Hello gentlemen, 

I recently purchased a 15kg top load, washing machine and had some a question or two..... 

 

Can I use the "bum gun" water pipe/valve for my washing machine water input? No one uses the toilet's bum gun here, so it seems like a logical option. The drain hole is directly below the bum gun water pipe. I also have extra room for the machine in my bathroom.

 

Also, my bum gun is on a completely separate water pipe/valve (forgive my incorrect plumbing vernacular) than my toilet. Ie. The toilet's existing functionality and  water supply should be unaffected.

 

Option two for washer placement is outside. It would be under a roof covering, and has a water outlet and drain available. I just think that the machine will last long inside. 

 

 

Anyway, please post anything that may be helpful in this circumstance. Maybe you have some experiences to share if you've installed a washing machine before. 

 

Thanks! 

Our washing machine lives outside this one must be 7 years old now, so far, no problems, one thing when the wife has finished the wash cycle, she will lift the drain pipe up.

Our first machine we did not lift the rain pipe, and one day the machine would not empty, got the guy out, problem was small toad crawled up the pipe blocked the pipe .so water would not drain, hence lifting the waste pipe up.

A problem you would not have if the machine was inside, also the machine is next to the garden, wife has extension water pipes about the place, that pipes the wastewater around the fruit trees in the garden, works well.

Thanks for replying. 

 

I was more concerned with the upcoming rain season weather (rain, wind, dust, sun, repeat) than I was with toads lol, but you raise a very good point with the drain pipe and how critters will get in any way they can. 

 

That's also good to hear that the machine is going strong after 7 years even though it was outside.  Do you have one of those washing machine covers, like the ones they sell on Lazada?