Wind powered washing machine

Mikex

Hi,

I am a golfer and hit 150 balls most days on a fairly muddy practice field returning home with 150 dirty balls. Currently I wash them individually in the sink.

I have a broken washing machine, front loader, which is in excellent mechanical condition. I have stripped out all the electrical components and would like to power it using the wind for the purpose of washing my balls.

No it is not 1st April.

Just wondering if anyone has any bright ideas?

Just for clarity I am hoping to achieve this with virtually no budget.

I do live on a farm in a windy location.

Thanks

Mike

chippy2u

What a lot of balls!!!!!!

moonrakerz

Try good old Google...............

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/1976-01-01/Cheap-Washing-Machines.aspx

antenna

This would work if you only wash farty-pants

danielmeade

An interesting idea but not so sure you could do it on next to no budget. A typical fan system connected to a pulley would be the easiest method of getting it up and running. Will teh wind be powerful enough though? You could always make a tube in the center of the drum, buy a couple of Hamsters, and get it going that way?!

bluebag

Just chuck 'em in a large wicker basket and turn the hose on them, job done!

paulofessex

Why not rig up an old bike to the machine and get the kids/grandkids to earn pocket money whilst pedaling