Is anybody aware of any particular reason which would prevent me having my
washing machine and dishwasher outlet hoses loosely fitted into the same
down pipe?

Victor

"Victor West" wrote in message
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Is anybody aware of any particular reason which would prevent me having my
washing machine and dishwasher outlet hoses loosely fitted into the same
down pipe?

I certainly cannot think of any - other than a slight risk of the downpipe
being unable to cope with simultaneous discharge from both machines!

Kev

Victor West wrote:
Is anybody aware of any particular reason which would prevent me having my
washing machine and dishwasher outlet hoses loosely fitted into the same
down pipe?

Only the obvious potential risk that if both appliances empty
simultaneously the waste pipe might be inadequate for the flow, and
cause a flood. It should be Ok, but you'd have to monitor your
particular machines while it happens to check.

Make sure you have a 1.5" diameter waster pipe too, not 1.25" - although
that shouldn't be present in the kitchen anyway. If you did have 1.25"
I'd certainly change that before trying this.

David

Many thanks for the replies.
So, if they aren't run at the same time, it should be ok then.

Victor

Victor West wrote:
Many thanks for the replies.
So, if they aren't run at the same time, it should be ok then.

Oh yes. And should be OK if they are run together; you just need to
check, not assume!

David

Victor West wrote:
Many thanks for the replies.
So, if they aren't run at the same time, it should be ok then.

Victor

I recon so. mine's fine, and has been for about 6 months.

the odd gurgle from time to time but no overspill



RT