Household Essentials T-2050 Steel Outdoor Clothesline T Post | Single T-Post

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If you only need to dry a few items at a time, a retractable clothesline or a clothesline with a smaller number of lines may be more suitable. Consider the weather in your area

The heavy-duty casing is highly corrosion resistant and both the casing and the lines are UV stabilised, meaning this washing line is built to last. Retractaline offer a 10 year structural warranty, although this excludes the lines which come with a 2 year replacement warranty. The problem with jointed poles is that the connection point creates a weak spot and encourages bending and snapping of the pole when placed under stress. Most line posts are 8ft or 10ft in length and fully deliverable through many courier networks. 4. Choose a design that work for you Never buy a washing line pole that comes in two pieces. A heavy duty pole should be exactly that, one solidchunk of metal to hold up your load. Before purchasing an outdoor clothesline, it's important to measure the size and layout of your outdoor space. This will help you determine the size and type of clothesline that will best fit your space and meet your drying needs.Both metal and plastic are used to manufacture modern washing line poles due to their high weather resistance as we previously mentioned. But which material is best for your clothes drying needs? Typically, this answer depends on where you are going to position your clothesline post and also whether it is going to be fixed in place or regularly removed to free up your outside space. So, if you are looking for the best heavy-duty clothesline post that can take large loads of wet washing you cannot go wrong with the DJM Galvanised Steel Washing Line Post. Incredibly strong, weatherproof and 2.4 meters tall, at Washing Line, we definitely believe this post is worth the investment. Clothesline Posts Frequently Asked Questions

At first glance, the price difference between this DJM Galvanised Clothes Post and the other options in this best washing line post review may just put you off. However, if you live in a particularly windy area or you regularly have large loads of heavy washing, then you will need a heavy-duty clothesline post to keep up with your demands. Most traditional washing line posts are of steel construction and the heavy duty variety should come hot-dip galvanized to ensure longevity of over 25 years. Beware of any primer painted versions or zinc plated alternatives. Many of the thinner poles on the market are aluminium which will stand the test of time, but unlikely fall into the heavy duty category.The fitting instructions are clear and come with a template for positioning the fixings, making it easy to set up. The 5 lines are well spaced so there is plenty of airflow around the clothes for rapid drying. A great value space-saving solution. We’re not so keen on: If you want to avoid fading, place them so they are with the movement of the sun across the sky at your latitude. One pole toward sunrise and the other towards sunset. If you plan to use your clothesline year-round, remember that where the sun rises and sets will change with the seasons so you'll need to find a good spot somewhere in the middle.

The decline in the steelwork industry is well known so what better time to buy aheavy duty washing line pole, handmade in England byskilled metalworkers? DioMet manufacture several designs of line post from it's workshop in Sheffield, The Steel City. If you’re looking for heavy duty and durable family washing line that will provide years of service, the Hills Extenda fits the bill. The lines are housed in a strong and corrosion-resistant cabinet and because of a line tensioning feature that actually works, even heavy articles such as jeans and towels won’t cause the lines to sag.Install the poles 24" to 32" deep into the concrete. For distances greater than 15 ft., we recommend installing over 24" deep. Optionally, a vertical level could be used to help ensure the straight alignment and is highly recommended for distances over 15 ft. Keep in mind when installing the poles deeper that will cause them to be shorter. Most importantly, you want a comfortable height that works for you so based on the total length of the vertical poles, you can determine what height will suit you best when drying your laundry. The minimum depth of 24" provides 5.8 feet poles above ground. It's also a good idea to ensure both poles are square with each other before setting.

The clothesline poles hold 5 lines that can provide up to 125 feet of linear drying space with the recommended maximum distance between poles of 25 feet. This can easily be customized to your suit your needs if your wanting less drying space which will offer greater line tension. Simply cut the clothesline wire to your needs. Each clothesline pole is equipped with an anti-spin bolt at the bottom to keep the clothesline poles from rotating once they've been cemented in.Step 3: Make sure that your washing line post is perfectly vertical by using a spirit level on top. Once you have it in the correct position, secure it in place using a clamp or if you have assistance get them to hold it tightly. The Minky double retractable washing line provides a good value and neat way to dry your clothes outside – great if you don’t have the room for a fixed line. We’re not so keen on: The problem can easily be solved by using a clothes prop or by wrapping the line twice round the anchor point. Another method that requires a little bit of DIY is to install 1-2 galvanised cleat hooks just below the retractable unit. Heavier items such as duvet covers can be hung over both lines. If it wasn’t for this, the Minky would have received full marks. Available from: Another important factor to consider is the amount of laundry you typically need to dry. If you have a large family or frequently wash bedding and towels, you may require a clothesline that can hold a larger volume of laundry. In this case, a rotary clothesline or a clothesline with multiple lines may be the best option. Believe it or not our washing line posts are most popular in Scotland despite the common understanding of the weather conditions up there! We assume this being due to high winds and requiring a solid, heavy duty pole. The Scottish mainland is all covered by our standard delivery however any Highlands or Islands would be charged at an additional rate based on your postcode – please get in touch for a quote.