Rotary washing line

[cahu]

Ok, am I missing something but the freestanding rotary lines, do they need a hole to stand in? Because otherwise they will just blow over like an airer....TIA

[workshy]

yes they need a hole, or a spike to go into grass

[cahu]

Ahh, thanks, thought so... Haven't got a hole in patio or grass so no good for me.

[Shesparkles]

My neighbour has hers in one of those heavy metal parasol holders-I thought that was inspired!

[cahu]

Ooo, Sparkles, good idea, are they ££££ do you know? On strict budget at mo....The parasol holders I mean, off to google...

[workshy]

parasol bases are about £20 from Argos but needs to be a small rotary washing line and be careful of sheets on windy days

[cahu]

Thanks workshy, so it would have to be a portable type?

[workshy]

you want something like this whirlygig

with one of these

but they are designed to go into the ground so there is a potential for it to tip if you are drying big things on a windy day but ordinarily it will be fine

[cahu]

Thanks workshy, just what I need.

[cahu]

And I think it will be ok as I can't dry sheets or towels outside due to hayfever so no bulk, no tip hopefully. Thanks again.

[Sarcalogos]

You can buy the stakes that go in the ground from homebase, then you just whack it into the grass with a mallet. Much more sturdy and no more expensive than the parasol holder.

[cahu]

Sarcalogos, no grass, that's my problem.

[Sarcalogos]

Ah sorry, misread. In which case yeah, parasol full of sand/water to weigh down.

[HokeyCokeyJubileeMyArse]

This one is free standing, no grass or hole needed!

[1sassylassy]

I have one of those free standing ones that Hokey linked to,just wedge three bricks in the bottom and its fine,not huge but holds a full load,just make sure to hang heavy stuff out evenly.

[cahu]

Thanks everyone, now can't decide whether I need the tripod one or the one which needs a parasol stand .....!

[PigletJohn]

if you have a concrete patio, it is possible to drill a hole in it. A big drill can be hired.

have you nowhere a washing line could be strung?

[fuckarama]

You can get a square of wood, put it on your patio.

Get an old tyre and some postcrete (I think that's what it's called - you need 2 bags iirc, maybe 3 - you can get B&Q version)

Put tyre on plywood.

Fill with postcrete. Add water.

QUICKLY Put the hole-y tube bit that the whirly line goes into in the concrete, level it and leave to set.

When dry 2 or 3 days later, remove plywood.

Ta-Da!