Today, household appliances are one of the main elements of the interior in absolutely any apartment.
Automatic washing machines are available with different sizes and loading methods, there is a horizontal (frontal) and vertical way.
Therefore, it is possible to install such devices in any room, be it a kitchen or a bathroom.
Also, washing machines come with their own personal design, which may suit you.
Installation and connection of a siphon for a washing machine
What is a siphon for?
The siphon is necessary when installing the washing machine under the sink or countertop. The siphon will not allow the penetration of various kinds of unpleasant odors into your apartment due to its hydraulic seal.
The installation instructions that are included in the box of this household appliance indicate the necessary water pressure in order for the element to function correctly.
Look at the difference in the height of the washing assistant tank, which makes it possible to get to the minimum pressure (this is the case if you live in an apartment building, on floors located under the roof and below).
People living on the first and second floors may not bother with this, because at this level there is always good water pressure for the operation of an automatic washing machine.You can also install two or more washing machines in your home, but in this case, you need expert advice.
We will schematically show you the process of installing a siphon to the sewer (There will be no washing machine in this diagram):
Underwater pipe (half inch);- Machine valve;
- Hoses occasion. plastic;
- Filling liquid;
- Hose designed to drain water;
- Water intake pipe;
- Sewer pipe (for liquid drainage).
Water supply and valve installation
There are hoses (plastic) in the box with the washing machine - they are needed to connect the water supply and sewerage to our assistant and are located on the lower back side of the washing machine. In order to fix the hose, there are special threaded mugs at its end.
Also in the box there are not only hoses, but also valves for them: with their help, you have the ability to connect to your pipe.
If something happens, you can immediately shut off the water supply with this valve.
After shutting off the water in the washing machine, the water will still flow to the other ends of the apartment, because you only turned off the valve on the washing machine, and not in the whole house. Thus, you can use the water in the bath and kitchen, despite the fact that you have blocked the access of water to the washing machine.
Valve selection
There are times when this same valve is not in the siphon box for the washing machine - in this case, you yourself must buy it in your city's hardware stores.
We recommend that you use models from Italian and German manufacturers, because they are the most reliable and can serve you for many years.
No need to save money when choosing a washing device: it makes sense when you buy a real powerful German, and not a cheap Chinese counterpart, because of which you will not only save some money, but can also make a flood and flood your neighbors.
In this case, you will spend even more on your own and neighbor's repairs, as well as on the purchase of new household appliances.
In some cases, you have the option of using a special self-tapping valve. He is able to make a hole in the pipe and shut off the water in it. These special valves also have special threads for inlet hoses. In addition, they are painted with their own special color.
Valve installation
Let's take a closer look at the installation of a special valve for a washing machine:
So, the first thing to do is to install a plate on the wall for the clamp to be there;- After that, the overlay element must be attached to the rubberized gasket, after which it is necessary to check whether you have fixed everything correctly. If everything is fine, then you can proceed with the installation;
- Turn the valve to the closed position in advance so that no water enters and start screwing it into the lining. In this self-tapping valve, or rather in its part with which it enters the pipe, there is a special cutting edge, with which you will not have any problems making a hole.
After you have connected the hose to your washing machine, you can safely turn the valve to the open position.Thus, water will flow into the washing machine without any problems.
Tee option
There is also the option of installing with a tee.
You need to install the tee in such a way that a hose can easily connect to it, and at the same time, without interfering with the sink.
We recommend that you buy tees equipped with a hydraulic lock - with their help you can instantly shut off the flow of water to the washing machine in any situation.
The tee insert should not be at the end or the beginning of the pipe, as this is very dangerous. It is better to choose a part of the pipe somewhere in the middle.
Also, if you are not very confident in your abilities, then we advise you to contact the master, who will solve this issue very efficiently and quickly without any problems. Finding such a master is not difficult, look for him on the Internet or contact the Housing Office.
After all the necessary manipulations have been carried out, you need to screw the drain hose to your assistant.
Siphon with water outlet
The siphon with water drainage has the feature of instantly diverting all the water from the washer. The siphon is installed on the pipe. The siphon that you install in the pipe is designed not only to get rid of the water used during washing, but also to prevent odors from entering your apartment.
If your documents do not contain such information, we will provide it. The value is 60 centimeters from the floor and no more.
Perhaps your washing unit is placed near the sink, in which case you have the opportunity to use a special siphon for the sink.
The box has a hose for draining water, which can be taken to the sink, toilet or bathroom, for this you need to attach it to the washing machine and fix the hook on the corner.
Conclusion
In our article, you got acquainted with the options for installing a siphon for a washing machine, listened to our tips and tricks, and learned how to choose and buy household appliances correctly.
We also learned about the features of the installation and use of the structure.
Happy installation!
