Washing machine inlet Connector pipe

[blackbirdxx]

Hi,
I'm hoping there is a really obvious solution to this problem from those that know....

Just had the house replumbed with new isolator valves for a dishwasher and washing machine. The problem I have is that when the inlet hoses for both appliances are screwed to the isolator valves you cannot switch the water on or off as the plastic screw caps on the hoses are too thick and obstruct the movement of the little taps. Is there any easy solution to this problem such as an alternative isolator valve?? Both appliances are pretty new so pretty standard hoses are provided.

many thanks...

 

[ReJect]

Usually that shouldn’t happen.
A photo would help.
You could use 3/4” x 15mm male straights for hose connections and cuttings of 15mm to lever operated 15mm x 15mm in-line small lever valves. That type of valve is much superior to normal cheap washing machine valves

 

[CBW]

I’ve had it with the ones we’re supplied with at work, screw them on so far, turn on then finish off screwing onto thread

 

[blackbirdxx]

Hi,
Hope this pic makes sense or even uploads..
You can see that the plastic thumb push tabs obstructs the movement of the on/off tap but even if they are not there, the thickness of the screw cap also obstructs the tap movement.

 

[CBW]

Swap hose around, use the angled part on rear of washing machine.

 

[Madrab]

The handles are on the wrong way. Unscrew and pull the blue plastic handle off and turn it around 180deg and refit. The handle will then turn open towards the back of the valve rather than turn open towards the front.

You do have the hose on the wrong way though as @The Novice suggests, that end goes on the washing machine.

 

[blackbirdxx]

Not sure that the thickness of the screw caps differ at either end of the hose but I'll have a look in the light tomorrow... thanks

 

[ReJect]

The hoses as said are wrong way around.