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10-21-2009, 02:24 PM
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Connect washing machine to bathroom sink?
Can it be done? Anyone ever done it before? I'm told that I can buy an adaptor from my local home improvement store. The house is a rental and there are no W/D hookups. We only use cold water so I'm thinking that I'll possibly be able to simply connect to the sink, turn the cold side on...etc...
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10-21-2009, 02:36 PM
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Looks like it's been done:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Conn...-Kitchen-Sink/
I would suggest reading the comments below on that posting as people mention quick disconnect fittings as well. Sounds like the whole process is just a matter of getting the right fittings and length of hoses together.
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10-21-2009, 03:03 PM
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One caution, if you are going to discharge the washer into the sink, most newer washer require a 2" drain. You could overflow the sink.
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10-21-2009, 03:05 PM
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I had one connected to a kitchen sink/faucet at one Apt
Even with a big kitchen sink I would have to shut it off & allow water to drain
Then turn it back on & watch it as the sink filled again
A small bathroom sink will not handle the flow
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10-21-2009, 03:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scuba_Dave
I had one connected to a kitchen sink/faucet at one Apt
Even with a big kitchen sink I would have to shut it off & allow water to drain
Then turn it back on & watch it as the sink filled again
A small bathroom sink will not handle the flow
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I plan on draining it into the shower. I think the shower drain will handle the water...you guys agree?
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10-21-2009, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by melaluca08
I plan on draining it into the shower. I think the shower drain will handle the water...you guys agree?
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Maybe just do the clothes in the shower then you would have hot water? 
Gary
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10-22-2009, 12:36 AM
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Your shower probably has a 1½" drain also. If it is a shower tub it might be OK but if it is a shallow pan shower it will probably over run. Remember also the the "hook" on the end of the washer drain hose must be kept up even with the to of the washer tub. You can't just lay it in the shower.
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10-22-2009, 08:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hayewe farm
Your shower probably has a 1½" drain also. If it is a shower tub it might be OK but if it is a shallow pan shower it will probably over run. Remember also the the "hook" on the end of the washer drain hose must be kept up even with the to of the washer tub. You can't just lay it in the shower.
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I should be able to hook it over the top of the shower door. And it is a shallow pan shower...I guess I need to check the drain size.
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10-22-2009, 11:41 AM
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If it is a shower only, it should have a 2" drain per code. Most washers have a 1/2" supply line for the water. If you use an adapter that is smaller than this, it will take more time to fill.
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10-22-2009, 12:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by majakdragon
If it is a shower only, it should have a 2" drain per code. Most washers have a 1/2" supply line for the water. If you use an adapter that is smaller than this, it will take more time to fill.
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It is indeed a shower only. How about only using the "small" load option for washing? Wouldn't this decrease the amount of water being drained?
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