Anyone dismantled a Twin Tub?

[Bodkin]

We have one of these twin tubs linky.

 

It has begun playing up when washing - the timer knob is getting stuck after about 3 mins and so I am unable to do a proper wash without standing over the machine for half an hour!

 

I have removed the knob and cleaned out the gunk that was there but the problem still exists. I think that it works by some kind of clog mechanisim (I know what I mean, hope you do too!)and that probably needs a clean but I cannot see how to take the machine apart to get to it.

 

Does anyone have one of these machines and suffered similar problems? If so how did you fix it?

 

Many thanks

 

Sarah

[rjasmith]

We have one of these twin tubs linky.

 

It has begun playing up when washing - the timer knob is getting stuck after about 3 mins and so I am unable to do a proper wash without standing over the machine for half an hour!

 

I have removed the knob and cleaned out the gunk that was there but the problem still exists. I think that it works by some kind of clog mechanisim (I know what I mean, hope you do too!)and that probably needs a clean but I cannot see how to take the machine apart to get to it.

 

Does anyone have one of these machines and suffered similar problems? If so how did you fix it?

 

Many thanks

 

Sarah

 

I haven't got one of these but have always thought it would be a good thing to have (when the boat is finished).

 

From experience of similar cheap (well - less expensive!) electrical appliances I expect that the top white part including timer units is firmly glued in to the blue tub part below in final assembly. The aim will be to form a cheap reliable seal to keep the wet stuff inside it.

 

I doubt if it has any fixings holding them together and using a rubber sealing ring although it could be snapped in using a row of interlocking clips. Either way it is probably impossible to open up without causing irreparable damage!

 

I'm sure you're right about the wash timer being clogged up due to soapy water getting into it via the unsealed knob spindle.

 

The only solution I can think of is perhaps buying some sort of mains operated delay off timer to connect in its mains lead externally and getting that to shut down the wash cycle while the original timer remains stuck in the On state.

 

Richard

[Chalky]

Usual favourite places to hide screws are behind any plastic transfers/decals and under the knobs (you need to remove them first. Another place is under rubber pads used for feet - wrong end of machine for that option.

[Smelly]

I'm sure there's been discussion of replacing bits in these units. I've one myself which I suspect the motor has died on; it just clicks rather than starting to spin. I've not got rid of it as I've been hoping to fix it.

 

The problem is the three character search restriction; I can't search on "tub" and with so many twq cylinder engines "twin" will not help.

 

Any ideas would glean twice the love

[Bodkin]

I'm sure there's been discussion of replacing bits in these units. I've one myself which I suspect the motor has died on; it just clicks rather than starting to spin. I've not got rid of it as I've been hoping to fix it.

 

The problem is the three character search restriction; I can't search on "tub" and with so many twq cylinder engines "twin" will not help.

 

Any ideas would glean twice the love

 

Maybe we could combine our two tubs to get one working one - the only problem is custody arrangements - 1 weekend on one off maybe??

 

Thanks for the advice, I guess seeing as it is all but useless anyway I have nothing to lose by trying to take it apart....now where is that sledge hammer!

[Starcoaster]

How have I never even heard of these! Are they any good? Do they wash 'properly,' or do you feel that you would need to go to a launderette or back home sometimes to wash the clothes again after a few goes?

[alan_fincher]

How have I never even heard of these! Are they any good? Do they wash 'properly,' or do you feel that you would need to go to a launderette or back home sometimes to wash the clothes again after a few goes?

They wash very effectively.

 

I am told that the "Fisher Price" machine on the boat does a very much better job on my son's filthy jeans than does the expensive Neff automatic machine at home.

 

Their down-side is the small capacity, which means you either need to wash regularly in small loads, or be prepared to do multiple loads on the same day.

 

They do get things properly clean, and the (albeit very small) spin dryer will get things drier than most automatic washing machines, probably because it is a dedicated drum for the task.

 

£75 (or so) well spent, assuming the experience of them that have had them go wrong is a not to frequent occurrence!

Edited September 11, 2011 by alan_fincher