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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 18:55:38 GMT
Well hopefully taking possession of the boat on Monday.
Space and plumbing for a washing machine, do I go for just a washing machine or a washer dryer? Only ever had lots of space (separate machines) or no space (no machines use launderette) so with space for one machine + plumbing but no external outlet for the dryer vent, any advice? Travelpower 3.5 kv gen for power (if that makes sense).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 19:15:58 GMT
We have had all 3. Our washer dryer was an Indesit with a condensing dryer, doesn't need external vent. However they do use a lot more water. If I had the space I would go for the washer/dryer but have only got room for a compact on this boat. I think this is the new model of the one we had ao.com/product/iwdc6125-indesit-eco-time-washer-dryer-white-15789-2.aspx |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 19:33:00 GMT
We have had all 3. Our washer dryer was an Indesit with a condensing dryer, doesn't need external vent. However they do use a lot more water. If I had the space I would go for the washer/dryer but have only got room for a compact on this boat. I think this is the new model of the one we had ao.com/product/iwdc6125-indesit-eco-time-washer-dryer-white-15789-2.aspxMany thanks. Once Monday is out the way will be in touch about possibly meeting up for a pint or two.. |
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Post by Jim on Oct 18, 2018 19:43:23 GMT
Save the planet, use a washing line!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 20:01:30 GMT
Washing line on a boat makes you look like a pikey.
Thats what the woman says anyway !!
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Post by patty on Oct 19, 2018 4:49:29 GMT
Washing machines with driers do draw lot of lecky but unless u want damp washing everywhere u have no choice really..I had one in previous flat but found the drying cycle seemed to be far to hot and wrecked some clothes...suppose could have bin faulty but I've never used one since.
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Post by naughtyfox on Oct 19, 2018 5:02:07 GMT
Use a launderette. And buy some more underpants and sox.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Oct 19, 2018 5:39:10 GMT
Neither. Take to parents'. Enjoy night at the pub while mum does the washing. Have nice fry up in the morning then pick up bag of nicely ironed washing and proceed to bote. Sorted.
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Post by patty on Oct 19, 2018 5:42:17 GMT
Neither. Take to parents'. Enjoy night at the pub while mum does the washing. Have nice fry up in the morning then pick up bag of nicely ironed washing and proceed to bote. Sorted. I hope you buy her flowers/chocs and vino occasionally.... |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2018 5:49:17 GMT
I know you intend having a washer on board, but just to reassure you, we use laundrettes and survive on board (admittedly only 9 months a year).
We can wash and dry, usually for £9 to £12 in about 90 mins, so we never have the curse of wet laundry around the boat.
If you only get the washer, you can always dry at laundrettes.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2018 6:45:21 GMT
On the barge which is on residential mooring we have washer and an indesit tumble dryer. The drier is excellent and to be fair it would run on a travelpower.. Its the same size as a compact ashing machine. I routed the vent out of a mushroom vent in the cabin top. my other boats have no washing machine but tend to be used only by me anyway. I'm a soap dodger anyway but the woman is super clean. Jack sprat situation  |
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Post by ched on Oct 19, 2018 18:32:30 GMT
We considered a washer dryer combo - had quite a few people put us off though by saying ya clothes come out all wrinkly crinkly....
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Post by Telemachus on Oct 19, 2018 22:10:51 GMT
There are a couple of types of washer dryer, some use water to cool the condenser, others use room air. But whatever, all the ones I’ve used (3 or 4 different models) always seem to cook the clothes into a wrinkly mess. We have a separate vented tumble drier in a corner under the worktop - it’s a compact model. There is no built-in vent for it but we run one of those concertina vent hoses from the drier out of the kitchen sliding window when in use. Works very well with Travelpower and we never have damp washing lying around (which I hate). Having got soaking wet the other day fitting new stern fenders, wet jeans and shirt off, into drier, all dry (and warm and cozy) in about 40 mins. So useful not just on wash day!
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Post by Jim on Oct 20, 2018 6:18:19 GMT
Washing line on a boat makes you look like a pikey. Thats what the woman says anyway !! I've seen a T tube adapter fixed onto a tiller arm, to hold a twizzy washing line thing*, that would please your woman. You'd be a posh pikey. *Edit to say Mark has called it a 3 pronged whirligig thing, that's the one. I thought it a great idea. |
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Post by quaysider on Oct 20, 2018 7:00:04 GMT
Dont waste time with as combined one - as has been said, the dry cycle takes forever, uses extra water (to condense) and draws an awful lot of power.
we manage fine with a normal hoover 1600 spin washer and fitted a compact (vented dryer) in a cupboard - and wedge the hose in a porthole when we're chugging. In warmer months, we've got a free standing 3 pronged whirly gig which we peg down to the towpath.
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