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Post# 636426 11/4/2012 at 11:49 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes Hi Guys! Well, I finally got my wishe(s). For the last few months I had been longing to get a twin tub washer. Working and in GOOD condition of course. After seeing PhilR's posting for the avocado green Maytag A50 washer & DE50 dryer, I serched Craiglist and Kijiji. It was my lucky week I think!!! I found a Hoover Rinse-O-Matic had just been listed on CL, and on Kijiji I found another Maytag A50 in white AND........a hardly used Simplicity-(Speed Queen/Servis) in avocado green. I searched back several months worth of ads and those were it. Other than a Hitachi and a Danby-but no thanks! Well a couple of weeks ago I went and looked at the white A50 and the Hoover. I put a deposit on the Hoover and the A50 was to be held for me until the 31st. I also went and looked at the Maytag avocoado green set as I mentioned in an earlier post. As LUCK seems to have played itself out.....the Maytag owner wasn't around that week and 'forgot' about me. Since I had a friend with a van and had stuff to GET, I decided on the Simplicity. That was supposed to happen mid this month or next month. But he was selling it this saturday to a Friend if no one else came by then. I got out there and got that thing for $160.00 (from $175.00 asking) and picked up the Hoover for $130.00 (from $150.00 asking) on the way back. This Simplicity was THE score of the year for me. I think it saw maybe 10 washes in its beginnings of life and was put away and never, ever used again. It is in absolutely PRISTINE condition with no rust, no gunk buildup under the tubs, barely even any cobwebs for cryin' out loud! Not a sign of use except some water marks on the base plate and that's not a big deal. I have washed about 15 loads so far and have really put it to the test with mixtures of heavy and light loads. Since I have never used a Simplicity/Speed Queen twin tub before I am amazed at how much I had always underestimated these machines. I mean, it is a Speed Queen afterall! Built like a tank and built to last!!! I grew up with a Hoover twin tub and later our first automatic was an avocado green Speed Queen set-so I KNOW both these machines in their respective ways. It's a true workhorse with that absolute unmistakeable sounding Speed Queen motor purring away and that transmission "click" sound on every stroke. But I always thought the tub was too small for such a large agitiator and understimated it's spin speed. It washes amazingly and the spin is indeed fast and spins out a lot of the water. The beauty though is it's quietness in spinning. I was doing laundry up until 2 am in my apartment and no noise was transferred to the neighbours-it's just so quiet! And so is the pump. And it rinses fantastically and quite thoroughly too. So, I'll stop for now, and tell you about the Hoover in a few days when I get to it. The Simplicity has kept me so excited I haven't used the Hoover yet-it has a couple of issues I found when I tested it though so....................?! I'll post pics of them a little later and with your encouragement, Videos! The Hoover has a fun unique feature I have NEVER seen before. And to my fellow Canadian Friends. PhilR: thanks for the original post-you started it all. unclejohn: Hello fellow Hoover lover! barcoboy: CONGRATS on your recent Hoover acquisition. Love to hear how it all works out for you. BradRoss(?) in New West: gorgeous Speed Queen TT you have. And macboy91si: you have taught me a LOT, and I offer my thanks and my gratitude. To all the rest: thanks for hearing my long winded story. But you ALL know what it's like when you get that score-and you have to share it with like-minded Friends! Pic(s) are what the seller had posted-not mine.

Post# 636428 , Reply# 1 11/4/2012 at 11:51 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *money shot* Posted in an earlier thread I think.

Post# 636430 , Reply# 2 11/4/2012 at 11:52 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *and another* Controls

Post# 636435 , Reply# 3 11/4/2012 at 11:55 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *And now.....the Hoover* Pics are what the seller had posted-not mine.

Post# 636436 , Reply# 4 11/4/2012 at 11:56 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes Interesting colour

Post# 636437 , Reply# 5 11/4/2012 at 11:56 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes Money shot

Post# 636439 , Reply# 6 11/4/2012 at 11:57 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes Money shot 2

Post# 636441 , Reply# 7 11/4/2012 at 11:59 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes Rinse spout & control panel

Post# 636444 , Reply# 8 11/4/2012 at 12:00 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *And finally.....* PROOF!!!

Post# 636445 , Reply# 9 11/4/2012 at 12:01 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *Oh, and the Maytag* Just for fun!

Post# 636448 , Reply# 10 11/4/2012 at 12:02 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *And another of the Maytag* Money shot

Post# 636452 , Reply# 11 11/4/2012 at 12:04 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *One more time.....* And possibly. If still around next month.

Post# 636641 , Reply# 12 11/5/2012 at 00:51 (4,188 days old) by unclejohn (Can)
Checkrate/Likes *twinnies* Hi, TwinTubber. Nice, very nice acquisitions... The Hoover 632 you refer to is exactly the same model I bought this summer from a guy in the region of Saguenay (Quebec), with the difference that yours has a most remarkable color finish. Mine's model is standard white with gray gasket finish. I have used it a few times and it works great. My machine had to be fully re-painted because of rust and some serious scratches plus original paint discoloration. Once spray painted she just kind of looked anew... Amazing! Now she's almost... sexy!!! The Simplicity (SQ) is yet another great machine. I know these washers but never had one of those so I can't report about that. Many years back, I remember seeing one of these old Speed Queen twinnies on the sidewalk (there as a giveaway or for the garbage). It was a SQ ''AquaMatic'', looking much alike Simplicity or Servis. Vintage washers in pristine condition like the one you bought are rather scarce... Concerning the Maytag twin tub, I know nothing about. Based on the company's reputation those little twinnies must have been tough and built to last centuries! The latest addition to my ''collection'' is an old Hoover washer bradross might recognize: The model 611 (yes, the one with the two small hatches on the back of the unit). Found it on kijiji mid-october and bought it for the asked fifty bucks plus additional cost for the FedEx Ground shipping. A real gem. She is in pretty good shape too. Cool! Rest assured, TwinTubber, that I can understand your passion for these machines. You certainly have my sympathy for caring about those vintage twinnies. For me, taking care and working to repair those little babes has been a real therapy (a hard time personally since the lost of my dad, some months ago). Thanks TT for sharing with us your incredible findings!

Post# 636711 , Reply# 13 11/5/2012 at 10:16 (4,188 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *Thanks unclejohn* for those nice words and comments. Laundry is just so much more fun in a Twinnie! The Simplicity is now going to be my daily driver and the Hoover will be more the alternative machine on those days I feel in a different mood. And at this point, the Maytags would be completely for fun-I don't see them as very 'serious' washing machines. Too small a capacity and no spin-rinsing is a huge downside. But I'm still gonna get them if I can and enjoy playing with them! And that will be all. There's not enough room and I don't need any more-this works out just perfectly actually. And as for the Hoover's colour, it's like the "Face-only-a-Mother-could-Love" story except I consider it a colour "That only a Hoover Twin Tub Daddy would Love". Mustard Yellow I think it is cause it certainly isn't 'Harvest Gold'. Is yours the stainless steel tub as well? So glad it came with that as I prefer that to plastic tubs anyday. Does yours have the lint filter? That is soooooo freaking COOL!!!!! I can't wait video it to show it the Guys in action when I get it running-which may be later today as I'm itching now to get working on it. Have a great day my Friend, and HAPPY "Twin Tubbing"!!!

Post# 636860 , Reply# 14 11/5/2012 at 19:39 (4,187 days old) by barcoboy (Canada)
Checkrate/Likes Thanks TwinTubber for the congrats. I'm just about to post some photos in my "Finally" thread... stay tuned!

Post# 637467 , Reply# 15 11/8/2012 at 03:51 (4,185 days old) by unclejohn (Can)
Checkrate/Likes *0632* TwinTubber, (sorry for some delayed answers) Yep, the Hoov 632 I have has lint filter and the stainless tub. Think I still find your mustard yellow more 'exciting' than a all-white unit (moreover, when decorated with scratches and spots of rust!).

Post# 637497 , Reply# 16 11/8/2012 at 08:20 (4,185 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *Hi unclejohn!!!* I kinda posted this in barcoboy's thread, but I'll just post it here quickly as well. I do remember the Baycrest name myself, and that was a really, really long time ago. Of course, Beaumark later became their name brand. So pleased you like the colour of my machine-it definitely is.....different ;) And I think I'm liking it. Would like to know more about the effectivness of the lint filtration system however, as I have two cats so removing as much pet hairs as possible from one's laundry is most important to me. Thanks for the kind replies and all my best wishes to you!

Post# 637500 , Reply# 17 11/8/2012 at 08:34 (4,185 days old) by mikeklondon (London)
Checkrate/Likes *Twin Tubs with heaters* Hi I see that most TT's in both the US and Canada do not have water heaters like they do in the UK. Do most homes in Canada only have a 110V like most of the US?

Post# 637502 , Reply# 18 11/8/2012 at 08:35 (4,185 days old) by mikeklondon (London)
Checkrate/Likes *Your TT's* Sorry forgot to say very nice TT's

Post# 637513 , Reply# 19 11/8/2012 at 09:47 (4,185 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *Hi mikek* Yes. The voltage in N.A. is 110v except dryers and ranges, which work off 240v. My Bosch Vision 800 TOL front-loading washer has a heater and with our voltage it takes 2 to 2-1/2 hours just for the WASH portion of the program to finish. That's a long slow heating process and really unecessary as far as I'm concerned as it's too much time for the clothes to be in there tumbling around needlessly. Then the rinses on top of that. Sometimes over 3 hours for one load. I do like heaters in washer, and in a twinnie it would be a real bonus for those stubborn-stained loads. But since that's not very often, I can manage I suppose. Thanks for the comments about the machines-I'm pretty happy with my finds.

Post# 637538 , Reply# 20 11/8/2012 at 11:04 (4,185 days old) by mikeklondon (London)
Checkrate/Likes *Yellow Hoover TT* Never seen that colure before I love it, I think it only came in white in the UK

Post# 637539 , Reply# 21 11/8/2012 at 11:05 (4,185 days old) by chris74 ()
Checkrate/Likes *The impellers on both...* ...Maytag and Hoover look strange to me, I mean the position is a bit weird, isn't it? How are you satisfied performance-wise?

Post# 637565 , Reply# 22 11/8/2012 at 12:35 (4,184 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes mikek: Glad you like the colour too :) As unclejohn said, "it is a most remarkable colour finish". I think it is a rare one indeed! chris74: I haven't used the Hoover yet as it has a leak that needs tending to. And I haven't acquired the Maytag(s) just yet so I cannot comment on that yet either. Hoovers wash remarkably well and almost every Hoover owner has always been pleased with the washing results.

Post# 637614 , Reply# 23 11/8/2012 at 14:57 (4,184 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)
Checkrate/Likes *What a score!* Hello TwinTubber! (maybe you'll post your real name soon?) Glad to see you're thrilled about your Simplicity SuperTwin. I love mine, branded under the Speed Queen name. They are fantastic, well-built machines that do a great job! I'm envious of the mint condition yours is in - mine has quite a few scrapes to the cabinet. Previous owners kept it at a cabin, so I assume it was "rode hard and put away wet" over the years! Have fun with your collection! -Brad

Post# 637677 , Reply# 24 11/8/2012 at 21:21 (4,184 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *Hi Brad, and* I can't believe I missed that part in my sign up-it's there now though. BTW-I'm Scott. Nice to meet you! I lucked out this time and I'm really glad I did. The Hoover has issues, but this one came pretty much "out-of-the-box" ready to use-and that's what I wanted and needed. I hope to get many years out of it due to that fact. As you said, they are well-built machines! I do prefer your machine's colour though and it seems your agitator is white. Am I correct? Never have seen it in that colour before-always the grey. I am looking forward to fixing up the Hoover though and the Maytag(s) are sure gonna be some fun too. But nothing beats that Speed Queen humm...... Check out my video on youtube under the name: TwinTubber So how are things in New West these days? I miss it there. Would trade being here for there ANYDAY!!! But I'm thinking Montreal is my next step. Just me, my two kitties, and my four twin tub washers. Shouldn't have a problem finding "suitable' accomodations. Whadd'ya think? Hee Hee. Happy Twin Tubbing!!!!!

Post# 637684 , Reply# 25 11/8/2012 at 23:14 (4,184 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))
Checkrate/Likes *TT's with water heaters* Hey Mike, Twin tubs sold in the US and CAN ran on 110-120/60/1 power. If a hot wash is needed water from the home's water heater is used to fill the machine. Most NA homes have a 40 gallon or larger water heater which can provide enough hot water to do the laundry. WK78

Post# 637719 , Reply# 26 11/9/2012 at 07:30 (4,184 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)
Checkrate/Likes Hey Scott, Welcome! I'm just north of you about 3 hours. I've liked the Maytag twin tub ever since a friend of my parents got one back in the early 70s I believe. She didn't have a laundry room in her house so she kept it in the kitchen. I also like the Hoover. Would love to find one with the auto rinse or a Maytag but they don't seem to show up around here. Gary

Post# 638669 , Reply# 27 11/12/2012 at 23:05 (4,180 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)
Checkrate/Likes *Nice to make your acquaintance, Scott!* Hey Scott...nice to make your acquaintance, too! So, I take it that you lived in New Westminster at some time? My first Simplicity Super-Twin was purchased new from Woodward's way back in 1983, and it had a white cabinet, and also a white agitator. And yes, agitator in my harvest gold machine is also white. Eddy's (eddy1210) machine is an avocado 2-speed, and it has a grey agitator, so I guess that was standard for the avocado models. I envy you guys having the two speed model, although I'm not sure really how often I'd even use the gentle speed. I had a look at most of your vids on YouTube (I posted a comment on #3 pertaining to the maximum water line in the wash tub.) Enjoyed seeing the beauty in action!

Post# 638729 , Reply# 28 11/13/2012 at 10:03 (4,180 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *Hi countryguy* Nice to meet'cha, NEIGHBOUR! Well, almost-hee hee. The first time I ever saw the Maytag twin tub was in the late 70's when I was a still just a kid. I was playing at a Friends' house and as I was getting ready to go home, she went into the laundry room and started filling up the tub to use the machine. I didn't get close to see it fully, but could see the twin impellers and thought that was neat since my Mom had a Hoover twin tub. But I never got to see it in action as she made me go home (lest my Mom be angry with BOTH of us) before she got it filled up and started. That was the only time I ever saw one-until recently when I saw macboy's videos and then decided I wanted one! And as stated, two are available in my area and I may just get BOTH of them and the matching dryer that's available with one at the end of the month. I do hope you find something "fun" to enjoy and wish you much Happy Hunting and sucess. If I see anything online I think you might like I'll be sure and send you the link-it's not TOO far a drive to TO to get a new toy ;)

Post# 638731 , Reply# 29 11/13/2012 at 10:15 (4,180 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *Thanks Brad!* And yep, I did live in New West briefly in the mid 90's. Mostly I lived in Burnaby though for the 4 years I was in the Lower Mainland before I packed up and headed to Victoria for another 4 and half years. I actually did my first and only "equity" show at New West S.S. in 1995. We did "Anne of Green Gables" there. I also worked at CAWS in New West stripping and rebuilding appliances-that is where I got my start and my experience working on major appliances-and mostly water appliances, dishwashers were my specialty. Don't think CAWS would be around anymore, but I sure do miss those days. Westminster Quay was always a favorite spot of mine too. Glad ya liked the vids. I actually think the 2 speed will be to my advantage. In my earlier years I would never have thought of using gentle agitation for my laundry. But since agitators can be rather harsh, I can use the lower speed for smaller loads and/or utilize the Whirlpool DD system of high agitation to begin and then 'stepping-down' the speed to minimize any possible damage. BTW-nice job on your Maytag wringer! Your passion for your beauties is wonderful. All the best to ya!!!

Post# 638737 , Reply# 30 11/13/2012 at 11:07 (4,180 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)
Checkrate/Likes Thanks Twin Tubber! Yup, Toronto is only 3 hours from here and now that the 4 lane highway is complete all the way, it is even faster! LOL Gary

Post# 638748 , Reply# 31 11/13/2012 at 11:54 (4,179 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)
Checkrate/Likes Hey Scott, WELCOME to AW! CONGRATS on all you're new acquisions, great little collection you've got going there! Kevin

Post# 638842 , Reply# 32 11/13/2012 at 19:11 (4,179 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes *Hi Kevin!* Thanks for your comments and your compliments. It means a lot to me from a collector like you AND one who is very busy these days with his own new score. Congrats on that Apex find!!! Once those Maytags are here I'll be all set. Could it be any better? Finding ALL of my dream machines in one month. I'm busy washing away in the Simplicity right now, so I'm havin' FUN! All the best to ya my Friend, and thanks again for the compliments. Now, if someome would wake up macboy91si............................???

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