Washing Machine hoses

[Eli]

Hi all.
Looked for mention of this somewhere, but didn't find it. Apologies if it's been asked, I'll happily take a link.

We've got a new washing machine that was hooked up by the delivery guys. Both the hot and cold water hoses look like they were cross threaded. I've tried removing them and putting them back on carefully, no dice. I put the worst one back on with teflon tape, and this morning it (the cold hose) blew off under pressure, putting the laundry room under an inch of water. My question is, should I replace both the taps and the hose you think? The flange on the hoses is plastic, I'm wondering if there is more than one size/grade of thread, and if I can get the right one in metal, maybe the problem will be fixed. The house is an old one, I'm wondering if maybe there might be some crap in the threads, or old paint or something. If anyone knows the specs of the standard common size that would help as well.
Thanks,
Eli

[DJ’s Timber]

These hoses all come as one standard size. Bunnings sell these hoses with metal fittings on both ends.

Also you don't need to open the tap right open, I only open mine half a turn.

[TassieKiwi]

Ring the 'delivery guys' boss and have them come and fix it for you.

[rrich]

Ring the 'delivery guys' boss and have them come and fix it for you.

I like this idea!

We had a similar problem and I just replaced the faucets. The old faucets were 40 years old and installing the new hoses on the new faucets was so much easier.

If you get new hoses, get the ones with the stainless steel braid around the hose. This usually prevents the hose from bursting and creating a flood.

You are aware that according to Murphy, washing machine hoses always burst while you're on holiday. :rolleyes:

[Ashore]

If you replace the hoses , ( proberly the best start ) make sure you have the correct washers fitted , cause without washers the hose will leak :oo:

[Eli]

TasKi- Forget having that mob come back to my house, they effed it up the first time!


I like this idea!

We had a similar problem and I just replaced the faucets. The old faucets were 40 years old and installing the new hoses on the new faucets was so much easier.

If you get new hoses, get the ones with the stainless steel braid around the hose. This usually prevents the hose from bursting and creating a flood.

Rich- Funny thing is, we just moved here from LA. The first thing I did when the new appliance was installed....

wait for it...

....I went to a plumbing supply place and looked for stainless braid hoses.

Guess what? They don't have them in Australia.

I said, "don't these plastic hoses ever fail?"
the guy says, "Yeah, after three or four years"
I say,"isn't there something like what I'm talking about?"
"Nope":no:

[Eli]

Thanks DJ and Ashore, I'm going to get the metal ended hoses today (with correct washers):D

[rrich]

Guess what? They don't have them in Australia.


Are the threads the same as the ones here in the US?

I'm sure that we could work something ouot where I could send you a set.

[totoblue]

I went to a plumbing supply place and looked for stainless braid hoses.

Guess what? They don't have them in Australia.

I said, "don't these plastic hoses ever fail?"
the guy says, "Yeah, after three or four years"
I say,"isn't there something like what I'm talking about?"

Most plumbing places aren't interested in helping you find a product unless you know exactly what it is.

This place says they have stainless braided hoses.
http://www.aquaknect.com.au/news.htm

Our washing machine (Whirlpool) and dishwasher (Bosch) have automatic hose leak detection (special hoses).

[Eli]

Hey Toto- thanks for the link, the washer is brand new, the house a rental, so I will contact that company and post the results (eventually).

Rich- they seem like a bit bigger than US, who knows about the thread size. I have been too busy with other stuff to even note ID or thread, since they only have the one size here. Shipping is costly enough that I could likely have hoses custom made here for the same price as shipping them. I do appreciate the offer though, don't hesitate to contact me in turn if you need a nice piece of redgum or something. How's the water sitch in LA?

[Terrian]

....I went to a plumbing supply place and looked for stainless braid hoses.

Guess what? They don't have them in Australia.

I said, "don't these plastic hoses ever fail?"
the guy says, "Yeah, after three or four years"
I say,"isn't there something like what I'm talking about?"
"Nope":no:


I got some 600mm ones from Bunnings a few years back....

[Eli]

600 mm stainless braid hoses for the washer outlets? Or 600 mm stainless braid hoses for something else?

[rrich]

How's the water sitch in LA?


Most of Huntington Beach water comes from ground water sources and other than a least tern nesting problem we're doing fine.

[chrisp]

600 mm stainless braid hoses for the washer outlets? Or 600 mm stainless braid hoses for something else?

I'd guess it would be those braided "service hoses" like used to connect the toilet cistern, hand basin taps, etc. Bunnings have them in several lengths, and different end configurations (straight, right-angle). I think they use the same thread as washing machine taps.

[bricks]

washing machines almost always use 20mm connections. not 15mm as in most other appliances.

[Tas_Dean]

Ring the 'delivery guys' boss and have them come and fix it for you.


I second that, and I'd hit them up for water damage also! They connected it, their problem.
Washing machine hoses are very easy to cross thread. Run them backwards a turn or two before doing them up, usually helps to make sure you have it on straight.

[wonderplumb]

Get the blokes back out who installed the machine. If they've managed to cross thread the plastic nut thats theyre problem. The only hassle you might have is trying to prove it. Wether the taps are 40yrs old or 5 mins old they still have the exact same thread, 3/4 BSP. If you must buy new hoses get the specific ones for that machine from the manufacturer.