This is a great idea, however I see one big problem. waste water.
The water coming out of one of these units would be filled with soap, oil,
gas, diesel, grease, etc. This isn't something that you can "grey water."
I know I wouldn't want to even put it in my septic system. Maybe a public
sewer system. But then the EPA might not be to kind to a company selling
such a product.
Other than that, it's a great idea. I would maybe pay up to $200 for one.
(any more and I would just buy a new regular washer and use my old one
for the rags.)
Inch
"Michael Lye" <mlye@risd.edu>
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08/01/2002 12:18
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Subject: Re: Shop Rags
Just kind of curious but this thread got me thinking of some work
students of mine did a few semesters ago. A couple of people mentioned
buying used washing machines to wash rags and such but would any/many of
you be interested in a washing machine specifically designed for washing
extremely dirty/oily rags and clothes in a shop environment? Of course
price is always an issue but aside from that what do you think? It would
be smaller and more mobile (on wheels) than a regular washing machine
and could connect to any standard hose outlet for water. It might take
longer to do a load but it could also possibly dry the rags/clothes as
well if desired.
I thought it was a particularly good idea the way the students worked it
out but I'm not certain if the sponsor of the project has moved forward
with it, though I don't think so.
Just wondering what sort of response all of you would give it. If any
one is interested I can give more details as well, even though it was
all hypothetical.
Mike
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Michael Lye
Faculty
Industrial Design Department
Rhode Island School of Design
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