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How to Connect a Washing Machine to a Floor-Level Drain Effectively?

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  • #1 14230658
    kkooccuurr
    Level 11  
    Hello,

    My washing machine drain is placed very low (basically at floor level, no idea who came up with it), the effect is that water is lost from the washing machine while washing. Is there any way to solve this problem without breaking down the walls and raising the drain?

    Ps. Just raising the hose higher at the back of the washing machine does not help because it is already routed by the manufacturer to the very top, but since it is usually full of water, the effect is when draining the fuel - water still flows....

    Thank you for your help!
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  • #2 14230688
    psilos1
    Level 32  
    You need to raise the hose higher (above the water level in the washing machine - to create a so-called siphon)
  • #3 14230699
    kindlar
    Level 42  
    The washing machine connection is probably located behind the washing machine and covered by the washing machine, so I suggest:
    - buy 2 PVC elbows - 90 degrees, diameter 32mm and PVC pieces 50cm,
    - remove the siphon, install everything outside, connect the washing machine and test, if it is positive, put the holder on the PVC pipe and it will stay that way.
    I think raising the siphon above the water level in the washing machine and connecting everything should be enough.
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  • #4 14230952
    kkooccuurr
    Level 11  
    psilos1 wrote:
    You need to raise the hose higher (above the water level in the washing machine - to create a so-called siphon)


    This hose is already raised to the maximum by the manufacturer, it looks like this:

    How to Connect a Washing Machine to a Floor-Level Drain Effectively?


    ...but it is often filled with water and then the effect mentioned above appears, as when draining fuel, the water still pours out. If I missed something, I apologize in advance!

    Added after 10 [minutes]:

    kindlar wrote:

    - remove the siphon, install everything outside...


    The drain is on the side of the washing machine, but could I ask you to explain how I would assemble these elbows, siphon, etc.... maybe I will somehow be able to use your method.

    Thank you!
  • #5 14231830
    sorier
    Level 30  
    You extend the sewer riser outside the wall (elbow and pipe section). At the upper end of the pipe, put a tee ("T" turned 90 degrees). You connect the washing machine from the side (e.g. through a washing machine siphon, because it`s easier). There is an air valve at the top of the tee.
  • #6 14232086
    gabares
    Level 19  
    The drain simply does not vent.. When it gets sucked in, it flows like wine from a balloon.. Insert the pipe into the drain and raise it to 60 cm. The pipe must be wider than the drain hose, preferably 50 cm.
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  • #7 14271744
    kkooccuurr
    Level 11  
    Problem solved, I bought a hose with a larger cross-section than the one for the washing machine, connected them with a 1/2 to 3/4 reduction with external threads and everything works fine :)
    How to Connect a Washing Machine to a Floor-Level Drain Effectively?
  • #8 15881388
    kazik111267
    Level 14  
    kkooccuurr wrote:
    Problem solved, I bought a hose with a larger cross-section than the one for the washing machine, connected them with a 1/2 to 3/4 reduction with external threads and everything works fine :)
    How to Connect a Washing Machine to a Floor-Level Drain Effectively?


    hmm, what difference does it make, I don`t understand?
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  • #9 15892148
    kkooccuurr
    Level 11  
    Water doesn`t escape :)

    ...but seriously, think about whether you would be able to drain the fuel from the tank with such a hose with an "adapter"? No, because there will always be some air in the "wider" hose, the narrower one cannot fill it.

    Ps. More details on Wikipedia( Hydraulic jack ): "...the condition for the operation of the siphon is to maintain the continuity of the stream, and therefore the siphon must be completely filled with liquid (initiating operation by suction or pouring)..."
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the challenge of connecting a washing machine to a floor-level drain, which causes water to leak during operation. Users suggest various solutions, including raising the drain hose to create a siphon effect, using PVC elbows and pipes to reroute the drain, and ensuring proper venting to prevent suction issues. One user successfully resolved the problem by using a larger diameter hose connected with a reduction fitting, which improved drainage efficiency. The importance of maintaining a continuous liquid flow in the siphon is emphasized to prevent air pockets that could disrupt drainage.
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