What is the diameter of clothesline?
No matter the strength, each clothesline wire still measures 5/32 inches in diameter.
Is nylon rope good for clothesline?
Multifilament polypropylene (nylon) is tempting because it is lightweight, water- and mildew-resistant, and strong (our sample was 640-pound test). However, its slippery texture deters a firm clothespin grip, and it doesn’t tie well. Our top choice is basic cotton clothesline.
How do I choose a clothesline?
Choose a design that will fit the space well and will not make it cluttered. Measure the space available and make sure to allow room around it for you to move comfortably. The clothesline should also be away from any radiator, heater, or hot water unit.
How much weight can a washing line hold?
How Much Weight Can a Retractable Clothes Line Hold? A typical retractable clothes line with 40 feet of hanging space will hold up to about 30 pounds in weight. Some industrial strength ones can go up to 40 pounds (look out for ones that suggest commercial use).
What height should a clothesline be?
around 6 feet
Most clotheslines are around 6 feet. They are typically placed around head height, or within a few inches, of the person hanging the clothes.
What kind of rope do you use for washing lines?
PVC washing line rope They can afford to be constructed to a thinner line because of the material and are extremely durable. The PVC outer means they’re super easy to wipe and clean, so if you’re not wanting to worry about ruining or dirtying your washing line rope, these work wonders.
How far apart do you put clothesline posts?
How far apart the posts should be will depend, of course, on how much wash you need to dry at one time. The distance between posts should hardly exceed 40 to 50 feet, or the line will sag too much or get too heavy to prop up easily. The prop is a necessary addition to the line.
What do you put under a clothesline?
Consider the ground surface under the clothesline. Many of us nip out quickly to a hang a load before work and may be in heels or bare feet, so a solid, clean surface is ideal. I often see pebbles under the line but I would choose grass over gravel any day.
How high should a clothesline be off the ground?
Most poles are around 6′ to 7-1/2′ in height and can be found at your local True Value hardware store. In the end, you want the clothesline to be at the average height of a person or a couple inches taller to make it easy to hang clothes on.
Should a clothes line be in the sun?
Location. You will need to work out if summer or winter clothes hanging is more important to you. In summer, direct sunlight is not good for your clothes as it can discolour them over time. In winter the sun doesnt do as much damage to your clothes but it will dry them quicker.
How can I dry clothes outside without a clothesline?
Try hanging large king sized sheets or blankets over your shower rod, over the rail of your deck, between two lawn chairs or folded in half or quarters over your clothes rack. When you fold large items, you must flip and turn them every 5-10 hours so that each side gets dry.
What is the proper height to hang a clothesline?
about 100mm -150mm
The general guide is to place the clothesline about 100mm -150mm above the primary users head height. Do NOT place the clothesline too high either as this will make closing the clothesline too hard as most fold down clotheslines need to be pushed up in order for them to close down. Wall mounting pitfalls.