Washing machine inlet hose connection

[jabber1986]

I have recently had to pull out my washing machine to gain access behind it to do this I disconnected my inlet hose from the back of the machine (this came attached to the machine when purchased). I am now putting the machine back in place and I have noticed that there is no washer in the inlet hose and I cant find one on the floor, so my question is do all washing machine connections need washers or is it possible that there has never been one in there?

 

[kozak1968]

There is usually a rubber washer on the hose, you can buy them from any plumbers merchant. It will leak without one.

 

[Mike Jackson]

You should get one with a filter incorporated.

 

[jabber1986]

Thanks to both of you for your replies, the mains end of the hose has a washer with a filter incorporated, its the machine end which has nothing on it just a plastic right angle joint. I will pick up some washers a B&Q tomorrow. I will take the hose with me to make sure I get the correct size
Thanks again

 

[Mike Jackson]

Don't lose the one out of the other end.