How to extend a washing machine hose

Currently the washing machine is not considered a luxury item, but the time of the purchase and connection of this equipment can spoil an inability to install near water draining due to the insufficient length of the drain hose, supplied with a washing machine. In the store you can buy special corrugated hose and connect it independently, moreover, it is not so difficult as it might seem at first glance.

You will need

• - Drain hose
• clamp clamping,
• - special connector for the hoses.

Instruction

1. Standard length drain hose washing machine is approximately 1.5-2 meters, but not everyone will fit this size. To replace this hose on a longer fail, since they are not released. But there is a simple solution to the problem – the drain hose of the washing machine can quite simply extend. Buy store extension cord for this model. To change it is not necessary, but it is enough to attach to the existing hose.
2. Buy in shop a special connector which will help to make reliable connection of the two discharge hoses. If none is found, you will need to cut a strong plastic tube with thin walls. Pipe outer diameter should be approximately 20 millimeters. In this case you will need clamps for the coupler.
3. Connect purchased and native special hose connecting tube, which can be purchased at plumbing or home improvement store. Tube should snugly fit the ends of both sides of the hoses. The connection hoses should be in the center of the connecting pipe. This place clearly designated for the specific model washing machine.
4. If the tip is a native of the drain hose is made of plastic, not rubber, get a piece of appropriate size tubing inside. Then put on the top rubber tip. This design fix one authomation.
5. Length of the drain hose should not be more than three and a half meters, in this case you will need the transfer of the washing machine at a close distance to the sink. If the length of the drain is from three to three and a half meters, it is necessary to increase the drain using plastic pipe, which if desired can sink into the floor or sewn into the wall. From half to two meters grow with the help of corrugated hose.