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Can a sink drain and a washing machine share a stand pipe drain successfully?
No, stand pipe for washing machine is meant only for washing machine. Tie sink into drain line that washing machine stand pipe is tied into. 2" minimum drain line should be what you tie into. Sink drain line use 1 1/2".
What would make your two-inch drain pipe overflow when your washing machine drains?
your drain has a restriction in line and needs to be snaked
Why does a washing machine drain pipe keep overflowing even when there are no obstructions in the pipe?
The washing machine is pumping out water faster than the drain pipe can handle. A trap in the drain pipe to which the washing machine hose is attached is required and that makes the water flow slower than you might expect. Having the washing machine some distance from the main drain line requiring a long horizontal run in the machine's drain pipe will also result in a slower flow. Other causes could be: undersized waste pipe, backward wyes or santees, backgraded piping, backed up gray water system. An obstruction such as a checker piece or poker chip could be lodged within the pipe. Such an obstruction acts as a valve or flap that will pivot out of the way when a snake is pushed through the pipe but pivot closed when water attempts to flow through. Nowadays a two inch drain pipe is recommended. Some cities require two inches or larger. Do not seal around where the washing machine hose is hooked onto the drain pipe as this could overload components within the machine.
What could be the cause of a cloths washer not draining?
There are multiple reasons why your washing machine might not drain. The drain line could be clogged with debris or even clothing, the pump pulley could be frozen, or the pipe that the washer drains into could be clogged.
What could cause a sewer gas smell coming from the drainpipe where the washing machine drains when using the machine just started the other day?
Either dried out P-trap or possibly no p-trap or break in drain line after p-trap
Can a sink drain and a washing machine share a stand pipe drain successfully?
No, stand pipe for washing machine is meant only for washing machine. Tie sink into drain line that washing machine stand pipe is tied into. 2" minimum drain line should be what you tie into. Sink drain line use 1 1/2".
What would make your two-inch drain pipe overflow when your washing machine drains?
your drain has a restriction in line and needs to be snaked
Which genesis valve to attach to washing machine drain line?
It depends on whether or not your drain line is threaded at the top of the pipe. Older homes like mine have a threaded line but newer homes have a smooth line.
Why does your sink gurgle when your washing machine switches cycles when it never used to before?
drain line is partially clogged.
Can the drain pipe from a clothes washing machine be tied into a smaller line or is that against code?
Depending what size your clothes washing machine pipe is to begin with depends on your answer, however you cannot go smaller than a two inch or 50mm waste pipe for your clothes washing machine.
What is the pipe called when its connected to a washing machine?
Washer supply hose, 3/4 x 3/4Water , or you could mean drain line hose. Drain
What should I know about basic washing machine repair in my home?
Most things you can't do yourself but look for plugs in the drain line.
Why does a washing machine fill with water when switched off?
the water calve could be going bad or you could have a siphon happening from the drain line.
Do you still make a water trap for the drain of a washing machine?
Unless you know that there is one in the line before it gets to the main line, you should. Sewer gas can come up that drain just like any other.
What would cause foul odor in bathroom when washing machine is draining?
Sounds to me like you have a clog in one of your pipes. This causes water from the washing machine to drain into other pipes instead of going down the main line properly. Check the bathtub when the washing machine is draining... they're notorious for filling with old yicky washing machine water! The clog can possibly be in a line ion the house, or possibly be caused by roots in the main line. Sounds like it's time to hire a plumber! Good luck!!
How is timber dried and graded?
You hang it out on the line after washing in the washing machine
Why does a washing machine drain pipe keep overflowing even when there are no obstructions in the pipe?
The washing machine is pumping out water faster than the drain pipe can handle. A trap in the drain pipe to which the washing machine hose is attached is required and that makes the water flow slower than you might expect. Having the washing machine some distance from the main drain line requiring a long horizontal run in the machine's drain pipe will also result in a slower flow. Other causes could be: undersized waste pipe, backward wyes or santees, backgraded piping, backed up gray water system. An obstruction such as a checker piece or poker chip could be lodged within the pipe. Such an obstruction acts as a valve or flap that will pivot out of the way when a snake is pushed through the pipe but pivot closed when water attempts to flow through. Nowadays a two inch drain pipe is recommended. Some cities require two inches or larger. Do not seal around where the washing machine hose is hooked onto the drain pipe as this could overload components within the machine.
