New washing machine - Risk of flooding?

[animal531]

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..

Hah I didn't remove mine on my old washing machine that I bought when I was young. It ran fine until 20 years later it broke through some of them, then it got really bouncy on the spin cycle.

 

[bwana]

Hah I didn't remove mine on my old washing machine that I bought when I was young. It ran fine until 20 years later it broke through some of them, then it got really bouncy on the spin cycle.

Mine started skipping across the room the first time the 1400rpm spin cycle kicked in.

OP - keep the bolts for when you move.

 

[cr@zydude]

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..

Shipping bolts have killed quite a few front loaders over the years.

 

[rrh]

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

More than likely an insurance issue.

It depends on the company involved. Some companies use experienced installation teams, whereas others just deliver the box.

 

[bar1]

Shipping bolts have killed quite a few front loaders over the years.

Yeah, i know someone who just thought her machine is a bit loud....

 

[The_MAC]

Take a photo of your water outlet pipe

 

[rrh]

... and don't forget to level the machine, left to right, front to back.

 

[bar1]

Take a photo of your water outlet pipe

 

[bar1]

so i guess i need to remove this cap....

 

[The_MAC]

Close water (either at a dedicate tap for this pipe, or the main tap for the house if there is none for this pipe), remove the cap. If there is a tap for this pipe, then you can open it a little and flush the pipe (put a bucket underneath), then connect the washing machine, simple as that. You need a little Pipe Wrench (bobejaan spanner) to remove the galvanized cap.

 

[bar1]

ok thanks everyone (except the person who wanted to know who the #$% i am...)
going to try figure out where the main tap for the house is, and then attempt to open the pipe.

 

[The_MAC]

ok thanks everyone (except the person who wanted to know who the #$% i am...)
going to try figure out where the main tap for the house is, and then attempt to open the pipe.

Make sure you drain the water from your pipes before you take the cap off - just open a tap in the kitchen or the one closest to the washing machine until it runs dry

 

[rrh]

Close water (either at a dedicate tap for this pipe, or the main tap for the house if there is none for this pipe), remove the cap. If there is a tap for this pipe, then you can open it a little and flush the pipe (put a bucket underneath), then connect the washing machine, simple as that. You need a little Pipe Wrench (bobejaan spanner) to remove the galvanized cap.

The fitting on the washing machine [normally] expects to attach to a threaded tap, so it might be necessary to fit a tap/isolation valve.

Also, be sure to check fitting diameters: are they 13 mm or 19 mm ?

 

[Nerfherder]

There should be a shutoff valve right there. I think this is why they didn't want to help.

Next best thing is to just kill the supply to the house. You will still have to run the taps dry after to avoid water coming out.

 

[WAslayer]

If you ever sell, be prepared to pay to either move the plug or the water pipe or remove either one all together..

I would recommend having a washing machine outlet tap fitted to your pipe there, so you can shut the water off right there, whenever you want/need to move the washing machine..

 

[bwana]

If you ever sell, be prepared to pay to either move the plug or the water pipe or remove either one all together..

I would recommend having a washing machine outlet tap fitted to your pipe there, so you can shut the water off right there, whenever you want/need to move the washing machine..

Was about to suggest the same thing. Easiest to do it now.

 

[bar1]

ok there is a tap, but kinda forgot about it.
anyways.....the complex maintenance guy sorted everything out for me, and i gave him R200....shame he wouldn't even take my money but i insisted.

 

[Stokstert]

ok there is a tap, but kinda forgot about it.
anyways.....the complex maintenance guy sorted everything out for me, and i gave him R200....shame he wouldn't even take my money but i insisted.

Now you have to get someone/electrician to put the three point plug into the electrical outlet.

/runs for cover

 

[bar1]

Now you have to get someone/electrician to put the three point plug into the electrical outlet.

/runs for cover

No no the maintenance guy took care of that.... So money well spent