Member - diamond(bendigo) posted:

very good idea will try it out at easter lollooking foward to easter at jamieson

GaryInOz (Vic) posted:

Jeff you forgot the rinse - river crossing!

Plates - clean plates behind fan during abovementioned river crossing. Added benefit of keepng electrix dry

Member - John posted:

Steve,

have you thought that maybe Ash is asking a legitimate question? Let's give him the benefit of the doubt and the benefit of our collected knowledge. Your answer is insulting and highly offensive. Not all Australians have the benefit of being introduced to the 'University of the Outback'. Maybe with support from us, not insults, Ash may venture there one day.
I can see by your answer to his question who is really daft!

Ash, the sealed drum on the roof rack is a method that is simple and has been tried all over Australia with good results. If you need more info or if this method is not what you are looking for please supply a bit more detail on your requirements.

Happy 4 wheeling

Woodsy

Scott posted:

Steve are you jealous of people that get an education and are achievers?
Thankfully there are others that want to achieve and do something worth while.

Steve how about you remove that large log from your shoulder and do somehting about improving your education.

Uni projects are worthwhile and usually meaningful methods that often produce new ideas or improved products.

Member - Rohan K posted:

Gee Steve, your a real hero! I wish I could be so clever at making insulting comments. No doubt you learned that skill at Uni.Be good, or be quick.
Rohan

Groove posted:

Steve
If you are an example of what to expect from a graduate of the Uni of the outback then I cant say I think very highly of the institution.

Groove

paul posted:

Steve, p... off back to that black hole up between your legs and don't come back to this forum.

Member - David posted:

Pull your head in Steve,

It's pretty sad that you want to knock this fella's initiative for asking a few questions.

I guess you don't like to use your microwave oven, neither do you gain any benefit from any kind of electronic device, including your computer? All of this stuff started off as Uni research projects.

Want another one?

A bunch of University physicists spread over the globe who were all involved in the same research project needed a way to communicate - so they developed the internet!

Need any more examples Steve?

I for one am glad that Ash is asking questions.

bruce.h posted:

amazing steve
with 1 touch of a finger you managed to insult the majority of australian's population from uni students lecturers & all people living aywhere but the bush you also managed to show your own lack of education & inabilty to be in touch with reality maybe country singers are writing to many song son how good it is in the bush but in my travels around this great country i have found that no matter wher you come from or where you go people are the same some smart some not so smart & others who have no idea so that they attack other peoples'integrity some are builders some are wreckers( you ) & you must be your own reconing be an exspert becauce yuo live in the bush

exspert
ex= has been
spert = drip under preasure
yep your rigth you definatly fit the bill

Member - Bonz posted:

Steve,

You reply is indeed conceited and exclusionist and totally offensive to most of the people who call by here. Its obvious the Uni of the Outback failed you before your entrance exam! Had you taken the time to look out past your sphincter you would have noticed that Students of the Outback (for we never really learn it all) are accepting of all people, we might have a bit of fun with them but its all good natured and not the poison vitriol you profess.

Get a life,
go learn the Aussie way!

Member - Bonz posted:

Steve,

You reply is indeed conceited and exclusionist and totally offensive to most of the people who call by here. Its obvious the Uni of the Outback failed you before your entrance exam! Had you taken the time to look out past your sphincter you would have noticed that Students of the Outback (for we never really learn it all) are accepting of all people, we might have a bit of fun with them but its all good natured and not the poison vitriol you profess.

Get a life,
go learn the Aussie way!

Member - Errol (WA) posted:

Good on ya ASH ,go for it . Dont lissen to bleep s like steve . Unfortunately , we all have to put up with idiots like him . Have a go , and if you come up with something , then dont be afraid to let us know. ERROL. Why go overseas when you can
EXPLOROZ

Scott posted:

Tony we have one of those pressure washers and they are in plain English bloody amazing.

Member - Colin (ACT region) posted:

Yep - square is good. I saw an article where someone was growing square watermelons - the fruit was placed inside a plastic box which forced the melon to take on the boxes shape. . Subaru owners are very particular about the shape of gear for obvious reasons.

Good luck with the washing machine.Colin - Subaru Forester
- size isn't everything ! -

joc45 posted:

Perhaps I should have added to the above:
a DC motor-driven version of the Bamix Washer.
G

ThePublican posted:

Two words,,BAMIX washer.

Scott posted:

David N the Sputnik pressure washers are the answer to your wishes. These are a small rotating ball type affair with a handle. Put in some hot water, little bit of low foaming detergent and put the lid back on, few spins of the handle and the clothes are clean. My wife would not be without one and uses at home as well for small stuff.

joc45 posted:

Great idea Melissa!!
Actually, this design was around 50 years ago as an actual full-sized washing machine (my mother had one on the farm where we had no mains power, and it was cheaper than a petrol-driven simpson). A lever attached to the "funnel", a hand wringer bolted on top, and you gave it 100 pumps of the lever to get the clothes clean. You jogged my ailing memory.
Yes, Steve, there are inventors out there who do design things for the bush, and this one probably originated from a bushy.
Meanwhile, I am astounded at the ingenuity of contributors to this forum, whether it be for a shelving system, or how to install a 2-way. Someone's idea may not suit everyone, some others might, but it's a great melting pot for ideas.
Gerry

Member - Melissa posted:

Hi Gerry,

It is a great idea but not mine...I stole it from a fellow camper who kindly loaned me their version of this "washing machine". The idea has been around for many years I discovered when viewing a freinds antique collection recently. They had a couple of commercially made copper incarnations similar to what I described. Adds truth to the adage that sometimes the old ways are the best ways (not that I'd trade my automatic Simpson)!

:o) MelissaPetrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper

Member - diamond(bendigo) posted:

hi mellissa we had a camping/offroad show in bendigo with a guy selling a product very simmilar to what you are talking about we stood around for about 20 mins watching his demo only to find out they wanted $50 the idea was sensational but the price killed it $50 for a bucket and lid with the agitator.maybe someone could come up with a cheaper idea and sell in the shop here maybe $20-$30.looking foward to easter at jamieson

Dion posted:

Melissa and others,
the agitator you are describing here is the same washing machine that we used in Oberon class submarines in Australia right from inception until the last one was put out of service a couple of years back. An aluminium funnel with holes 1/2 to 5/8's of an inch in the funnel, and long aluminium handle topped with T bar. The washing barrel was actually the engine room rubbish bin, we removed the rubbish bag, then had to wipe any remaining oil out of the bin. You'd only wash two overalls at a time, and do jox, sox and singlets first. Also there is no way we'd wash our 'civvies' in this way. The overalls would be wrung out by folding them lenghtways in half, then screwing them up to expel the excess water. The soapy water was sloshed into the bilge, then the bin filled with clean water again for the rinse cycle. (if water was plentiful carried onboard, they would get two rinses)
On completeion of washing, the overalls would be hung out at the back of the engine room and be dry in a very short time due to the heater for the dryer never being short on heat (two rockcrushers throw off a fair bit of heat).
Fortunately we have now moved into the next century and have a proper fitted (electrically operated) automatic washing machine and (electric) dryer in a dedicated laundry.

Cheers,

Dion.

David N. posted:

wouldn't work though with LSD - but keep the ideas coming everybody.

Member - Willem posted:

LSD ? No worries. Jack both wheels up :-)Cheers, Willem
Never a dull moment

Member - Peter (WA) posted:

Mick I agree with your comment re:Steve , dont they put down sick puppys ? Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard
Peter York 4x4