising to the bate
Rob, LOl.
Welcome Simon, yes get one of each brand and Make up your own mind.
Look forward to hearing how you get on with the Hoovermatic, you'll find no Brand loyalties round here, lol, not.
As Paul says we've loads of information, though it sounds like your used to working on these machines, let us know if you need any parts, see if I can help, I've got loads of spin motor brushes for instance.
I'm only over in Cardiff if your calling through, and as Hoovermatic said there are a few of us in this M4 area.
All the best
Mathew
Rob, LOl.
Welcome Simon, yes get one of each brand and Make up your own mind.
Look forward to hearing how you get on with the Hoovermatic, you'll find no Brand loyalties round here, lol, not.
As Paul says we've loads of information, though it sounds like your used to working on these machines, let us know if you need any parts, see if I can help, I've got loads of spin motor brushes for instance.
I'm only over in Cardiff if your calling through, and as Hoovermatic said there are a few of us in this M4 area.
All the best
Mathew
Hi Mathew.
Thats very kind of you.Yes im always in cardiff or heading past to west wales. so easy to get too.
Ive got some experience in the hoovermatic but the older models. Hotpoint twintub have loads of experience with them. and yes spares could become very handy for sure. Have you got many machines yourself then?
Thats very kind of you.Yes im always in cardiff or heading past to west wales. so easy to get too.
Ive got some experience in the hoovermatic but the older models. Hotpoint twintub have loads of experience with them. and yes spares could become very handy for sure. Have you got many machines yourself then?
keymatic3203
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Ah
if the boyfriend doesn't know, then best we don't descend on mass, armed with marrigolds, wash tongs and boxes of twin tub Daz.
In my case the twin tub moved in before I did. Then I moved in and many more followed.
if the boyfriend doesn't know, then best we don't descend on mass, armed with marrigolds, wash tongs and boxes of twin tub Daz.
In my case the twin tub moved in before I did. Then I moved in and many more followed.
Ha. Now thats a welcoming sight all piling down in rubber gloves with tongs at the ready lol.
One day. if I get another am sure will have to have some open afternoon for a visit.
So how many machines have u got then? u in Cardiff itself? used to live down the bay in the spillers and bakers building.
One day. if I get another am sure will have to have some open afternoon for a visit.
So how many machines have u got then? u in Cardiff itself? used to live down the bay in the spillers and bakers building.
aquarius1984
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Marigolds?
Wot a wimp! LOLOLOLOL. You need to change your nail varnish, to one that does not chip or peel LOL
Can tell your not getting the most from your powder and machine, Norty Forty and Dirty thirty is it? Not in this house,,,,,,,,
There enough fairies though......
Wot a wimp! LOLOLOLOL. You need to change your nail varnish, to one that does not chip or peel LOL
Can tell your not getting the most from your powder and machine, Norty Forty and Dirty thirty is it? Not in this house,,,,,,,,
There enough fairies though......
Hey nice pic.
Ive never used the marigolds for it or the tongs actually.
gonna take a bit of time getting used to the hoovermatic compared to the Hotpoint though.
God wont sleep tonight now all this excitment and the bf giving me odd looks lol
Ive never used the marigolds for it or the tongs actually.
gonna take a bit of time getting used to the hoovermatic compared to the Hotpoint though.
God wont sleep tonight now all this excitment and the bf giving me odd looks lol
matchboxpaul
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Hi Si.
Irrespective of brand (although those with a protective cover are best, to reduce the risk of damage), twin tubs are great as they are easily hidden.
Chuck a cloth over it and you have a handy and easy to move sideboard, although they can be a bit like wonky shopping trolleys in the old steering department.
Add some ornaments and a bunch of flowers and he probably wont even notice. Maybe?
Ok, so I am probably clutching at straws in all honesty, but worth a try nonetheless
Most collectors have indulged in smuggling machines into the house, hoping people don't notice. lol.
Been collecting for the last 3 and a half years, though Rob had a handful of vintage vacs for a year or so before that.
Before you know it, they will be everywhere and then the fun really begins - trying to fathom out where to put them.
Before I knock off for the night and just in case you dont know, below is how to date your new old machine.
You have to know the decade yourself though.
Roll on tomorrow.
Paul
p.s just seen that the squares and lines are a bit faint - think it can be made out though....
Irrespective of brand (although those with a protective cover are best, to reduce the risk of damage), twin tubs are great as they are easily hidden.
Chuck a cloth over it and you have a handy and easy to move sideboard, although they can be a bit like wonky shopping trolleys in the old steering department.
Add some ornaments and a bunch of flowers and he probably wont even notice. Maybe?
Ok, so I am probably clutching at straws in all honesty, but worth a try nonetheless
Most collectors have indulged in smuggling machines into the house, hoping people don't notice. lol.
Been collecting for the last 3 and a half years, though Rob had a handful of vintage vacs for a year or so before that.
Before you know it, they will be everywhere and then the fun really begins - trying to fathom out where to put them.
Before I knock off for the night and just in case you dont know, below is how to date your new old machine.
You have to know the decade yourself though.
Roll on tomorrow.
Paul
p.s just seen that the squares and lines are a bit faint - think it can be made out though....
keymatic3203
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About 10 Twin tubs
and more than ten automatics,in varing states of repair and full working order.
I'm close to the centre of Cardiff in Roath.
You look like your having a great time with the Hotpoint, the perspective makes it look very small.
and more than ten automatics,in varing states of repair and full working order.
I'm close to the centre of Cardiff in Roath.
You look like your having a great time with the Hotpoint, the perspective makes it look very small.
laundromat
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the first Hoover twin tub I ever remember seeing was in my elementary school's cafeteria and that was way back around 1963. We had just gotten our great Lady Kenmore all in one front loading gas washer dryer.Our teacher,Mrs Rockman,had us students go to the cafeteria's commercial kitchen and learn how to make peanut butter fudge.As we got there,I heard water swirling around and a quiet buzz sound. The closer we got,the more I realized somebody was doing wash. I could smell the detergent (All) and,once I saw where the sound was,I opened it and saw all the dish towels and aprons going around in soapy water. It was entrancing to say the least and I almost lost out on making my fudge!Welcome aboard!
arbilab
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Im based in Marlborough wilts.
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Grandma's street in Pittsburgh where I met the Easy was Marlborough Ave. Curious coincidence. Few of you are old enough to have met a fullsize twintub.
Or a 1983 Panasonic like I had. I lived in Hawaii and as far as I know that's the only place in the US that got them. Both tubs dual speed and clutchless, standalone pump. IINM, Hoover never managed all those longevity features.
I'd still be tempted to have a Hoover if they were available here. But I'd much prefer a Panasonic, which I can't even find a picture of. Because the Hoovers were frangible where the Panasonic was bulletproof.
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Grandma's street in Pittsburgh where I met the Easy was Marlborough Ave. Curious coincidence. Few of you are old enough to have met a fullsize twintub.
Or a 1983 Panasonic like I had. I lived in Hawaii and as far as I know that's the only place in the US that got them. Both tubs dual speed and clutchless, standalone pump. IINM, Hoover never managed all those longevity features.
I'd still be tempted to have a Hoover if they were available here. But I'd much prefer a Panasonic, which I can't even find a picture of. Because the Hoovers were frangible where the Panasonic was bulletproof.
seamusuk
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"And more than 10 automatics"
Hey Mathew
Have you any idea how many more than 10??
LOL!!
Seamus
Hey Mathew
Have you any idea how many more than 10??
LOL!!
Seamus
seamusuk
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And forgot to say...
Hey to Si and welcome to the site
Im another of those fortunate people whose Bf is into the collecting as well- in fact we have Aw to thank for bringing us together!
Seamus
Hey to Si and welcome to the site
Im another of those fortunate people whose Bf is into the collecting as well- in fact we have Aw to thank for bringing us together!
Seamus
ronhic
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Unfortunately, I'm not....I won an ebay auction about 12 months ago for a kick-butt Miele but was advised it wasn't to arrive....
....So I had to pass it up.
Still, I get to live a little vicariously through the exploits of others on this forum....
Other than that, Oz is fab....
....So I had to pass it up.
Still, I get to live a little vicariously through the exploits of others on this forum....
Other than that, Oz is fab....
Hi Si! Welcome to the site! Before you know it you'll have machines you don't know what to do with, I've just finished helping mum reorganise her garage, I've put all my collection in date order... however what she doesn't know is all I was doing was making additional room for me lol. Fortunately the garage is round the corner from the house, so it's easy enough to sneak things in .
I'm often in the Wilts area, my better half (a vac collector) lives there, and there's several others in the area as others have mentioned!
Take care and hoep you enjoy your stay here!
Jon
P.S. to clarify, I think despite holding a box of Fairy, I'm the manliest guy in that twinny pic
.I'm often in the Wilts area, my better half (a vac collector) lives there, and there's several others in the area as others have mentioned!
Take care and hoep you enjoy your stay here!
Jon
P.S. to clarify, I think despite holding a box of Fairy, I'm the manliest guy in that twinny pic
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