Comments on: Pedal-powered Washing Machine

By: Sandy Taggart

Sandy Taggart — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:10:42 +0000

We have lived off the grid for 20 years now and have a minimal solar, would like to wean off generator use and want to man power a laundry machine. we have a strong exercise bike a scwinn air dyne) we’d like to use to power one.am tired of having the electric washers break down – we live in the middle of nowhere. we are an animal rescue shelter and have LOTS of laundry!! where can we buy one of these peddle powered machines, or get plans on how to build? Thanks

By: Closet SurvivalistDay 8 Laundry - Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs

Closet SurvivalistDay 8 Laundry - Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:29:47 +0000

[...] machines’ to see what’s out there. But they are usually pricey. Or you can be build a pedal powered washing machine, like the one discussed on this blog, Tiny House [...]

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 29 May 2011 14:16:43 +0000

Anybody find plans? I saw a video by John Delp on YouTube; he did a really nice pedal-power washing machine. I don’t see any sort of plans for it though, and he’s not yet responded to emails

By: Kent Griswold

Kent Griswold — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:54:09 +0000

I have not been able to, if anyone knows of any please comment and let us know.

By: Kevin Walters

Kevin Walters — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:53:23 +0000

Did you ever find plans for the pedal-powered wash machine? Where? I am interested in building one, but need plans. Thanks, Kevin

By: Kevin Walters

Kevin Walters — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:50:30 +0000

I too am interested in getting plans to make a pedal-powered wash machine such as the one demonstrated here. Do you know where I could find plans? Thanks.

By: Ann Formeller

Ann Formeller — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:59:15 +0000

I have friends who have a sustainable eco lodge in the cloud forest of Ecuador. They are completely off the grid for water and electricity. They lived off of solar power for more than ten years. During this time they had a blender that was bike powered. They now have a small hydro power plant of their own so they can power lights in thier cabins and also an electric blender. Contact them directly for more info…

By: david potter

david potter — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:48:38 +0000

I would like to get a hold of plans for this bycycle washing machine …. how can I get a copy or purchase a copy.

thanks

dave

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:21:40 +0000

Maybe the folks at MIT could hook one of these up to an erg (rowing machine). I’d get clean clothes and a faster 2k time with one workout!

By: Rene

Rene — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:56:02 +0000

Love it love it love it! Thanks for the head’s up on this, I’m definitely going to try to build one eventually.

Would love to make one that runs both the washing machine and a blender at the same time!