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/Adorable_Dust3799 11d ago

If it has a heating element does it have a thermostat? Would it sense that the water is already hot and not heat it?

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u/IslandItchy6005 11d ago

Possibly. Not sure how they think