Rotary Clothes Lines
Dec 14th 2008 | 1:58 pm
#16
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
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
http://www.hardware2u.com.au/clothes...FRwwawodE3wwSw
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!
S
Dec 14th 2008 | 2:01 pm
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
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!
S
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!
S
Dec 14th 2008 | 2:03 pm
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Dec 14th 2008 | 2:03 pm
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
OK, Swerv-o, nothing for it but to move house.
Dec 14th 2008 | 2:07 pm
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
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.
Dec 14th 2008 | 2:12 pm
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
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.
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.
That's cool! I would have to learn to stop throwing stones though!
S
He must be loaded!
Dec 14th 2008 | 5:03 pm
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
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!
S
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!
S
What about this: http://www.mrspeggshandyline.com/
(bit expensive, but at least if it rains you can bring all your washing in at once
)
Dec 14th 2008 | 5:10 pm
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
In that case how about a couple of hardwood post in concrete footings plus the string? An hour's graft and the jobs done for not much more than $50.
Dec 14th 2008 | 5:14 pm
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
What about this: http://www.mrspeggshandyline.com/
(bit expensive, but at least if it rains you can bring all your washing in at once)
(bit expensive, but at least if it rains you can bring all your washing in at once
)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...
S
Dec 14th 2008 | 5:22 pm
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Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
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...
S
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...
S
Dec 14th 2008 | 6:12 pm
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From: Seattle
Re: Rotary Clothes Lines
That cover is actually a very clever idea; I hardly ever use the washing line 'cos most of my clothes are black and I'd like to keep them that way.
I can't believe I'm talking clothes lines on here and hand-held vacs on another forum in the same week. Am I becoming domesticated or am I ill? I need to lie down.
I can't believe I'm talking clothes lines on here and hand-held vacs on another forum in the same week. Am I becoming domesticated or am I ill? I need to lie down.
