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Rotary clothes line

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  • Rosa_Damascena
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    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    goldfinches said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    theonlywayisup said:
    Brabantia Lift O Matic.  Worth every penny. 
    I have checked online and Dunelm has 20% off atm.

    Personally I like straightforward washing lines, but I haven't had a rotary one. With the clothes clumped together, do they dry as fast?
    I've had both types at various times Rosa and think that siting is just as, if not more, important. You need a nice open, unshaded area with a good steady airflow for success with either type so it really depends on what you can achieve where you currently live.

    Given good conditions IMHO washing lines dry only marginally faster but you can hang a much bigger load on a good rotary which is a lot easier to load and unload.
    £100 on a Brabantia, spike and cover it is then - easy decision.
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/brabantia-50-metre-4-arm-liftomatic-rotary-washing-line-1-x-ground-spike-1-x-cover-and-pegs-ps6320-click-collect-at-dunelm-3758498
    Thanks I didn't realise the spike and cover are included. Prefer to go for the 60m: if you going to go for it, go large I say :D
    No man is worth crawling on this earth.

    So much to read, so little time.
  • neilmcl
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    Rosa_Damascena said:
    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    goldfinches said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    theonlywayisup said:
    Brabantia Lift O Matic.  Worth every penny. 
    I have checked online and Dunelm has 20% off atm.

    Personally I like straightforward washing lines, but I haven't had a rotary one. With the clothes clumped together, do they dry as fast?
    I've had both types at various times Rosa and think that siting is just as, if not more, important. You need a nice open, unshaded area with a good steady airflow for success with either type so it really depends on what you can achieve where you currently live.

    Given good conditions IMHO washing lines dry only marginally faster but you can hang a much bigger load on a good rotary which is a lot easier to load and unload.
    £100 on a Brabantia, spike and cover it is then - easy decision.
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/brabantia-50-metre-4-arm-liftomatic-rotary-washing-line-1-x-ground-spike-1-x-cover-and-pegs-ps6320-click-collect-at-dunelm-3758498
    Thanks I didn't realise the spike and cover are included. Prefer to go for the 60m: if you going to go for it, go large I say :D
    The 60m is indeed quite large. I've the 50m and it can take 3 washing loads and also kingsize duvet covers and sheets.
  • Rosa_Damascena
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    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    goldfinches said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    theonlywayisup said:
    Brabantia Lift O Matic.  Worth every penny. 
    I have checked online and Dunelm has 20% off atm.

    Personally I like straightforward washing lines, but I haven't had a rotary one. With the clothes clumped together, do they dry as fast?
    I've had both types at various times Rosa and think that siting is just as, if not more, important. You need a nice open, unshaded area with a good steady airflow for success with either type so it really depends on what you can achieve where you currently live.

    Given good conditions IMHO washing lines dry only marginally faster but you can hang a much bigger load on a good rotary which is a lot easier to load and unload.
    £100 on a Brabantia, spike and cover it is then - easy decision.
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/brabantia-50-metre-4-arm-liftomatic-rotary-washing-line-1-x-ground-spike-1-x-cover-and-pegs-ps6320-click-collect-at-dunelm-3758498
    Thanks I didn't realise the spike and cover are included. Prefer to go for the 60m: if you going to go for it, go large I say :D
    The 60m is indeed quite large. I've the 50m and it can take 3 washing loads and also kingsize duvet covers and sheets.
    I saw that the spike included is plastic and there was some negative feedback about it so went ahead and ordered a metallic one.
    No man is worth crawling on this earth.

    So much to read, so little time.
  • neilmcl
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    Rosa_Damascena said:
    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    goldfinches said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    theonlywayisup said:
    Brabantia Lift O Matic.  Worth every penny. 
    I have checked online and Dunelm has 20% off atm.

    Personally I like straightforward washing lines, but I haven't had a rotary one. With the clothes clumped together, do they dry as fast?
    I've had both types at various times Rosa and think that siting is just as, if not more, important. You need a nice open, unshaded area with a good steady airflow for success with either type so it really depends on what you can achieve where you currently live.

    Given good conditions IMHO washing lines dry only marginally faster but you can hang a much bigger load on a good rotary which is a lot easier to load and unload.
    £100 on a Brabantia, spike and cover it is then - easy decision.
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/brabantia-50-metre-4-arm-liftomatic-rotary-washing-line-1-x-ground-spike-1-x-cover-and-pegs-ps6320-click-collect-at-dunelm-3758498
    Thanks I didn't realise the spike and cover are included. Prefer to go for the 60m: if you going to go for it, go large I say :D
    The 60m is indeed quite large. I've the 50m and it can take 3 washing loads and also kingsize duvet covers and sheets.
    I saw that the spike included is plastic and there was some negative feedback about it so went ahead and ordered a metallic one.
    The plastic spike (or rather sleeve) is used when you concrete in the dryer, the metal spike is designed specifically for driving in to the ground on it's own.
  • Rosa_Damascena
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    edited 24 July 2021 at 8:48AM
    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    goldfinches said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    theonlywayisup said:
    Brabantia Lift O Matic.  Worth every penny. 
    I have checked online and Dunelm has 20% off atm.

    Personally I like straightforward washing lines, but I haven't had a rotary one. With the clothes clumped together, do they dry as fast?
    I've had both types at various times Rosa and think that siting is just as, if not more, important. You need a nice open, unshaded area with a good steady airflow for success with either type so it really depends on what you can achieve where you currently live.

    Given good conditions IMHO washing lines dry only marginally faster but you can hang a much bigger load on a good rotary which is a lot easier to load and unload.
    £100 on a Brabantia, spike and cover it is then - easy decision.
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/brabantia-50-metre-4-arm-liftomatic-rotary-washing-line-1-x-ground-spike-1-x-cover-and-pegs-ps6320-click-collect-at-dunelm-3758498
    Thanks I didn't realise the spike and cover are included. Prefer to go for the 60m: if you going to go for it, go large I say :D
    The 60m is indeed quite large. I've the 50m and it can take 3 washing loads and also kingsize duvet covers and sheets.
    I saw that the spike included is plastic and there was some negative feedback about it so went ahead and ordered a metallic one.
    The plastic spike (or rather sleeve) is used when you concrete in the dryer, the metal spike is designed specifically for driving in to the ground on it's own.
    So the extra spike can go back?

    *Waits patiently for Dunelm to open in Southend-on-Sea*

    Eta: there's no harm in having both, one in the patio and one on the lawn.
    No man is worth crawling on this earth.

    So much to read, so little time.
  • Doozergirl
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    neilmcl said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    goldfinches said:
    Rosa_Damascena said:
    theonlywayisup said:
    Brabantia Lift O Matic.  Worth every penny. 
    I have checked online and Dunelm has 20% off atm.

    Personally I like straightforward washing lines, but I haven't had a rotary one. With the clothes clumped together, do they dry as fast?
    I've had both types at various times Rosa and think that siting is just as, if not more, important. You need a nice open, unshaded area with a good steady airflow for success with either type so it really depends on what you can achieve where you currently live.

    Given good conditions IMHO washing lines dry only marginally faster but you can hang a much bigger load on a good rotary which is a lot easier to load and unload.
    £100 on a Brabantia, spike and cover it is then - easy decision.
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/brabantia-50-metre-4-arm-liftomatic-rotary-washing-line-1-x-ground-spike-1-x-cover-and-pegs-ps6320-click-collect-at-dunelm-3758498
    Thank you.   I'm now the proud owner of a new washing line! 

    Almost a grown up! 
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • Annie1960
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    Just to update you, I got a Brabantia lift-o-matic from Dunelm. It was fitted yesterday, and I have some washing on it now. Man y thanks to everyone for the benefit of your experience.
  • Rosa_Damascena
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    Annie1960 said:
    Just to update you, I got a Brabantia lift-o-matic from Dunelm. It was fitted yesterday, and I have some washing on it now. Man y thanks to everyone for the benefit of your experience.
    My 60m line came earlier this week, need to cement the metal pole in but I'm looking forward to using it. Are you happy with it?
    No man is worth crawling on this earth.

    So much to read, so little time.
  • Annie1960
    Annie1960 Posts: 3,009 Forumite
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    Rosa_Damascena said:
    Annie1960 said:
    Just to update you, I got a Brabantia lift-o-matic from Dunelm. It was fitted yesterday, and I have some washing on it now. Man y thanks to everyone for the benefit of your experience.
    My 60m line came earlier this week, need to cement the metal pole in but I'm looking forward to using it. Are you happy with it?
    Using a spike until I'm sure where to put it. Very good clothes line, 50m, loads of room for sheets.
  • BikingBud
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    Annie1960 said:
    BikingBud said:
    Google is your friend :)

    https://www.rotarywashingline.com
    I'm looking for personal recommendations.
    Apologies :# - I thought when you said: "Any suggestions for brands and models? In particular I want one that's easy to raise from a closed position."

    Pointing you towards a site that is headed:

    Dry your Laundry the Natural Way with a Rotary Washing Line

    All the Information and Advice you Need


    Would be quite comprehensive! 

    Especially as it includes a review page https://www.rotarywashingline.com/reviews.html with the following:

    Brabantia Lift-O-Matic

    *****

    Here's a few comments from previous happy buyers of Brabantia Lift-O-Matic lines.

    'Excellent quality - the perfect washing line'

    'Sturdy and can handle a lot of washing'

    'A very nicely made rotary line'

    'Efficient and easy to use - recommended'

    'Brilliant, well thought out dryer ' just buy one!'


    Maybe you just need social interaction but thanks any way for your kind response :)

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