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Thread Number: 76608
/ Tag: Twin-Tub Washers
Duo-Matic Twin Tub Washing Machine Restored |
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| Post# 1004693 8/24/2018 at 15:34 (2,065 days old) by twiddlybobby (liverpool) | ||
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Hello there, Here is a video of my 1961 Duo-Matic Twin Tub which I've fully restored. Details are in the video description. Please ignore the stupid movie maker bar ! CLICK HERE TO GO TO twiddlybobby's LINK | ||
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| Post# 1004769 , Reply# 1 8/25/2018 at 06:56 (2,065 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.) | ||
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Very nice! The splishy-splashy sound is quite soothing. | ||
| Post# 1004793 , Reply# 2 8/25/2018 at 11:28 (2,064 days old) by twiddlybobby (liverpool) | ||
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Yes, it is ! Sadly, the spin rinse hose had completely hardened and was useless. I've tried making one, however the outer spin drum fills up too much and ended up overflowing onto the motor and the spin switch, so I had to dry it all out with a fan heater. I just rinse in the wash tub instead. | ||
Post# 1005255 , Reply# 3 8/28/2018 at 16:48 (2,061 days old) by Ricky5050  (Durham Britain) |
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Rolls twin 
Hi we’ve just restored the later version Rolls Rapide for a friend. We discovered the hardened remains of a seal under the spin can. Yours might be the same and not have one but need one ! This stops floods going over the motor. Remove the wash deck. Remove the spin can drop the spin motor and pump assembly. We used a cv joint boot that was a universal one from euro parts. We cut a small part of the narrow end and clamped to spin shaft near motor and sealed with deboro glue. Then re attached spin assembly to the machine and fold over the large end on to the lip in the spin outer can. We used glue let it tack up then folded the cv boot over the lip. Then sealed with a clamp. This seal isn’t like a carbon seal that stops water going in bearings. This just stops water escaping the can. Yours might be different but they didn’t change much in design. Hope this helps
Richard | ||
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Post# 1005266 , Reply# 4 8/28/2018 at 17:55 (2,061 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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@Twiddlybobby
Hi have you tried to just do a flow rinse in your spinner as far as I know they were not made to fill with rinse water but for you to insert the hose end into the hole in the lid and start the spinner running after returning the suds and let fresh water run into the spin can until the water runs clear.
may save you rinsing in the sink.. Austin | ||
| Post# 1005397 , Reply# 5 8/29/2018 at 16:24 (2,060 days old) by Bobbi (Pennsylvania) | ||
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All but for that one point a few seconds in, the spin can is much quieter than my Hoover. | ||
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Post# 1005933 , Reply# 8 9/3/2018 at 11:14 (2,055 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Duomatic
Hi Mike
Glad this machine finally went to a collector who will look after it for years to come. Hope you managed a good deal, that price kept going up n down like...well better not say ha ha.. Looks a very sturdy twinny, we need to meet up sometime, only a few miles down the road and a few of us in the North West !! Thankfully youve sorted the problem, glad it was only socks and not some unmentionables like weve found in old washers !! Happy Washing ... | ||
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Post# 1007412 , Reply# 10 9/16/2018 at 10:16 (2,043 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Duomatic
Hi Mike, glad its working for you, yes they are a heavy beast, our friend Ian (Triumphdolomite) om here also has one but needs some work to get it back in action !!
Make sure any spinmat is safe, dont want it flying over the top and being flung around, would think the larger Creda / Servis ones will be better as the spincan is pearshaped if I remember !! Your house sounds fab, will drop a message and arrange to meet up !! Heres the link to a thread on Ians Duomatic.. CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK
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| Post# 1007611 , Reply# 12 9/17/2018 at 19:01 (2,041 days old) by twiddlybobby (liverpool) | ||
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Here is the spin can. Do you know the best way of removing this bolt in the middle? It is plastic. Many thanks, Mike
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Post# 1007674 , Reply# 13 9/18/2018 at 05:29 (2,041 days old) by Ricky5050 (Durham Britain) |
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Needl nose pliers | ||
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Post# 1007693 , Reply# 15 9/18/2018 at 15:11 (2,040 days old) by Ricky5050 (Durham Britain) |
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Ah not sure
I’m guessing so ours was a series of bolts. The plastic cover can be glued on ! When you have it to bits just check if it has any remaining rubber seal. I’m sure it should have one :)
Richard | ||
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Post# 1007803 , Reply# 16 9/19/2018 at 09:47 (2,040 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Duomatic
Yes I remember looking at Ians on its side and the whole motor unit moving, yep it appears the older ones had no screws through the middle and just a rubber bung either end to hang the motor from.
I wonder if the newer Rolls ones with screws inside will be sturdier and and a firmer fit.
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| Post# 1007883 , Reply# 18 9/19/2018 at 21:05 (2,039 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.) | ||
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I wonder just what Duomatic were thinking of when they used that rubber suspension. It doesn't inspire much confidence. | ||
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Post# 1008286 , Reply# 20 9/23/2018 at 11:20 (2,035 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Duomatic
Mike the plugs just push into the metal housing and have a slit in the middle to grip ?? so did yours just pop out of the groove and the motor dropped down ??
Would love to see a pic of the curtain wire etc, may be a good workaround and or backup strategy !! Your house is fab fab fab , we have a few more members of the crew that have similar houses...your among friends here lol.. | ||
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Post# 1008296 , Reply# 22 9/23/2018 at 14:10 (2,035 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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@Chestermike How long are those rubber tabs? Maybe, the Mega Spin dryer tabs may fit. Let me know the size to compare and I can mail you some. | ||
| Post# 1008305 , Reply# 23 9/23/2018 at 16:05 (2,035 days old) by twiddlybobby (liverpool) | ||
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Hi Mike, They are about 3 inches long. I'll need to measure them and get back to you. Many thanks, Mike. | ||
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