Re: Damned Projects!

On 28/12/2024 16:04, mas@a4.home wrote:

On Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:29:11 +0000, Cursitor Doom <cd@notformail.com>
wrote:
>

Gentlemen,
>
I'm currently in the process of building a device which will shut off
the power to a washing machine in the event of a hose failing and
spewing water out all over the floor. This is an eventuality which has
always caused me considerable angst, so I finally decided to do
something about it. After all, those flimsy 'exhaust' hoses go brittle
over time and having one split 'in action' could cause a significant
amount of damage to the surrounding area in a very short time. Having
something to cut the power off instantly as soon as the water hits the
floor would be a very worthwhile addition to the utility room and
beyond.

 I'm wondering about removing the washer intake valve from the washer
and hard connecting it to the supply.  No hoses.  Then only one hose
goes from the valve output to the washer and it only has water in it
when the washer is filling.

That will be very interesting when the washing machine enters a spin dry cycle with a moderately unbalanced load and starts shaking violently.
Replacing the hoses periodically is probably a much safer option YMMV.

PS: Braided stainless steel isn't water tight.  From what I've read
     what's inside and how the ends are crimped is more important.
     How long do real hydraulic hoses last?  They don't have a stainless
     outer braid.

Japanese washing machines are typically installed with a drip tray on mains drainage plumbed in underneath to accommodate any systematic failures. I have never seen than done anywhere else.
--
Martin Brown