Washing pole

[MLS]

Hi, could anyone tell me if there's a place (preferably not Home Pro) where I can buy a long metal pole and get them to fit it with brackets to a sunny wall so I can dry bulky washing like sheets and towels?
Thanks.

[ste860]

most welding shops will do this or even a gate shop justgive then a rough sketch

[Nereus]

If you want to do it properly it is worth getting one made with stainless steel. The problem with most other materials is that it will soon corrode and then mark anything you hang on it.
Not the cheapest way initially, but will never need replacing.

[chopsticks]

If you want to do it properly it is worth getting one made with stainless steel. The problem with most other materials is that it will soon corrode and then mark anything you hang on it.
Not the cheapest way initially, but will never need replacing.

If the idea is not to hang things directly on the pole but to fix it vertically and use it to attach a clothes line or rope then a pre-fabricated concrete post could also be used.

[Takiap]

As others have said, most of the fabrication shops will put one together for you, and yes, your best bet would be a stainless steel pole. Even if you paint one made from regular steel, the paint starts to break down very quickly and you'll end up with stained linen.

Another option, and one which would be cheaper, would be to use a few lengths of braided wire, set a few inches apart.

[PeteC]

Even with stainless you need to remember to wipe it off with a damp towel from time to time before you put wet towels, or sheets on it. What also works is the 1/2" army green colored, nylon rope if you have something to span it tightly between. It won't stain and it won't mold up, but you again have to wipe it down. I used one of those for a couple years for big things and it worked well. Pete

[MLS]

Many thanks for the useful advice. I think a decent stainless pole on brackets sounds most straightforward to request and for a supplier to fit. Now my question is can anyone tell me a specific place that could supply and fit? Thing is I am only very occasionally in HH, always on limited time, and still unfamiliar with the place so directions would be much appreciated. Will be there this weekend and am (ambitiously?) hoping to get this particular task ticked off my To Do list.
Cheers.

[Takiap]

Many thanks for the useful advice. I think a decent stainless pole on brackets sounds most straightforward to request and for a supplier to fit. Now my question is can anyone tell me a specific place that could supply and fit? Thing is I am only very occasionally in HH, always on limited time, and still unfamiliar with the place so directions would be much appreciated. Will be there this weekend and am (ambitiously?) hoping to get this particular task ticked off my To Do list.
Cheers.

If you're driving south towards the town center, you see a place on your left shortly before you get to the traffic lights by the palace grounds. I'm sure a few more places will also be recommended shorly as other members come online.

[margaretcarnes]

Hi, could anyone tell me if there's a place (preferably not Home Pro) where I can buy a long metal pole and get them to fit it with brackets to a sunny wall so I can dry bulky washing like sheets and towels?
Thanks.

The Thais usually just use a bamboo pole for this but either way I don't think I'd want my clean laundry flapping against a mucky wall! I used to use one of those steel clothes racks on wheels. Strong enough - portable (can be easily moved inside when it rains) and multipurpose.

[Lung Per]

Hi, could anyone tell me if there's a place (preferably not Home Pro) where I can buy a long metal pole and get them to fit it with brackets to a sunny wall so I can dry bulky washing like sheets and towels?
Thanks.

The Thais usually just use a bamboo pole for this but either way I don't think I'd want my clean laundry flapping against a mucky wall! I used to use one of those steel clothes racks on wheels. Strong enough - portable (can be easily moved inside when it rains) and multipurpose.

The portable is available from the Big Kiang store at the split between the Klong Road and Pala U Road (displays mainly furniture) on the left side going North.

[MLS]

Thanks everyone! Did end up finding a big portable dryer.