Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 7063293)

These guys do the rotary ones (from $99) but they are bigger than 2m. What about a folding line, I had one at my last house (very small garden) and it was fine for us (family of 4)?

http://www.hardware2u.com.au/clothes...FRwwawodE3wwSw :)

Originally Posted by Swerv-o (Post 7067865)

I've thought of that - I just don't have the available wall space to mount a folding one on - and an extending line one is no good either, as there is no other wall to attach it to!

This is rapidly becoming an issue of space as opposed to an issue of cost! I would happily pay for an expensive one if it were small enough to fit!


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Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7067871)

Will a bit string not suffice?

Originally Posted by Swerv-o (Post 7067875)

I've tried that too. I don't have a secure place to attach the second end too. All my fences are made of crappy bamboo and don't hold the weight of the line when it is full.


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Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7067884)

I was imagining you lived in this:

swervoshouse

but on top of a mountain, with steep cliff faces on all sides.

Now I'm imagining you live in the set from Tenko.

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7067884)

Now I'm imagining you live in the set from Tenko.

Originally Posted by Swerv-o (Post 7067865)

I've thought of that - I just don't have the available wall space to mount a folding one on - and an extending line one is no good either, as there is no other wall to attach it to!

This is rapidly becoming an issue of space as opposed to an issue of cost! I would happily pay for an expensive one if it were small enough to fit!


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Originally Posted by Swerv-o (Post 7067875)

I've tried that too. I don't have a secure place to attach the second end too. All my fences are made of crappy bamboo and don't hold the weight of the line when it is full.


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Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 7068178)

What about this: http://www.mrspeggshandyline.com/

(bit expensive, but at least if it rains you can bring all your washing in at once :D)

Originally Posted by Swerv-o (Post 7068194)

Yeah, I've seen those. I reckon that will blow over in a slight breeze - those legs look like they are made of cheese!

I think I am going to order one of these:

Rotamate

It's only 15 quid, and they are happy to deliver to Australia (for an extra 50 quid) but that's still cheaper than the cheapest Austral or Hills one, and will actually fit in my garden. It also comes with the special sheets to protect from rain, and which will also keep some of the UV off on sunny days, prolonging the life of my clothes.

I still don't understand why people like Brabantia, Vileda or Minky aren't exporting them here though - or even come dodgy Chinese unbranded manufacturer for that matter. I can't believe that there isn't a market for small, collapsible clothes lines for small gardens here. With the right marketing, somebody could make a fortune supplying small airers for small gardens, and undercutting the entrenched big boys at the same time.

I may have found a business opportunity here...


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