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MotoMike
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- upon moving a washing machine from the floor to on top of a pedestal it seem to move around more than before.
the washer is a front loading type with axle of the drum going from the center of the front door to the back of the washer. the axle is close to horizontal. the pedestal is made for the washers and has a drawer in the bottom. the washer is firmly attached to the pedestal, essentially bolted together.
My thought was that the raising of the washer and bolting it to the pedestal which is about a foot tall, was increasing the mechanical advantage of the force exerted by the spinning drum if it has even a slight imbalance.
Thinking that raising the washer as described was lengthening the lever with the place it sits on the floor being the fulcrum.
Another thought was that I was raising the center of gravity and making the whole assembly more unstable.
I know it is probably a silly question but I appreciate your consideration.
My thought was that the raising of the washer and bolting it to the pedestal which is about a foot tall, was increasing the mechanical advantage of the force exerted by the spinning drum if it has even a slight imbalance.
Thinking that raising the washer as described was lengthening the lever with the place it sits on the floor being the fulcrum.
Another thought was that I was raising the center of gravity and making the whole assembly more unstable.
I know it is probably a silly question but I appreciate your consideration.