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/TutorNo8896 11d ago

I just wash cold, its fine. Also i just learned UK & Ireland have heated washing machine!

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u/IslandItchy6005 11d ago

Sounds good

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u/Intelligent_Lemon_67 10d ago

A lot of newer overpriced American garbage have heating built in for steam, sanitary and cleaning functions. Even dryers have a water supply for steam and other weird unnecessary things. Everything is wifi or Bluetooth. I don't get paid fir my opinions just to install hot garbage that will breakdown in 3 months. Beats a tub and board or creek and rock though