Drain hose on washing machine came out of pipe under sink

[blossie33]

I've recently had a new washing machine which was installed by the Argos team, all was ok until my last wash when the draining hose shot out of the pipe under the sink and water gushed out onto the floor

I think maybe the hose is a bit shorter than the one on the old machine as he did mention to me to be careful not to knock it.

Any suggestions on how best to secure the pipes together please?

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Had this with mine - Get an extension hose so it’s not under any sort of tension or risk of being knocked.

 

[cupid_stunt]

It shouldn't be too hard, but difficult to know without seeing a photo, my first thought is gaffer tape.

 

[pug]

If the waste pipe pushes on to the waste connector you can secure it with a jubilee clip, although you can get a longer replacement pipe, it should be easy to change.

 

[Spymaster]

I think maybe the hose is a bit shorter than the one on the old machine as he did mention to me to be careful not to knock it.

This kind of thing really annoys me.

Instead of securing it properly or fitting a longer hose, he tells you not to knock it

"I'm only doing half a job on this, love, so be careful"

 

[blossie33]

It shouldn't be too hard, but difficult to know without seeing a photo, my first thought is gaffer tape.

Yes I wondered that, I looked on the internet and a few people said that - I went into a local hardware shop to buy some but the guy said it wasn't a good idea as you need some air between the pipe ends .... hmmm?

 

[blossie33]

This kind of thing really annoys me.

Instead of securing it properly or fitting a longer hose, he tells you not to knock it

"I'm only doing half a job on this, love, so be careful"

I know what you mean, they don't actually do proper plumbing but it might have been helpful to suggest I buy an extension or something.

To be fair on him, he fixed a problem with the screw on the incoming water supply.

 

[blossie33]

Had this with mine - Get an extension hose so it’s not under any sort of tension or risk of being knocked.

Do you think this sort of thing might be ok?

 

[kalmatthew]

Do you think this sort of thing might be ok?

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That would extend it which might help but I just ordered one of These which come with blocking inlets on both sides if you can't find a single equivalent. It jsut screws onto the top of your existing pipe no tools needed and then you can jubilie clip the hose on for a more secure fitting

 

[blossie33]

That would extend it which might help but I just ordered one of These which come with blocking inlets on both sides if you can't find a single equivalent. It jsut screws onto the top of your existing pipe no tools needed and then you can jubilie clip the hose on for a more secure fitting

Thanks - do you think it would be ok for fixing these together?



Edit. Not sure that would work as there are only two pipes and only one is flexible?

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

SPARES2GO Universal Washing Machine Dishwasher Waste Kit Drain Hose Extension Pipe (2.5M) | DIY at B&Q

Universal washing machine / dishwasher drain pipe waste extension kit, fitting appliances requiring a hose with a 19mm / 22mm end diameter. The 2.5m hose comes bundled with a wall mountable bracket and a screw clip to ensure a safe and secure fit, whilst reducing the space occupied at the back...

www.diy.com

 

[kalmatthew]

Either use what bees suggested and the u shaped piece of plastic makes a bigger difference than I imagined. Or you'd need the thing I linked to go on top of the solid pipe and then connect your existing hose to that (assuming your solid pipe is 40mm/1.5" which it should be)

 

[not henry]

Yes I wondered that, I looked on the internet and a few people said that - I went into a local hardware shop to buy some but the guy said it wasn't a good idea as you need some air between the pipe ends .... hmmm?

No this was probably correct. The pipe eventually goes into the sink waste hopefully beyond the Ubend. If you did not have an air ingress you could create a vacuum and depending on whether you have the sink plug in could suck or blow the contents of the ubend into the machine or sink.

 

[danski]

That would extend it which might help but I just ordered one of These which come with blocking inlets on both sides if you can't find a single equivalent. It jsut screws onto the top of your existing pipe no tools needed and then you can jubilie clip the hose on for a more secure fitting

I don't think that would work as it looks like it seals the waste you're fitting it on top and will then create a vacuum. The existing waste pipe is such, that air will will allow the waste water to flow and with trap at the bottom to stop smells coming back.

blossie33 extending the flexible hose is probably best but if possible, use as short a length as you can. I had to extend my washing machine waste hose before and was advised about the limits of the machine being able to pump the waste too far.

 

[cupid_stunt]

I would still go with gaffer tape, two pieces with spaces between them to allow some air flow.

 

[not henry]

I agree. You want a longer pipe. washing machine designs have been like this for years and work fine. The grey corrugated hose only needs to go down enough so that it doesn't come out. if a bit of Gaffa will help then that would be enough.

 

[blossie33]

Thanks everyone, that's all helpful

 

[kalmatthew]

I don't think that would work as it looks like it seals the waste you're fitting it on top and will then create a vacuum. The existing waste pipe is such, that air will will allow the waste water to flow and with trap at the bottom to stop smells coming back.

blossie33 extending the flexible hose is probably best but if possible, use as short a length as you can. I had to extend my washing machine waste hose before and was advised about the limits of the machine being able to pump the waste too far.

The Top of the cap has a hole in. I can guarantee it works fine I'm using it at the moment with both legs in use one for a washing machine and the other with a dishwash

 

[danski]

The Top of the cap has a hole in. I can guarantee it works fine I'm using it at the moment with both legs in use one for a washing machine and the other with a dishwash

Yeah, just looked at it again and it does say there is an air break.
Fair enough, just wasn’t obvious from the first pic

 

[seeformiles]

Do you think this sort of thing might be ok?

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I secured ours with a Jubilee clip a couple of years ago and it’s still holding fast.

 

[Magnus McGinty]

Jubilee clips are for plumbing. Not gaffer tape. ffs.

 

[blossie33]

I have sent for the one kalmatthew suggested, it's just arrived and hoping I can manage to fit it on - have a go tomorrow

 

[kalmatthew]

It's probably the easiest bit of plumbing I've ever done. Shout here if you get stuck and I'm sure the hive mind will help!

 

[WouldBe]

Jubilee clips are for plumbing. Not gaffer tape. ffs.

Can't see how you could use a jubilee clip to hold a hose into an open pipe.

 

[blossie33]

Just wanted to say thank you again kalmatthew I managed to get the fitting on ok, the difficult part was getting the hose back over the cupboard under the sink without pulling the washing machine out - it's too heavy for me to move!
Luckily I have long slim arms and I finally managed to manipulate it over the space!

Not being very confident with my skills I sat on the floor next to the pipe when I did my first wash but all worked fine, fitting held and no water leakage

 

[kalmatthew]

Glad to hear it went well. I'm happy to do more complex plumbing bits myself but I also set on the floor next to the washing machine after I fitted mine!