At this point in time, the presence of a washing machine is not surprising. It greatly simplifies the process of washing any things, such as: linen, things, pillows, blankets, soft toys. At the moment, washing is fully automated. However, sometimes people may have problems connecting the washing unit to communications, namely near the drain. This is due to the short length of the supplied hose. You may be wondering how to lengthen the drain and inlet hose of the washing machine? We will try to tell you how to do it correctly, and help you figure it out.
This problem can be solved in two ways:
- buying a hose of the length you need;
- extend the drain hose you already have.
Geometric features of the drain hose
Before lengthening the drain hose of the washing machine, you need to clearly know everything about its geometric characteristics. Most often, the drain hose is connected to the washing machine from the factory. If necessary, you can lengthen the drain hose of the washing machine to the size you need. Due to the absence of tremendous pressure during simple manipulations, you can build up the hose and completely prevent any leaks. You can stop it effortlessly with a special connection. It is strictly forbidden to lift the drain hose to a great height exceeding 100 centimeters, due to the low power of the drain pump (pump).
When connecting the hose to the washing machine using any of the geometric methods, it is necessary to ensure its free tension and pay special attention to its upper point. The pump must have good lifting properties, namely, exceed the lower edge of the device by 60 centimeters. This value applies to all models of washing machines. The exact value is indicated in the technical manual or other documentation that comes with the product.
This is necessary in order to prevent overflow of water under its own weight from the machine into the sewer system. In case of non-observance of this rule, the washing machine will be in a state of filling with liquid for a certain period of time, which can negatively affect it.
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Drain hose extension process
Items required to extend the hose:
- native inlet hose from the factory;
- clamping clamps;
- special connector.
The process for lengthening a washing machine hose can be divided into three stages:
The first step is to buy a hose similar to yours. In the absence of such in the stores of the city or at dealers, it is necessary to choose the one that is as close as possible to it, the main criterion is the absence of discrepancies in diameter.
For the second stage, you will need to disconnect the washing machine from the mains. Then you need to connect the native washing machine hose with a connector purchased by installing between them, which you can purchase at any hardware store in the city.All connection contacts must be tight and sealed so that water does not seep into them. The connection points must correspond to the marks that are located on each connector.
In the third stage, it is necessary to fix the rubber tips on the hoses using clamps. You must ensure maximum tightness in order to prevent possible rupture, followed by leakage. If you use plastic connectors, you will need to place a small piece of a similar hose into its cavity, and then install a rubber tip on it. The fastening of such a connection must be carried out using only one clamp.
It is worth noting that before turning on the washing machine, you need to check the tightness of all fasteners. In the absence of the above, you can additionally coat the joints with sealants. For safety reasons, experts do not recommend using an extended hose over five meters. It is necessary to eliminate all kinks and kinks of the hose in order to ensure its long-term operation and to protect yourself from possible damage to its structure.
In this article, we looked at the main way to lengthen the drain and inlet hose of the washing machine. It will come in handy if for some reason you do not want to buy a larger one.
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