Extendable Retractable Clothes Washing Line - Keep Garden Tidy - Attach to Wall Fence

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Thanks to its aluminium frame, this line is very lightweight; at just 1.9 kg, it’s easy to hold and support during installation. Although aluminium has the advantage of not rusting, it doesn’t have the strength of steel; therefore, you do need to take care not to overload this line. Customers have had success in encouraging the washing line to stay taut by using the cleat hooks under the line, as well as installing additional hooks.

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Wall-mounted washing lines can be mounted inside or outside the home and once your washing is dry, the lines on many models can be folded away, freeing up space for more important things.

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Using your tape measure, measure out from each face of the fence post marker the correct distance for the size of fence post you’re using.

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Installation is straightforward with the supplied template and fixings. Once it’s up, the washing line feels surprisingly solid. If you have cavity walls, make sure you swap the fixings for hollow wall anchors or plasterboard fixings.These retractable washing lines offer a large amount of hanging space. Whilst some units only have one spool inside, other models can have two. The length of the line will depend on the model, but it’s possible for each spool to hold approximately 15 metres of line. If there are two spools in one washing line unit (a dual retractable washing line), this will give around 30 metres of hanging space. Assembly is also very straightforward. The retractable washing line can be put up in 5 – 10 minutes and comes with fixings included.

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The washing lines are kept taut by wrapping them around an anchor point on the base of the unit. However, when fully extended (over 12m), the lines can slip causing your washing to sag in the middle. Do not drill your neighbour’s wall because you will be breaking the law in the UK. You will also be liable for any costs for repairing any damage caused!” Is there a workaround? I don't see why it shouldn't work. Fences take a great deal of pressure from the wind and the ground fixings do the job there. I'd be inclined to nail a roofing lath, or similar, across the tops of the posts just to equalise the pressure a bit. You would then need to place the washing line below this, of course. The PVC lines retract into the casing after use meaning this washing line is easy to keep clean. The 30 m of drying space is enough for larger loads of washing – including bedding and bath towels. The only downside is that the lines can sag underneath heavier loads, so you’ll need to use a prop to support them. The washing line itself retracts easily into the UV-resistant casing when it’s not needed, and is long enough to hold approximately three loads of washing when fully extended. However, it does have a tendency to stretch, which is its biggest downside.If you are a one or two-person household, look for a wall mounted line with a weight capacity of at least 8 kg . This equates to roughly one load of washing. To hold more than one load, or heavier items like towels, look for a weight capacity closer to 20 kg .

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New, innovative wall-mounted washing line designs mean that you get maximum drying space with minimum fuss. For space-saving convenience it’s hard to beat a wall-mounted washing line. Plus, if you dry your clothes outside they’ll smell fresher and you’ll save energy and money compared with tumble drying. Given the heavy-duty nature of the washing line, the tensioning handle is made of comparatively insubstantial plastic. Available from:

For households of two people or more, look for approximately 30 m of line. This is sufficient to hold up to three loads of washing and is therefore a good choice for families. A 15 m retractable washing line will generally hold one-to-two loads of washing.