We were looking at getting a camec 4kg front loader but have heard bad reports that they go out of balance and use more water when trying to rebalance. They also are prone to breaking drum springs which has just happened to my sisters brand new one. Am now considering either a sphere 3kg or camec 3kg both top loaders. Has anyone out there got either of these and how do they perform.
Any information is appreciated
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TheHeaths said
03:36 PM Sep 21, 2017
bunchone,
the first point I make is that the units you speak about are not 12v units. They are 240 volt units, and to run on 12v would need an inverter.
I am not aware of any dedicated 12v washing machines being made by main stream manufacturers.
As an aside, we find our 2.5 kg Sphere unit a good investment when we are on park sites, as it beats the need for using park facilities, which may leave a little to be desired. It also saves a few bob, as we had the machine in the van we bought, so no initial outlay, and no coin in the slots on parks, unless we are washing big items like sheets and jeans.
bunchone said
04:15 PM Sep 21, 2017
Thanks for that, we have an inverter which would be running the machine so that wont be a problem.
PeterD said
05:55 PM Sep 21, 2017
bunchone wrote:
Thanks for that, we have an inverter which would be running the machine so that wont be a problem.
That depends on your batteries. It draws 235 W which equates to the inverter drawing 24 A from the battery during operation If it takes the usual 40 minutes for the cycle then you will be drawing at least 16 Ah from the battery. If you only have one battery this can be an excessive draw if you use a fair bit of power for other things.
meetoo said
07:54 PM Sep 22, 2017
PeterD wrote:
bunchone wrote:
Thanks for that, we have an inverter which would be running the machine so that wont be a problem.
That depends on your batteries. It draws 235 W which equates to the inverter drawing 24 A from the battery during operation If it takes the usual 40 minutes for the cycle then you will be drawing at least 16 Ah from the battery. If you only have one battery this can be an excessive draw if you use a fair bit of power for other things.
I agree. Make sure the panels are out and that the sun is shining at the time.
Cheers, John.
RustyD said
11:54 AM Sep 24, 2017
Throw your clothes in a bucket of soapy water and use a paint stirrer in your portable drill.
bunchone said
02:41 PM Sep 24, 2017
Thanks everyone for your help. It is appreciated. We have 4 VERY large batteries and 4 250w solar panels so am hoping that should be sufficient. And yes, we are taking buckets to use while on the road as well.
Cheers
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darjak said
09:46 AM Sep 26, 2017
If you're got that much battery & solar you wouldn't have a problem, just use the washing machine, nothing for the better half to do
half a dozen loads using rapid wash through the inverter at a time.
We were looking at getting a camec 4kg front loader but have heard bad reports that they go out of balance and use more water when trying to rebalance. They also are prone to breaking drum springs which has just happened to my sisters brand new one. Am now considering either a sphere 3kg or camec 3kg both top loaders. Has anyone out there got either of these and how do they perform.
Any information is appreciated
coffee machine groupy
the first point I make is that the units you speak about are not 12v units. They are 240 volt units, and to run on 12v would need an inverter.
I am not aware of any dedicated 12v washing machines being made by main stream manufacturers.
As an aside, we find our 2.5 kg Sphere unit a good investment when we are on park sites, as it beats the need for using park facilities, which may leave a little to be desired. It also saves a few bob, as we had the machine in the van we bought, so no initial outlay, and no coin in the slots on parks, unless we are washing big items like sheets and jeans.
Thanks for that, we have an inverter which would be running the machine so that wont be a problem.
That depends on your batteries. It draws 235 W which equates to the inverter drawing 24 A from the battery during operation If it takes the usual 40 minutes for the cycle then you will be drawing at least 16 Ah from the battery. If you only have one battery this can be an excessive draw if you use a fair bit of power for other things.
I agree. Make sure the panels are out and that the sun is shining at the time.
Cheers, John.
Thanks everyone for your help. It is appreciated. We have 4 VERY large batteries and 4 250w solar panels so am hoping that should be sufficient. And yes, we are taking buckets to use while on the road as well.
Cheers
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half a dozen loads using rapid wash through the inverter at a time.
Thanks Dariak,
Love your style
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