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NatalieW23

Post subject: Are there any alternatives to washing machine Y connectors?

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:39 pm

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I want to be able to connect my washing machine and dishwasher to the cold water supply at the same time but the pipes under my sink are too close to the underside of the sink so I can't get a normal Y connector to fit. I just wondered if there was an alternative attachment which would work as it's really annoying only being able to use one appliance at a time and with disconnecting all the time i'm loosening the pipes under the sink!!!!!!!

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tomplum

Post subject: Re: Are there any alternatives to washing machine Y connecto

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:38 pm

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get a spare washing machine hose, connect one end in the valve and in the other your 'Y' then connect wash/mac and dish/wash into the 'Y', :wink:

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Inky Pete

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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:40 pm

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If you can get access to a straight section of cold water pipe you could fit one of these for one appliance and connect the other to your existing washing machine tap.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/self-cutting-tap-15mm-x/21250?_requestid=198612

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tomplum

Post subject: Re: Are there any alternatives to washing machine Y connecto

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:42 pm

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opps forgot to say, you'll need a male iron nipple, 3/4 mi x 3/4 mi :thumbright:

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wine~o

Post subject: Re: Are there any alternatives to washing machine Y connecto

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:45 pm

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tomplum wrote:

opps forgot to say, you'll need a male iron nipple, 3/4 mi x 3/4 mi :thumbright:

Hee Hee...Tom Plum said "Nipple"....

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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:46 pm

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hehe....you beat me by seconds....I was watching TV and sensed the word nipple being used! :thumbright:

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wine~o

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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:50 pm

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Let's just hope there is no need for an "Essex flange"....Towie anyone???

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white pan man

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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:23 pm

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As a plubaluber would say do correctly and alter pipework as required

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You can get a short flexi hose with 3/4 male and female ends,no need for nipples then :cb

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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:25 pm

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Pffffttttt :cheers:

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