"Off the Grid" Canada "Wringer Washer"

We picked up a wringer washer from Kijiji and here is a quick demonstration of what is involved for laundry day. The part you don't see, is the heating of the water on the outdoor yukon burners, after drawing it from the well.

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[BradRoss63]

Great vid! I have an old Maytag wringer washer (bought off Craigslist) and use it quite regularly, even though I live in an apartment. Don't have room for the rinse tubs, so instead have to wring everything out first, then refill the tub with rinse water and do it all again. But it does an excellent job - and those machines were made to last! Not like the electronic crap on the market today that dies after 7 years! Cheers to the old-fashioned way of life!

[campfirepoetry]

@BradRoss63 Yes, they are awesome. We've tried a few things here. A hand washer and laundry tubs, combined with a spinner, and a Danby twin tub washer, but I really like the wringer the best so far. Thanks for the comment, and amen to the old-fashioned way of life!

[campfirepoetry]

Just ordered a Hand Washer from the Lehmans Catalog who cater to the Amish and other non-electric folks. It's called the "breathing hand washer"

Will post a video when I receive it and show how it works.

[campfirepoetry]

Not yet, have to be on the ball, both eyes front and center. But it's great overall!

[tordemane]

I wish I had more clothes in the wringer,Did you ever get anything caught in a wringer?or ruined a couple of shirts?