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History of the Rotary Washing Line

The earliest version of the Rotary Washing Line was invented, and in use in the U.S.A., as early as 1855. This version of the Rotary Washing Line was improved on in 1914, by two companies, one in America & one in Australia, both claiming improvements to the original Rotary Washing Line.

However it wasn’t until 1945 when Lance Hill in Australia developed a crown & pinion mechanism that he attached to a Rotary Washing Line, which he called The Hills Hoist, that any major improvements to the original design could be claimed.

These versions of the Rotary Washing Line sold originally in Australia for twice the average weekly wage. Not only does this go to prove how highly the device was thought of, but how good the values of them are today.

This latest version of the Rotary Washing Line quickly established itself in Australia, and in fact became one of Australia’s greatest icons. It soon became so popular that the Rotary Washing Line quickly became a common sight in backyards and gardens throughout the world.

Benefits of the Rotary Washing Line:

• The ability to raise or lower the height of the arms of the Rotary Washing Line to accommodate different types of washing.
• The Rotary Washing Line can fold up to make storage easier.
• The design of the Rotary Washing Line enables a large amount of washing to be hung in a small area.
• The Rotary Washing Line can be lowered to make loading easier and then raised to catch maximum breeze.
• The Rotary Washing Line is easy to keep clean with the various Rotary Washing Line covers that are available.
• Using a Rotary Washing Line reduces the production of harmful lint normally produced by tumble dryers.
• Fabrics last longer when air dried.
• Many people prefer the smell of naturally dried clothes.

There are also environmental and economic benefits to using a Rotary Washing Line when compared with electric tumble or spin dryers. Also, because of the space saving and aesthetic properties of the Rotary Washing Line in comparison with the “traditional washing line” they are much in favour with planners and designers of modern properties where space can be at a premium.

Development of the Rotary Washing Line

Since the early versions of the Rotary Washing Line were first developed more manufacturers are now producing them, for example Brabantia, and although the Hills Hoist crown and pinion system is still widely used, developments in production, materials and design have been incorporated to improve on the original Rotary Washing Line designs.

Many versions of the Rotary Washing Line now incorporate:

• Durable weather resistant materials.
• Extra strong non slip lines.
• Greater adjustability.
• Three or four arm versions are available.

Some models of the Rotary Washing Line, notably the Brabantia Topspinner, have smoothly turning arms that allow them to spin easily so that the Rotary Washing Line can be easily loaded without carrying the laundry basket around it.

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