【twin tube design】: washing tube :place clothing in the wash tub section , rated washing capacity: 8lbs. spin tube: run the rinse cycle for the desired minutes, rated spinner dryer capacity: 4.5lbs (half of the washing capacity, you may spin twice). then you could take clothing out of the extractor and hang them up to complete drying. 【easy to use】: have a cover plate when you use the spin tube, can easily put above the cloths and avoid the high speed throw away. not only is it environmentally friendly but it is also energy saving. separate timer control settings for wash and spin operations. 【this product is not for sale in california】: this is giantex compact twin tub washing machine, which is prefer for doing laundry in a compact environment. as for a portable washing machine, this washing machine will be ideal for dorms, apartments, condos, motor homes, rv’s, camping and more. 【powerful machine】: the machine runs off 110v power and will take up to 8lbs capacity for washing and 4.5lbs capacity for spinning. save so much time that you don't have to go to a laundry mat or wash things by hand in the tub. 【widely use】: gravity drain machine. rated washing capacity: 8lbs,rated spinner dryer capacity: 4.5lbs. this is a gravity drain which also requires it to be elevated off the floor /surface & near a drain outlet to work properly. easy assemble is required with all hardware packed in the package.