Washing machine with a water tank: for cottages without running water, automatic, washing machine activator type

Most recently, in a house without a water pipe to buy an automatic washing machine, there was nothing to dream about. Today, a novelty has appeared in stores - universal washing machines with built-in water tank, which replaces the water supply system. At the same time, they retain the familiar functions of automatic machines. Quality washing, economical energy consumption, leakage protection and delayed start function make laundry a pleasant and easy exercise.

After connecting the station wagon to the mains, it is loaded with laundry and a detergent is added. Then fill the tank. The machine will automatically pour water into the drum. Otherwise, the operation of washing machines of this type repeats the operation of standard automatic machines.

• Machines with a water tank are really economical: their energy efficiency class is defined as A ++.
• Wide range of washing programs is not inferior to the service of the machines we are familiar with: in a number of models the number of available modes can exceed two dozen.
• Depending on the degree of contamination of the laundry, the loading level and the completeness of the reserve tank, the machine itself determines the water flow required for a particular wash cycle.

A significant drawback is the large size of the equipment, especially if the tank is attached from the side. It is inconvenient that it is necessary to constantly monitor the water level in the tank, filling it as necessary. Be prepared for the fact that even if you adjust the water supply, you can not connect such a device directly to the water supply, removing the reservoir from it, it will not work. Washing will still begin with the filling of the container with water.

More and more people prefer to spend their free time in the country. For a large family, for weeks living in the country, a washing machine with a water tank will be a real salvation. It will remove the need to carry bales of dirty laundry to the city or, rubbing hands, rinse for hours in cold water. The only thing that can cause inconvenience is the overall condition of the washing equipment.

The water tank is sold complete with the machine. It is attached to its side or back wall. Back placement, in which the shape of the container repeats the outlines of the hull, is typical for narrow models. This makes the cumbersome tank less noticeable. Full-size cars have a tank attached to the side.

Make a tank of plastic or stainless steel. The plastic facilitates the weight of the structure and dampens the vibration, and the steel, although it costs more, but serves an order of magnitude longer.

Typically, the water in the tank is recruited by hand. Some models of washing machines are equipped with a pump. In this case, the water to the apparatus is supplied from a well or other source.

Washing machines with a water tank are represented by both narrow and full-sized models.

Also they are divided into:

• washing machines equipped with a flood valve;
• washing machines without priming valve.

The last device operates on the principle of a crane. If it is possible to connect the station wagon to any source of water, the inlet valve will allow the water to flow automatically into the tank.

Before starting the washing cycle, it is necessary to fill the tank from which water will be poured into the drum. After connecting the station wagon to the power grid, load linen and powder into it. Select the desired program. Everything else is a matter of technology. You will only have to get and hang clean clothes.

Which indicators to look for when choosing?

When choosing a universal washing machine, pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Dimensions. Depending on the dimensions of your bathroom, you can choose a suitable technique. It is available in both narrow and full-size versions. When choosing, consider the volume of the tank, which varies from 50 to 100 liters in different modifications. This amount of water is enough for an average of 2-3 washing.
• The economy is determined by the energy consumption class of the equipment. Class A equipment has the best performance. Also pay attention to the parameters of the annual water consumption;at economical consumption this figure will make 9,2 - 9,3 thousand liters.
• Filling valve. This part prevents excessive filling of the tank. A valve operating at a pressure of 0.1-10 bar is not provided in all washing machines of this type.
• Download. Keep this in mind according to your needs. Some models are able to wash up to 7 kg of laundry at a time.
• Spin speed. In a number of models this characteristic is adjustable. At some, the rate of rotation reaches 1000 revolutions per minute.
• Note the number of programs and the ability to create your own washing programs.

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Positive feedback on machines equipped with a water tank comes not only from farmers and villagers, in whose houses there is no running water. This washing equipment was appreciated by the townspeople living in high-rise buildings and suffering from a small pressure of water, which is not enough for the operation of a conventional automatic machine.

It is not difficult to connect the washing equipment of this type on your own.

• Read the instructions. There you will find a description of the assembly and installation of the drain hose. It is fixed on the tank from the outside, and then connected to a discharge pipe. The end of the pipe is placed below the upper edge of the drain hose. If there is no sewage system in the house, connect the drainage pipe to an ordinary garden hose and take the drain to the street.
• On the back of the machine, find the recesses with the transport screws fixed in them. Replace them with the latches that come with the kit. On the free end of the connecting pipe( it is attached to the tank), put on the supply pipe, fixing the connection point with a yoke. Now attach the water tank to the body of the washing machine with the latches.
• The fill valve( if in your machine it is provided) is installed on the tank in an upright position. A special hose is attached to it, which is brought to the source of water. Then the pipe to be drained is installed.
• The main condition for the correct installation of the station wagon is the presence of a flat section. Having installed the device on a suitable place, check with the help of the building level, whether there are no invisible to the eye deviations. Adjust the position of the washing machine by changing the length of the rotating feet. Now plug the machine cord into the socket and run a trial wash( without laundry).

• During a trial run, carefully check whether the tank leaks and whether the connections are tight.
• Fill the tank to the maximum level. If there is not enough washing water, the machine will signal.
• If it is found that the tank is emptied, fill it and click on "Start" again. Remember, the case of equipment failure due to lack of water guarantee is not provided.

An alternative option for washing in the country or in a private house without running water is an activator type washing machine.

Water is poured into such a machine manually. The technique of this type is equipped with a timer that switches it off after a given time interval. In a number of models, a centrifuge is provided, which allows you to carefully wring out the laundered laundry.

Lingerie in activator machines is loaded vertically. At the bottom of the washing tub there is a kind of propeller. Its purpose is to create a flow that will dissolve the detergent and entrain the loaded laundry. At the end of the process, soapy water is pumped out through the drain hose, and then the tank is refilled to start rinsing.

The main role in choosing an activator type machine is played by the low cost of this technical device: it is 2-3 times cheaper than automatic equipment. The washing process in such a machine is user-adjustable and takes much less time, and the laundry in the tank can be added directly during the operation of the washing equipment.