Is anybody aware of any particular reason which would prevent me having my washing machine and dishwasher outlet hoses loosely fitted into the same down pipe?
Victor
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19 years ago
Washing Machine/Dishwasher Into Same Drain Pipe?
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19 years ago
I certainly cannot think of any - other than a slight risk of the downpipe being unable to cope with simultaneous discharge from both machines!
Kev
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19 years ago
Only the obvious potential risk that if both appliances empty simultaneously the waste pipe might be inadequate for the flow, and cause a flood. It should be Ok, but you'd have to monitor your particular machines while it happens to check.
Make sure you have a 1.5" diameter waster pipe too, not 1.25" - although that shouldn't be present in the kitchen anyway. If you did have 1.25" I'd certainly change that before trying this.
David
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19 years ago
Many thanks for the replies. So, if they aren't run at the same time, it should be ok then.
Victor
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19 years ago
Oh yes. And should be OK if they are run together; you just need to check, not assume!
David
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19 years ago
I recon so. mine's fine, and has been for about 6 months.
the odd gurgle from time to time but no overspill
RT
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19 years ago
It should be OK even if they are running at the same time - just check the first time you do it. I've never yet had a problem with mine and I almost always run them together.