I got a Rubi 25944 mixer about 8 months ago. After 2 mixes it burnt out. Quickly got a replacement but from day 1, at full speed, it still has the same burning smell. Anyone here have the same thing?


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Get yourself an Eibenstock...

They are Rubi's budget range of tools , i had the twin paddle one( Freebie) and you always get that smell from the bushes as you mix... they are ok mixers but IMO not upto the usage from every day mixing that a pro tiler does, but as a multi trader like yourself it should be fine.

i had an evolution mixer lasted about 3 months, but in saying that thats when i was doing all the big department store floors thousands of mrts so maybe it did its job not sure how many mixes you would expect out of one of theses tools

shud a went tae aldi m8 lol

Originally Posted by nybor62

i had an evolution mixer lasted about 3 months, but in saying that thats when i was doing all the big department store floors thousands of mrts so maybe it did its job not sure how many mixes you would expect out of one of theses tools

I have been using an evolution twister for about a year or so now , mixes every day and seems to be holding up... needed a quick paddle mixer when rubi went.... but will be an Eibenstock when this one goes..

Originally Posted by Dave

I have been using an evolution twister for about a year or so now , mixes every day and seems to be holding up... needed a quick paddle mixer when rubi went.... but will be an Eibenstock when this one goes..

the evolution is sound for the money dave

I thought so, not keen on the variable speed wheel but like i said needed a quick mixer whilst 40 mile from home, so screwfix it was..

Lmao. The Rubi is not a budget range mixer Dave. I also have the green evolution mixer which I use for plaster & it's still going strong 2 years down the line though I have had to replaced the cable. Was half the price of a Rubi. I can assure you, I may be a multi trader, but I'll give any Tiler a run for the money! I've seen some dodgy tiling in my time from so called "pro tilers" with there 25 years experience lol. My question isn't who's the better Tiler but does anyone have the same mixer with the same smell? I dont use it everyday so wasnt sure if any dampness from the van was causing it.


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I was not having a dig at your experience... so wind ya neck in a bit.... that rubi number you put up is the BL range.... if you think it isn't then please find a pic of your mixer and post it..???

It is a 9 BL. May have the wrong model number though but at around £100, I wouldn't call it "budget" My evo is £50 and that's going strong 2 years down the line. Hell, I've seen tilers whacking a paddle in a Aldi special cordless drill...that's what I call budget. You may justify spending hundreds of pounds on a mixer as max, you may have 5 main tools you use all day, everyday. I've about £60k of tools in my van covering all aspects of work. I cant justify buying the best products on the Market for them to be used when needed. Buying a Rubi mixer, I'd expect it to last a bit longer than a paddle in a drill.


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Rubi BL is there budget range.. trust me..

They brought this range out , so they could compete with the lower range of other brands on the market, now don't spit ya dummy out lol but it is deffo rubi budget line...

BL = Budget line...

P.S. Can't believe you made me go out in the cold to check my mixer lol


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Originally Posted by Bubblecraft

P.S. Can't believe you made me go out in the cold to check my mixer lol


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Sometimes life is hard..

i have this mixer,think its 2 years old now and its ok

yes slight smell sometimes if doing big mixes all day

Woo hoo, an answer. Cheers mate. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't just mine


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I did say the bushes do smell sometimes.. lol lol ...

My new eibenstock is superb, a good bit heavier than my last one but it's my helper who mixes. Lol.

Originally Posted by Bubblecraft

P.S. Can't believe you made me go out in the cold to check my mixer lol


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I'am just amazed that you would leave such a valuable piece of machinery out in the cold! If I left my son out there in this weather I'am sure he'd smell a bit when I asked for a mix.

How dare you call my mixer budget you nasty man

I've had the Rubimix 10 for a year now and am more than happy with it's performance. Never had any dodgy burning smells from it either.

Originally Posted by Dave

I did say the bushes do smell sometimes.. lol lol ...

time tae bale oot wen the bush smells

eeeeewwwwwwwwwww..........

Originally Posted by merlecollins

I've had the Rubimix 10 for a year now and am more than happy with it's performance. Never had any dodgy burning smells from it either.

But this is the "Rubi Basic line" that is being discussed !

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

But this is the "Rubi Basic line" that is being discussed !

SSShhhhhhh.... Dont mention Basic line...

I wish I had used the word basic lol lol.

Wouldn't it be the output wattage that really matters? I have a macmar 1300 output and used it every day. even mixed concrete in 20l buckets no problem, but dont ask me who makes them. cost me $300 about 150 quid had variable speed, twin handles was the best i've used over the years. Must say though, every now and again i would get a whiff from hot bushes i guess.

Basic, Budget, Basement, Bottom line....all the same to me.

rubi mix 10 all the way ,had one for about three years now still going strong , mix after mix one of the best tools ive ever bought

Bubbles, i too have this mixer and yes you do get a smell from the brushes, they supply a spare set with machine. Mines going strong after couple years and gets some pretty heavy use. Remember brushes, not bushes