washing machine drain connection

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Hello All, my daughter has recently had a new kitchen installed, and the fitter has plumbed in a kind of U-trap under the double sink that I've never seen before as it includes a nozzle (which is currently plugged), and apparently is intended for the washing machine drain pipe to be pushed onto. As the only waste connection I'm familiar with is the type in which the w/m pipe is inserted into, and not pushed onto, I'm sceptical that this is a safe and secure connection method. I'm thinking that as the nozzle is conical, it wouldn't take much effort for the w/m pipe to slip off with unamusing consequences. Has anyone any experiences of this (new to me) fitting? ....and your thoughts.......Thanks!
Nicam49
 
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if you mean it looks like this then yes its pretty common.
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Hi Jadele, that does look like it! and the end of the w/m drain pipe is a flexible rubber-like material.
Ian, thanks for that practical tip.
 
Very common. A jubilee clip isn't required but if it gives you peace of mind it wouldn't do any harm.
 
The WM pipe is usually a pretty tight fit onto the waste spigot so doesn't tend to shift once on, though as everyone has mentioned, either a jubilee or a cable tie wrap should secure it.
 
Hi Jadele, that does look like it! and the end of the w/m drain pipe is a flexible rubber-like material.
Ian, thanks for that practical tip.
The rubber bit will fit that spigot perfectly. Don't cut the rubber off - you'll have a heck of a job getting the ribbed plastic hose to fit;)
 

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