DIY Pad Washer

[Two3zz]

[WantcarPerfect]

This is really cool ! I am very impressed. I could never make something like this. But I really respect people that can. Thank you for the pictures and the directions. I guess I'll just have to keep washing my pads by hand.

[cshamilton]

Please tell me more about the lid

[aztec1987]

I own one and to be honest it stills splashes everywhere while I am cleaning it

[parttimer]

I found by cutting a hole in a regular lid then cutting in half it reduces splashing. I leave one side snapped on, then put the pad in the hole, snap other side on and go to town.

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[BlueBeast14GT]

Outstanding! Buy these guy's a Beer and Steak.
Grit Guard and some other things should arrive tomorrow.
I wanted to share something in an effort to maybe help someone else. When buying the parts neither box store near me or within 30 miles had the 3/4" CPVC Adapter piece.
I bought (4) 3/4" Plugs and drilled them through to
1/2" inch. Springs register in there sweet! Anxious to try' er
out.

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That's a great idea! I bet it works better too. As soon as I saw the pic I wanted to know what part you used because you have a much better ledge for holding the springs in place. I bet you didn't even have to bend the ends to keep it from falling in.

Wow your lid looks a LOT better! How did you do it? Is that still made out of a bucket lid? It looks like you turned one upside down, which looks a lot better. It's a much cleaner look. What did you use to cut it? The cuts look really clean too.

I like that you made the one side static. Mine is way too flimsy having both sides move.

But what is that you used to make the hinge?! That looks awesome man. You gotta give details! I never even use the lid I made because I hate it lol.

[Two3zz]

I was chicken at first to post pics after I finished. *Marshalls...knock,knock.

The spring seat piece: HD #612758 3/4" Plug (4) $0.97 ea. ouch
But I was all in.


*The Lid: I wanted to mimic the original.
Just a Lowes cheapie. #211809 $1.28
I cut the center out at the outer most ring, then cut it in half.
I cut the outer 'Lip' off (part that locks onto bucket lip) and trimmed each till they lined up and fit the recess of the cut out Gamma Lid.
Cutting out that Gamma Lid is the hardest part of the whole build. You end up buying (2) so you can close'r up if you choose to. HD #5GAMMA6 $7.25 ea.

The rest is 'Junk' drawer and hardware. 10/24 screws, nuts
and flat washers. Wing nut was junk drawer. Spring I ripped out of a Radio Shack single 'C' Battery Holder.
The hogged out Gamma Lid has ribbing on the under side so screw placement is fiddly.
Gott'a be damn careful!! some of the plastic cuts easily, some
doesn't. Hope I helped. Let me know.

[indiej1]

aren't you guys gonna try an aquarium pump? mine's still working. it doesn't have a lid since there's no splashing outside the bucket.

[Lakeside Detail]

Thanks to the OP, I made my pad washer today and it came out great!! I even placed my order at Lowes for store pickup and when I got there she said she had fun picking it and smiled. I must of caught someone who actually liked their job, lol

[Mirror Finish]

OK, I've seen these listed, but what does it do that is so different from a manual pad washing method.

I just place my pads in the bathroom sink after cleaning it to a shine, then add either Woolite or Pinnacle cleaning product to luke warm water and press down on my pad.