Washing machine tap query

[Evans1983]

I’ve got a hot and cold supply in a laundry cupboard. I’m moving the washing machine out and want to install a wash hand basin in the room. Can I utilise the existing washing machine taps and simply fit the flexi tails to them? Thanks in advance!

 

[Stigster]

Yes you can use them, they are as good a service valve as any. However the washing machine connection will be 3/4" whereas your taps will certainly not be. They will likely be either 1/2" connections or less commonly 3/8". They may also need to connect directly to a piece of 15mm copper rather than a valve's thread. It depends upon which tap you buy.

So, if you have a tap with tails with a half inch female connection, you will need to adapt the washing machine taps with a 3/4" female to 1/2" male connection. That would be the simplest way. Likewise, any other tail connection sizes would need to be adapted with the appropriate connector.

At some point it becomes best to just change the valves. If you can't or don't want to then yes you can adapt them.
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As it's just feeding a wash hand basin, you could adapt the washing machine valves with these (see my link below). I know it's called a shower flow limiter but it's actually what you need! You would be able to attach a 1/2" female tap tail to that as it has a good flat face to seal against. 10 lpm is plenty flowrate for a basin.

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[Evans1983]

Yes you can use them, they are as good a service valve as any. However the washing machine connection will be 3/4" whereas your taps will certainly not be. They will likely be either 1/2" connections or less commonly 3/8". They may also need to connect directly to a piece of 15mm copper rather than a valve's thread. It depends upon which tap you buy.

So, if you have a tap with tails with a half inch female connection, you will need to adapt the washing machine taps with a 3/4" female to 1/2" male connection. That would be the simplest way. Likewise, any other tail connection sizes would need to be adapted with the appropriate connector.

At some point it becomes best to just change the valves. If you can't or don't want to then yes you can adapt them.

Thanks!

Yes you can use them, they are as good a service valve as any. However the washing machine connection will be 3/4" whereas your taps will certainly not be. They will likely be either 1/2" connections or less commonly 3/8". They may also need to connect directly to a piece of 15mm copper rather than a valve's thread. It depends upon which tap you buy.

So, if you have a tap with tails with a half inch female connection, you will need to adapt the washing machine taps with a 3/4" female to 1/2" male connection. That would be the simplest way. Likewise, any other tail connection sizes would need to be adapted with the appropriate connector.

At some point it becomes best to just change the valves. If you can't or don't want to then yes you can adapt them.
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As it's just feeding a wash hand basin, you could adapt the washing machine valves with these.

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Thanks that’s useful to know. Like you say, I may just change them but wanted to keep my options open