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Thread Number: 84559
/ Tag: Twin-Tub Washers
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Post# 1089694 9/17/2020 at 00:10 (1,309 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac  (Canberra ACT) |
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Hey guys this is something I’ve Just brought as my 21st birthday present For myself, it’s a Czechoslovakian washing machine | ||
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| Post# 1089697 , Reply# 1 9/17/2020 at 04:23 (1,309 days old) by keymatic (London / UK) | ||
Hi Adam,
Nice Perobot you have there, I have just purchased one as well and they certainly whirl the suds through the clothes !! Have fun with it :) Keith | ||
| Post# 1089700 , Reply# 3 9/17/2020 at 06:57 (1,309 days old) by keymatic (London / UK) | ||
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Hi Adam,
Nice machine you have there, mine was used in a shop display and then was stored at the back of a shop for many years all in the darkest depths on Neu Wulmstorf / Germany. These machines have quite a basic operation, the lower knob is for the heater and when pulled out the bulb above the wash/spin lever illuminates. Word from the wise, be prepared to get a nice spray when you operate the spinner with the lid raised !! lol When operating the wash timer - pull and turn the knob to desired time. Enjoy :) Keith | ||
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Post# 1089704 , Reply# 4 9/17/2020 at 07:42 (1,309 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Thank you Do you know what kind of thread the knob has? And what’s the maximum capacity of how much a laundry can it take? | ||
| Post# 1089718 , Reply# 5 9/17/2020 at 10:24 (1,309 days old) by keymatic (London / UK) | ||
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Hi Adam,
I am not sure what the knob thread would be like and will check later, As regards to the wash load I would say it would be around 3 - 4lbs, we had budget twin tubs in the UK, Rolls / Goblin / Frigidaire / Burco etc which had similar washtubs and held around 4lbs. The wash action was produced by a small flat turbulator as opposed to the spiral porcelain activator in this machine. Cheers Keith | ||
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Post# 1089763 , Reply# 6 9/17/2020 at 20:15 (1,309 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Wow, I’m surprised, that’s tiny, I thought it would’ve been a bit larger I know caravan washing machines that have more capacity than this, but because it’s the twin tub I can have one night sitting in the wash water ready to start washing while the last load was in the spinner | ||
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Post# 1089785 , Reply# 7 9/18/2020 at 06:16 (1,308 days old) by aussie-plugs (Melbourne, Australia) |
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Lid warning ... What a curious machine. If it's any help, the German writing on the lid says not to turn the heating on without water in the wash tub. Looking at the layout, I'd take Keymatic's advice and not run the spinner with the lid open either ... | ||
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Post# 1089986 , Reply# 8 9/20/2020 at 08:02 (1,306 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Just like with any spin dryer or hydro extractor If lid is open prepare for a soaken’ | ||
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Post# 1089988 , Reply# 9 9/20/2020 at 08:06 (1,306 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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I’m not sure If I would want to change the text on the lid to English or re-paint the German text so it looks more visible and legibleAlthough one thing is for sure, I will definitely be keeping the plug on that machine, if worse comes to worse I can replace the cord on it with a more modern version | ||
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Post# 1092911 , Reply# 10 10/12/2020 at 04:07 (1,284 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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So it has arrived Although, There is more to the issue than Just replacing the cord, as the activator appears to be seized I’ve put some WD-40 onto it to let it soak and penetrate To try and loosen it up, anything I should do? | ||
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Post# 1092916 , Reply# 11 10/12/2020 at 07:14 (1,284 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia) |
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I'm not a fan of WD40. I much prefer Inox. you can get it at Bunnings or from bearing suppliers. | ||
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Post# 1092942 , Reply# 12 10/12/2020 at 13:12 (1,284 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Oh cool, thank you I’ll keep that in mind | ||
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Post# 1093110 , Reply# 13 10/13/2020 at 21:14 (1,283 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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Not sure if it'll ship overseas..... | ||
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Post# 1093117 , Reply# 14 10/13/2020 at 23:28 (1,282 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia) |
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a few suggestions here...
the home brew ATF-Acetone mix sounds interesting. (ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid. Doesn't mention which flavour.) | ||
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Post# 1093126 , Reply# 15 10/14/2020 at 01:47 (1,282 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Bad news I think of this I would probably have to try and get one remade instead of trying to fix it
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Post# 1093182 , Reply# 18 10/14/2020 at 16:15 (1,282 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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The activator is made of Ceramic, and I’ll try and take some pictures for you, the whole is rusty but it’s not damaged in anyway it is just surface rust, I’ll try and grab a bunch of pictures for you | ||
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Post# 1093803 , Reply# 19 10/20/2020 at 03:28 (1,276 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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So it has arrived Although, There is more to the issue than Just replacing the cord, as the activator appears to be seized I’ve put some WD-40 onto it to let it soak and penetrate To try and loosen it up, anything I should do? | ||
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Post# 1093804 , Reply# 20 10/20/2020 at 03:29 (1,276 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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I don’t know how that post decided to Put it self up at the front, that was a fair while back | ||
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