Got a new hotpoint

dollyk

So what id like to know is why only one water inlet ? from cold feed.
Should I buy a part so i can connect my hot supply ?
Does it make much difference. I dont use my hot water for anything else.
Or would it be not much difference from cold feed only.
Thanks

redser7

I've wondered why there is a hot line anyway. We wouldn't always have hot water on in the house. Assumed the washer's element would provide all the hot water needed for the wash.

Billy Bunting

In fact quite often with the old 2 pipe (hot and cold)system while you may of thought you were using the hot water the machine is designed in such a way that most programs requiring water above 50o will actually just use the cold water or perhaps a mix, the machine will heat to the required temp. The machine has no idea what temperature your hot water supply is at so it will take no chances, after all you wouldn't want you lovely frilly delicates washed at 60o would you, thus modern machines just use the cold.

nmacc

Another reason for cold supply only is because of the push to reduce water consumption.

Modern machines use a lot less water than their predecessors, so if the machine is a distance from the cylinder, it may be full before the hot water even reaches it.

redser7

Sorry to change topic but I have a thread about a problem which I think is down to a faulty cold water valve. If the hot water isn't needed does anyone think I could use it somehow/swap it over to replace the faulty cold water valve?
Cheers and sorry OP