/challenges-projects/design-challenges/upcycleit/b/blog/posts/upcycle-it---washing-machine-hydroponic-grower---3-preparation-iiAs I am still waiting for the kit, I will share some more updates about the washing machine preparation. As we suspected, the original machine motor is too much for turning the drum at such low RPM (1-3 RPM). Maybe the new washing machine models...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/upcycleit/b/blog/posts/upcycle-it---washing-machine-hydroponic-grower---3-preparation-iiMon, 24 Apr 2017 10:29:11 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cf3d08ef-adfc-42cd-b459-dd1a4504a7a2tmyusuf0<p>Gumtree!</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2850&AppID=147&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/upcycleit/b/blog/posts/upcycle-it---washing-machine-hydroponic-grower---3-preparation-iiTue, 11 Apr 2017 11:25:13 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cf3d08ef-adfc-42cd-b459-dd1a4504a7a2COMPACT2<p>The machine looks Australian.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2850&AppID=147&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/upcycleit/b/blog/posts/upcycle-it---washing-machine-hydroponic-grower---3-preparation-iiMon, 10 Apr 2017 15:28:50 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cf3d08ef-adfc-42cd-b459-dd1a4504a7a2DAB0<p>Things always get exciting when the hacksaw comes out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure that the drum rollers are clean and move freely.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You will also need to keep an eye on the current draw of the motor, so you might want to add a temperature sensor to the case just to monitor its status.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2850&AppID=147&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">