Minky Retractable Duo Reel Washing Line, Grey, 2x15m

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The Minky 30m Outdoor Retractable Reel has 2 15 m washing lines to provide a total drying length of 30 m, which is sufficient for about 2 loads of washing. The only place where I can honestly say this product shows that it is low budget is the smoothness of the line extending and retracting. For camping enthusiasts, hikers, or backpackers, the Toktax washing line could be just the product you’ve been looking for, and will make the task of getting your clothes dried out much less hassle.

TOP TIP FROM EXPERIENCE: Bin the screws and wall plugs that come with these units and use decent brown 7mm standard wall plugs and a decent 4. That’s not to says that the the Soreli Retractable Clothes Line isn’t worth a look but the problem is the design is very similar to the Vileda but far more expensive with a smaller washing length – it just makes it a hard one for me to push up the list, that said, it’s worth looking at if you want a small robust unit. I ended up going for 50mm screws but I think anything size 4 and 40mm up is fine, size five would be bullet proof and beyond the weight rating of the line itself considerably, and if you like to be sure then use the size 5 40mm wood screws rather than those supplied and feel immeasurably more comfortable with that. The other key differences are the weight rating – which I would say this is the best for and as a result my heavy duty pick, but also this unit doesn’t work with a conventional hook and eye though the mechanism is quick attach and release.For concrete I think the fixing kits are just about OK – you’ll need a 6 or 7mm SDS bit from all of the kits that I tested in this review. The majority of retractable washing lines will be housed in a plastic casing like what you can see in the following photo- , although some have metal too, like the Wallfix model. The install is exactly the same as my top pick Vileda, but let’s go through this step by step as it relates to the Minky as well. The three lines are cotton core nylon and this makes them both flexible and strong and less likely to cause damage to the things you hang up.

Although we’ve crowned this product as the best budget for large families, it isn’t a cheap product, but when compared to other true heavy duty washing lines like the Brabantia Wallfix, we think it offers the best value for money. SPACE FOR CLOTHS: The total length of 30 meter PVC cord (15 metres twin line) gives you extra space to dry all your clothing at once. So the first thing to mention that I am not happy about myself, if you watched the video you’ll know I binned the screws. A heavy-duty retractable washing line with multiple lines like the Brabantia wallfix, or the Better 35m washing line, is more likely to suit your needs here than our best overall- Vileda’s cordomatic, as it only has a single, 15 metre, line.Obviously, metal is more resistant to impact damage and temperature variations, but rust is always a threat to any metal object left outdoors. It also comes with a metal mounting bracket, not plastic, which adds to the durability of the product. Making partial payments may result in a portion of the lump sum of compound interest being refunded at the end of the delayed payment period. I’d have no hesitation recommending this budget retractable washing line so far – if that changes I’ll be quick to update this!