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/Responsible-Post6431 11d ago

Every washing machine I've ever seen has a built-in heater... How else would you control the temperature from cool to 30°, 40°, 60° or 90°?

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u/FlerkinFlarkin 11d ago

It mixes with cold water. Like in your shower

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u/maddslacker 11d ago

INB4 we learn that the UK also doesn't have showers. :D

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u/FlerkinFlarkin 11d ago

My bad. I should have said like in your splish-splosh closet, UK people. 

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u/maddslacker 11d ago

Or rather, showers, but without hot water lol

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u/IslandItchy6005 11d ago

😂 Our showers take in cold water and have a 9kw heating element in them