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panhandler62 · 03-21-2009, 10:36 PM

We got a pair of upright washer/dryer because my wife can't bend over repeatedly and doesn't like me to do the laundry.

To get them to sit next to each other we had to dispose of a large, concrete deep sink.

Step one:
Remove the sink and get rid of the old drain -- nothing stops sawzall man!

panhandler62 · 03-21-2009, 10:38 PM

Here is my new, fancy drain complete with standpipe and vent:

panhandler62 · 03-21-2009, 10:41 PM

In swapping the washer water supply with the sink water supply I discovered a small, weeping leak cause, no doubt, by moving the pipe.

I pulled it down (told you it leaked!) and discovered this mess -- undoubtably something sold on TV in a comercial that starts off with "Hi, Billy Mays here..."

panhandler62 · 03-21-2009, 10:43 PM

I cleaned it up some and resoldered the elbow and joiner. After that I cleaned it again to get it ready to reattach.

panhandler62 · 03-21-2009, 10:44 PM

Here is the end, goobery result -- but it doesn't leak!

(Yeah -- I scortched the wire back there.. )

panhandler62 · 03-21-2009, 10:47 PM

And here... finaly, is the point of the whole adventure.

**special-K** · 03-21-2009, 11:21 PM

Well,that turned out to be a bit more of a project.But,you got right through it.It`s a nice solution.

panhandler62 · 03-23-2009, 07:07 AM

Household projects always seem to grow a little hair before they are done. :P

Otsa580 · 03-23-2009, 05:03 PM

That's a lot of work just to keep the undies clean.

Nice work.

rambler · 03-24-2009, 02:33 PM

nice job, but worth it so you dont have to do the laundry...

my wife only does her's...

panhandler62 · 03-26-2009, 09:44 AM

My next trick is going to be an electrical upgrade for that part of the house.

I'll be running a new circuit to that room because it currently shares a circuit with the kitchen above it. You can't run a deep fryer and wash clothes at the same time so I'm going to isolate the washer and the lighting for that room on a new circuit.

Since I have to tear out some wall and ceiling to do that; I'm going to run a new circuit to the kitchen also. These older houses are a bit lacking in circuit isolation.

GOPAPA · 03-26-2009, 01:51 PM

It's always a mess until you get all back togeather isnt it ? when you remodel
a room in the house ,,it's hard to keep from going back into after its done just to look at it .. LOL

Nice looking results,, the wife is liking it I just know .. papa

72BlckButy · 03-26-2009, 02:18 PM

Nice work Keith!

msgross · 03-26-2009, 08:12 PM

nice job..we have that samsung set too..

1320tech · 04-27-2009, 10:25 PM

I have been married 23 years and I still not allowed in the laundry unless something needs fixed or moved. While dating my wife to be she observed my system 2 baskets one for dirty one for clean . When the first basket gets full you shove the whole mess in the washer and wash, now you have a new clean basket.23 years and still don't do laundry.

03-21-2009, 10:36 PM	#1
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Upgrading the laundry room We got a pair of upright washer/dryer because my wife can't bend over repeatedly and doesn't like me to do the laundry. To get them to sit next to each other we had to dispose of a large, concrete deep sink. Step one: Remove the sink and get rid of the old drain -- nothing stops sawzall man! Attached Images __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

03-21-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Upgrading the laundry room Here is my new, fancy drain complete with standpipe and vent: Attached Images __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 .... Last edited by panhandler62; 03-21-2009 at 10:38 PM.

03-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Upgrading the laundry room In swapping the washer water supply with the sink water supply I discovered a small, weeping leak cause, no doubt, by moving the pipe. I pulled it down (told you it leaked!) and discovered this mess -- undoubtably something sold on TV in a comercial that starts off with "Hi, Billy Mays here..." Attached Images __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

03-21-2009, 10:43 PM	#4
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Upgrading the laundry room I cleaned it up some and resoldered the elbow and joiner. After that I cleaned it again to get it ready to reattach. Attached Images __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

03-21-2009, 10:44 PM	#5
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Upgrading the laundry room Here is the end, goobery result -- but it doesn't leak! (Yeah -- I scortched the wire back there.. ) Attached Images __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 .... Last edited by panhandler62; 03-21-2009 at 10:44 PM.

03-21-2009, 10:47 PM	#6
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Upgrading the laundry room And here... finaly, is the point of the whole adventure. Attached Images __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

03-21-2009, 11:21 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Upgrading the laundry room Well,that turned out to be a bit more of a project.But,you got right through it.It`s a nice solution. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-23-2009, 07:07 AM	#8
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Upgrading the laundry room Household projects always seem to grow a little hair before they are done. :P __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

03-23-2009, 05:03 PM	#9
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: Upgrading the laundry room That's a lot of work just to keep the undies clean. Nice work.

03-24-2009, 02:33 PM	#10
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Upgrading the laundry room nice job, but worth it so you dont have to do the laundry... my wife only does her's... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

03-26-2009, 09:44 AM	#11
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Upgrading the laundry room My next trick is going to be an electrical upgrade for that part of the house. I'll be running a new circuit to that room because it currently shares a circuit with the kitchen above it. You can't run a deep fryer and wash clothes at the same time so I'm going to isolate the washer and the lighting for that room on a new circuit. Since I have to tear out some wall and ceiling to do that; I'm going to run a new circuit to the kitchen also. These older houses are a bit lacking in circuit isolation. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

03-26-2009, 01:51 PM	#12
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,555	Re: Upgrading the laundry room It's always a mess until you get all back togeather isnt it ? when you remodel a room in the house ,,it's hard to keep from going back into after its done just to look at it .. LOL Nice looking results,, the wife is liking it I just know .. papa

03-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Upgrading the laundry room Nice work Keith! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-26-2009, 08:12 PM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Upgrading the laundry room nice job..we have that samsung set too.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-26-2009 at 08:16 PM.

04-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#15
1320tech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: newparis ohio Posts: 201	Re: Upgrading the laundry room I have been married 23 years and I still not allowed in the laundry unless something needs fixed or moved. While dating my wife to be she observed my system 2 baskets one for dirty one for clean . When the first basket gets full you shove the whole mess in the washer and wash, now you have a new clean basket.23 years and still don't do laundry.



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