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Dad the grey pipe on the left is linked to the washing machine, it got loose and leaked. How do I stop it happening again? (reddthat.com)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/dadforaminute@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (4 children)

You could either extend the white pipe with a piece of PVC of the appropriate diameter Like this for 1 1/2" PVC. Once that is done you can just re-shove the gray pipe in and fasten it with a zip tie like so, or use an adapter like this.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago* (3 children)

    A third option would be to take off the unused branch on the right side and move it over to the left and figure out a way to fasten the pipe using that fitting. It looks like it ends in a barb connector. You could then fit the gray hose over the barb and fasten it with a hose clamp, or find a suitable flexible rubber coupler

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 child)

    None of these options are actually how you are supposed to hook up a washer drain but to do it right would involve hiring a plumber, opening walls, and routing the drain lines correctly. Good luck with your project, and remember, Youtube is your friend. A basic understanding of PVC pipe, how compression fittings work, how flexible rubber fittings work, and how washer drains are typically installed will go a long way towards helping you fix your particular issue.

    Oh, and If the right side isn't capped in some way then I would do so, any backup in the drain below that connection will push the water out that opening, but that's a whole separate problem (take off barbed fitting, add PVC pipe and cap).

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