Servis Supertwin mk2 twin tub PT2

Waiting on receiving a replacement heating element for my washing machine and the washing is piling up so had to fetch out the old twin tub in the meantime..

[@patcola7335]

Thanks for posting. Interesting machines you had across the atlantic. I think the only twin tubs we had in the US were Hoover and Maytag made one. My aunt had a hoover twin tub back in the late70s I remember. Always thought those were fun machines.

[@hoovermatic1]

I truely love the british washing machines from that era!!!

[@hauskalainen]

these machines were so water efficient and energy efficient because you washed your whites then your colours in the same water and only added more heat when needed.

[@hauskalainen]

And Mum used to pour a bucket of the last of the water down the WC because that got cleaned with it too

[@ianmedium]

Oh my, this brings back memories of my childhood was days in Devon, we had the exact same wooden tongs and it was my job to hold down the machine when on spin cycle!

[@Martindyna]

The agitator mechanism seems in great condition, nice & smooth & quiet.

[@tishatti]

I had a twin tub in the 80’s when I first got married. I think it was a Hoover. I miss it soo much. Used to get the clothes really clean. Thank you for the vid☺️

[@trevorhogan-k2x]

My mum had the mk1 and mk2 .pretty labour intensive by todays standards. Boil wash first then coloureds. The agitator had holes along the sides, she would soak the sheets or towels while the water got to temperature and boiling water would spurt of holes out like a fountain. i guess worked on the same principle as a coffee percolator.

[@Vintage-Tech]

Thanks for sharing

[@wadecamons3844]

Would love to know more about the spring feeding your house and see pics if possible. Does it go into a dam and do you have a pressure pump connected to your houses plumbing?

[@Vintage-Tech]

I shall hope to make a little video on that subject soon as it's a bit unusual so look out for that