On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 14:31:35 -0000, "Christian McArdle"
wrote:

The main problem with this solution is that it is next to impossible to
wiggle the washing machine in and out directly without borrowing the space
from the adjacent tumble dryer, which is itself so light it pushes in and
out with ease, giving the washing machine some room for manoevure.

[T] Gotcha ..

If it is the only way to provide enough strength, then maybe I'll have to do
it, though, and pay for washing machine repair men to overcome the
installation/removal issues!

[T] It's not 'strength' but 'stiffness' you need here though isn't it.
I think 3 spans would be sufficient as the rear and sides are solid. I
might put two near the front (where there is least supoport now) and
one down the middle.

Do you think that 3 spans of 19mm box section would not be sufficient
support? If not, would the 25mm push it into acceptable territoriy?

[T] I think the 'stiffness' goes up exponentially with the box
dimensions (that a guess not a scientific comment) so go as large as
you can. I'm pretty sure the tube wall thickness on my tandem cycle is
pretty thin and that takes all 16 st of me, and my not-ever-so-light
missus ok and without too much flex. (you need some in a cycle) ;-)

All the best ..

T i m (Nth London)