Need laundry sink location advice

[ashr97]

Just connecting a temporary laundry before getting something more permanent. So currently just have the old plank of wood on the washing machine next to the tub sink. Just trying to work out if I should shift the wall taps down the wall so they go directly under the sink (limits "bench" space) or to get some flexible drain piping to go out the side? Thanks!

 

  

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @ashr97. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about setting up a temporary laundry.

From what I understand, you currently have a cabinet sink that isn’t connected to water or waste, and your washing machine is hooked up to water with its waste pipe draining into the existing plumbing. Could you clarify exactly what you would like to achieve? Are you looking to connect the sink to water and waste temporarily or permanently? Is your priority maximising bench space, or is the focus on having the sink fully functional? Additionally, is your washing machine draining into the same plumbing you’d like to use for the sink, and how do you see the setup working overall? This will help us provide more specific guidance.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[ashr97]

Thanks Mitchell,

Thanks for your questions. I'll try to answer them as best as I can.

I would say I'm looking to connect the sink temporarily. In the next 2 years, it will become a cupboard laundry and the sink will no longer be needed.

The sink being functional is more important than the bench space for sure.

I was thinking I would connect the sink to the waste and then run the washing machine waste through the hole at the top of the sink that goes through to the sink waste.

I hope that helps!

[EricL]

Hello @ashr97 

Just a friendly reminder that any plumbing work must be carried out by a licensed plumber for safety and compliance.

Thank you for answering those questions. Two years is a long time, and temporary connections have a habit of failing as they are temporary. I propose installing a proper laundry trap under the laundry tub and running solid PVC piping through the side of your tub. In this manner it will be compliant and sewer gasses will not escape into your laundry area. 

In regards to your thoughts regarding flexible hoses, I don't recommend using them in this particular setup, it's better to use solid piping.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric