Washing machine drain hose connection query

[busy bee]

Is it OK to connect a washing machine drain hose if the rubber end has been cut off? The hose is fairly hard 'corrugated' plastic, so I'm thinking that if this was pushed onto a spigot (under the sink), a jubilee clip might not be able to compress it enough to prevent leakage.
This is to extend an existing hose using a spare piece. Or perhaps it would be better to get a longer hose - probably 2½m?

Thanks to anyone who can clarify this for me. :smile5:

 

[bennythedip]

I've used a jubilee clip before and it worked fine. The only thing about getting a longer hose is that I don't think washing machines can use a hose over a certain length as the pump won't pump away the water . I think it's 2m but somebody else on here might know better

 

[Whyme]

Probably best to run a waste if possible. the problem with hoses is you can get lint and all sorts in them and there 3/4. So the longer it is.....

 

[JCplumb]

I phoned some company about this exact topic, they said that as long as the hose rises within the first couple of meters from the washer it can then go downhill for as long as you want. I think it was indesit but couldn't say for sure.
I was extending a washing machine hose about 6m and it was easy with washing machine extensions and some creative use of jubilee clips and 15mm off cuts.
Stick the off cut in the male end, about 2/3" of it is fine, it jams in there really tight and holds the male end rigid enough, put the female end over it and jubilee the carp out of it.
I did mention to the customer that it would be better to extend a stand pipe but they were insistent and I wanted beer money...

 

[busy bee]

Thank you all for your help.
As it is right now, the cut end of the corrugated hose is pushed onto the spigot. This has been secured with a jubilee clip, and it's leaking. I tried tightening this but it does not seem to compress the hose enough to stop the leak. So it looks like the rubber end is needed. Any more thoughts?
Thanks everyone :smile5:

 

[Whyme]

I phoned some company about this exact topic, they said that as long as the hose rises within the first couple of meters from the washer it can then go downhill for as long as you want. I think it was indesit but couldn't say for sure.

Thats interesting to know.

 

[zzzjim]

Down hill bit helps empty , stagnant and stinky if it all goes wrong !

 

[rpm]

Just imagine a water slide so the pump only has to get the water to the highest point then away she flows and ensure the pipe is clipped so there are no dips where the water becomes trapped.

 

[busy bee]

Sorry guys -but the thread seems to have gone a bit off topic, so if anyone else can add their thoughts to my original query, and especially on my second post on the topic, I will be very grateful. Many thanks :smile5:

 

[rpm]

Use PTFE tape on the spigot to reduce the gap between hose and spigot and use a 7mm socket instead of a screwdrive to apply greater torque?

 

[WHPES]

Put some silicone sealant inside the tube to fill in the gaps between the ridges of the corrugate.

 

[turnpin]

You can buy the rubber end part seperately and it screws into the hose beware they have left hand threads .....regards Turnpin:26:

 

[WHPES]

Heard that before and I have looked for them bu nobody round here stocks them..........

 

[kris]

Hi busy bee,, i was asked to fit a w/m last week to someone who had moved home, the rubber was cut off also so i bought the longest hose ( 2m ) from local travis perkins and i took the back off the machine and jubilee clipped it straight onto pump, the hose was less than a tenner so the time id fart about tryin to seal the ribs on the hose i was quicker replacing hose and youve rubber at the end you want ,,,

 

[Rickster123]

You can buy the rubber end part seperately and it screws into the hose beware they have left hand threads .....regards Turnpin:26:

Bought some from B&Q last weekend. (Sorry ray)

 

[JCplumb]

Hi busy bee,, i was asked to fit a w/m last week to someone who had moved home, the rubber was cut off also so i bought the longest hose ( 2m ) from local travis perkins and i took the back off the machine and jubilee clipped it straight onto pump, the hose was less than a tenner so the time id fart about tryin to seal the ribs on the hose i was quicker replacing hose and youve rubber at the end you want ,,,

If the op is ok with taking the back off the washer I agree 100%, very easy to do as the old hose is just spring-clipped onto a spigot coming from the pump.

 

[zzzjim]

The cut end of the corrugated hose is pushed onto the spigot. ......, and it's leaking. I tried tightening this but ....... Any more thoughts?
:smile5:

Does sound like need to bridge the gap before squeezing with Jubilee ....
Fresh piece of rubber hose
Beginning to sound a bit of a Bodge unless a product exists ?
( White PTFE , guy who was he )

 

[nicro3]

Rolling, rolling keep em doggies rolling rawhide !

 

[busy bee]

Thanks guys for all your helpful suggestions - much appreciated, and all worth considering. But I think I'll go for Kris's advice and get a new hose - might be easier in the long run, and better than bodging it. Though first I have to be sure I can get the back off the washing machine!!
Thank you all very much for taking the trouble to give your advice. :smile5:

 

[rpm]

( White PTFE , guy who was he )[/QUOTE]
Just a guy who knew that a jubilee on it`s own wasn`t enough and you get better torque with a socket.

Rolling, rolling keep em doggies rolling rawhide !

You a troll?

 

[nicro3]

( White PTFE , guy who was he )

Just a guy who knew that a jubilee on it`s own wasn`t enough and you get better torque with a socket.


You a troll?[/QUOTE] No?

 

[stevetheplumber]

i would ptfe the spigot if i couldnt get a seal cant see anything wrong with that its just taking up the gap in the same way it works when you wind it on a thread