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How should I block up this stupid little pipe? And what's it for?

hgnsvd
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I'm just in the process of moving into my new house and I'm having a problem in the kitchen. Every time I drain the sink the water spurts back out of that stupid little white pipe in the upper-right of the this picture. I think maybe the washing machine waste pipe should connect to it but I don't have a washing machine yet. What would be the best way of stopping this happening? I went to b&q and bought a 15mm end-stop but it doesn't fit. To be honest I've no idea what I'm doing and am completely out of my depth when dealing with anything more complicated that a flat-head screwdriver (or at a push, an allen key).
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You need to unscrew this bit and find the right size end cap for it, or replace the whole vertical section.0
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Its for a dishwasher/washing machine drain.0
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Oh god. I think I need a plumber. Is there a special tool for unscrewing it? Thanks for replying.0
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It's for a washing machine or dishwasher waste outlet hose.
You can block it up. Unscrew it with your Mark 1 unscrewing device.
Most cost effective is to unscrew it, block the spout up with mastic and put it back on.Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.0 -
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Another cheap & temporary fix is to bung a cork down the open end. You may need to try several bottles to find a cork that fits.
No, you don't need a plumber, even if you replace the drain with a new bit... it's just a learning curve.0 -
stick a cork in itYou scullion! You rampallian! You fustilarian! I’ll tickle your catastrophe (Henry IV part 2)0
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Thanks a lot for the replies guys. I did try a cork a few weeks ago but it didn't fit so I gave up and have been using the bathroom sink instead. I'll try unscrewing the thingy and shoving something in the hole tomorrow and let you know how I get on. Eek.0
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How about a bit of plastic? Unscrew the hose, cover the end of the pipe with plastic and screw the outlet back on?0
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Take your photo to Wickes, B&Q or similar and they will sell you the bit you need.0
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