Folks, As I mentioned several times before, I'm the product design director at The Laundry Alternative Inc.
A few months ago we released the SCAW2GEN model that turned into a huge success. We planned the first stock to last nearly 8 months but it sold out in 11 days, now our factory is working 24/7 because we're receiving hundreds of emails asking for it.
As I said on the Speed Queen post, a few weeks ago, I'm developing a full size washer.
Here's what we have up to the moment:
-Full size washer, compact size
-8.5 to 9kg capacity (I'm still working on the agitator design)
-tempered glass lid
-Body 100% made of plastic (no, we can not use metal 1st because we don't have a press yet and second because of the shipping weigh)
-I've managed a way to run away from D.O.E. standards. It has a manual water level selector (4 levels) and the highest level is half centimeter below the balance ring.
-Manual temperature selector, but unfortunately the hot water had to be limited to maximum 66°C. If the water heater is set above 66°C, then the washer will mix SOME cold water, only enough to cool down back to the maximum limit.
-850 rpm spin
-8 automatic cycles, including quick wash and "extra heavy duty" that includes 1 hour of soak with intermitent agitations.
- The control interface is a dial, no push buttons or electronic membranes at all. the washer will have three knobs.
- Lid switch AND lid lock that activates during the spin (our lawyers forbid me to make it without that)
-Rubber hoses with brass connectors
-Casters (four) and the two front casters have brakes.
-Extra long power cord and hoses. (depending on the layout, apartment users won't need to move the washer to reach the sink or power outlet)
-Possibility to use it connected to a regular kitchen or bathroom faucet. (cap to close the hot inlet, quick connect adapter and user will use only one hose and select the temperature at the faucet.
-Dispenser drawer (Detergent, bleach, softener and lint filter box)
-Recirculating lint filter (pump and waterfall)
-Fill behind the drum (the detergent won't fall undissolved on the top of the clothes causing stains)
-Timed bleach dispenser
-Agitator will NOT be dual action. It will probably look like a spiralator agitator.
Things I still in doubt if I do it or not:
1) Include warm rinse option?
2) The washer will have 4 different agitation profiles based on the cycle selected.
3) Is the super heavy duty automatic cycle ok or i should change it to a "soak" (the washer only fills, agitates and starts the soak with intermitent agitations and continues forever until the user selects other cycle)
Is there anything else I'm forgetting?
A few months ago we released the SCAW2GEN model that turned into a huge success. We planned the first stock to last nearly 8 months but it sold out in 11 days, now our factory is working 24/7 because we're receiving hundreds of emails asking for it.
As I said on the Speed Queen post, a few weeks ago, I'm developing a full size washer.
Here's what we have up to the moment:
-Full size washer, compact size
-8.5 to 9kg capacity (I'm still working on the agitator design)
-tempered glass lid
-Body 100% made of plastic (no, we can not use metal 1st because we don't have a press yet and second because of the shipping weigh)
-I've managed a way to run away from D.O.E. standards. It has a manual water level selector (4 levels) and the highest level is half centimeter below the balance ring.
-Manual temperature selector, but unfortunately the hot water had to be limited to maximum 66°C. If the water heater is set above 66°C, then the washer will mix SOME cold water, only enough to cool down back to the maximum limit.
-850 rpm spin
-8 automatic cycles, including quick wash and "extra heavy duty" that includes 1 hour of soak with intermitent agitations.
- The control interface is a dial, no push buttons or electronic membranes at all. the washer will have three knobs.
- Lid switch AND lid lock that activates during the spin (our lawyers forbid me to make it without that)
-Rubber hoses with brass connectors
-Casters (four) and the two front casters have brakes.
-Extra long power cord and hoses. (depending on the layout, apartment users won't need to move the washer to reach the sink or power outlet)
-Possibility to use it connected to a regular kitchen or bathroom faucet. (cap to close the hot inlet, quick connect adapter and user will use only one hose and select the temperature at the faucet.
-Dispenser drawer (Detergent, bleach, softener and lint filter box)
-Recirculating lint filter (pump and waterfall)
-Fill behind the drum (the detergent won't fall undissolved on the top of the clothes causing stains)
-Timed bleach dispenser
-Agitator will NOT be dual action. It will probably look like a spiralator agitator.
Things I still in doubt if I do it or not:
1) Include warm rinse option?
2) The washer will have 4 different agitation profiles based on the cycle selected.
3) Is the super heavy duty automatic cycle ok or i should change it to a "soak" (the washer only fills, agitates and starts the soak with intermitent agitations and continues forever until the user selects other cycle)
Is there anything else I'm forgetting?