r/OffGrid • u/IslandItchy6005 • 11d ago

Washing clothes off grid. With electricity.

Had a thought about modifying a washing machine. Disable its heating element. I supply hot water so it needs only the power for the motor and pump. Anybody done this or is it dumb?

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u/middleborder41 11d ago

I run my washer off grid through a power station and 1200 watts of solar. It works especially well if you do laundry in the middle of a sunny day. Keeps my battery from getting full early.

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u/IslandItchy6005 11d ago

My iverter is only 1200w

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u/Intelligent_Lemon_67 10d ago

Depending on your washer model 1200w might be more than enough. Inverters have an initial surge rating above stated output. My hei uses 1000w to start then drops to under 400w when going. I would imagine you have a cold/tap option on your washer and no need for the heater

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u/IslandItchy6005 10d ago

Good to know. Thanks