Twin-Tub Washing Machines

jackieb

You'll see lots of them working on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y30BfeZwkIM

IHD

Last time i looked they where as expensive as an automatic machine and you have to do all the work !

bluebag

IHD wrote: »

Last time i looked they where as expensive as an automatic machine and you have to do all the work !

Oh my yes, it really was an all day camel ride.

The only saving graces were you could get a whole weeks washing done at a sitting and the spinner left the clothes almost dry.. mind you it would bend anything knitted well out of shape, I've had many a 'cascading' cardigan.:)

Westywoodpecker

I also had the Hoovermatic De Luxe twin tub as on the youtube link
It was second hand & would travel the whole length of my kitchen whilst spinning :rotfl: I also had to wear my wellies whilst doing a wash as it was always giving me electric shocks :eek: Oh the memories.

bluebag

Westywoodpecker wrote: »

I also had the Hoovermatic De Luxe twin tub as on the youtube link
It was second hand & would travel the whole length of my kitchen whilst spinning :rotfl: I also had to wear my wellies whilst doing a wash as it was always giving me electric shocks :eek: Oh the memories.

:rotfl::rotfl:OMG! that made me laugh so hard!

lilac_rainbow

Am off to resume my hunt for a cheap second hand automatic... that you tube link sent me to sleep

PudseyDB

lilac_rainbow wrote: »

Am off to resume my hunt for a cheap second hand automatic... that you tube link sent me to sleep

LOL - looking back I can't believe I spent so much time using the twin tub, but living in a rented house with a new born, I had no choice really. But this was over 10 years ago and I certainly wouldnt dream of getting another one!

mum2kathryn

How come they can't get the spare part quicker - have you got an unusual wm?

reddleman

I have a Hotpoint Supermatic Deluxe, still going strong after 24 years of ownership. Replaced a couple of hoses, and the spin pump has a slight leak, but I can live with that!