Washing Machine DIYS Fail

Today, the focus was to setup a washing machine. The

DIYS project was straight forward as the instruction manual. This washing machine operated on cold waster only so it has just one hose.

Here are the steps

The first step would be to remove the card board base and set the washing machine to your desired level. In the tub were the instruction manual, hoses for inflow and outflow of water.

Secondly we connect the hose for the outflow of waster, using a pliers to open the clamp and fit it over the hose. When this is done, put the end of the outflow hose into the run off pipe

Third step, this is where this project becomes a fail.

Broken Pipe

There was an existing water pipe that allowed the flow of water into the washing room. How ever there was an old hose on it, I figured “ no biggie”  it would be to just remove the old hose and replace it with a new one.  So I took my pipe wrench to turn the pipe and splash

Old hose seized on valve

Water EVERY WHERE, had me running like USAIN BOLT to turn off the water supply.

By the time I came back to assess the damage the entire room was soaked. Shoes, clothes everything.

Sigh.

The water was swept out and finished the  DIY. The following pictures will give the description of the process. However, this posts gives highlight that on some projects there are going to be challenges and not everything is going to work out as expected. Take time, stick to it, manage accidents, and remain calm. Experiences such as these help to develop character. Stay the course. 

Run off water, connect with hose using iron clamp

place hose in run off pipe

Ensure that the hose has the rubber washer on both ends. 

End input water hose

New tap.