washing machines

[deandive]

I went to a job today, following a visit from a retailer ( not sure which one didnt ask) who had installed a washing machine, on installing the machine he diagnosed insufficient water inlet flow and advised calling a plumber ie me. The existing cold feed was run under a concrete floor in 15mm copper and unprotected, I disconnected this pipe and capped under the sink as I was unhappy with the unprotected pipework. I ran a new cold feed from the bathroom upstairs to fix the insufficient flow issue. Problem solved you would have thought however on turning on the washing machine (there was no longer a flow problem) after approx 5 mins the machine began to vibrate badly and make a banging noise. I advised calling the retailer or manufacturer as I do not deal with washing machines other than installation pipework and waste pipework. I suspected that the transit bolts had not been removed? has anyone got any experience of washing machines that could shed any light on this, its playing on my mind, I hate not having the answers.

 

[Blake]

Should have just pulled the machine out to see if the transit plate was still in place pal then you would have known.

 

[Keefy]

Was going to say transit bolts but I'm presuming you've already eliminated that possibility?

 

[Whyme]

ya may be right if the transit bolts arent removed the drum cant move, though it should only cause problems on the spin cycle.

 

[Destroyer2813]

Wouldnt be surprised they connected my neighbours to the hot water supply

 

[deandive]

Yes i know I wouldnt normally have got away so quickly, but im on jury service this week and had gone there on my way to the court, and couldnt be late, Im 100 % sure its nothing to do with me but im very inquisitive and would normally have tried to get to the bottom of it myself. I know I should have known better but the £65 quid a day the court give you just doesnt cut it

 

[Irish]

I'd say it's definitely the transit it bolts I asked by a guy when servicing his boiler could I look at his machine I normally say that's a washing machine repair mans job but I said yeah ok he turned it on and 10 minutes later it sounded like he was kango ing the floor the bolts were still in. Stupid thing is he put the machine in himself 4 weeks beforehand and he lived in top floor flat his neighbours musta loved him!

 

[bennythedip]

Would definitely say transit bolts. New machines usually have 4 at back of machine that you unscrew and pull out, no more taking the cover off and shaking !!

 

[tamz]

1st year apprentice mistake.
Bet the customer loves you :wink:

 

[deandive]

I didnt fit the bugger was only there to sort the pipework, Im laying the blame squarely at the feet of the guy who installed it. Im going back in march to fit a bathroom I guess il find out then?

 

[Keefy]

I didnt fit the bugger was only there to sort the pipework, Im laying the blame squarely at the feet of the guy who installed it. Im going back in march to fit a bathroom I guess il find out then?

March? Sounds like they'll have a new one by then.

 

[deandive]

or a damaged floor lol

 

[Keefy]

It'll probably walk itself across the kitchen, I've seen that before.

 

[tamz]

It'll probably walk itself across the kitchen, I've seen that before.

Good for a bit spice in the love life. Works better if you wind one leg up 10mm or so as well :wink:

 

[kay-jay]

Good for a bit spice in the love life. Works better if you wind one leg up 10mm or so as well :wink:

Yeah works well till you end up with your back squashed against the breakfast bar...

 

[tamz]

Thats what your legs are for. Pushing it back while its coming at you. Stay focused on the work :lol:

 

[Whyme]

Put it on an extention lead and ride it up the street.

 

[kay-jay]

Thats what your legs are for. Pushing it back while its coming at you. Stay focused on the work :lol:

You are having a laugh! My legs aren't strong enough to hold back them bloody big machines in the launderette

 

[tamz]

You've got the machine so it is cheaper than the gym.

 

[Keefy]

Some washing machine are bloody heavy though aren't they? Can hardly move ours.

 

[tamz]

Fairy liquid :wink:

 

[SafeGasInstall]

or you should have levelled the wm mate,

same as gas cookers always check there stability

only takes 2min to level the legs

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Some washing machine are bloody heavy though aren't they? Can hardly move ours.

what is with you ,

do not touch it

 

[stratplus]

Did it actually need re-piping??

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

dont know much about washing machines thats my wimmins dept ,i do know though that screws,bolts,and ntc,s make it explode and flood the kitchen

 

[lame plumber]

dont know much about washing machines thats my wimmins dept ,i do know though that screws,bolts,and ntc,s make it explode and flood the kitchen

hope you told her off for not checking your pockets!!

as if

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

hope you told her off for not checking your pockets!!

as if

yes its her fault dozy bint LOL

 

[Keefy]

Saw a washing machine drum with what looked like a bullet hole in it once. Something had obviously shot from outside-in but I've no idea what it could have been. Actually it might have been a dryer but it's still a mystery.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Saw a washing machine drum with what looked like a bullet hole in it once. Something had obviously shot from outside-in but I've no idea what it could have been. Actually it might have been a dryer but it's still a mystery.

left a 2 inch 10 in my pocket once almost cut the drum in half,dont knw how it did it i think it punched through the drum got stuck in the case and while it was spinning just cut its way round ,stan safegas has just killed his as well

 

[Keefy]

left a 2 inch 10 in my pocket once almost cut the drum in half,dont knw how it did it i think it punched through the drum got stuck in the case and while it was spinning just cut its way round ,stan safegas has just killed his as well

This 'bullet' came from the outside and into the drum though. There was no evidence of anything lying in the drum when I saw it either.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

left a 2 inch 10 in my pocket once almost cut the drum in half,dont knw how it did it i think it punched through the drum got stuck in the case and while it was spinning just cut its way round ,stan safegas has just killed his as well

that was my apprentice , he put a hilti 10mm drill bit through the glass