The video shows you how to install a galvanised clothesline. It also includes some tips and advice to help you through the installation process.
The installer in the video is Steve from Auckland Clotheslines
Here is an outline of the instructions for how to install a galvanised clothesline.
- Before you begin, read the owner's manual
- Layout all the parts to ensure nothing is missing
- Select a suitable site with about 1 m clearance on all sides
- You will need the following tools:
- Spade
- Level
- Pliers
- Screw Drivers (Flathead and Philips)
- Good Quality read to mix quick-dry cement
- Metal Aggregate (Coarse gravel to place at the bottom of the hole)
- Dig a hole 800 mm deep and 200 mm wide. Place the coarse gravel to place at the bottom of the hole
- Place the "Main Standard" in the hole and check if it is a convenient height for the person who will want to hang washing
- Fit the arms into the cross. Note: Ensure the cross in the correct position.
- Place the arm stay brackets. It's important not to fully tighten any of the screws at this stage
- Attached the arms to the arm stay brackets.
- Ensure the top cap (lower assembly) is in place at the top of the pole and locating bolt on the cross aligns with the bolt on the lower assembly
- Place the upper assembly on the top cap. Ensure all the screws are tightened on the upper assembly.
- Tighten all screws
- Gently tap in the end caps
- Uncoil the wire out across your lawn
- Starting from the closest line to the centre thread the wire through the wire staples
- Tie off the wire using pliers
- Ensure all the wire staples are facing up at 90 degrees
- Mix the concrete as per the instructions. This can be done in a bucket or wheelbarrow, or directly in the hole if you are experienced with quick-dry cement.
- Ensure the clothesline is level. Do not use for 3 days after installation
- If desired you can replace the grass over the hole
Happy Clothes Drying 🙂
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If you don’t think you have the skills or time to install your washing line, then Auckland Clotheslines can do it for you.
We offer a clothesline installation service for a range of clothesline makes and models in Auckland and Christchurch.
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