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CharityDC
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 Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 11:31 am Post subject: Builtin dishwasher into Portable? |
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I was wondering if i bought a cheap used builtin dishwasher, is it possible to turn it into a portable one? ie.... adding wheels, panels, and hoses?
Thanks!
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JWmHarmon
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
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Location: Ohio
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You can convert a built-in dishwasher to a portable dishwasher, but you might find that the expense to do so would cost significantly more than simply buying a new protable.
*** Warning ***
The door to a dishwasher, like the door to an range/oven, works as a lever. The bottom front edge of the appliance works as a fulcrum. A toddler can lean on the open door and tip the appliance over causing injury or death from crushing. This is why all ranges are supposed to have a safety anti-tip bracket securely attached to the wall or floor. The same thing will apply to your dishwasher and steps MUST be taken to prevent tip-over.
**** end of warning***
To convert your built-in dishwasher to a portable requires hooking up hoses that can probably be purchased from an appliance dealer. You will need a water supply line and a water discharge line that will hook onto the sink or other drain. The dealer should have the necessary adapters.
Build a platform from 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch plywood mounted on small wheels attached to the bottom. This platform becomes the base of the stand alone cabinet that would serve as a portable housing for the dishwasher. The cabinet can be built out of any typical cabinet grade panelling. You may add any style of top to finish off the cabinet. This rolling cabinet could serve as a kitchen island.
The dishwasher will sit in this cabinet and MUST be attached with the same kind of mounting screws as if it were a built-in. You MUST also add something to prevent tip-over. This could be a 1 X 6 board that slides out to support the dishwasher door or it could be like the leg of a gateleg table, hinged to the cabinet. Either method REQUIRES that you have a post that the dishwasher door will rest on so that it will not functions as a lever. It MUST also be designed so that it does not become a trip hazard. You could also have a separate cabinet door that opens only to a 90-degree angle that would prevent tip-over.
The question remains: Is it worth the extra expense?
You can have a beautiful piece of kitchen furniture if you want such a custom design.
This could also be done with metal panels or some other materials. What look do you want? |
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