Washing machine valves?

[dave_s13]

Does such a valve exist that can be fitted to the machine end of the pipe?

My washing machine valve has been installed behind the drier so removing the machine mean also taking the drier out, which is a faff.

I want to fit a valve on t end of the pipe that can be isolated then unscrewed from the machine itself.

Any pointers?

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Extend the pipework?

You're looking for a solution for a lazy plumber, most people with half a brain would leave the valves in an easily accessible place.

[dirkgently]

sure stop

[jas xjr]

dirkgently said:

sure stop

have you seen the price of it? i would just alter the copper and put a valve in.

[21TonyK]

Maybe...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluelover-Connector-Garde...

[Sheepshanks]

21TonyK said:

Maybe...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluelover-Connector-Garde...

That's very neat, but even so the extra depth may be a problem. Plus the vibration from the machine would make me nervous it would leak.

OP: Is the removal temporary? Just turn the water off at the main. You could put a stop end on the hose if you need the machine out for a while.

[21TonyK]

Sheepshanks said:

21TonyK said:

Maybe...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluelover-Connector-Garde...

That's very neat, but even so the extra depth may be a problem. Plus the vibration from the machine would make me nervous it would leak.

OP: Is the removal temporary? Just turn the water off at the main. You could put a stop end on the hose if you need the machine out for a while.

Or put the original hose onto 15x3/4 isolator with a 15mm copper stub onto a 15x3/4 connector with another hose off that to the machine.

That way you have an inline isolator half way along a double length hose.

I'm just making that up but it might be an answer.

[dirkgently]

jas xjr said:

dirkgently said:

sure stop

have you seen the price of it?

This is PH, if price is a issue should you be here.

[dave_s13]

dirkgently said:

jas xjr said:

dirkgently said:

sure stop

have you seen the price of it?

This is PH, if price is a issue should you be here.

Indeed.....if sir has to ask we would suggest he procure goods elsewhere.

Thanks for the ideas, that amazon link would do it. The obvious and best solution punched me in the face just after I'd posted. It's polypipe and I think I've got a length in th she'd. Just need a 90deg push fit and a pipe clip!

Stupid idea for a thread.

[jas xjr]

sorry i apologise for being too poor and unable to work i will scuttle off to the council thread where i might feel a bit more at home