Washing Machines - Nail Down?

[system 4-50]

Do washing machines in boats just sit or is it necessary to tie them down, and if so, how?

[Starcoaster]

If it's an automatic, usually the work top above it and the units to the side keep it in place, maybe with a strip of wood in front, or it will be in a cupboard. Twin tubs are designed to move!

[Tuscan]

Ours sits.

[Guest]

If it's an automatic, usually the work top above it and the units to the side keep it in place, maybe with a strip of wood in front, or it will be in a cupboard. Twin tubs are designed to move!

That sums ours up.

[Doodlebug]

Surely its the same as in a house?

[Guest]

Do washing machines in boats just sit or is it necessary to tie them down, and if so, how?

If it is correctly levelled it will just sit. If it is sat uneven it will move particularly when it spins.

[Grace and Favour]

Ours just sits - - - -

 

If there is ever an hint of vibration - it suggests that the load is out of balance - see if you can stop the spin cycle and redistribute the clothes

[Beaker]

Surely its the same as in a house?

 

Dunno about that, I've never noticed our kitchen at home pitching and rolling when a heavy lorry goes past.

[system 4-50]

I wasn't worried about the machine moving itself, I was more concerned about when I take it round the thames barrier or when I get rammed (again).

[bigste]

Put a spirit level on it and adjust the feet to level it both ways. That way it will not walk. They only walk if not level.

[system 4-50]

Put a spirit level on it and adjust the feet to level it both ways. That way it will not walk. They only walk if not level.

When did you last fill your water tank? Level is a moveable feast on my boat...

[Guest]

Put a spirit level on it and adjust the feet to level it both ways. That way it will not walk. They only walk if not level.

 

That might not work on a boat.....

 

It has to be level relative to the surface it is sat on, ie the legs adjusuted untill it is firmly sat down and unable to rock or move in any direction. Works for us.

Edited September 19, 2013 by The Dog House

[jonathanA]

and make sure you have removed the transit strap inside the machine otherwise it will probably leap overboard....

[carlt]

Get the OH to sit on it, when it's running.

[Guest]

Get the OH to sit on it, when it's running.

I knew a couple who used to enjoy sex on a washing machine when it was on the spin cycle. They were banned out of every launderette in the town.

[blackrose]

When I first got my washing machine I left it on the 1300 rpm spin speed and I hadn't levelled the feet properly. When it did its final spin it felt like it was about to shake the boat apart! Now I only use it on a 700rpm spin.

Edited September 20, 2013 by blackrose

[mattlad]

Put a spirit level on it and adjust the feet to level it both ways. That way it will not walk. They only walk if not level.

Have you not heard the saying:- "About as much use as a spirit level on a boat?"..........

[Guest]

Have you not heard the saying:- "About as much use as a spirit level on a boat?"..........

Why is that? When I get my widebeam built I am having a pool table aboard, and fully intend to use a spirit level to get it true.

[twbm]

Why is that? When I get my widebeam built I am having a pool table aboard, and fully intend to use a spirit level to get it true.

 

All goes well 'til you walk around the other side to double check....

[FadeToScarlet]

Bizzard will almost certainly be along in a minute for a wizard wheeze to make a gimbal for your washing machine.

 

I'd be inclined to use a ratchet strap or similar to hold it down, or design the compartment it is in to be sufficiently strong to prevent it falling over. That way, if you do any lumpy stuff, you can have piece of mind.

[Gingerbeer]

 

All goes well 'til you walk around the other side to double check....

 

Very well stated. It may take some reading this a few times to actually get it. After all, it is really just a boat sitting on water, not concrete.

[Charlotte Burnett]

Why is that? When I get my widebeam built I am having a pool table aboard, and fully intend to use a spirit level to get it true.

Quality trolling, would recommend A++++++ service

[Guest]

Quality trolling, would recommend A++++++ service

Actually a very old joke (like myself.) Never mind

Edited September 21, 2013 by Guest