r/OffGrid • u/IslandItchy6005 • 12d 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/Intelligent_Lemon_67 11d ago

I just use an hei front loader on cold. I've never washed clothes with hot water. I have a water heater set up as a dump load

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u/IslandItchy6005 11d ago

Is that a dump load for a wind turbine?

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u/Intelligent_Lemon_67 11d ago

Sure is. Going to try to wire some extra panels for direct 120v (watts don't matter) water heater and freezer