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After purchasing a washing machine, a dilemma arises – how to properly connect the machine. Often the CM hose is connected directly to the water pipe, which is quite dangerous. As a result of water hammer, the hose may burst, so you will not be able to urgently shut off the water supply. Thus, the issue of installing a faucet for supplying water to the washing machine is one of the paramount.
Varieties of cranes
Decided to install a faucet for a washing machine? When choosing, pay attention to the following characteristics:
Raw materials for manufacturing . In stores, you will find faucets made of materials such as silumin and brass. We recommend opting for a brass alloy. It will cost more, but it has advantages: moisture resistance and strength. Silumin is cheaper, however, it is very fragile and breaks down quickly, so you will have to go to the store again. (Below in photo No. 1 – silumin, in photo No. 2 – brass)
It happens that in a store or in the market they give out a shut-off valve for a washing machine made of silumin for brass. It is easy to check this by weighing the product in your hand: brass is much heavier in weight.
Construction of the fitting mechanism. There are two main types:
- Multi-turn (lamellar). You rotate the plate along the thread – the valve closes. But it is unlikely that it will be possible to immediately shut off the water during a breakthrough.
- Ball (half-turn). Instantly close the water by turning the handle. Durable, hermetic, aesthetic fitting. Simple and compact design, will successfully fit into any interior.
Types of taps for connecting a washing machine to a water supply
Three main varieties are used. Let’s see what their main advantages are.
- straight faucet for a washing machine or walk-through. It is installed in the presence of a pipe that separately goes to the washing machine. The one-piece tube has two outlets, equipped with a ball valve that instantly shuts off the water supply.
- Crane with three outlets. Tee tap many users appreciated for installation on a washing machine, since in addition to CMA you can connect additional devices. The locking mechanism acts instantly: when the water in the SM is shut off, access to the rest of the devices is not blocked.
- Best for tight spaces corner faucet (valve) for the washing machine. It also has two holes, only the angle of rotation of one of them is 90°.
We can recommend purchasing a tee with a ball mechanism. Then it will be possible to connect several devices.
Correct installation
After purchase, you need to install the faucet for the washing machine correctly. Therefore, you will need:
- Various hoses are included with the CM. It is recommended to choose a double hose of the required length. Thanks to the wire reinforcement, such hoses serve for a long time and reliably.
- Flow filter. There are enough impurities in tap water, so it is better to install a strainer to trap debris.
- For work are used: a calibrator, a consumable wrench for nuts, nuts, a special tape for sealing.
Installing a tee tap on a washing machine
- Shut off cold water.
- Drain off any water left.
- After calculating the size of the tee-faucet with a strainer, cut a similar connector in the pipe.
- Place the nut previously removed from the triple tap on the pipe.
- Using a calibrator, make a larger hole in the pipe.
- Install a tee (or other faucet). Where the pipe meets the threads, install a sealing ring.
- Fasten the nut.
- Install the water supply hose to the outlet with a valve.
The installation of the corner and flow faucet is carried out according to the scheme described above.
Connecting a washing machine
If you pre-purchased a hose of the desired length, then there should be no problems. Having previously processed the thread with a fum-tape for tightness, we connect the end of the hose with a plastic tip to the CM. The other end is also connected to the thread of the fitting. Ready! Now you can wash without fear of leaks.