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Wish me luck with my Hoover twinnie!
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Post# 192616   2/21/2007 at 08:04 (6,245 days old) by 74simon ()        

I don't post on here much because I don't have a vintage washer - at least I didn't until last month. I got myself a Hoovermatic Deluxe - one that I'd wanted for years, as it has the best combination of automatic rinse and no interlock on the spinner.

My first wash went fine with it, but the second time I tried it, both tubs would fill at once. As it was at my mums, it's only now that I've had the chance to check the pump, and it turns out that one of the water valves had come clean off the spring that holds it on. I have tried ordering a replacement valve online, but it looks like they only recently became obsolete, as they were listed on spares sites but are apparently unavailable.

So anyway, I've now glued the valve back onto its mount (luckily the rubber valve is in good condition), and the machine is coming home with me tonight. I really hope this repair works, as my other half was reluctant for me to bring the machine home... and if it still plays up, he'll be even less keen!

Nevertheless, I'm still proud to be a Hoover twin tub owner now!

Si





Post# 192619 , Reply# 1   2/21/2007 at 08:11 (6,245 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Do You Have A Snap Of The Part?

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Have a bag of parts for Hoover twinne's, though for American machines they might fit yours.

L.


Post# 192622 , Reply# 2   2/21/2007 at 08:19 (6,245 days old) by 74simon ()        
Thanks Laundress!

I've put a link on from where I unsuccessfully tried to order the valve from. I will try the repaired valve first though, to save you any hassle. If I do need it, I can pay you via paypal, or post some Dollars over, if that would be OK.

P.S. I've always enjoyed your Hoover twin tub posts - glad you got your pump sorted!

Si


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Post# 192645 , Reply# 3   2/21/2007 at 10:12 (6,245 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)        
Si

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Hey Mate

Good luck!- the pump is still availiable as pattern if all else fails, mail me if you decide to go that route :)

Seamus


Post# 192646 , Reply# 4   2/21/2007 at 10:41 (6,245 days old) by hoovermatic (UK)        

Is that the 3314L you have there? I had one of those up until a couple of years ago and they are fantastic machines. Good luck with it.


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