Northwood Calliger Gray Clothes Wringer - Better Moisture Removal Manual Clothes Washer Than Portable Washing Machine/Portable Dryer - Heavy Duty Off Grid Washing Machine Laundry Wringer

I had been saving up for this for awhile, as hand wringing was killing my wrists. We are apartment dwellers and eco-hippies that prefer to be as off-grid as possible for the sake of future generations. We live in the PNW, so line drying in the rainy winter season takes forever if clothing is well wrung. It took me less than 10 minutes to have it set up and working. This wringer does the job!1) Quality: This thing is built like a tank (and as heavy as one, to boot)! Every piece seems to be well made. Some reviews mention wiggles, tiny nuts, and other issues. I'm guessing these have been addressed, as the handle fits like a dream, the thumb screws are large and easy to operate, and everything moves smoothly and is firmly attached. I expect this to last a lifetime if it's maintained properly. And that's the key, maintain it. Rinse it to remove leftover soap/dirt after use, air dry before storage, and lubricate moving parts regularly.2) Assembly: Read the instructions. I repeat, read the instructions as they tell you exactly what to do. The drip tray does need to be bullied into place, but if you push down on the ends as you force it in it will pop right into the pegs -- just like it says in the instructions. I'm a middle-aged woman with carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritic hands, and I was able to do it, so most anyone of average strength should be able to -- IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.3) Usage: I've done 5 loads of laundry -- lights, darks, sheets, jeans, and towels/dishrags. Every single one of them went through like a dream. Fold zippers and small buttons to the inside of the fabric to avoid damaging the rollers/zippers. For large buttons, like on jeans, feed through leg first and stop before the button goes through, then back it out. Just like it says in the instructions. (Did I mention that you should read them?) Start with the top adjuster fairly loose and then tighten it by full turns until you get to the amount of wringing you need. Once you are used to it, adjustments are intuitive. It took me two loads to get to that point, so the learning curve is slight. Only heavy items needed to go through twice to get about 98% dry, I fed everything else through only once. Most of my laundry was dry within 4 hours on a 60 F, sunny day. (We dry on a rack on the balcony when there's no rain. If you have a large line to spread things out on, things will probably dry faster.)Drip tray notes: I used the wedge, although it may not be necessary as the tray stays put pretty well (as long as it's installed properly). Remember to tilt the tray so the lower end is on the side you are feeding the clothes into. Guide the clothing over the lip on the exit side so it doesn't get pulled beneath the wringer -- you will have a bad day disentangling it if you allow this to happen.4) Handle: A lot of complaints about the handle. This is why we need more science education in schools. The handle is long due to basic physics, it's not a design flaw. The shape seems odd but is very ergonomic and is what allows you to spin it easily with little effort (as long as you set the tension adjusted properly). Our mounting bolt fit well with no wiggle, and the thumb screw makes it easy to take off for storage.5) Mounting brackets: Remember, we are in a tiny apartment. Our double kitchen sink is the best location for us to do laundry, as my back doesn't enjoy kneeling next to the bathtub. A dedicated washtub setup isn't an option in our space right now. The brackets can be moved to several configurations, so we were able to easily attach it to the center metal divider of our double kitchen sink. I use dish tubs inside the sinks as our wash tubs, and can easily switch the drip tray to slant toward the wash or rinse side as needed. Set the wringer in the dish tubs and slide it all under the kitchen sink for storage. Easy peasy.One minor complaint: The mounting bracket discs that are in contact with the attachment point, a metal sink in our case, would work better if they had rubber flanges on them to provide better grip and to protect the sink. I'm going to stop by the hardware store this afternoon to find a hose length or something that will work to rubberize them, but adding flanges would be a minor upgrade with a major impact for Northwoods Calliger to consider!I 100% recommend this product. Just read the instructions, know that it needs a sturdy base, and then read the instructions again.

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I wish I had bought this wringer 20 years ago. Makes my job of washing the cars so much easier. I hateD wringing out the micro towels out by hand, especially if it was cold out.The first photo shows my wringer mounted to a flat board on top of a rolling workbench. The second photo is the same wringer mounted to my power washer at another location.The unit is heavy and very well made. Mounting the hardware is simple. The clamps can be assembled in a couple of different ways to fit your needs. This wringer will outlast me. I'm so glad I bought it.

This thing is nothing short of amazing, BUT: use white lithium grease (the paste kind, not the spray kind) to lube up the top adjustment screw before use. I didn't, and it resulted in the screw material fusing itself into the hole. Other greases didn't guard against it, and I had to ream it out with my trusty tap and die *twice* before I found a grease that would sufficiently separate the two materials. Learn from my mistakes!I wash all my laundry by hand and this thing gets most items dryer than a washing machine spin cycle. It does take a bit to get used to and calibrate your intuition, but once you understand the machine and its limitations, it will be your best friend.However, it doesn't work great for synthetic fabrics - it will certainly squeeze them, but for whatever reason there's always significantly more moisture left behind as compared to plant fibers. It's completely useless for anything that contains polyester batting; even with heavy pressure those still come out literally dripping.It doesn't like jeans or hoodies or anything with big bulky zippers/buttons/hardware, and there's a big caution message in the box stating that those can bend the rollers, rendering it useless.Comes with a lot of replacement screws/hardware for the clamps and stuff, which is very appreciated.

Easy to get a good wring. Seems easier than an older one. Do your items and get a light workout. Do your wash when you want. I am Not living off the grid, but often wish I was. So quiet while I was wringing some things, a bird landed on my head (tufted titmice). Bird approved.

EDIT: I emailed them looking for a replacement roller... and i was BRUTALLY honest in my description trying to stuff 3" of nonsense into a 1" hole... totally my fault!(car wash mitt on a tightest setting) As a consumer we need to realize when we are being i d i o t s and come to terms with our own stupidity and not blame others for our self induced misfortune 😊. Anyways... thing is built like a tank yet I found a way to ruin it to the extreme. I requested to buy a new roller and they took care of me 100%. American AF looking out for their fellow human, they got me straight and sent a replacement. I can't live without this in my business because time is money. They are 1000% team players and I couldn't ask for better customer service hands down!I accidently was waaay too rough with this and was trying to have it death grip some drying rags and wash mitts for my detailing business. Works like a champ, built like a tank. However I tried to stuff 3 inches into a 1 inch box... I stripped the bar off the rubber roller internally. Still works, I just can't stuff a Shrek sized load into the face of a rodents nest.... but it still works....Customer service was awesome! I inquired about replacing the roller or ordering a new one due to my diligence of pushing this thing to the absolute limit. They were VERY FAST AND VERY NICE!LIFELONG CUSTOMER from this, very happy 😊