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11/12/2011

Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Feet Retractable Clothesline Review

Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Feet Retractable Clothesline
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I have three retractable clotheslines installed on the T poles I erected in the backyard. The clotheslines are similar in design but represent three different brands, Butts (in the rear), Sunline, and the Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Foot Retractable Clothesline. All are retractable 40-foot lines, but the Lehigh design differs from most other retractable lines I've seen or used, and I've gone through many of these things. The mounting bracket for the Lehigh is metal and swivels smoothly, a feature handy during installation and tightening of the line. I think that the Lehigh has a sturdier design because the body of the durable plastic case extends to give firm support for the mounting bracket. On other clotheslines only two thin pieces of plastic support the mounting bracket. Also note when choosing a retractable clothesline that the Lehigh uses a two pronged hook on which to fasten and anchor the line. Other models use a larger circular attachment on which to wrap and anchor the clothesline. I prefer the hook design.
To get a nice, taut clothesline, pull the clothesline tight with one hand while holding onto a short segment of line pulled out from the line reel. Wrap the taut rope one or two turns around the anchor hook. Then pull slightly on the other end of the line. Let go and it will retract tightly into its protective case.
Finally:
Of the three clothesline mounted on our clothesline pole, we like the Lehigh best of all. It maintains its tautness during and after use, is easy to install, and is fairly simple to tighten.
In less than a month the metal rivets at the pivoting points of the hinge are beginning to rust. Buyers may want to coat those points with spray oil, clear nail polish or a sealer.


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4/11/2011

Parallel Dryer With Aluminum Arms Review

Parallel Dryer With Aluminum Arms
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It's the best foldable or umbrella dryer. It also rotates around the pole. I like this rectangular shape better than the V-shape one. I can hang more clothes, sheets, and/or blankets, all at the same time. It has enough space for 2 big loads of clothes. Everyone should have one of this in the yard. It's great for the environment. Beside saving energy, I've also saved more than $50-$60/mo not using my electric dryer. That's $600 a year. We are working on our deck and landscaping our yard. So, we don't have a designated location for the clothesline dryer yet. My husband just hammered it to the ground (instead of cementing it down as they recommended). It holds up just fine in the windy days. .
If you want your towels to be soft, don't over-dry them in the sun. Set the timer and take them in when they're slightly damp and put them in the electric/gas dryer with a sheet of Bounce for a couple of minutes.But if you left them stiffly dried, put a wet towel in the load in a dryer. It will help soften them up.
I have back problem so it does take me a little bit more time to carry the several trips of clothes out to the yard, hang, and pin down every piece. But I feel happy "harvesting" the sun energy and getting some exercise every day, (except for the rainy days. of course) GO SOLAR!!!!

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The benefits of air drying clothes are many--fabrics last longer, energy bills run lower, and clothes and sheets naturally smell better when hung outside--not to mention the health benefits of spending a few minutes outdoors in the sunshine. This eco-friendly parallel-style clothes dryer features 30 vinyl-coated lines that provide 210 feet of linear drying space. All the drying lines come pre-strung and ready to use with no assembly required. The unit offers durable construction with aluminum arms, a high-impact plastic post cap and slide, and a two-piece post made from corrosion-resistant galvanized steel. A plastic ground sleeve anchors the post into the ground, and the arms can be folded down for compact storage when not in use. The clothes dryer measures 84 by 72 by 72 inches.

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4/06/2011

Household Essentials 42-0 Tree-Piece Clothes-Drying Post for Whitney 15-7 Retractable Dryer Review

Household Essentials 42-0 Tree-Piece Clothes-Drying Post for Whitney 15-7 Retractable Dryer
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I love my new retractable clothesline. I am saving money and also the environment. I wasnt able to cement the pole into the ground but used other means to secure it and it works great. I am very happy with the timely delivery and ease of set up.

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The benefits of air drying clothes are many--fabrics last longer, energy bills run lower, and clothes and sheets naturally smell better when hung outside--not to mention the health benefits of spending a few minutes outdoors in the sunshine. Easily set up a clothesline drying system in the yard with this three-piece pole assembly. Designed for use with the Whitney 15-7 5-Line Retractable Clothes Dryer, the durably built galvanized-steel clothes-drying post features three 2-inch-diameter pieces that fit snugly together for maximum strength. Accessories include bolts and nuts for the receiver bracket, a plastic ground sleeve for anchoring the post into the ground, and a plastic post cap for the top of the post. The clothes-drying post measures 2 by 2 by 84 inches.

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3/31/2011

Household Essentials 5-Line Indoor/Outdoor Retractable Clothes Dryer Review

Household Essentials 5-Line Indoor/Outdoor Retractable Clothes Dryer
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I live in Arizona where it is silly to have an electric or gas clothes line. Instead, I go solar. I have used 5 line clotheslines like this one for a dozen years at two different houses. The current line is over 7 years old and is just now in need of major repairs. It has lived its life battling the hot sun on a west facing wall. The only place we have to hang our laundry is across our patio--not a very attractive choice for parties. When not in use, it hangs unobtrusively on the wall. On wash day, I pull it out across the patio (which is shorter than the line's full length.) I can hang several loads of jeans, assorted clothes, and my really thick bedspread and it supports the weight. I highly recommend this clothesline.

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Sleekly designed for a clean look that's also space-efficient, Household Essential's five-line indoor/outdoor retractable clothes dryer makes it easy to hang clothes almost anywhere. Housed in a heavy-duty moisture-proof aluminum case, the vinyl-coated, polyester-core lines extend with a pull of the large handle to 34 feet (for 170 feet of total drying space) and stay taut with a turn of the tightening knob. When not in use, the lines roll up neatly onto their own spools, and the unit becomes compact and discreet, so it can even go on a porch or in a bathroom without interrupting the decor. An optional receiver bracket is sold separately. This unit measures 4-3/4 by 37-3/4 by 9-3/4 inches.

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3/23/2011

Packaged Bulk Wire - 122100 100Ft. Dnd-O-Line Stl Wire Review

Packaged Bulk Wire - 122100 100Ft. Dnd-O-Line Stl Wire
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I have always found clotheslines a tricky thing to mount, because of the tension required in order to keep a line that does not sag. I tried first some nylon cord. These plastic cords have too much elasticity and sag over time. Also I found that I had to put too much pressure on my clothesline poles just to get this the plastic cord relatively tight.
But this is a wire product, single wire coated with a durable plastic. Wire means no stretching, so I was simple able to pull it taught without killing myself. Also, the wire can be simply threaded through your clothesline pole and coiled back onto itself. No tools, and it doesn't slip over time (about 1 year so far). Great product.

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100', Green Vinyl Jacketed, Clothesline Wire, Bulk Packaging.

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