When connecting the machine can be difficult, because the technique is usually can not install in the vicinity of the drain. To solve this problem, you need to increase the length of the drain pipe.
Increase the length of the drain for the washing machine is possible in two ways.
- Buy a long hollow tube and adjust the drain completely. This method is not very convenient, because for replacement have to disassemble parts of the washing machine. In some models will be enough to unscrew one mechanism, but in others it will be necessary to disassemble the case and even the front wall.
- Select an additional drain hose washing machine and fixing elements. This method is much easier, it does not require significant financial costs and less time consuming.
How to choose the length
To properly extend tube washing machines, require an additional drain hose is made of polypropylene. It is sold in any department of plumbing materials.
Measure tape away from the washing machine to drain. Measure is necessary so that the tape was hanging freely. Elements do not get attached to the stretch, so leave a small margin in the length of several centimeters.
The shops have a wide range of plumbing extension hose washing machine. They are made of different lengths:. 1 m to 5 m There are modular, they can be cut off the desired length. For a standard washing machine is suitable for pipe drain with a fixed size.
Do not buy too long tube. By pumping water over long distances drain pump can quickly break down. For the same reason, do not stretch the drain tube more than 3.5 meters.
The necessary elements for lengthening
By selecting the length, you need to buy a few more details:
- adapter,
- Lugs size 16h27 mm.
The ends of the hose to drain the water from the washing machine are different in size: one 19 mm and the other - 22 mm. Necessary to attach the thin end to a larger bore extension tubing. The connector for this you need to choose a carved, size 19 to 22 mm.
Lengthen the drain hose
- Stiralku unplug from the mains.
- Connect the pipe to drain and bought a hose from the washing machine, secure them with an adapter. Docking end should fit snugly and tightly to each other, so that through them is not leaked water. The joints must comply with the marks on the coupling device.
- Fit the rubber grommet collars. Ensure maximum density to prevent possible ruptures. If using a plastic connector, then place the small piece of pipe, and after the set clamp for fixing.
- Check the tightness of fasteners. To be sure, you can miss the mark places of sealant compounds.
- Eliminate any kinks and bends. Reconnect the washing machine to the network.
How to extend the filler (filler) hose
Filler pipe normally sold complete with a washing machine, however, if its length is too small, then it can also be increased.
Option 1
Buy a new pipe and replace it. In contrast, replacement of the drain hose, replacing the filling does not require parsing the body of the machine.
To replace the need to:
- Turn off the device.
- Unscrew the old hose into its mounting bracket and screw the new one.
- Loosen the water supply and check that the water flows into the joints.
option 2
Extend the filler tube, adding thereto at another inlet hose. You'll need a brass L-shaped nipple. It will provide a tight fit of the tube ends to each other.
Procedure:
- Turn off the washing machine.
- Screw the nipple on the hose ends.
- Check for leaks and turn on the water supply.
Lengthen the hose can be quickly and easily at home:
- Buy a new hose connectors and hose clamps.
- Keep the hose ends.
- Secure the ends of connectors and additional bracing.
This work does not take much time and will provide an opportunity to set the washing machine correctly.
