Posted by dave on July 17, 2006, 2:57 pm
I'd like to find a washing machine that I can use in a condo, preferably
one that I can instal under the kitchen counter in place of a dishwasher
that I seldom use.
The problem as I understand it is not with finding one to fit under the
counter but with the water pressure which is much higher than with a
dishwasher and the drainage pipes are not large enough to take the
increased volume of water. At least that's the reason that the condo
management association put out in their recent monthly notice.
Another alternative I've thought of would be to somehow roll a washing
machine into the bathroom and just let the expelled water drain into the
bath tub. The problem there may be finding a connection to feed water
into the washer when I need to use it. I only envisage having a cold
water connection because that's all I use in washing all my clothes.
I'd appreciate any advice on what's on the US market and the set up
needed to avoid any water supply and drainage problems. I don't foresee
any electrical problems because I have 110-volt outlets throughout the
condo but again that's just my unscientific guess.
I'm sorry that this topic may not fit within the "frugal" category but I
have always found good advice in this group for most any practical
home-related subject.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
Posted by Don K on July 17, 2006, 6:21 pm
> I'd like to find a washing machine that I can use in a condo, preferably
> one that I can instal under the kitchen counter in place of a dishwasher
> that I seldom use.
> The problem as I understand it is not with finding one to fit under the
> counter but with the water pressure which is much higher than with a
> dishwasher and the drainage pipes are not large enough to take the
> increased volume of water. At least that's the reason that the condo
> management association put out in their recent monthly notice.
Maybe they're concerned about the high pressure damaging the water
hose when the internal valves abruptly shut off. Apparently there are
ways to deal with that problem, such as a water hammer, external electronic
valves, or external washing machine valves.
http://www.statefarm.com/consumer/vhouse/articles/washmach.htm
Another alternative might be to find an old-style wringer washing machine.
That would certainly avoid the pressure problem since you just fill it once
manually. I remember my mom had one on wheels that she used in the bathroom.
I was too young to remember where she stored it.
Don
Posted by Bob Ward on July 17, 2006, 4:32 pm
wrote:
>> I'd like to find a washing machine that I can use in a condo, preferably
>> one that I can instal under the kitchen counter in place of a dishwasher
>> that I seldom use.
>>
>> The problem as I understand it is not with finding one to fit under the
>> counter but with the water pressure which is much higher than with a
>> dishwasher and the drainage pipes are not large enough to take the
>> increased volume of water. At least that's the reason that the condo
>> management association put out in their recent monthly notice.
>Maybe they're concerned about the high pressure damaging the water
>hose when the internal valves abruptly shut off. Apparently there are
>ways to deal with that problem, such as a water hammer, external electronic
>valves, or external washing machine valves.
>http://www.statefarm.com/consumer/vhouse/articles/washmach.htm
>Another alternative might be to find an old-style wringer washing machine.
>That would certainly avoid the pressure problem since you just fill it once
>manually. I remember my mom had one on wheels that she used in the bathroom.
>I was too young to remember where she stored it.
>Don
It's just as well - it's probably gone after all this time anyhow.
Posted by Don K on July 17, 2006, 7:44 pm
> wrote:
>>Another alternative might be to find an old-style wringer washing machine.
>>That would certainly avoid the pressure problem since you just fill it once
>>manually. I remember my mom had one on wheels that she used in the bathroom.
>>I was too young to remember where she stored it.
>>
>>Don
> It's just as well - it's probably gone after all this time anyhow.
wiseguy! :)
Posted by hchickpea on July 17, 2006, 11:55 pm
>> wrote:
>>>Another alternative might be to find an old-style wringer washing machine.
>>>That would certainly avoid the pressure problem since you just fill it once
>>>manually. I remember my mom had one on wheels that she used in the bathroom.
>>>I was too young to remember where she stored it.
>>>
>>>Don
>>
>> It's just as well - it's probably gone after all this time anyhow.
>>
>wiseguy! :)
Jealous?
Sometimes I wonder if that is the end goal of manhood. (Being a
wiseguy.)
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> one that I can instal under the kitchen counter in place of a dishwasher
> that I seldom use.
> The problem as I understand it is not with finding one to fit under the
> counter but with the water pressure which is much higher than with a
> dishwasher and the drainage pipes are not large enough to take the
> increased volume of water. At least that's the reason that the condo
> management association put out in their recent monthly notice.