How to connect washing machine waste hose in tiny bathroom?

Nell95

Hello, my bathroom is tiny with a shower, a small sink and washing machine taps and toilet.

Ive connect the wash machine but have nowhere to put the waste water hose.

i believe it is not compliant to put the hose in the same sink that I personally use. And, this sink is too small. Some suggestions would be great. 

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MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Nell95. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about connecting a washing machine.

It might be worth checking inside the sink cabinet where the S-trap for your basin is located. Quite often, these S-traps have a small barb connector designed for exactly this purpose, allowing you to push your washing machine’s waste outlet hose onto it.

I’m presuming when you say you can’t expel the water into the sink, you’re referring to the bowl at the top, which isn’t compliant for a permanent setup. However, if there’s a connection point on the S-bend underneath, that shouldn’t pose any compliance issues. The only inconvenience is that you may need to leave the cabinet door open and run the hose across the floor while the machine is operating, or connect it each time you use the washer.

If you do find a barb connector on the S-bend, that’s generally the simplest and most effective solution. Otherwise, a plumber could easily replace your existing trap with one that includes a washing machine connection.

Here’s a helpful guide: How to connect a dishwasher. The process is much the same as connecting a washing machine.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell