Servis Supertwin MKIII (3) Model 110 -Year 1982
Here she is washing (Actually Boiling Smell That Steam!!)
Here she is washing (Actually Boiling Smell That Steam!!)
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Servis Supertwin MKIII (3) Model 111 -Year 1983
And Finally the Servis Supertwin 111 (prounounced One Eleven) the last Supertwin - 25yrs of Servis Twinnys, we have lost the indicator lights, and the agi drive shaft is now plastic!!!
And Finally the Servis Supertwin 111 (prounounced One Eleven) the last Supertwin - 25yrs of Servis Twinnys, we have lost the indicator lights, and the agi drive shaft is now plastic!!!
Servis Supertwin MKIII (3) Model 111 -Year 1983
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sudsreturn
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I didn't know the two knob machines were from as early as 1982. My mum at one point had the 111, never really liked the two knob machines, as you say, you can't have the wash pump running while washing. But the inner lid was a pain, alot of people took it off. What model number was the rare Lasertwin? My mate had that one, can't remember if it was two or three knob.
Servis Supertwin MKIII (3) Model 111 -Year 1983
The Great Supertwin as "Made in Great Britain"....Oh if only that where true again...
The Great Supertwin as "Made in Great Britain"....Oh if only that where true again...
Nowthen....
Before the purists burn their fingers typing, the 111 was the last Mainstream Servis Supertwin Model produced, there was another model made as an exclusive for Comet called the Lasertwin, it had a grey fascia and console, and didnt have a rinse facility, or lint filter, it used the last remnants of spares available before production was stopped...
So there we are 25yrs of Supertwins...funny, in my mind it seems to have been a lot longer!!!
Before the purists burn their fingers typing, the 111 was the last Mainstream Servis Supertwin Model produced, there was another model made as an exclusive for Comet called the Lasertwin, it had a grey fascia and console, and didnt have a rinse facility, or lint filter, it used the last remnants of spares available before production was stopped...
So there we are 25yrs of Supertwins...funny, in my mind it seems to have been a lot longer!!!
optima
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SERVIS
VESTEL. OH dear.
VESTEL. OH dear.
Supertwins
Hi Lance, I dont have a gas burner model of any Servis unfortunately, my Aunt had one in cream and I was fascinated seeing the gas pipe connected to it!!! the AutoWash is a linked heater timer like the Hoover with just three temperatures and wash times, just select by fabric, those auto rinse hoses do get brittle and burst open under mains pressure, I have tried coating them in silicone sealant and duct tape , tends to work if you are gentle with the flow!!!
Hi Austin, it is possible that yours has had a spin can assembly just completely swapped out, as we can see from your pick its an all in one assembly!!the MK1 & 2 series would have been the solid cans with the holes at the top under the rim, this was the only one you could do overflow rinsing with, the MK3 model 42 was the only different one with all holes in the first, then all subsequent models wher vitreous enamel, which I was gobsmacked at when I first saw them as I thought the first models where perfect in every way!! Can you post a pic of the different one??
Hi Andy, yes I agree about the 3 dial models are best, get that pump going I say, my favourite modern twinny would have to be the 108, fully loaded...did you get to use your mates Lasertwin?? dont have any pics of that, remember seeing it in Comet and sniffing at it...LOl, just looks weird in a light colour!!
Oh Matty, would be great if you found it still in the shed , not to worry though we have a set of twinnys for you to use when you are here!! Not long now!!deffo book out the weekend of the 18th, youll be in Stafford!!![this post was last edited: 9/28/2011-02:39]
Hi Lance, I dont have a gas burner model of any Servis unfortunately, my Aunt had one in cream and I was fascinated seeing the gas pipe connected to it!!! the AutoWash is a linked heater timer like the Hoover with just three temperatures and wash times, just select by fabric, those auto rinse hoses do get brittle and burst open under mains pressure, I have tried coating them in silicone sealant and duct tape , tends to work if you are gentle with the flow!!!
Hi Austin, it is possible that yours has had a spin can assembly just completely swapped out, as we can see from your pick its an all in one assembly!!the MK1 & 2 series would have been the solid cans with the holes at the top under the rim, this was the only one you could do overflow rinsing with, the MK3 model 42 was the only different one with all holes in the first, then all subsequent models wher vitreous enamel, which I was gobsmacked at when I first saw them as I thought the first models where perfect in every way!! Can you post a pic of the different one??
Hi Andy, yes I agree about the 3 dial models are best, get that pump going I say, my favourite modern twinny would have to be the 108, fully loaded...did you get to use your mates Lasertwin?? dont have any pics of that, remember seeing it in Comet and sniffing at it...LOl, just looks weird in a light colour!!
Oh Matty, would be great if you found it still in the shed , not to worry though we have a set of twinnys for you to use when you are here!! Not long now!!deffo book out the weekend of the 18th, youll be in Stafford!!![this post was last edited: 9/28/2011-02:39]
mattywashboy
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CHestermike, your booked in for the weekend of the 18th lol, god time is flying past, working my posterior off so thats probably why lol
Hi Guys....
Great thread on Servis Twin tub washers !!
Paul, I was having a look at your timeline for early servis machines, I have just reviewed the service manual i have a a few points to fill in the gaps..
> Rinspin MK21 & MK34 replaced by the MK37
> MK22 toploader had "Roll-a-Dial" controls and the MK38 had the flat controls
> Servisaire Models were MK46 & MK54
> I will provide more info when i can work out how this manual works, very complicated all over the place..lol
Recently found out that the MK38 top loader had the "New Blue Agi" as well, it must have been towards the end of production, just before the MK41 was launched.
Keith
Great thread on Servis Twin tub washers !!
Paul, I was having a look at your timeline for early servis machines, I have just reviewed the service manual i have a a few points to fill in the gaps..
> Rinspin MK21 & MK34 replaced by the MK37
> MK22 toploader had "Roll-a-Dial" controls and the MK38 had the flat controls
> Servisaire Models were MK46 & MK54
> I will provide more info when i can work out how this manual works, very complicated all over the place..lol
Recently found out that the MK38 top loader had the "New Blue Agi" as well, it must have been towards the end of production, just before the MK41 was launched.
Keith
matchboxpaul
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Hi Mike.
Lovely photos of the collection.
Know what you mean about the 108 - somehow the most familiar pure Servis looking machine, with the deep dark chocolate brown facia.
V. smart.
All this twin tub talk made me check the images for Servis Supertwin on Google images. The results threw up this nice piccy of housewife with her Mk29 Autowash with, what one presumes is meant to be, the cast-off Model A.
Paul
Lovely photos of the collection.
Know what you mean about the 108 - somehow the most familiar pure Servis looking machine, with the deep dark chocolate brown facia.
V. smart.
All this twin tub talk made me check the images for Servis Supertwin on Google images. The results threw up this nice piccy of housewife with her Mk29 Autowash with, what one presumes is meant to be, the cast-off Model A.
Paul
matchboxpaul
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Hi Keith.
Honestly, any help with filling in the gaps would be VERY gratefully received!
So many Mk numbers and yet soooo many gaps - one assumes that there was a machine for every Mk number?
Where the hell are they all?
Thanks for the extra information and have added it to the table.
The Servisaire models that you mention - I would presume that these are the later MkIII Supertwin bodyshell versions, rather than the MkII style?
Getting all Servis'sy
Below is everything remotely tubby...
Honestly, any help with filling in the gaps would be VERY gratefully received!
So many Mk numbers and yet soooo many gaps - one assumes that there was a machine for every Mk number?
Where the hell are they all?
Thanks for the extra information and have added it to the table.
The Servisaire models that you mention - I would presume that these are the later MkIII Supertwin bodyshell versions, rather than the MkII style?
Getting all Servis'sy
Below is everything remotely tubby...
matchboxpaul
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May as well post the front loader info too
Here is the other half of the spreadsheet, showing the front loaders upto the the end of the slimline range.
Front loader wise there are some glaring omissions and mysteries, mainly centring on the Mk318, 321, 322, 602 Quartz and the final series of slimlines Mk6009, 6013 and 6015.
Any information on these models, from anyone at all, would be superb as there appears to be zero information about them anywhere - no brochures, no catalogue photos, no servicing info - nothing.
Rather weird, as the 318, 321, 322 and 602 were the core range of machines from around 1983/84 and yet no info have I ever found.
Heres hoping someone can offer some hints as to what they were.
Fingers crossed.
Paul
p.s the names/titles against coloured backgrounds are literally as they appeared on the machine, even down to upper and lower case.
Those names in red are, in some cases, unconfirmed as the name or are merely unconfirmed as to how they appeared on the facia.
Here is the other half of the spreadsheet, showing the front loaders upto the the end of the slimline range.
Front loader wise there are some glaring omissions and mysteries, mainly centring on the Mk318, 321, 322, 602 Quartz and the final series of slimlines Mk6009, 6013 and 6015.
Any information on these models, from anyone at all, would be superb as there appears to be zero information about them anywhere - no brochures, no catalogue photos, no servicing info - nothing.
Rather weird, as the 318, 321, 322 and 602 were the core range of machines from around 1983/84 and yet no info have I ever found.
Heres hoping someone can offer some hints as to what they were.
Fingers crossed.
Paul
p.s the names/titles against coloured backgrounds are literally as they appeared on the machine, even down to upper and lower case.
Those names in red are, in some cases, unconfirmed as the name or are merely unconfirmed as to how they appeared on the facia.
keymatic3203
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some great machines
there Mike, interesting to see the information about the auto wash supertwin too.
Well this is my only servis machine, pictured during a storage move, which my brother Gareth helped with, he is into art history, so knows how to handle national treasures!
I haven't used it yet as it went straight into storage after collection some years ago, this thread has given me the nudge to try it out, it `should' be ok as it was refurbished by the previous owner before I bought it. I will let you know.
there Mike, interesting to see the information about the auto wash supertwin too.
Well this is my only servis machine, pictured during a storage move, which my brother Gareth helped with, he is into art history, so knows how to handle national treasures!
I haven't used it yet as it went straight into storage after collection some years ago, this thread has given me the nudge to try it out, it `should' be ok as it was refurbished by the previous owner before I bought it. I will let you know.
Wow
Thats a nice looking MK1 I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy using my MK2 that is not in as good a condition as yours
Have fun with it Austin
Thats a nice looking MK1 I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy using my MK2 that is not in as good a condition as yours
Have fun with it Austin
Servis Supertwin
And a great machine to have there Mathew, yes fire her up and get going!! You Know You Need a Servis Fix!!
And a great machine to have there Mathew, yes fire her up and get going!! You Know You Need a Servis Fix!!
Hey Mike,
Great thread, and the pics you have posted are fab !! Servis-O-Matic. I did find out something new the other day, I had a few hours to kill while i was going from meeting to meeting in town (london) so thought i would pop along to the british Library, I knew they had a good stash of Good Housekeeping Magazines, and unfortunately, the GHI wont let members of the public go and visit their library anymore like they use to, which was great.
While i was flicking through a bound copy of magazines from 1967 (i think) there was a report on half-a-dozen automatics, they tested the Servis MK38, and quoted "the agitator can be removed to give a gentle wash for delicate things" I can only think this must have been the new blue agi which appeared in the MK41. I always thought the MK22 & MK38 had the old style hi-zone four vane black agi, maybe they changed agi's mid-production inlight of the new machine coming out.
Great thread, and the pics you have posted are fab !! Servis-O-Matic. I did find out something new the other day, I had a few hours to kill while i was going from meeting to meeting in town (london) so thought i would pop along to the british Library, I knew they had a good stash of Good Housekeeping Magazines, and unfortunately, the GHI wont let members of the public go and visit their library anymore like they use to, which was great.
While i was flicking through a bound copy of magazines from 1967 (i think) there was a report on half-a-dozen automatics, they tested the Servis MK38, and quoted "the agitator can be removed to give a gentle wash for delicate things" I can only think this must have been the new blue agi which appeared in the MK41. I always thought the MK22 & MK38 had the old style hi-zone four vane black agi, maybe they changed agi's mid-production inlight of the new machine coming out.
Agis
Hi Keith, yes thats a surprise as the twinny agi was what 1970, but they must have been testing them out earlier,
Interesting what you can find out, have you had any luck with filling in the info on the spreadsheets for Paul??
Hi Keith, yes thats a surprise as the twinny agi was what 1970, but they must have been testing them out earlier,
Interesting what you can find out, have you had any luck with filling in the info on the spreadsheets for Paul??
Look what I am after!
I am going to try and get this as a friend for Sybil..
Austin
I am going to try and get this as a friend for Sybil..
Austin
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Hmmm
Seems I am not the only one that wants this nice twinny!!
Seems I am not the only one that wants this nice twinny!!
