How big a bucket should be to use this washer? Of course bucket... (This was auto correction.... which annoys me)
481923
I have two buckets that I believe are 3 gallon size. It does work in them, and since I am using them to wash cloth diapers it helps me to keep the number lower to clean, but I think a 5 gallon bucket would be better. I highly recommend this washer. I use it to prewash the diapers since our machine is an HE type--low water and diapers does NOT mix--but have also used it on other items that I needed without wanting to do a full machine load and it was great.
7380
I have a fairly large washer and dryer and it turned out wonderful!!! Perhaps if you don't have a large enough washer and dryer you could take it to the Laundromat to was and dry.
450632
I use a 5 gallon bucket from lowe's or Home Depot. It has yet to tip over in transit and provides protection when it sits outside the 5th wheel.
1703103
No problem at all. I have front loader and my tankless supplies it very well. This model has a very low minimum flow (.25 GPM) to start the heater and the washer will fill at about 2 GPM.
963480
diameter approx. 2 or 2 1/4 inches. I tried a weighted compound bucket and that did not stand up in the wind. Maybe I did not use enough weights or position them well. Best wishes for success for you and the clothes line. I really like mine.
2109846
You use 1 Tablespoon per load. I've had my bucket for nearly a year, and have only gone through half doing 6-8 loads/week. This is by far the best value I've ever seen, and with Charlie's Laundry Booster, you no longer need fabric softener, saving even more.
210630
I'm a pretty big dumper not NFL or MLB style but pretty big. I would go with a larger 1.6 GP flush to be safe. I set it at 1.3 GP and it works for me. But if you are NFL or MLB dumps I would go bigger.
366572
I don't recall the exact gallons of the bucket. Look at the pictures once again and you'll recognize the bucket. Pretty much the standard mop bucket size used in all janitorial services.Hope this helps,George
1594538
I used a 6 gallon round plastic bucket, and I put in 3 pairs of levis. It seemed just about right. Get a wringer or else your stuff will take forever to dry on a line.
822553
Your electric pressure washer is a relatively low power, low pressure unit. Any extension you use (hose or wand) will reduce the output pressure even more, so I suggest you keep the extensions to a minimum. Only buy an extension wand if you need to reach heights, because they are heavy, awkward, and can be uncontrollable. So, buy a hose extension but stay with the diameter you already have + keep the length to the minimum so you have as much pressure as possible at the end. Take this from someone who has a bigger pressure washer with a hose extension and a 24' extension wand THAT CONTROLS ME - I can hardly control it. Tom
1477586
Are you asking if the sink is too big? I don't think so - seems some folks just use the bathtub! I measured the plastic tub I use (which I put in the bathtub) - it is a 12"x17" rectangle that is 12" deep. I can wash a load of undies, or a couple shirts and slacks or a queen sheet in the tub without even filling it clear up. I would think if you use a laundry sink, which might be bigger, you would just keep the water more shallow. You can tell when you have the water high enough to plunge the clothes around easily. In fact, I was just reading the newer reviews here and I like the idea of putting a laundry basket inside the washing tub so you can lift out the clothes to empty the water. You could certainly do that inside a laundry tub! Also, I just did a couple loads yesterday and am still enjoying the mobile washer - short handle and all. My handle has not loosened, but I'm sure I can fix it if it does. I really do like this device - it keeps my inner hippy chick alive in my social security aged body!
1124971
maybe an industrial washer & dryer, too big & bulky when wet for a normal washer & dryer
973631
I have the full size and when I tried to wash it in my old washer (Maytag "Oversize capacity Plus" top load washer) it didn't go well at all. I stuffed it in okay but actually think it broke my washer on the spin cycle because it got way too heavy once wet. So if you are looking to have to purchase a new washer :-) then go for it! Otherwise keep in mind you could always take to laundry mat because in theory it won't need to be washed very often. I hang mine out in the sun every couple months as suggested with wool. Hope that helps!
555328
I find no need. The mop bucket worked just like a washing machine in that you pump the mop up and down in the cleaning water, then spin the water out. I comes out clean and neat, better than the washing machine. They are wonderful, especially for one who has to mop twice a day.
1012118
Yes, we have a king and you need a very large capacity washer. I washed my on gentle spin it came out nicely.
366574
The cart is one mile away at my work site. Without measuring, I would say the width of the low platform in front of the shelves is 20 inches. That's your limiting dimension. The front-to-back dimension is at least ten inches greater. My janitor uses a mop bucket which rolls on its own casters. These buckets are cheap. I recommend getting one of them. They have room for the device which hangs on the rim of the bucket in which the janitor can squeeze water out of the mop head. Force for squeezing is applied by the janitor stepping on a lever. That would never work with the bucket on the cart. The cart is one mile away at my work site. Without measuring, I would say the width of the low platform in front of the shelves is 20 inches. That's your limiting dimension. The front-to-back dimension is at least ten inches greater. My janitor uses a mop bucket which rolls on its own casters. These buckets are cheap. I recommend getting one of them. They have room for the device which hangs on the rim of the bucket in which the janitor can squeeze water out of the mop head. Force for squeezing is applied by the janitor stepping on a lever. That would never work with the bucket on the cart.
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I would estimate about 60-70. I use a separate bucket for wheels and such so my soap consumption might be faster than others. I think use about 1.5-2oz per car wash but I am not actually measuring it and could be off. I'm washing small cars (Merc SLK, Fiat 500).