Washer Inlet Hose - Where to buy?

[stateofmind]

The Inlet Hose of my washer broke a few days ago. Specifically the plastic connector which goes on the tap. Luckily this happened in front of my eyes as I was re-attaching it, but the hose/washer is only 2 years old, and it's frightening to see that the plastic is already showing clear visible signs of aging (and did indeed break while being handled). If this had happened when I was away, it could (would) have become VERY expensive.

So, I am in need of a new inlet hose. And I want the best quality there is. Reinforced hose and metal connectors. I do not care about the price at all. This is too risky to save a few bucks on.

Today I went to HomePro and PowerBuy. They both only had only ONE brand each. The one at HomePro was actually quite expensive, but looked extremely flimsy. I didn't buy it, and went on to PowerBuy. The one they had looked so-so, but had a very strange attachement with 4 screws on it. It was cheap, so I bought it and brought it home. It did not fit on my tap.

So does anyone know of alternate places to buy these things? In Bangkok, that is. Most of the time living here is very comfortable and easy indeed, but simple small things like this drives me nuts sometimes. Go to almost any hardware store in Europe (and I am sure in the US), and you will find tons of different brands and qualities to choose from. Not so here. Sometimes I just give up and buy stuff like this on Amazon, but that takes time and I am out of clean underwear

Anyone?

[JusMe]

I got one at Amorn in Rayong, as I needed a new one longer than the original.

Not sure where Amorn might be in BKK, though.

[lopburi3]

The recommendation is to keep the tap turned off except when using the washer.

But we have never done that and have never had an issue in the 40 years we have been using Japanese brand automatic washers here.

The four screws type should work for any normal tap - it does not require threads on tap to make tight connection - just be sure to place so built in connector is tight when mounted.

There is a valid reason for floor drains in wet areas. But our only near flood was from one of the normal woven wire type water connectors from wall to sink tap - they do corroded over time and normally out of sight.

As said Amorn has many locations - full list in this link

http://www.amorngroup.com/en/branch.php

[stateofmind]

Thanks a lot for your inputs. I went to a few places, but they all just sell the cheapest possible qualities, so I ended up buying more underwear and now awaiting my Amazon order with a high quality one.

Quite amazing, when I asked in some shops and showed them pictures of high quality reinforced hoses with metal connectors, they replied "oh no, Sir, this too expensive. No have". Well, the one I ordered at Amazon was just 20 dollars plus shipping and handling... And those shops that gave me those kind of replies sold 100 000 THB washing machines. What gives. People buy 100 000 THB washing machines (or at least many buy the 40 000 baht ones)... and they cannot afford more than 299 THB on the inlet hose. Hmmm...

lopburi3: I figured out the ones with screws. Hardly seems safe compared to a threaded tap and a hose with a metal connectors, though... I agree that washing machines should only be placed somewhere with a floor drain, and the tap should always be closed when not in use. Water can be dangerous stuff.

[kickstart]

Our washing machine is a Panasonic and it came with the 4 screws attachment ,I looked at it and thought that has to go, but it has worked for the past 8 years without any problems.

I would say replace the tap and use the 4 screw attachment,save on underwear.

[Gulfsailor]

Install a waterstop device. When water flows over a certain amount it will close automatically. Quality washing machines and most dishwashers have it incorporated in the inlet hose and it is electronically controlled by the machine.

[ricklev]

I think that 4 screw attachment is the stupidest piece of crap idea for plumbing I've ever seen. What kind of moron came up with that idea and how did it become a national standard? A threaded tap will never fail or fall off if bumped etc.

[thaibeachlovers]

The recommendation is to keep the tap turned off except when using the washer.

But we have never done that and have never had an issue in the 40 years we have been using Japanese brand automatic washers here.

The four screws type should work for any normal tap - it does not require threads on tap to make tight connection - just be sure to place so built in connector is tight when mounted.

There is a valid reason for floor drains in wet areas. But our only near flood was from one of the normal woven wire type water connectors from wall to sink tap - they do corroded over time and normally out of sight.

As said Amorn has many locations - full list in this link

http://www.amorngroup.com/en/branch.php

The recommendation is to keep the tap turned off except when using the washer.

Absolutely. I even put wall taps on all the bum guns in the house as have had a bum gun hose break.