I have been using the new Rubi Duplex twin headed paddle mixer for the past 2 weeks....

It is a really fast mixer when compared to a single paddle mixer...

The Rubi duplex paddle mixer has a good power rate as well..1350w




Well i thought lets put the Rubi duplex paddle mixer through it's paces...



So i set it up ready to go....




And it quickly mixed up my batch of flexible floor adhesive...




As you can see it is a really creamy mix..... I was impressed at how fast it mixed...

The Rubi duplex has 6 speed settings located on the handle where the power trigger is and you can alter the speed whilst the Rubi duplex is running..




Anyway that job was to install Ditra mat......








This job is the one i posted pics of last week...the tumbled marble one...



The Rubi duplex heads rotate in 2 directions...one to the right and the other to the left, this gives optimum mixing and no lumps...











It also cleans off easy...i first thought god!! that will be hard to clean but actually it was easy.....just a quick blast in clean water and a little touch up with a hand brush and it's clean...

The threads for the paddles are left and right hand threaded and the paddles are lettered which is which..L&R so make sure you use the correct paddle on each thread.....not spending ages like i did thinking it was cross threading...


So all in all the Rubi duplex is a great paddle mixer and at around £100 it will not break the bank....

So i highly recommend the Rubi duplex paddle mixer and maybe Tradetiler will get them in stock for our members to buy...


So once again thanks to Rubi for letting me road test the Rubi duplex twin headed paddle mixer...

Looks the biz Dave, mixers have certainly become more affordable in the last year or so

I agree Dave, I used one at a trade day last week to mix up some of the new mapei two part SLC, spot on mixer, I found it light aswell.

Thanks Dave,

Been looking at getting one of these as CTD had them on offer a little while ago at £99. Wasn't sure of how good they were but you seem to be impressed.

Cheers

Dave: Anyway that job was to install Ditra mat......

me: Is this to make it waterproof?
Never used this stuff yet. I think I was removing it 1 time on demolition.
Orange crinkled plastic innit?

It was used for an isolation membrane on a wet heated screed and stone was installed....

this is the finished floor..

I used the same mixer for all the adhesive as well..

Heated meaning underfloor heating?
Would not be green membrane from wickes cheaper? or would that not be suitable there?

been looking to buy one of these for a long time now...anyone know where i can get hold of one ??

thanks
Ian

re the paddle mixer - it looks as if you're leaning forward a bit, Dave, don't know how tall you are - do they have longer paddles or paddle extensions for those with dodgy backs?

The Rubi duplex heads rotate in 2 directions...one to the right and the other to the left, this gives optimum mixing and no lumps...

Same principle as a handheld food mixer then, I remember being laughed at when I mentioned I use an old food mixer for tiny amounts of addy and grout....pah...

Thats not me in the pics......it's my son....all 6ft 6 of him......so he is bound to bend over whilst mixing...

just sit down if your tall....lol

Originally Posted by brian c

just sit down if your tall....lol

Oh, but Brian, what about looking cool???

I wondered why the mixer looked small

That's a good lookin mixer Dave,i'm still using my eibenstock which does the job brill,but it won't last forever,its my second one in 3 and a half years now.
Before i bought my latest(second hand-4months old,£100) i near bought a rubi one,but the shop wanted £270 for it !! rough i thought.

I've had my eibenstock for ten years, the trigger was the only thing that needed replacing

Originally Posted by Dave

Thats not me in the pics......it's my son....all 6ft 6 of him......so he is bound to bend over whilst mixing...

The cheek of you You write a review and you didn't even use it, you got your lacky to do it!!!

Get your son on here, i'd like to know what he thought of the Rubi

Originally Posted by Colour Republic

The cheek of you You write a review and you didn't even use it, you got your lacky to do it!!!

Get your son on here, i'd like to know what he thought of the Rubi

That told you, Dave!!

I mixed all the sticky for ditra mat.......he mixed for another job........

But watching him mix was hard work you know...

where can i get one tried tradetiler they re not showing any on the site

Contact the top uk guy from Rubi and he will tell you where you can get one till Tradetiler gets stock of them..

mruthven@rubi.com

Hello,Dave
That mixer looks good my boss has the rubi single paddle mixer and paid 80 quid for it
So i would love to no where you bought yours for?

i got the single paddle mixer from CTD and that one is very good too.
89 quid plus VAT, carnt go wrong.

dave do you find it wants to throw the mix around at all?


ooo and whats a quid thought they were some bug of the ocean

Got mine today (seems they are like rocking horse poo at the mo.)
It really is as good as it looks.
Easy to use - very powerful - feels solid.
Worth at least twice the money IMO.

Trade tiler now stocks the single paddle version of this mixer...

Tradetiler Tile mixer Rubimix


Rubi Mix 9 Basic Line

From Rubi's new 'Basic Line' of tools

1100 W Motor
- Electronic speed thumb control
- Hi/low gearbox
- Easy grip handles
- includes sturdy whisk
- Industry standard M14 thread coupling
- 6 month warrantee
- Includes 2 spanners and spare motor brushes

My silverline one just gave up the ghost after gettinjg some serious bashing over the last 18 months. I have just had my new Duplex delivered today ready for use tomorrow. It certainly seems solid enough. I bought it off a shop on that well known auction site and it was delivered in 2 days.
I am suprised though that it only carries a 6 month warranty.

just bought one of these last week. good bit of kit, use it for plastering as well and has been nice and quick to whip up a mix.

Just found this.

I've just bought the Rubi single paddle mixer. CTD have them on promotion for around £79 plus VAT at the moment. I went for it as I'd seen poorer quality ones for more money.

Does it have a slow start Hugo