We've just replaced our washing machine and in order to get a straight connection to the cold water pipe I had to temporarily remove part of the drainage pipework, as it was in the way. When I connected it all up again I had a leak and I *think* it's because it had been bodged before by the chap who did our utility room and maybe I dislodged some sealant or putty or something.
But looking at the system of pipes, I don't see why it had to be so complicated and I was wondering if I can simply stick the machine's drainage hose into the final part of the outflow pipe, without having to connect up all the various bends again. The previous washing machine's hose simply hung into a TALL vertical pipe which then wound round to the final outflow. Can I stick it instead into a SHORTER vertical pipe? What does the U-bend actually *do*?
I'm new on this forum and the image settings are different to what I'm used to. I have uploaded "before" and "after" pictures at //www.diynot.com/network/pat9367/albums/22788, to better explain what I'm doing. I'm not sure how to attach them to this post.
Anyway I'd be really grateful for any advice on the drainage connection. Thank you.
But looking at the system of pipes, I don't see why it had to be so complicated and I was wondering if I can simply stick the machine's drainage hose into the final part of the outflow pipe, without having to connect up all the various bends again. The previous washing machine's hose simply hung into a TALL vertical pipe which then wound round to the final outflow. Can I stick it instead into a SHORTER vertical pipe? What does the U-bend actually *do*?
I'm new on this forum and the image settings are different to what I'm used to. I have uploaded "before" and "after" pictures at //www.diynot.com/network/pat9367/albums/22788, to better explain what I'm doing. I'm not sure how to attach them to this post.
Anyway I'd be really grateful for any advice on the drainage connection. Thank you.