Washing M/c Waste

[Basils57]

Is there any problem with running the drain hose of a washer into a special sink trap waste with a 'spur', by securing it with a jubilee clip?

 

[breezer]

yes, they are rubbish, the spiggot you refer to will collect lint and block up, causing your m/c problems, stand pipes are much better

 

[IanDB]

Being fair though Breezer, they do work. I've had my m/c connected that way for 6 years and never had a problem. Stand pipes are better but if you are aware of the problems you might encounter with the "spigot" method you might as well use it if that's the easiest way.

 

[universe]

Hi

The safe/clear-cut option is to connect the outlet drain pipe to the main drain pipe as a separate outlet and to set the outlet tube to drain pipe connection at the correct height as shown in the manuals - drain pipes can block and flood the premises when least expected! So . . . if you have the freedom/choice/option to connect separatetly then please do so.


Good luck.

Archie

 

[Basils57]

Thanks for the advice folks. As running into a spigot is far more convenient I will be doing that - but noting and watching for the possible problems.