Connecting a Portable Washing Machine to Sink: One-Tap Hot & Cold, No Special Drain Setup

Hello and welcome. I live in a very small apartment where I am forced to use a camping washing machine due to lack of space for a washing machine. Recently, I was wondering whether when buying an automatic washing machine it is possible to install it in the sink only for the duration of washing and then put it in a convenient place. Unfortunately, there is no special drain in the sink and also the sink has only one tap from which hot and cold water flows. I hope this solution is possible. Thanks in advance for any suggestions and help. Regards.

Melaania3 wrote:

whether when buying an automatic washing machine it is possible to install it in the sink

In terms of water supply - there are such things:

Drain - hang the washing machine on the edge of the sink (it is worth securing it somehow, because in the event of the hose falling out of the sink, the kitchen "floats").

The question of putting the washing machine down is more debatable, because the weighs are usually> 60 kg ...

Hello.

Melaania3 wrote:

set aside in a convenient place.

How far is it from this convenient place to the sink?

Connecting the washing machine's drain permanently is not a problem, as is the cold water supply.
The question of the distance from the connections.

Take a picture of the sink and the faucet to help you understand the situation

Thank you very much for your answer. My faucet looks like the first photo attached. Should I also? Such things? what you show in the picture, connect directly to the tap or unscrew the tap and confuse the valve that the pan presents then in place of the tap. When it comes to putting the washing machine down, I meant the pallet on wheels, which can be seen in the second attached photo. Thank you very much again. Regards.

There is also an option where the washing machine could be located without the need to move it, but then it would be about 2.5 meters from the sink. Would it be an obstacle or would the washing machine function properly if it was equipped with an appropriate length of drain pipe and water supply?

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How far is it from this convenient place to the sink?

Connecting the washing machine's drain permanently is not a problem, as is the cold water supply.
The question of the distance from the connections.

Take a picture of the sink and the faucet to help you understand the situation [/ quote]

There is also an option where the washing machine could be located without the need to move it, but then it would be about 2.5 meters from the sink. Would it be an obstacle or would the washing machine function properly if it was equipped with an appropriate length of drain pipe and water supply?

Melaania3 wrote:

There is also an option where the washing machine could be placed without the need to move it, but then it would be about 2.5 meters from the sink. Would it be a problem, or would the washing machine function properly if the drain pipe and the water pipe were of appropriate length?

With the right cross-section and arrangement of this "pipe", yes. But what about water supply to the washing machine? The plumber has to install a valve next to the faucet by the sink.

If the faucet protrudes from the sink 99% under the sink you have valves, such as:



Change the one in cold water to the so-called valve. Combo to connect 3/8 inch hose to the battery and 3/4 inch to the washing machine, such as:


Battery from above, washing machine from below.

The sink siphon may have a separate spigot for connecting the washing machine / dishwasher drain, if you do not have to purchase it, this type:


That left pucker is what it is.


I asked about the distance of the place from the sink, because maybe it would be possible to connect everything permanently, without having to move the washing machine.

Edit:
My friend beat me

Here is a picture of the sink and faucet

Melaania3 wrote:

I should connect these "things" that you show in the picture directly to the tap or also unscrew the tap and matte the valve that you are presenting in place of the tap.

No - in this case, you need to connect to the place where the pipe comes out of the wall. The disassembly will be more difficult, so it will be easier to install an additional valve on the sink to connect the washing machine hose.

There are no valves under the sink.

@ Melaania3 What about the water pipes for the battery? None in the photo. An additional valve is installed there.

The siphon would definitely be replaced, the power supply from the combo valve can be extended with a hose of the appropriate length, properly positioned / attached.

Similarly with the drain, it can also be extended or a piece of sewage system can be connected with a 32 mm pipe.

These 2.5 meters are in a straight line?

Krzysztof Kamienski wrote:

Melaania3 wrote:

There is also an option where the washing machine could be placed without the need to move it, but then it would be about 2.5 meters from the sink. Would it be a problem, or would the washing machine function properly if the drain pipe and the water pipe were of appropriate length?

With the right cross-section and arrangement of this "pipe", yes. But what about water supply to the washing machine? The plumber has to install a valve next to the faucet by the sink.

You can't just connect the washing machine to the battery that is already there and use the sink for the drain, then remove it and use the connection only for washing. It needs the simplest possible solution. Thank you.

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I need the simplest solution possible. I am afraid that I cannot change or dismantle anything because the apartment is rented and the owner does not agree to it. Thank you.

Melaania3 wrote:

You cannot simply connect the washing machine to a battery that is already there and use the sink for the drain, then remove it and use it only for washing. I need the simplest solution possible. Thank you.

Of course you can.

You can also wash it in a bowl, it will be even easier
A joke of course, no offense :)

A simple solution at the beginning, in later use may turn out to be very inconvenient.

Wouldn't it be better to invest a little first and then enjoy the ergonomics of the solution?

Krzysztof Kamienski wrote:

@ Melaania3 What about the water pipes for the battery? None in the photo. An additional valve is installed there.

I need the simplest solution possible. It is not possible to dismantle old cables and install new ones because the owner of the rented apartment does not agree to it. Thank you.

Parowy wrote:

Melaania3 wrote:

You cannot simply connect the washing machine to a battery that is already there and use the sink for the drain, then remove it and use it only for washing. I need the simplest solution possible. Thank you.

Of course you can.

You can also wash it in a bowl, it will be even easier
A joke of course, no offense :)

A simple solution at the beginning, in later use may turn out to be very inconvenient.

Wouldn't it be better to invest a little first and then enjoy the ergonomics of the solution?

As I mentioned in my reply to other users, I cannot make any modifications because the owner of the apartment does not agree. Thank you.

Melaania3 wrote:

the apartment is rented

It changes things.


One thing makes me wonder, three hoses come out of the battery, two for valves (which, in fact, are not there and should be), and the third hose?

@ Melaania3 Dear Melanie, there is no need to dismantle anything here. on the contrary. Fit the valve upstream of the hose with cold water. After extension, hang the drain hose on the sink.

Parowy wrote:

Melaania3 wrote:

the apartment is rented

It changes things.


One thing makes me wonder, three hoses come out of the battery, two for valves (which, in fact, are not there and should be), and the third hose?

He is behind the boiler. I suppose two are connected to the boiler and the third to the water directly.

Parowy wrote:

three hoses come out of the battery, two for valves

Power supply and drain of the boiler - a special battery. But why are two coming out of the wall?

Krzysztof Kamienski wrote:

@ Melaania3 Dear Melanie, there is no need to dismantle anything here. on the contrary. Fit the valve upstream of the hose with cold water. After extension, hang the drain hose on the sink.

Thank you very much, Mr. Krzysztof. I will take your suggestions into account as much as possible.

@ Melaania3 Thank you The only problem may be the need to shut off the water supply outside the apartment for a few minutes. And that's it.

Krzysztof Kamienski wrote:

Boiler power supply and drain - a special battery.

Krzysztof, could you elaborate on the topic?
I am asking out of curiosity.

@steam A faucet dedicated to an instantaneous water heater. Opening the hot water valve directs its flow to the heater (or boiler) through the third hose, and from the boiler to the hot water spout with the second hose. Cold unchanged.

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@steam More like a flow heater.

Key words

Krzysztof Kamienski wrote:

instantaneous water heater.

So what the two hoses come out of is not a wall or a boiler, but a flow water heater, it means that the cold water supply to the system is located behind the heater and there theoretically should be a valve installed, which could be changed into a combo valve.
Relatively low cost.




But it will not be at all convenient when you need a washing machine there: plug in - do the washing - unplug.

It remains to match the washing machine's power connection to the end of the spout, instead of the "strainer".

Melanio, and the owner admits that you would like to do the laundry?

Even an ordinary tee shut-off valve. "PhDs" again ?? . I do not see the slightest problem with connecting the washing machine inside this cabinet under the sink.