Really smart tumble dryers?

[Martin114]

Re: Really smart tumble dryers?

Now youv’e got me thinking (which makes a change). This method, which more than likely won’t work, but at least it may give you a laugh, has just come to me.
What if there there was no heater, or airflow at all!. sounds stupid i know, but thinking about the operation of a negetive ion generator that, with a high negetive charge can cause a wind of ions to freshen a room, what if the washload in a drum (plastic with lots of holes) was revolving and the load made to have a very high negetive charge, while just under the drum a grounded grid was atracting the charged moisture from the laundry?
:rotl:

[clever dicky]

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You’ve got me there. I’ll ask around.

I do know they use RF (radio waves) to dry stuff in furnace’s etc. Mainly pottery I think. But Micro-wave possible also I believe, but seeing what it does to food….

[Martin]

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Martin114 wrote:what if the washload in a drum (plastic with lots of holes) was revolving and the load made to have a very high negetive charge, while just under the drum a grounded grid was atracting the charged moisture from the laundry?

Sparks would fly and Frankensteins monster would crawl out the bottom I shouldn’t wonder. Then, when the load is dried the user will have to stand well back holding a grounded earth rod before daring to remove the clothes 😆

Using RF? Well 2.4GHz will cook nicely, below that will burn a few holes in your undies I guess. 🙁

[wanji]

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There is another way – and I hereby claim my royalties if you make it a commercial success 😉 ;
– High vacuum.
Seal the tumble drum (you still need to tumble to avoid creasing) and pump out the air. As ambient pressure drops, any water in the drum will evaporate and be extracted by the vacuum pump.

– You heard it here first –

Anji

[admin]

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Sounds good apart from the drum not being able to support itself if a vacuum was created inside it.

Kevin

[wanji]

Re: Really smart tumble dryers?

c’mon! I’m not going to tell you exactly how to do it… As you’ve identified, the drum container would have to be beefed up, which would make the complete device heavier, but still not so heavy as a washing machine with its concrete blocks.

-When can I see a prototype? 😉

Anji

[kwatt]

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wanji wrote:-When can I see a prototype? 😉

As soon as you convince someone to build one and earn those royalties. 😉

K.

[Martin]

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Martin114 wrote:but thinking about the operation of a negetive ion generator that, with a high negetive charge can cause a wind of ions to freshen a room, what if the washload in a drum (plastic with lots of holes) was revolving and the load made to have a very high negetive charge, while just under the drum a grounded grid was atracting the charged moisture from the laundry?

Funny you should mention “ions” and stuff, but going off the thread just a tad I know but cop this recent press release:

Airwash, is a waterless washing unit that utilizes negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes. Its form is inspired by the waterfall, nature’s negative ion generator. Airwash eliminates the need for detergent and water. By using atmospheric air and negative ions–a natural cleansing agent–it fights dirt and bacteria with nature’s own weapon. It is designed to be placed anywhere in the home, not only in the laundry area. The simple user interface “floats” to wherever on the appliance the user wants

Full story here

[clever dicky]

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Martin114 wrote:Funny you should mention “ions” and stuff, but going off the thread just a tad I know but cop this recent press release:

Airwash, is a waterless washing unit that utilizes negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes. Its form is inspired by the waterfall, nature’s negative ion generator. Airwash eliminates the need for detergent and water. By using atmospheric air and negative ions–a natural cleansing agent–it fights dirt and bacteria with nature’s own weapon. It is designed to be placed anywhere in the home, not only in the laundry area. The simple user interface “floats” to wherever on the appliance the user wants 🙁

Sounds like a nice futuristic idea, but Id like to see how it coped with my overalls, or the kids jeans.

[Martin]

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clever dicky,

I wonder why you copied my post? :con:

[clever dicky]

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Yes, sorry for that hadnt noticed how it came out, it was to quote in my reply. Dont know why, but obviously never came out right.

My reply was beneath.

[Martin]

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clever dicky wrote:Sounds like a nice futuristic idea, but Id like to see how it coped with my overalls, or the kids jeans.

Very true! 🙄

[clever dicky]

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Changed it now, hope its ok.

As for the washer, any idea what their charging for it. It might make for a good air freshner

[leavemetogetonwithit]

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Just found this thread while looking for something else and, finding it interesting, got sidetracked. Wondered if anybody had had any further ideas on the subject as electricity supply is becoming a more critical issue as time marches on and it would be good if a major contribution in energy saving like this were to arise from this site.
Was it LG that brought out a dehumidifier based t/dryer?
How efficient and effective is it? Is clever dicky still working on his ideas?
Mike.

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