In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
ChillDVDs wrote:

I'll start by saying that when it comes to DIY, I'm something of a
disaster!

I've just moved house, and in the property I've moved into, the
washing machine connectors are simply taps (bit like you would expect
a garden tap to be). Obviously, the connectors for the washing
machine will not go onto this.

So, in my wisdom, I went to B&Q and bought a tap adapter. Washing
machine connectors screw on perfect, and I can secure the adapter to
the tap. However, when I turn the tap on, water comes gushing out to
top of the adapter. Now, initially I have thought that perhaps I
just need to use a spanner to tighten this up a bit, but then the
more I've thought about it, the more I've wondered whether this is
going to work at all. If I turn the tap on, presumably it is going
to work in the same was at it would do if I attached a garden hose -
as in water is going to be constantly running. Whereas, obviously a
washing machine only needs the water at certain times, so where would
all this water be going.

I realise this all sounds like a really stupid thing to be asking,
but I'd be grateful of any help!

Regards

Lee

From your description, it sounds as if you have taps with smooth cylindrical
(rather than threaded) outlets, and that your adaptors simple clamp onto the
taps.

If so, this is a complete waste of time, and will always leak. Get the taps
changed for proper washing machine taps with 3/4" BSP threaded outlets. The
washing machine hoses will screw securely onto these (with a rubber washer
inside the fitting) and won't leak.

As others have said, you can leave these (manual) taps turned on permanently
(except when you disconnect the washing machine!) because the washing
machine itself has electrically operated taps inside which turn the water on
and off as required by the wash programme.

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