How to connect my washing machine?

[TipTopClone]

Hey guys,

Just wondering what can I do to fix this issue. I think the pipe of my washing machine is a bit in bigger size due to which its not fitting properly with my tap.

  

[EricL]

Hello @TipTopClone 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your washing machine hose.

You're correct in your assessment that the fitting is smaller. I suggest fitting a Brasshards 20 x 15mm Brass Threaded Hex Reducing Bush. This will bring it up to the correct size and allow you to screw the washing machine hose on to the tap. 

Before putting the brass reducing bush on, I recommend using FIX-A-TAP 12mm x 8m Thread Seal Tape on the tap threads to prevent leaks.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[DIY-Dilatante]

It looks like the tap has a brass bush attached.

I suspect it's a step-down bush, in which case the answer may be as simple as "remove the bush".

That's not the only thing it could be - for example, it may be a male-male bush - but it's worth removing it to investigate.

Make sure you have some Teflon tape on hand in case you need to put it back on again.

[TipTopClone]

Hey Eric,

I went to bunnings and get that brasshead. And it fits perfectly with the washing machine pipe but on the other hand how can I fit it to the main tap ends. As seen in the second image how can I fix that?

 

 

[EricL]

Hello @TipTopClone 

It appears that your observations are correct there is already a reducing bushed attached to the tap. Do you have a shifter in your toolbox? If you do, I suggest removing the brass fitting attached to the tap. You'll immediately notice that your washing machine hose will fit directly to the tap.

However, if you can't remove it, I suggest returning the male to male reducing bush and getting a male to female reducing bush. It is 20mm on the outside and 15mm on the inside. I've placed an image below to give oy an idea of what it looks like. Please remember to use plumbers' tape to prevent leaks. Make sure to show this image to the plumbing specialist.

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric

 

[DIY-Dilatante]

@TipTopCloneas Eric mentioned you'll need a large shifting spanner. If you don't already have one, it's definitely is a worthwhile investment - useful for dealing with recalcitrant pipe fittings, bending heavy-gauge wire, folding small sheet metal pieces, and even being an anvil for small metal working (though that's not covered by the manufacturer guarantee).

[EricL]

Hi @DIY-Dilatante 

My apologies for the miscommunication. Good spotting on that fitting. I was concentrating so hard on the fitting and not realizing that it was a brass bush fitting that could be removed.

Eric