Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for a pump of a washing machine. The bracket includes a body adapted to twist lock mount onto the base of the washing machine. The pump is adapted to twist lock mount onto the body of the bracket. The bracket includes one or more dampers to dampen vibrations generated by the pump during operation so as to produce a quiet operating washing machine.

Abstract: A lightweight, structurally strong, corrosion resistant cabinet comprised of plastic and including a bottom sump for storing corrosive materials is provided. The cabinet has a removable bottom shelf beneath which the sump is located for receiving and holding corrosive materials released in the cabinet chamber. Top, bottom, back and side walls, cabinet door(s), and cabinet shelves each have a honeycomb core that is bonded on each opposed face to at least one overlying layer of fiberglass and resin. The cabinet is preferably comprised entirely of corrosion-resistant plastic.