How To Measure A Rotary Washing Line (4 Steps)

1 Understanding Total Line Length (Drying Space)

When you go to buy the rotary line, you see a visible number on the box mentioned in meters (e.g., 30 m, 40 m, 50m ). These numbers are not the physical height or width of the product; instead, it tells the line length.

Total line length means the length of the rotary line and its capacity to hang your laundry. In simple words, if you cut all the rotary lines and tie them into a straight line, the length you get will be the actual length and capacity of the line.

By measuring it, you get a clear idea of the space you have to hang your clothes. This is where you can decide which size is perfect for your family. The following sizes are currently available for sale in the market.

• 30 meters to 35 meters: Ideal for individuals, 1 to 2 people, couples, or small families. This size of rotary line can hold a full washing machine load.
• 40 meters to 45 meters: Best for medium-sized families consisting of 3 to 4 people. It can hold three full washing machine loads.
• 50 meters to 60 meters: A perfect selection for large families with more than 5 people. Also, if you frequently wash king-sized duvets, bedsheets, or heavy blankets.

2 The Turning Circle (The Space It Takes Up)

The turning circle is the physical size of a rotary line. A rotary washing line has 3 to 4 arms that stretch out wide when you open it. Once the wind blows, it spins 360 degrees for rapid, high-speed drying.

The total line length tells you how much laundry you can hang, and you also get an idea of which size of the product will actually fit in your garden.

If your garden is small and consists of brick walls, fences, or tree branches, the inappropriate size will cause trouble. Just remember a golden rule: look for “turning area” or “turning diameter” and compare it to your available space in the garden.

For a small garden, consider a small (30m to 35m) rotary line. But if your garden is small but has no tree branches or fences, you can choose a rotary line (40 m to 45 m). Whereas for a large garden, any size of rotary line can be used according to your laundry.

3 The 1-Meter Extra Space Rule

While measuring your garden, it’s not enough to just know the exact size of the washing line. Instead, a little more effort can make your task easier. To do so, follow a 1-meter extra space rule. Don’t worry; it’s simple and easy. So the rule is to leave 1 meter of extra space all around your washing line.

Let me clear it up for you with a simple example:

• Keep clothes clean: If your rotary line is distanced 1 meter from walls, trees, or fences, your wet clothes will not get dirty.
• Saves laundry effort: You will have enough space to walk, hang clothes, and take down the laundry.

4 Measuring The Center Pole Diameter

The center pole diameter measurement is primarily for people upgrading an existing rotary line setup, but if you are a first-time buyer, it will benefit you too. Once you learn this measurement, it will help when you need to replace it in the future.

I learned from laundry placement experts that you must check the center pole diameter before buying the line. It helps to ensure a perfect fit of the line in your existing ground socket.

The central pole of a rotary line is manufactured in different sizes, including 32 mm, 35 mm, 45 mm, and 50 mm. Therefore, before buying, use a measuring tape and determine the internal width of your ground hole. Moreover, you can just measure the thickness of the old pole of a rotary airer.

This simple step can save you two common installation failures:

• Insertion failure: A pole that is too wide compared to the ground hole of your garden will not install and fit into the ground. To avoid this inconvenience, choose the right size of the line pole.
• Loose Fit and Tilted Lines: A too-narrow rotary pole for the socket will remain loose in the ground hole. If the line is not properly fitted in the ground socket, it will keep shaking, and there is a constant risk of the line falling when you load your clothes.