Using toilet soil pipe and water for washing machine

Hi all,
I've recently moved into a new house which has an outside toilet and adjoining brick outbuilding which I would like to use as a utility room. The building is already insulated and I've had a max minimum thermometer out there for last few weeks and hasn't gone below 8 degrees despite - 4 in greenhouse so not overly worried about pipes freezing. I I just wondered if any one knows what the pipes or connectors are called that I'll need for the plumbing. Irs only really washing machine and dryer I need out there, no need for a sink. I don't want to go into screwfix with no idea lol. Or if it's not a job recommended for a beginner how much would a plumber cost? Thanks for reading

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  • stator
    stator Posts: 7,441 Forumite
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    So you want to run a cold water pipe for the washing machine and you want the soil water pipe from the washing machine to go into the old toilet soil pipe, which is still in place. Correct?
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  • newbielou
    newbielou Posts: 46 Forumite
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    Yes that's correct, still want to keep the toilet in place.
  • phil24_7
    phil24_7 Posts: 1,535 Forumite
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    You'll need a boss to connect 32mm sink waste to a 100m soil pipe, then whatever 32mm sink waste and wall brackets you need to get it to the desired location. You will also need a washing machine waste outlet the long upright versions are the best, and they have a built in trap.

    You'll also need to extend your water supply and a plumber will be able to help you here. They'll be able to sort the rest out too if you don't fancy doing the job yourself.
  • Ruski
    Ruski Posts: 1,628 Forumite
    It'll be 40mm waste for that setup as there's no existing basin if I've read it correctly.

    If you've not done plumbing before I wouldn't attempt that job, just a couple of hours for a plumb. Likely cost? Between 75 and 200
    Hth Russ
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  • phil24_7
    phil24_7 Posts: 1,535 Forumite
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    Yup, my bad. 40mm.
  • newbielou
    newbielou Posts: 46 Forumite
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    Thank you all for your help, I've f decided to get a plumber in, it's working out cheaper than I thought. Your advice is very much appreciated though so thanks :-)
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