Washing Machine Position Away From Drain Pipe

dh247

Hi All,

In my garage I have a drain pipe for connecting my washing machine to. Currently the washing machine is next to this, so the drain from the machine goes straight into the drain on the wall.

If I wanted to move my machine to another position, away from the drain on the wall, can I simply use a longer pipe or will I cause problems?

I was thinking of having the pipe up along the ceiling then down into the pipe (rather than along the floor).

Thanks
dvent

grizzly1911

dh247 wrote: »

Hi All,

In my garage I have a drain pipe for connecting my washing machine to. Currently the washing machine is next to this, so the drain from the machine goes straight into the drain on the wall.

If I wanted to move my machine to another position, away from the drain on the wall, can I simply use a longer pipe or will I cause problems?

I was thinking of having the pipe up along the ceiling then down into the pipe (rather than along the floor).

Thanks
dvent

Why not move the stand pipe the hose drops into, with the wasing machine and extend the waste pipe, ensuring there is a a gradual fall fro the stand pipe to the the old pipe. Push fit or compression wastes are easy to adjust.

You could insert a n extension hose but again only raise it to the height of the washing machine and run it down to the stand pipe. Make sure the pipe is kept straight with some wall clips.

Don't think raising the pipe to ceiling height and running it horizontal for any length is a good idea. You would be reliant on the washer pump to lift the water and would push it in the pipe. The back pressure from water in the pipe would be high.

googler

You can't run the pipe up to the ceiling.

Read the instructions for the washing machine to see what the maximum outlet height can be. This is usually lower than the top of the machine. You need the pipe from the machine to the drain to be descending gradually so that the waste water doesn't sit in the pipe.

dh247

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll move the machine and run a diagonal stand pipe as suggested by grizzly. That should allow the water to run down while allowing me to re-site the machine.

ic

Make sure you retain a u-bend beneath the upright where you drop in the machine outlet (http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Washing+Machine+Trap+76mm+Seal/p77636). The pipe between the trap and the existing outlet doesn't need to run diagonally, just maintain a gradual fall - this leaflet recommends a fall of 18-90mm per
metre.