New washing machine - Risk of flooding?

[bar1]

Hi, so congratulations are in order....i finally decided to get a washing machine!!
however the delivery people refused to turn the tap on and advised me to get a plumber.
To be honest i didn't really understand why , they mentioned something about a cap being on, and mentioned flooding....i guess because it was never open they preferred no to take the risk .

I dont mind getting a plumber but feels a bit stupid to get him just for that....is it best to just get him?
also if the tap is flooding , surely i can just close it again?

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

Hi, so congratulations are in order....i finally decided to get a washing machine!!
however the delivery people refused to turn the tap on and advised me to get a plumber.
To be honest i didn't really understand why , they mentioned something about a cap being on, and mentioned flooding....i guess because it was never open they preferred no to take the risk .

I dont mind getting a plumber but feels a bit stupid to get him just for that....is it best to just get him?
also if the tap is flooding , surely i can just close it again?

Read the manual and do it yourself. It is extremely simple.

 

[kolaval]

OP you expected the delivery people to install your washing machine?

 

[bar1]

OP you expected the delivery people to install your washing machine?

i did yes.
thought its standard procedure?also i didn't ask them to install anything, they started and said we can't continue.

 

[I.am.Sam]

OP you expected the delivery people to install your washing machine?

in the UK they apparently do this

 

[I.am.Sam]

i did yes.
thought its standard procedure?also i didn't ask them to install anything, they started and said we can't continue.

maybe your pipes and taps are not right but as far as i know its quite simple

i did mine many years ago

 

[TheBadMadMan]

Do you know where your water mains "Stop Tap" is? If yes, no problem - proceed. If no, big problem - don't proceed.

 

[bar1]

Do you know where your water mains "Stop Tap" is? If yes, no problem - proceed. If no, big problem - don't proceed.

ok thanks for this the answer is no.

Like i said i dont mind giving it a try , but not if there is a chance of a flood.

 

[Rickster]

ok thanks for this the answer is no.

Like i said i dont mind giving it a try , but not if there is a chance of a flood.

Where is your water meter? Should be a tap there on the street.

Also, all washing machines and dishwashers should have their own dedicated tap, look around.

 

[backstreetboy]

 

[RandomGeek]

OP you expected the delivery people to install your washing machine?

It is amazing what they will do for R100 (and no, I do not mean that...)

 

[WAslayer]

The tap where your washing machine is supposed to connect to, would be one that can open and close, so there is no flooding risk..

Your washing machine manual will contain details on how to connect to the tap.. if you can read, you can do this yourself..

Also, there is very likely four bolts that must be removed before using the machine.. I assume this may have been removed, since you say the delivery guys started the install and then stopped.. it is worth checking though, else you will be buying a new washing machine before you have got your first load of cum socks clean..

 

[bar1]

The tap where your washing machine is supposed to connect to, would be one that can open and close, so there is no flooding risk..

Your washing machine manual will contain details on how to connect to the tap.. if you can read, you can do this yourself..

Also, there is very likely four bolts that must be removed before using the machine.. I assume this may have been removed, since you say the delivery guys started the install and then stopped.. it is worth checking though, else you will be buying a new washing machine before you have got your first load of cum socks clean..

thats the first thing i checked...thanks.
i really dont mind giving it a go....but not sure why they were scared to do it?

lets keep in mind that, the tap was not opened in 15 years .

 

[zerocool2009]

Plumbers tape, a big wrench... thats it! As simple as that!

 

[bar1]

Plumbers take, a big wrench... thats it! As simple as that

and charge R700 a visit....! wow...didn't think it'll be so high.
ok let me figure out where the main tap is and attempt it myself....

will get my swimwear just incase:

 

[GhostSixFour]

thats the first thing i checked...thanks.
i really dont mind giving it a go....but not sure why they were scared to do it?

lets keep in mind that, the tap was not opened in 15 years .

Connect a hosepipe to it and point it somewhere, then open it and check the flow. Let it run a minute or so to get sediment and rust out while you're at it.

Also, how have you not had a washing machine for 15 years?

 

[bar1]

Connect a hosepipe to it and point it somewhere, then open it and check the flow. Let it run a minute or so to get sediment and rust out while you're at it.

Also, how have you not had a washing machine for 15 years?

We having washing facilities in the complex.

 

[bwana]

Also, there is very likely four bolts that must be removed before using the machine..

Especially if it's a frontloader. Mine looked like normal hose clips and I didn't remove them at first.

Edit - and I hope it's a front loader.

 

[Napalm2880]

Connect a hosepipe to it and point it somewhere, then open it and check the flow. Let it run a minute or so to get sediment and rust out while you're at it.

This is the difference between knowledge and practical experience

 

[GhostSixFour]

We having washing facilities in the complex.

Ooo.. Makes sense. Good luck!