While I was moving my washing machine the input hose pulled out
of the fitment where it goes into the machine. Cue several dozens
of gallons of water over the kitchen floor... But now I can't get the
fitment back over the hose - it's one of those screw-on things that
holds the end of the hose against a rubber washer on the machine.
It must have got through the hole on the way out, but there's no
give on the fitment to let me push it back over the hose, and I
don't want to risk breaking anything by pushing too hard or
bashing it with anything... Any advice please?

(The machine is an AEG Lavamat Turbo washer-drier, if that helps).

thanks,
Andrew

wrote in message
oups.com...
While I was moving my washing machine the input hose pulled out
of the fitment where it goes into the machine. Cue several dozens
of gallons of water over the kitchen floor... But now I can't get the
fitment back over the hose - it's one of those screw-on things that
holds the end of the hose against a rubber washer on the machine.
It must have got through the hole on the way out, but there's no
give on the fitment to let me push it back over the hose, and I
don't want to risk breaking anything by pushing too hard or
bashing it with anything... Any advice please?

It's probably easier to go and buy a new hose.

If I am reading this correctly, the flexible hose has detached it's self
from the screw connector that screws to the machine?

So, in this picture, the blue hose and the 90 degree connector are now
separate?
http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/81/p1719081_x.jpg

A new hose is £1.69 from screwfix
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...48860&id=12496

Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
If so, do you have a picture of the problem?

Sparks...

wrote:
While I was moving my washing machine the input hose pulled out
of the fitment where it goes into the machine. Cue several dozens
of gallons of water over the kitchen floor... But now I can't get
the fitment back over the hose - it's one of those screw-on
things that holds the end of the hose against a rubber washer on
the machine.
It must have got through the hole on the way out, but there's no
give on the fitment to let me push it back over the hose, and I
don't want to risk breaking anything by pushing too hard or
bashing it with anything... Any advice please?

Can never be trusted again - replace it.

Sparks wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...
While I was moving my washing machine the input hose pulled out
of the fitment where it goes into the machine. Cue several dozens
of gallons of water over the kitchen floor... But now I can't get the
fitment back over the hose - it's one of those screw-on things that
holds the end of the hose against a rubber washer on the machine.
It must have got through the hole on the way out, but there's no
give on the fitment to let me push it back over the hose, and I
don't want to risk breaking anything by pushing too hard or
bashing it with anything... Any advice please?

It's probably easier to go and buy a new hose.

If I am reading this correctly, the flexible hose has detached it's self
from the screw connector that screws to the machine?

So, in this picture, the blue hose and the 90 degree connector are now
separate?
http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/81/p1719081_x.jpg

A new hose is £1.69 from screwfix
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...48860&id=12496

Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
If so, do you have a picture of the problem?

Sparks...

Yes, exactly as you say.. Sounds like time to replace the hose, thanks.

Steve Walker wrote:
wrote:
While I was moving my washing machine the input hose pulled out
of the fitment where it goes into the machine. Cue several dozens
of gallons of water over the kitchen floor... But now I can't get
the fitment back over the hose - it's one of those screw-on
things that holds the end of the hose against a rubber washer on
the machine.
It must have got through the hole on the way out, but there's no
give on the fitment to let me push it back over the hose, and I
don't want to risk breaking anything by pushing too hard or
bashing it with anything... Any advice please?

Can never be trusted again - replace it.

Makes sense Thanks for the quick response.

A

On 9 Jul 2006 05:36:19 -0700 someone who may be
wrote this:-

While I was moving my washing machine the input hose pulled out
of the fitment where it goes into the machine. Cue several dozens
of gallons of water over the kitchen floor...

Presumably it was connected to mains pressure water. While mopping
up you may have contemplated the attractiveness of turning the water
off first next time:-)

Feeding washing machines from low pressure supplies also has a
number of attractions, including less mess if a hose fails.

But now I can't get the fitment back over the hose

You remind me of a customer who had network problems. The cable
connecting router to cable modem was bent into tight bends (it was
"neater") and had one end "repaired" with insulating tape. I gave
her another cable and threw that one in the bin. I have had this
sort of thing once before, with a member of the family.

Any advice please?

Stick it in the bin and buy another one.


--
David Hansen, Edinburgh
I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54

Steve Walker wrote:


Can never be trusted again - replace it.

Agreed. But how the hell did you manage to do it?


--
Dave
The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257

The Medway Handyman wrote:
Steve Walker wrote:


Can never be trusted again - replace it.

Agreed. But how the hell did you manage to do it?


Basically, I was trying to manoeuvre the machine in a tight
spot, and the hose, which was only just long enough to
reach from the tap, was just under a little too much tension..

Plenty of lessons for the future anyway

David Hansen wrote:
On 9 Jul 2006 05:36:19 -0700 someone who may be
wrote this:-

While I was moving my washing machine the input hose pulled out
of the fitment where it goes into the machine. Cue several dozens
of gallons of water over the kitchen floor...

Presumably it was connected to mains pressure water. While mopping
up you may have contemplated the attractiveness of turning the water
off first next time:-)

Feeding washing machines from low pressure supplies also has a
number of attractions, including less mess if a hose fails.

But now I can't get the fitment back over the hose

You remind me of a customer who had network problems. The cable
connecting router to cable modem was bent into tight bends (it was
"neater") and had one end "repaired" with insulating tape. I gave
her another cable and threw that one in the bin. I have had this
sort of thing once before, with a member of the family.

Any advice please?

Stick it in the bin and buy another one.


OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector. Should I have got one of these instead or are they not
necessary with modern machines? (The old hose must be about 15
years old.)


Thanks for all the advice so far (and patience with an obvious idiot..)

OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector. Should I have got one of these instead or are they not
necessary with modern machines? (The old hose must be about 15
years old.)

Can you take a picture of it, as I am not sure what it is you have!

Sparks wrote:
OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector. Should I have got one of these instead or are they not
necessary with modern machines? (The old hose must be about 15
years old.)

Can you take a picture of it, as I am not sure what it is you have!

Thanks for reply - can't get pic now as camera on the blink too
It's got an oval cross section about 1"/1.5" diameters, about 2"
long, with two small (1/4") plastic windows. There's text on it
saying:
SL
EPP-WS
90(deg)C-MAX
0,2-10 bar

any help?
A

Sparks wrote:
OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector. Should I have got one of these instead or are they not
necessary with modern machines? (The old hose must be about 15
years old.)

Can you take a picture of it, as I am not sure what it is you have!

Thanks for reply - can't get pic now as camera on the blink too
It's got an oval cross section about 1"/1.5" diameters, about 2"
long, with two small (1/4") plastic windows. There's text on it
saying:
SL
EPP-WS
90(deg)C-MAX
0,2-10 bar

any help?
A

David Hansen wrote:

You remind me of a customer who had network problems. The cable
connecting router to cable modem was bent into tight bends (

Obviously the data had to slow down for every corner.... ?

wrote:

OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector. Should I have got one of these instead or are they not
necessary with modern machines? (The old hose must be about 15
years old.)

Not worth trying to be compatible with something old - easier to chop off
the old valve and fit a modern check valve (screwfix 14785 - £1.39, or a bit
more at the DIY sheds).

Remember to turn the water off first.... )

OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector.

Which obviously was doing absolutely nothing in the flood limiting dept.

Steve Walker wrote:
wrote:

OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector. Should I have got one of these instead or are they not
necessary with modern machines? (The old hose must be about 15
years old.)

Not worth trying to be compatible with something old - easier to chop off
the old valve and fit a modern check valve (screwfix 14785 - £1.39, or a bit
more at the DIY sheds).


Thanks, I'll have a look for one.

Remember to turn the water off first.... )

OK, no need to rub it in

Steve Walker wrote:
wrote:

OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector. Should I have got one of these instead or are they not
necessary with modern machines? (The old hose must be about 15
years old.)

Not worth trying to be compatible with something old - easier to chop off
the old valve and fit a modern check valve (screwfix 14785 - £1.39, or a bit
more at the DIY sheds).

Remember to turn the water off first.... )

Just to clarify - the valve thingie was part of the hose, at the tap
end,
so there's no need for anything to be chopped off.

BTW What's the purpose of the check valve?

Andrew

wrote:
BTW What's the purpose of the check valve?

No expert, but does that not stop the flow back into the mains, saving
"contaminated" water flowing into the mains and possibly another user
getting this "contaminated water . Badly explained but the idea is there
..
--
This space intentionally left blank.

In article .com,
writes:
OK, I've now bought a new hose, but now I find the old hose was
attached
to the tap via a large flood/safety valve thing rather than just a
simple
connector. Should I have got one of these instead or are they not
necessary with modern machines? (The old hose must be about 15
years old.)

On some appliances, the electrical inlet valve is on the supply
end if the inlet hose. I've only seen this on dishwashers, but
I see no reason washing machines might not also have this.

--
Andrew Gabriel

The message
from (Andrew Gabriel) contains these words:

On some appliances, the electrical inlet valve is on the supply
end if the inlet hose. I've only seen this on dishwashers, but
I see no reason washing machines might not also have this.

I've only seen that as a flood-stop system rather than as the main inlet
valve.

--
Skipweasel
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

soup wrote:
wrote:
BTW What's the purpose of the check valve?

No expert, but does that not stop the flow back into the mains,
saving "contaminated" water flowing into the mains and possibly
another user getting this "contaminated water . Badly explained
but the idea is there .

Yep - called a checkvalve, now standard for a lot of fittings.

Steve Walker wrote:
soup wrote:
wrote:
BTW What's the purpose of the check valve?

No expert, but does that not stop the flow back into the mains,
saving "contaminated" water flowing into the mains and possibly
another user getting this "contaminated water . Badly explained
but the idea is there .

Yep - called a checkvalve, now standard for a lot of fittings.


Just for completeness, there's a (rather blurry) photo of my "valve"

at http://snipurl.com/t0b3

As I said, it's about 2"" long, and 1.2" wide at widest point. The blue
bit is what screws on to the water supply. The text on it is

SL
EPP-WS
90(degrees)C-MAX
0,2-10 bar



Thanks to all who gave advice yesterday. I've calmed down a bit now..


Andrew