DIY noob - washing machine connection

413x · 11 Feb 2020 at 21:26

I'm trying to connect a washing machine to where I think it should go in the new house

I've found this
(excuse the to be removed tiles)

And believe one is a hot, one is a cold

I'm guessing I need to figure out which is which by

Turning off the stopcock
Removing the stopper
Seeing if one runs cold and other hot
Put a valve on the end
Connect to washing machine.

Is this noob correct ?

b0rn2sk8 · 11 Feb 2020 at 22:20

Normally washing machines hook up to a threaded connector with a ball valve.

It should look like this:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/washing-machine-valve-without-check-valve-15mm-x/51231

Those look like they have been properly capped off using a compression stop end. If you take it off it will just be a bare pipe behind. Is there anything else which looks like the link above?

413x · 11 Feb 2020 at 22:22

No there isn't

After a Google it seems very unusual but I can't see any other inlet pipes.

There was no washing machine here before. But it's clearly where its meant to be (electrical switch with 'washing machine' to the right on the pic.

azazl187 · 11 Feb 2020 at 22:25

Nowadays you just need to connect a cold feed and wastepipe. You might need to get a plumper in to fit the correct connector on the cold one of the two.

DrewBrees · 11 Feb 2020 at 22:28

Basically, yes. The cold is usually on the right in the UK. But not always as there is no legal requirement to have the hot on a certain side for blind people etc. You will be wanting to get a servicing/isolation valve on there in case you need to disconnect it. Get a 90 degree one so the valve doesn't stick out too much. You should be able to re-use the nut and olive from the stop end that is on there now.

413x · 11 Feb 2020 at 22:33

DrewBrees said:
Basically, yes. The cold is usually on the right in the UK. But not always as there is no legal requirement to have the hot on a certain side for blind people etc. You will be wanting to get a servicing/isolation valve on there in case you need to disconnect it. Get a 90 degree one so the valve doesn't stick out too much. You should be able to re-use the nut and olive from the stop end that is on there now.

I thought from looking that it looked like the pipe ended with a thread with a blank on the end?

But I'm guessing that's really unlikely brass pipes don't come with such a thing?

koolpc · 11 Feb 2020 at 22:40

Be careful you dont have a flood when removing stop ends. For peace of mind i would call in a plumber to sort it out.

dholdi · 11 Feb 2020 at 23:09

DrewBrees said:
Basically, yes. The cold is usually on the right in the UK. But not always as there is no legal requirement to have the hot on a certain side for blind people etc. You will be wanting to get a servicing/isolation valve on there in case you need to disconnect it. Get a 90 degree one so the valve doesn't stick out too much. You should be able to re-use the nut and olive from the stop end that is on there now.

This, or use an elbow then a straight isolater if you cant get hold of an 90 degree one.

413x · 11 Feb 2020 at 23:31

dholdi said:
This, or use an elbow then a straight isolater if you cant get hold of an 90 degree one.

Just wanting to make sure there is no way this is something like a brass pipe with a threaded end? With a blank in the end?

koolpc · 11 Feb 2020 at 23:44

413x said:
Just wanting to make sure there is no way this is something like a brass pipe with a threaded end? With a blank in the end?

Very much doubt that. Its probably a compression stop end

https://www.toolstation.com/compression-stop-end/p87972

413x · 11 Feb 2020 at 23:46

koolpc said:
Very much doubt that. Its probably a compression stop end

When I thought about it I thought it sounded stupid.

Thanks for help guys .Will report back in couple of days (maybe from my kayak if I flood the house

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Hedge · 12 Feb 2020 at 07:51

Id just buy 2 washing machine check valves, remove the stop end, fit the valves.. Then open a valve until it runs hot/stays cold into a bucket and then put the red or blue lever on it to suit.

b0rn2sk8 · 12 Feb 2020 at 08:01

You can get push fit valves which are a doddle to deal with. You simply push it onto the end of the pipe. The only catch is that they are a bit more money to buy.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-15aptp-washing-machine-tap-15mm-x/18908

Hedge · 12 Feb 2020 at 17:48

b0rn2sk8 said:
You can get push fit valves which are a doddle to deal with. You simply push it onto the end of the pipe. The only catch is that they are a bit more money to buy.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-15aptp-washing-machine-tap-15mm-x/18908

I think he would struggle to get a pushfit onto them pipes as they are cut back close to the bend.

413x · 12 Feb 2020 at 17:56

Hedge said:
I think he would struggle to get a pushfit onto them pipes as they are cut back close to the bend.

Its a damn tight squeeze

b0rn2sk8 · 12 Feb 2020 at 18:02

Thats true, it might be prudent to get someone in to solder some elbows on to it and bring the pipe down the wall. Any any mistakes/accidents with such a small amount of pipe showing could be difficult to fix down the line.

ron3003 · 12 Feb 2020 at 18:27

azazl187 said:
You might need to get a plumper in.

Whatever floats your boat

413x · 15 Feb 2020 at 19:03

Attempted to take the stop off the end. Found it was octagonal

Nipped to B&q as I have no tools.

Success! Glad I didn't get a plumber in !

413x · 15 Feb 2020 at 19:09

DrewBrees said:
Basically, yes. The cold is usually on the right in the UK. But not always as there is no legal requirement to have the hot on a certain side for blind people etc. You will be wanting to get a servicing/isolation valve on there in case you need to disconnect it. Get a 90 degree one so the valve doesn't stick out too much. You should be able to re-use the nut and olive from the stop end that is on there now.

This was exactly what I ended up doing.After getting the octagonal stop end off the olive was stuck so I just use what was there