I had been saving up for this for awhile, as hand wringing was killing my wrists. We are apartment dwellers and eco-hippies that prefer to be as off-grid as possible for the sake of future generations. We live in the PNW, so line drying in the rainy winter season takes forever if clothing is well wrung. It took me less than 10 minutes to have it set up and working. This wringer does the job!
1) Quality: This thing is built like a tank (and as heavy as one, to boot)! Every piece seems to be well made. Some reviews mention wiggles, tiny nuts, and other issues. I'm guessing these have been addressed, as the handle fits like a dream, the thumb screws are large and easy to operate, and everything moves smoothly and is firmly attached. I expect this to last a lifetime if it's maintained properly. And that's the key, maintain it. Rinse it to remove leftover soap/dirt after use, air dry before storage, and lubricate moving parts regularly.
2) Assembly: Read the instructions. I repeat, read the instructions as they tell you exactly what to do. The drip tray does need to be bullied into place, but if you push down on the ends as you force it in it will pop right into the pegs -- just like it says in the instructions. I'm a middle-aged woman with carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritic hands, and I was able to do it, so most anyone of average strength should be able to -- IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
3) Usage: I've done 5 loads of laundry -- lights, darks, sheets, jeans, and towels/dishrags. Every single one of them went through like a dream. Fold zippers and small buttons to the inside of the fabric to avoid damaging the rollers/zippers. For large buttons, like on jeans, feed through leg first and stop before the button goes through, then back it out. Just like it says in the instructions. (Did I mention that you should read them?) Start with the top adjuster fairly loose and then tighten it by full turns until you get to the amount of wringing you need. Once you are used to it, adjustments are intuitive. It took me two loads to get to that point, so the learning curve is slight. Only heavy items needed to go through twice to get about 98% dry, I fed everything else through only once. Most of my laundry was dry within 4 hours on a 60 F, sunny day. (We dry on a rack on the balcony when there's no rain. If you have a large line to spread things out on, things will probably dry faster.)
Drip tray notes: I used the wedge, although it may not be necessary as the tray stays put pretty well (as long as it's installed properly). Remember to tilt the tray so the lower end is on the side you are feeding the clothes into. Guide the clothing over the lip on the exit side so it doesn't get pulled beneath the wringer -- you will have a bad day disentangling it if you allow this to happen.
4) Handle: A lot of complaints about the handle. This is why we need more science education in schools. The handle is long due to basic physics, it's not a design flaw. The shape seems odd but is very ergonomic and is what allows you to spin it easily with little effort (as long as you set the tension adjusted properly). Our mounting bolt fit well with no wiggle, and the thumb screw makes it easy to take off for storage.
5) Mounting brackets: Remember, we are in a tiny apartment. Our double kitchen sink is the best location for us to do laundry, as my back doesn't enjoy kneeling next to the bathtub. A dedicated washtub setup isn't an option in our space right now. The brackets can be moved to several configurations, so we were able to easily attach it to the center metal divider of our double kitchen sink. I use dish tubs inside the sinks as our wash tubs, and can easily switch the drip tray to slant toward the wash or rinse side as needed. Set the wringer in the dish tubs and slide it all under the kitchen sink for storage. Easy peasy.
One minor complaint: The mounting bracket discs that are in contact with the attachment point, a metal sink in our case, would work better if they had rubber flanges on them to provide better grip and to protect the sink. I'm going to stop by the hardware store this afternoon to find a hose length or something that will work to rubberize them, but adding flanges would be a minor upgrade with a major impact for Northwoods Calliger to consider!
I 100% recommend this product. Just read the instructions, know that it needs a sturdy base, and then read the instructions again.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016
The Calliger is an absolute pleasure to use, wringing out the chamois is so easy. And with one pass through the Calliger not one more drop can be extracted. The Calliger squeezes 95 to 98% of the water out of the chamois.
I can't say enough about this model. Highly recommended. For mounting I cut a 2x6 as shown in the photo. 11" x3" is the part that goes into the bucket and that gets secured by 2, 3" screws on each side through the bucket walls and into the wood. The top part of the 2x6" is 17" across where the wringer is attached. Once the wringer is tightened down it doesn't budge because I put 1 bag of quick setting concrete into my bucket to weigh it down. It is heavy but I wheel it around with a hand truck.
Update: I found a much better mounting system using a sawhorse. Since the included photo of the sawhorse was taken, I added a cross-brace (2"x4"x36") from one set of legs to the other. This is lighter, easier to move and elevated higher making it easier to use while washing the cars. I have included photos of both setups with this review. By the way, if you use the inexpensive sawhorse brackets available at Lowe's or Home Depot or Amazon, I recommend using wood or drywall screws to secure the brackets to the 2x4's. This will make the sawhorse considerably more solid. The sawhorse is lighter and easier to use than a bucket filled with 60 lbs of concrete. It is also the perfect elevation for loading the items into the wringer.
I the pleasure of dealing directly with the marketplace seller of this item and they are the best! Very customer oriented and helpful. I had a slightly defective part which they replaced immediately. I have to say 5 stars because that is the highest rating available but they deserve more stars.
Buy this wringer, you will not be disappointed..
Absolutely Superb Wringer - Makes Car Washing Day Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016
The Calliger Wringer is a joy to use, it makes car washing vastly more enjoyable now. The mounting system is superb, extra heavy duty. Once this is mounted securely, it will stay mounted unlike any other wringer I have tried. And the spring tensioner on this unit is superior, it features a large type spring tensioner unlike other units with coil springs. Coil springs are difficult to adjust and do not provide even pressure on the roller. The drip tray on this model is much better also. It is larger and actually works.Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016
The Calliger is an absolute pleasure to use, wringing out the chamois is so easy. And with one pass through the Calliger not one more drop can be extracted. The Calliger squeezes 95 to 98% of the water out of the chamois.
I can't say enough about this model. Highly recommended. For mounting I cut a 2x6 as shown in the photo. 11" x3" is the part that goes into the bucket and that gets secured by 2, 3" screws on each side through the bucket walls and into the wood. The top part of the 2x6" is 17" across where the wringer is attached. Once the wringer is tightened down it doesn't budge because I put 1 bag of quick setting concrete into my bucket to weigh it down. It is heavy but I wheel it around with a hand truck.
Update: I found a much better mounting system using a sawhorse. Since the included photo of the sawhorse was taken, I added a cross-brace (2"x4"x36") from one set of legs to the other. This is lighter, easier to move and elevated higher making it easier to use while washing the cars. I have included photos of both setups with this review. By the way, if you use the inexpensive sawhorse brackets available at Lowe's or Home Depot or Amazon, I recommend using wood or drywall screws to secure the brackets to the 2x4's. This will make the sawhorse considerably more solid. The sawhorse is lighter and easier to use than a bucket filled with 60 lbs of concrete. It is also the perfect elevation for loading the items into the wringer.
I the pleasure of dealing directly with the marketplace seller of this item and they are the best! Very customer oriented and helpful. I had a slightly defective part which they replaced immediately. I have to say 5 stars because that is the highest rating available but they deserve more stars.
Buy this wringer, you will not be disappointed..
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You buy from here you don’t get a warranty
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2023
Amazon Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2023
SO in other words their warranty is useless….
Because AFEY was a third party.
The item is a good idea… no problem with it just yet..
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Felix B.
Beats wringing by hand
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2023
Felix B.
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2023
The wringer seems very well constructed and I was able to put my heavy work jeans through with a little bit of finagling. Loosen the tension nut up top to get jeans started, then tighten it up as you wring more and more water out. There’s a learning curve and you eventually get the hang of it. Going almost power free and using a lot less water to do laundry never felt so good.
Shirts, undergarments and socks in the mini washing machine and jeans / sweats in the buckets.
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Farmer Gran
Good quality product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2022
Farmer Gran
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2022
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