Water is added to the washing machine through a special filler hose. It is with his help that there is a connection with the water pipe. The problem is that it can cause a spill of water. This can be caused by different reasons:
- Compression sleeve is poorly compressed,
- The upper layers of the hose have burst;
- The length of the hose is not sufficient
And, although most often it comes complete with a washing machine, such situations are not uncommon. Pay attention to these aspects in order to avoid unpleasant situations.
Types
Types of filler hoses:
- With fixed length. They represent a pipe from 1 to 5 meters in length;
- In the bay. The length reaches 10 meters;
- Telescopic. Due to the corrugated wave length can be increased by stretching;
- With Aqua-stop system. A system that avoids leaks.
Filling hose with protection( aqua-stop)
We will pay special attention to this system. It allows you to additionally secure both your property and neighbors' apartments from flooding.
At the time of water supply, high pressure is applied to the hose and a double wall is provided to hold it in the hose. It is capable of withstanding a pressure of up to 70 bar. But, even if the hose breaks, the water enters the knob, which is filled with powder. It is when it gets wet that it expands and blocks further water intake. Often such a system is added with a valve on the electromagnet. In this case, the flow of water is blocked by the valve.
There are models in which the automatic pump is integrated. He starts to pump out the water if the valve does not work. But, after such an emergency, the hose becomes useless for the further use of the .It can not be reused.
Technical characteristics
Consider several hoses of both domestic and imported production.
1. Cotali UDI-BLACK( Italy).
- Length - 2 meters
- Permissible temperature 1000 degree,
- Capable of withstanding pressure up to 80 bar,
- Throughput 42 liters per minute.
2. Electrolux( Sweden).
- Length - 1,5 meters
- Permissible temperature 900 degrees,
- Capable to withstand pressure 60 Bar,
- Equipped with Aqua-stop system.
3. Uglich polymer plant( Russia).
- Admissible temperature 900 degrees,
- Compatible with all famous foreign brands,
- Withstands pressure up to 200 Bar,
Filling hose Cotali UDI-BLACK( Italy) 
Filling hose Electrolux( Sweden) 
Filling hose Uglich polymer plant( Russia) What lengthmost popular?
There is one important nuance: the distance to the drain is not recommended to do more than 15 meters. Most often used filling hoses from 3 to 5 meters in length.
Check all hole diameters, seals, nuts and other fittings. Acquire the hose better than the same firm as the washing machine. And if this is not possible, then you need to pick up a hose that is as close as possible to the characteristics.
The correct location of the
The competent installation does not have any peculiarities, the main thing is to avoid kinks and not to allow the hose after the crane to go straight to the top.
How to connect?
The hose has a thread that corresponds to the standard size - three quarters of an inch. With its help it is connected to the shut-off valve. There is already such a place in new houses. If the house is old and the project does not plan a place to house the styralka, then the hose is joined with the pipe to the mixer in the bathroom.
To connect the washing hose of the washing machine to the hot water pipe yourself - see the video.
Why it flows: frequent causes of leaks
The most common problem that causes leakage is a fragile connection with a pipe or a styalka, it is not uncommon for the cases of simple aging and wear of the rubber gasket. The only correct solution is to replace this gasket.
Another possible cause may be an incorrect hose position: it may be twisted or bent. Give the hose a natural position.
Replacing the filler hose
The wear of the hose itself can also be a cause of leakage. This can occur due to mechanical impact or rubbing the tube at the junction. The replacement procedure itself is not such a difficult exercise:
- Shut off the water.
- Disconnect the damaged hose from the water pipe and from the machine and install a new one in its place.
It seems that everything is very simple, but often these works lead to the need to extend the filler hose. This is not such a simple procedure, if you could not find the hose of the same manufacturer as the styalka. Choosing the right diameter of gaskets and connectors can be a very troublesome business. Therefore, if you are faced with such a need, many repair shops recommend turning to professionals, so as not to exacerbate the problem.
The video below shows in detail how you can replace the filler hose yourself without the help of a master.
D For the perfect washing machine operation, you must follow the simple rules that are written in the user manual. And in the event of a breakdown, you do not need to try to fix the problem yourself. It is better to entrust this issue to the master.
