[RE-wrenches] Off Grid Washing Machine

[Ray]

I second Jerry's comments.  Back in the 90s, we sold Sunfrost DC 
fridges, DC fans, CFLs, DC Pumps, etc.  Just tons of trouble for very 
little benefit.  Local fridge techs wouldn't touch them, and frankly 
they weren't as efficient as advertised.  The closer off grid clients 
can be to normal, the better.  That means normal wiring, normal 
appliances, etc.  Then you aren't on the hook for all these other 
items.  I hate to say it, but they just are not as well built or thought 
out, as main stream appliances, and the customer (after many bitter 
experiences) will eventually get normal equipment.

One other thing: plan on adding a LVD with a big contactor if you do 
have DC equipment or you'll ruin the batteries with this little detour 
down the "road less traveled"....

Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760

On 9/18/19 9:40 AM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
> Wrenches
> I have been in the renewable industry for a very many years and l dont 
> quite  understand why someone would spend way to much on a 
> refrigerator or washer or even range when they have their own issues. 
> I have always suggested that my customers to buy a name brand 
> machine,  efficiency always a factor of course.  Then invest in more 
> batteries, modules, inverter etc. instead. In the long game it's a 
> better investment with fewer headaches. Granted in some cases a 
> propane refrigerator might be better but this is very seldom. But 
> that's just me.
> Jerry
>
> On Wed, Sep 18, 2019, 7:13 AM Drake 
> <drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org 
> <mailto:drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org>> wrote:
>
>     Hello Wrenches,
>
>     For years, is seemed like the best off grid washing machine was
>     the Staber. I've read of complaints about cheap plastic parts
>     breaking. The price tag on this machine is very high for something
>     that isn't mechanically solid.
>
>     Are there any good options for an affordable, low power, low water
>     usage, resilient, repairable machine with a minimum of electronics
>     on the market?
>
>     Thanks,
>
>     Drake
>
>     Drake Chamberlin
>     /Athens Electric LLC
>     OH License 44810
>     CO License 3773
>     NABCEP Certified Solar PV
>     740-448-7328
>     /http://athens-electric.com/
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