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Electrolux Wind Washer concept doesn't seem too realistic
This Eletrolux Wind Washer dishwasher concept turns the idea of dishwashers on its head. But does the radical design bring anything useful to the table, or is it a fancy new look just for the sake of aesthetics?
In theory, this would save water by using air and UV rays to clean the dishes. However, I can't see how mere air can clean spaghetti sauce of a dish. FUrthermore, this thing has room for only two dishes at a time, making it completely impractical. So will this be arriving on your kitchen counter anytime soon? All signs point to no.
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By Old Man Dotes at 2:49 PM ON 05/07/09
If the pressure is high enough, air alone can cut through steel, so yeah, it can remove spaghetti sauce.. But if this thing is supposed to sit on your kitchen counter, air pressure that high would be a hazard to life, and the noise would be ... Well, stand close to a 747 at take-off to get an idea.
However, last time I checked, "steam" is just water at high temperature, so it could work on a combination of air and water easily.
By John Doe at 2:53 PM ON 05/07/09
Wouldn't that high-pressure air blow the spaghetti sauce all over your clean kitchen?
By pakodoom at 3:12 PM ON 05/07/09
dotes, you're really overestimating the pressure required for this job. i'd say the sound level would be about the same as a dishwasher circa 1985.
john, the air pressure is directed down into that grate below, not just straight at the dish.
a relatively low amount of pressure would be necessary to blow most foods off of good dishes (plastic may be harder to clean especially low grade more porous types). this would only be easier with the addition of steam and heat with possibly the same level of pressure. it's a good idea except that it only works for plates and possibly silverware, what about cups and bowls?
By Scanner at 6:30 PM ON 05/07/09
I could see a bachelor using this, but not too many other people, and certainly not families.
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