Where to get pulleys

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Anyone know where I can get pulleys for running cord over?

We have a drying rack above our Aga which we are about to replace. The new rack comes with pulleys which screw into the ceiling on a single thread and have a cast surround frame that holds the axle. Unfortunately due to the angle at which the cord will have to pull the cord will probably foul this frame.

I need a larger and stronger version of what we have now which is, in effect, a U-shaped bracket with a pulley sitting in the U. The bracket is screwed to the ceiling with ordinary screws above the pulley(s) so the cord can be pulled at any angle. I need one pulley with two wheels, one pulley with one.

I thought Srewfix might have something like this but sadly not, and Google doesn't find the right type of pulley either.

Colin Wilson · Accepted Answer

Try googling for yacht or ship chandlers ?here`s a directory I came across...

troubleinstore · Answer

Try your local hardware shop. If it has bbeen established along time like the one I live near, it will no doubt be like an Aladins cave....--troubleinstore

Mike Cawood, HND BIT · Answer

Try B&Q.Regards   Mike.

Woody · Answer

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt - but no suitable pulleys!Thanks anyway.

Michael Mcneil · Answer

I looked up architectural ironmongery pulleys:*- have got a washing machine drum and electric motor if you want them.

Toby · Answer

If you take a trip to York this w/e then the Aladdin's cave that is Barnittshave just this item and many variations, plus a good pub next door.

Lobster · Answer

How about product ref 06-527-F from David

Paper2002AD · Answer

B & Q Warehouse has a much better selection than ordinary B & Q sheds

Dave Liquorice · Answer

How about doing what we did? Our airer is above the stair well and to pull direct from one pull to a cleat would have left the cord crossing the landing at below head height. So I fixed another double pully near the wall ceiling so the pull is straight up the wall through 90 deg and then to the pullies that the rack hangs from.

S----------D----------D S - Single pully | | | D - Double pully < Rack > | pull

S Viemeister · Answer

We id the same thing, over our Rayburn.  I ordered an extra pulley from thepeople who supplied the airer.  It works very well, and looks tidy.Sheila

derek · Answer

I am surprised, is the Harrogate one a *Depot* ? The B&Q depots inLeeds have a complete range of pulleys and accessories including theones they used to use on washing dryer / airers (correct name ?).My mother just used to call it "The Pulley".  DG

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