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Washing machine/dishwasher adapter

  • 02-03-2014 10:19pm
    #1
    cerastes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for a dual washing machine/dishwasher nozzle adapter?

    I have a single drain adapter fitted for my washing machine, and rather than cutting, drain pipes or replacing pipes,
    I'm looking for a drain adapter that has two inputs on the one connection.
    Not two seperate drains like this

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/floplast-tw477-dual-sink-wash-trap-40mm/33137

    Does such thing exist? I thought I saw one before, but went to B&Q and woodies and can see none, they both stock a similar "plumb it" range.

    I didnt bother trying a buildrs providers or plumbers wholesalers yet as its one item and very small.

    Currently the washing machine drain is pressed over the existing single connection,
    like this.
    http://www.wickes.co.uk/content/ebiz/wickes/invt/431942/Appliance-Nozzle-Trap_large.jpg

    Anyone come across such a dual nozzle fitting? and where can I get one?


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  • #2
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Nearest I can find is this thing:
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WASHING-MACHINE-DRAIN-HOSE-Y-PIECE-JOINER-CONNECTOR-19-/310331946124


  • #3
    cerastes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭cerastes


    Thanks,
    I was hoping a dual spigot/y drain connection would be available.
    As it'd have been the easiest to connect in without undoing anything, damn it why doesnt such a thing exist just to make my life easier :).

    I suppose the thinking might be if two drains were used at the same time?

    A y piece is available for supplying the cold water supply from one existing supply.


  • #4
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Yeah, I'd imagine there may be issues if both waste pipes were pushing water at the same time. The pumps or electronics might not work properly, as it'd be akin to a blockage with not enough water getting away.


  • #5
    cerastes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭cerastes


    I bought a proper u bend with two separate spigot adapters for two different appliances.
    Got one in a plumbers wholesalers, it looks a bit better than the B&Q or the Woodies ones.
    There was a bit of adapting with the supply line, needed an extra bit of supply hose and joined them both with a straight 3/4" union.
    Running away, slight weep out of the supply but pinched it up a bit and looks good.

    Need to re-do the shelf under the u bend as its ever so slightly longer than the original.


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