Washing Machine - Cold Water Connection

[stesmi]

Hi.

Just bought a new washing machine and this is the first time I've had to connect it up myself. The problem I have is that the cold water connection pipe from the back of the appliance that connects to the cold water pipe is too short.

Is there such a thing as an extension pipe I can buy to resolve this or will I need to get back in touch with my supplier? I'm only short by 6inches or so.

 

[dal5band]

You can get longer complete pipes e.g Washing Machine Inlet Hose Blue ¾" BSP nylon connectors. 2.5m length at Screwfix

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/12496/Plumbing/Washing-Machine-Accs/Washing-Machine-Inlet-Hose-Blue

ask at a plumbing shop

 

[mark.neale]

I'm only short by 6inches or so

That's what my wife says too!!!

 

[stesmi]

You can get longer complete pipes e.g Washing Machine Inlet Hose Blue ¾" BSP nylon connectors. 2.5m length at Screwfix

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/12496/Plumbing/Washing-Machine-Accs/Washing-Machine-Inlet-Hose-Blue

ask at a plumbing shop

This is what I need (and I actually bought one from B&Q yesterday) however, the end which connects to the washer itself is double ended and I can only seem to find single ended ones. If that makes sense!?!?!

 

[dal5band]

You'll have to look for a 3/4M to 3/4M connector - I think you can get plastic ones. This wil give you back to back connection between two hoses to extend.
Failing that you could try just connecting hoses directly with jublee clips - you'll have to cut off one end fitting on each hose - but never seen a fitting for this myself. You need some sort of insert tube to go between the hoses.