Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Pedal powered washing machine

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To find off-grid solutions to power general domestic machinery A good example of off grid ingenuity used to power a washing machine

With a little ingenuity it is possible to hook up domestic machines to a bicycle. This example will not only do the laundry but also help you to keep fit and will no doubt be a novelty to get visitors talking about sustainability.

• Ecology
  • Renewable Energy & Transport

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hDpUtlnEDA
• http://www.dacres.org/media/articles/energy/Bicycle%20Washing%20Machine%20wo%20spin.pdf