Re: Damned Projects!

On 2024-12-29, Martin Brown <'''newspam'''@nonad.co.uk> wrote:

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

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.

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That will be very interesting when the washing machine enters a spin dry
cycle with a moderately unbalanced load and starts shaking violently.

Mine's spinning now, but not unbalanced.  Doesn't yours automatically
shut off if it shakes too hard?

Replacing the hoses periodically is probably a much safer option YMMV.

Yes, they need to be replaced as they were install back in the 1980s.

No bulges, no stainless steel braid, real hoses, probably not made
in China, perhaps USA?

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.

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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.

I think that's a good idea but usually takes more of a house floorplan
change than is all that easy.  In a large house it would make senss
to have a utility room with the washer and hot water header on a
concrete floor with a floor drain...