Extended waste pipe.. 2 appliances ??PLEASE HELP

[Confused1983]

Hi can you tell from my pics would it be a simple job to plumb a new dishwasher in with my washing machine? What do I need? Both are run off cold water, the plumbing is in the utility room away from my sink?!? Thanks

 

[Confused1983]

Sorry I don't think you can see pics my waste pipe is a waste extension

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• Confused1983
• 7 Dec 2014
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• Confused1983
• 7 Dec 2014
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[twgas]

The cold for a dishwasher really needs to be from the main, is your WM using mains water? Is it does you need to tee into supply and fit an iso valve, and ideally a tee in the waste and a proper trap/stand pipe.
There are easier/cheaper/DIY type methods.

 

[Confused1983]

I'm not sure .. I know nothing about plumbing but I think the cold water pipe is mains water yes .. Sounds like a big job though I was hoping I could get a valve which took both feeds ( I rent)

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

It's not a major job if you know what you're doing, cut a Tee valve into the cold supply below the current valve, http://www.screwfix.com/p/washing-machine-valve-tee-15mm-x-bsp/60723

Then fit one of these http://www.mcalpineplumbing.com/traps/domestic-appliance-traps/1-189-twin-connector.html onto the top of the existing standpipe.

It's not recommended to try to split the water supply to both appliances using a plastic Y piece unless you want a flood!

 

[Confused1983]

My stand pipe is under the sink , the washing machine uses an extension! Can I do anything about this?

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Waste should be relatively easy to extend, may need to make some holes through sides of cupboards to do so, but it's a far superior method to move the waste pipe nearer to the appliance than extend the appliance drain hose.

 

[Confused1983]

I'm off to buy my parts now do I need anything additional?