Dishwasher cutlery basket

hampshirebabe

The cutlery basket in my dishwasher has broken all along the bottom, so things fall through and stop the arm spinning. Any suggestions what i can use to fix it, something hard wearing and waterproof, but will let the water spray through to clean?

Paully232000

Would it not be easier to buy a new/used one, can see loads on amazon and ebay for £4 or £5. There are some on ebay starting at 99p.

blackshirtuk

Perhaps some of this stuff in the bottom?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Javis-JMESH-Plastic-Coiled-Mesh-Wire-Fencing-00-Gauge-Approx-6-Long-2nd-Post-/361112005814?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5413f3ecb6

27col

hampshirebabe wrote: »

The cutlery basket in my dishwasher has broken all along the bottom, so things fall through and stop the arm spinning. Any suggestions what i can use to fix it, something hard wearing and waterproof, but will let the water spray through to clean?

There's, being MSE and there's, just being mean. They are quite cheap to replace. Not worth the hassle of trying to repair.

hampshirebabe

Its trying to find one to fit though.

27col

Not a problem. Measure the one you have and look on line for one of that size. The dimensions will normally be stated on the website. Or, it will say what machines the tray will fit. I actually got mine from the Hotpoint spares dept.

hampshirebabe

I've just found one that will fit for £11 on amazon, but the reviews say it'll last less than a year. I dont count that MSE or good for the landfill problems. I'll stick eith trying fix my original.

PheoUK

Buy a new one from espares.