Washing Machine Problem

[Dan Robinson]

I'd fit the old hose to the new machine.
This will either work, or fail spectacularly.

It depends how advanced the new hose is. If it has electrical contacts running through it, you need to keep that hose as there will be a solenoid which is activated / opened by the washing machine sending current down the hose.

If it works, happy days. You'll just have to accept that there is now a minutely higher chance of a leak.
Buy a brand new normal hose for the new machine in mitigation?

. Why would the OP want to void the new machine's warranty?

 

[copea]

Fair point. That's an issue for him.
Trade off of hassle vs. potential of needing the warranty, I guess.

 

[chris101]

I have attempted to use an extension with a 'Bosch?' Connection on advise from my local Plumbing shop.
Although this worked with using some waterproof tape, I am not convinced the tape would work long term (prior to the tape, it leaked).

Is there any extension with the correct end to connect onto the hose instead of using this 'bosch' connector?

If not, I will have no choice but to get a plumber to redo the pipework...

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[andytw]

Fully endorse all the replies. Personally I would re-plumb but can't the OP just use a hose joiner to join old hose to new hose. Could be a lot of hose to lose around the back of the machine but he does appear to want a quick fix.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/brass-hexagon-nipple-1/29781
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WASHING-MACHINE-Hot-Cold-INLET-HOSE-CONNECTOR-Joiner-/200918717820

andytw

 

[Dan Robinson]

I give up