Movin' on Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hi Need to buy one of these - I do know the limitations - I’m just interested to see if there is a favoured make and supplier? All info as usual gratefully received ? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Any one (I think they are all either the same with different labels, or at least all 'similar'.) Bought ours from a camping shop at about £80 Much better than an 'auto' for both water and electric usage - BUT you do have to be 'involved' in the wash by taking out of the wash side and putting the washing in the 'spin' side. Not to onerous !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Do you actually mean 12 volt? My experiences are all of 240V ones, albeit that some need only 150W, so will run off a completely Micky Mouse inverter. Not sure I have ever encountered a 12 volt one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpness Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Yes, ours is a 12v twin tub, running off a "Mickey Mouse inverter" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movin' on Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 10 hours ago, alan_fincher said: Do you actually mean 12 volt? My experiences are all of 240V ones, albeit that some need only 150W, so will run off a completely Micky Mouse inverter. Not sure I have ever encountered a 12 volt one. Good point - NO I don’t mean 12 volt I mean very low power “portable” type well spotted! Cant see how to edit the topic heading............ J 8 hours ago, sharpness said: Yes, ours is a 12v twin tub, running off a "Mickey Mouse inverter" What is it and would you recommend type and supplier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hurley Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 9 hours ago, sharpness said: Yes, ours is a 12v twin tub, running off a "Mickey Mouse inverter" Why would you use an inverter if it is 12 volt? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Ambrose Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Agog, holding my breath for the reply Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, Phil Ambrose said: Agog, holding my breath for the reply Phil You’ll go blue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 11 hours ago, alan_fincher said: Do you actually mean 12 volt? Missed that !!! Never seen a 12v one. Just to clarify - the camping ones are 230v and easily powered by a small inverter converting (inverting) 12v DC to 230v AC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngo Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 The Chinese made plastic ones come in various sizes. ours is a 3.5 Kg wash type. Spin capacity is a bit less. It 's great, but bedding and bath towels are better in a laundrette. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) We have a 5kg version, which copes better with towels, bedding , jeans etc. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5KG-Portable-Mini-Compact-Twin-Tub-Washing-Machine-Washer-Spin-Dryer-300W/122063477704?epid=26009704982&hash=item1c6b8cdbc8:g:AFgAAOSwVNxaC-mm Mrs Hound says that it cleans and dries much better than the automatic one at home, and a wash & spin only takes 15 minutes or so, but you do have to be there for that time, filling, emptying and transferring clothes between drums. Edited August 30, 2018 by cuthound End of link was missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movin' on Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Just bought one (BNIB) for £76 on ebay and amazingly the "power sellers" base is in my home town so I have also collected it - that's what I call a great shopping result - its the same as Leisurewize and Argos Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) Who needs a washing machine? A bar of Sunlight, job done. From Painted Boats. Edited August 30, 2018 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 They're ok but the biggest issue which is rarely mentioned is that to do a proper rinse takes forever. Otherwise you'll have detergent residue all over your clothes. It will probably give you a rash if it's bio. What I used to do is do the wash, with a few clothes at a time (it won't take too many) and then dump the sodden clothes in a big plastic crate. Then drain the washer and refill with clean water and rewash, then put the rinsed clothes in a new crate. You have to repeat this at least 3-4 times before the clothes are properly rinsed. Then you can start to spin them. Alternatively use a mild handwash liquid or these things called eco-balls, which don't really need to be rinsed. Problem with them is they don't clean very well. It's all a big hassle. In the end I gave up and got a normal washing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 I think I've told carol; this before. While shepherds wash their socks by night All seated round the tub A bar of Sunlight soap came down And they began to scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Added: I also lost count of the number of times the drain hose leapt onto the floor, flooding the kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, doratheexplorer said: Added: I also lost count of the number of times the drain hose leapt onto the floor, flooding the kitchen. Gurls !!!!! Stupidity is doing the same thing a number of times and expecting a different result. Put it in the shower, or on the rear deck. Ours sits on the rear deck and the drain hose sits overboard. Edited August 30, 2018 by Alan de Enfield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 11 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: Gurls !!!!! Stupidity is doing the same thing a number of times and expecting a different result. Put it in the shower, or on the rear deck. Ours sits on the rear deck and the drain hose sits overboard. I couldn't get it in the shower. It's too far from the tap to the deck and anyway, if I somehow managed to get it up and onto the deck, it would then get rained on and shat on by birds. Which ever way you slice it, they're awkward things. Please do not speculate on my gender. (I've said this before) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movin' on Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 1 hour ago, doratheexplorer said: Added: I also lost count of the number of times the drain hose leapt onto the floor, flooding the kitchen. Thanks for all this, I don't have the option of a "proper" machine and it will be used in a full wet room so water splashing about isn't an issue ? 1 hour ago, doratheexplorer said: They're ok but the biggest issue which is rarely mentioned is that to do a proper rinse takes forever. Otherwise you'll have detergent residue all over your clothes. It will probably give you a rash if it's bio. What I used to do is do the wash, with a few clothes at a time (it won't take too many) and then dump the sodden clothes in a big plastic crate. Then drain the washer and refill with clean water and rewash, then put the rinsed clothes in a new crate. You have to repeat this at least 3-4 times before the clothes are properly rinsed. Then you can start to spin them. Alternatively use a mild handwash liquid or these things called eco-balls, which don't really need to be rinsed. Problem with them is they don't clean very well. It's all a big hassle. In the end I gave up and got a normal washing machine. "Hassle" is usually a factor of the time available and we have all the time in the world......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) My procedure for washing with the twin tub is wash a load of a size that will fit in the spinner, but no more. Then drain the wash tub and spin out the clothes for two minutes. This will spin out a lot of the detergent with the water. Refill wash tub with cold water and agitate clothes for five minutes. Empty tub and spin out clothes. Repeat for a second rinse. No detectable residue left and the second lot of rinse water looks pretty clean afterwards. It is probably possible to shorten the time and reduce the water usage, but I find this method works well. Clothes are as clean, or better than with a conventional automatic. When in use, the washer is placed on a wooden tray I made that hooks over the bath tub with the drain hose going in to the bath. Filled from the shower hose on the bath tap set. Jen Edited August 30, 2018 by Jen-in-Wellies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 36 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: My procedure for washing with the twin tub is wash a load of a size that will fit in the spinner, but no more. Then drain the wash tub and spin out the clothes for two minutes. This will spin out a lot of the detergent with the water. Refill wash tub with cold water and agitate clothes for five minutes. Empty tub and spin out clothes. Repeat for a second rinse. No detectable residue left and the second lot of rinse water looks pretty clean afterwards. It is probably possible to shorten the time and reduce the water usage, but I find this method works well. Clothes are as clean, or better than with a conventional automatic. When in use, the washer is placed on a wooden tray I made that hooks over the bath tub with the drain hose going in to the bath. Filled from the shower hose on the bath tap set. Jen That is how we use ours as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpness Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 14 hours ago, Halsey said: Good point - NO I don’t mean 12 volt I mean very low power “portable” type well spotted! Cant see how to edit the topic heading............ J What is it and would you recommend type and supplier? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QHB2GW6/ref=pe_385721_126463721_TE_dp_1 This is the one we bought & of course I meant it is 240V running off a "Mickey Mouse" inverter, not 12v The only issue we had was the drain hose is a bit lightweight & split so I just replaced it. Otherwise the other half seems quite happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 5 hours ago, Halsey said: Thanks for all this, I don't have the option of a "proper" machine and it will be used in a full wet room so water splashing about isn't an issue ? "Hassle" is usually a factor of the time available and we have all the time in the world......................... Some of us have other things to do than washing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 7 hours ago, doratheexplorer said: Some of us have other things to do than washing Washing hair, painting nails ……………………………. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 9 hours ago, doratheexplorer said: Some of us have other things to do than washing Sorting out one's sock drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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