Hi,

I wonder if anyone could help me with a query over plumbing in a
washing machine. Last time I tried this, (in my old flat), it was a
simple case of screwing the water pipe from the machine onto the copper
pipe in the gap where the machine goes, and turning the little blue tap
to let the water through. (please excuse my complete lack of any
technical terminology).

This time however, (in a new flat), I have two problems. Firstly,
there is a large plastic waste pipe running hotizontally across the
wall, about an inch above the pipe end that has the little blue tap on
it, so there is not enough room to attach the washing machine pipe to
it. Also, they are different sizes. The pipe coming off the washing
machine is much bigger.

Can anyone give me any advice as to how I can get round this. I expect
I should be using some sort of connecting piece, but I don't know what
exactly would be best for the job.

Ta

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Hi,

I wonder if anyone could help me with a query over plumbing in a
washing machine. Last time I tried this, (in my old flat), it was a
simple case of screwing the water pipe from the machine onto the copper
pipe in the gap where the machine goes, and turning the little blue tap
to let the water through. (please excuse my complete lack of any
technical terminology).

This time however, (in a new flat), I have two problems. Firstly,
there is a large plastic waste pipe running hotizontally across the
wall, about an inch above the pipe end that has the little blue tap on
it, so there is not enough room to attach the washing machine pipe to
it. Also, they are different sizes. The pipe coming off the washing
machine is much bigger.

Can anyone give me any advice as to how I can get round this. I expect
I should be using some sort of connecting piece, but I don't know what
exactly would be best for the job.

Ta

You may find that the end of the hose that is connected to the machine has a
right-angle elbow on it.
Maybe if you used the hose the other way round it will clear the waste-pipe.

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Graham.
%Profound_observation%

I don't think we can turn the hose round as it has some sort of 'anti
flood' device at one end. From what i can gather, I think it's supposed
to stop the water coming through if the hose develops a fault?

Any more ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks


Graham wrote:
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Hi,

I wonder if anyone could help me with a query over plumbing in a
washing machine. Last time I tried this, (in my old flat), it was a
simple case of screwing the water pipe from the machine onto the copper
pipe in the gap where the machine goes, and turning the little blue tap
to let the water through. (please excuse my complete lack of any
technical terminology).

This time however, (in a new flat), I have two problems. Firstly,
there is a large plastic waste pipe running hotizontally across the
wall, about an inch above the pipe end that has the little blue tap on
it, so there is not enough room to attach the washing machine pipe to
it. Also, they are different sizes. The pipe coming off the washing
machine is much bigger.

Can anyone give me any advice as to how I can get round this. I expect
I should be using some sort of connecting piece, but I don't know what
exactly would be best for the job.

Ta

You may find that the end of the hose that is connected to the machine has a
right-angle elbow on it.
Maybe if you used the hose the other way round it will clear the waste-pipe.

--

Graham.
%Profound_observation%

Took your advice, bought a new hose and used it backwards, and the
machine is working perfectly. Ta very much, you've been a great help.

Vicky



Graham wrote:

You may find that the end of the hose that is connected to the machine has a
right-angle elbow on it.
Maybe if you used the hose the other way round it will clear the waste-pipe.

--

Graham.
%Profound_observation%