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Fixing washing machine leak
On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:50:31 GMT, T i m wrote:
On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:31:18 GMT, lid (AnthonyL) wrote: The AEG Lavamat 610 washing machine has developed a leak from the flexible hose connection to the soap tray. So this is the water from the soap tray to drum (so no pressure as such)? Correct I've taken it apart and used PTFE tape. This worked on an empty wash so I was quite pleased with myself but after doing a full wash there was water on the floor again this morning, albeit a much smaller amount. Are you sure it's coming from the same place? Have you checked that the water can run from the soap tray into the drum ok (often blocked with soap under there)? I was staggered by how much crud there was. And this blue "swarfega like" gel which I assume was undissolved fabric conditioner. But I've cleaned all that up. Is there an easy way to make a better seal? The flexible hose is otherwise in good condition and I am reluctant to take it off at the drum as it is hard to get to, it is not leaking there and I can imagine I'll have problems getting it back on. Sometimes you can cut the hose back slightly to get on a 'fresh bit' but a new hose might be the best thing and could be easier to get at once you have say leaned the machine over or maybe removed the pump or motor. What about building up the outlet a touch with something less slippery than PTFE, like self amalgamating or hose repair tape? An alternative is to cut the pipe in such a way as to get a fresh bit on the fitting then use some suitable pipe fitted inside the existing (and clipped etc) to extend it, to make up for the missing pipe sorta thing? No, none of that will work. The hose is thick at the end with a recess (groove). The recess fits into the flat hole in the tray. A flanged plastic collar device is then pushed down into the top of the hose to hold everything in place. -- AnthonyL |
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