Plumbing in a washing machine

uk_dave&gill · 31st May 2013, 18:03

We're having a new machine delivered in the morning. They are taking the old one away, but not installing the new one.

I don't think it's overly complicated (one hot water feed, one cold water feed, plug it in) but I have a slight concern in that there's no facility to isolate the water supply individually (no taps on the hot or cold pipes)

Luckily the main stop tap is right by the machine, and the feeds come out just above it. Will I be OK to just turn off the main supply, drain the water via the sink taps, and then swap the blue and red fittings over? Or do I have to do something else to stop water coming from the hot side?

Any advice appreciated!

stocktake · 31st May 2013, 18:10

If they are taking the old one away, how are they going to disconnect it?

if there are no isolation taps then they will be leaving you without water.

In answer to your Q. turn the stop tap off and drain the tank through the taps, the hot one will run for a few mins and you will lose most of your hot water

. When you disc the washer pipes there will be a small amount of water. once connected, just turn the stop tap back on, water will come out of the cold taps almost straight away , the hot ones a short while after

uk_dave&gill · 31st May 2013, 18:14

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Originally Posted by stocktake

If they are taking the old one away, how are they going to disconnect it?

Exactly! Well, to be fair, they are not going to disconnect it, I guess I am! (we've paid slightly extra to have the old one removed, but no fitting)

We have a combi boiler, so no worry about losing hot water - however, do I need to worry about the water keeping on coming?!

suffolk boy · 31st May 2013, 18:15

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Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

We're having a new machine delivered in the morning. They are taking the old one away, but not installing the new one.

I don't think it's overly complicated (one hot water feed, one cold water feed, plug it in) but I have a slight concern in that there's no facility to isolate the water supply individually (no taps on the hot or cold pipes)

Luckily the main stop tap is right by the machine, and the feeds come out just above it. Will I be OK to just turn off the main supply, drain the water via the sink taps, and then swap the blue and red fittings over? Or do I have to do something else to stop water coming from the hot side?

Any advice appreciated!

you will most probally find your new machine will only have a cold feed to worry about.most new if not all new machines are cold feed only.so instead of using your nice hot water allready in your tank.the machine has to heat it up

E_T_V · 31st May 2013, 18:15

Pull the washer out. Chances are if it is modern (ish) it'll only have one cold fill hose. The new one will almost certainly only have a cold fill hose.

On the end of the flex pipes unless it is a real bodge job there will be isolation valves to isolate the water. Turn these off and then unscrew from the washer end (a tiny amount will spurt out).

stocktake · 31st May 2013, 18:20

Combi boiler makes it easier, no tanks to drain, just turn the cold off. As said though are you sure there are no isolation valves where the flexi pipes from the washer connect to the pipes? Also correct is the new one will more than likely be cold fill only

suffolk boy · 31st May 2013, 18:26

and while you are at it fit a isolation valve.get a full bore isolation valve from a decent plummers merchants.they are a compression fit.so quite easy to do.i prefer these over the diy chain store petcocks.as they only have a tiny hole in the middle.and can if you live like me in a hard water area get bunged up.and the screw you use to turn if of can get chewed up or stuck.

chipsceola · 31st May 2013, 18:33

and don't forget, Read the Instruction manual carefully ref unpacking the appliance, there well could be transit bolts to unscrew before you plumb it in.

Anthony & Maricel · 31st May 2013, 18:38

Your new washing machine will be a cold feed only, I would be very surprised if it was both. you will need to purchase one of these a TEE Valve or straight Valve depending on your pipe work. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WASHING-MA...item2c68d18325 and they are real easy to fit.

Grumpy1 · 31st May 2013, 20:58

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Originally Posted by chipsceola

and don't forget, Read the Instruction manual carefully ref unpacking the appliance, there well could be transit bolts to unscrew before you plumb it in.

My thoughts exactly Harry. Release the transit bolts, otherwise it will bounce all over the place!

31st May 2013, 18:03	#1
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Plumbing in a washing machine We're having a new machine delivered in the morning. They are taking the old one away, but not installing the new one. I don't think it's overly complicated (one hot water feed, one cold water feed, plug it in) but I have a slight concern in that there's no facility to isolate the water supply individually (no taps on the hot or cold pipes) Luckily the main stop tap is right by the machine, and the feeds come out just above it. Will I be OK to just turn off the main supply, drain the water via the sink taps, and then swap the blue and red fittings over? Or do I have to do something else to stop water coming from the hot side? Any advice appreciated! __________________ Dave

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	If they are taking the old one away, how are they going to disconnect it? if there are no isolation taps then they will be leaving you without water. In answer to your Q. turn the stop tap off and drain the tank through the taps, the hot one will run for a few mins and you will lose most of your hot water . When you disc the washer pipes there will be a small amount of water. once connected, just turn the stop tap back on, water will come out of the cold taps almost straight away , the hot ones a short while after __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Combi boiler makes it easier, no tanks to drain, just turn the cold off. As said though are you sure there are no isolation valves where the flexi pipes from the washer connect to the pipes? Also correct is the new one will more than likely be cold fill only __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident Last edited by stocktake; 31st May 2013 at 18:52..

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suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	and while you are at it fit a isolation valve.get a full bore isolation valve from a decent plummers merchants.they are a compression fit.so quite easy to do.i prefer these over the diy chain store petcocks.as they only have a tiny hole in the middle.and can if you live like me in a hard water area get bunged up.and the screw you use to turn if of can get chewed up or stuck. __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

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chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	and don't forget, Read the Instruction manual carefully ref unpacking the appliance, there well could be transit bolts to unscrew before you plumb it in. __________________ Chips

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E_T_V Loves to post MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 423 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Pull the washer out. Chances are if it is modern (ish) it'll only have one cold fill hose. The new one will almost certainly only have a cold fill hose. On the end of the flex pipes unless it is a real bodge job there will be isolation valves to isolate the water. Turn these off and then unscrew from the washer end (a tiny amount will spurt out).

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Anthony & Maricel This is my second home Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8L pre production S573 AOX Vin 001493 Feb 1999 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 5,145 Thanks: 642 Thanked 318 Times in 259 Posts	Your new washing machine will be a cold feed only, I would be very surprised if it was both. you will need to purchase one of these a TEE Valve or straight Valve depending on your pipe work. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WASHING-MA...item2c68d18325 and they are real easy to fit. Last edited by Anthony & Maricel; 31st May 2013 at 18:44..