 
Over 698,000 strictly plumbing related posts
Plumbing education, information, advice, help and suggestions are provided by some of the most experienced plumbers who wish to "give back" to society. Since 1996 we have been the best online (strictly) PLUMBING advice site. If you have questions about plumbing, toilets, sinks, faucets, drains, sewers, water filters, venting, water heating, showers, pumps, and other strictly PLUMBING related issues then you've come to the right place. Please refrain from asking or discussing legal questions, or pricing, or where to purchase products, or any business issues, or for contractor referrals, or any other questions or issues not specifically related to plumbing. Keep all posts positive and absolutely no advertising. Our site is completely free, without ads or pop-ups and we don't tract you. We absolutely do not sell your personal information. We are made possible by: 
|
|
Author:
Vrudolf (TX)
The guy who brought the new washer today, told us that he cannot install the washing machine bc we have two 6 foot water hoses chained to connect to the washer (old house, can’t get closer to water faucet..), and he said that this would violate the code and warranty and instead we just need one long hose. I can’t find anything that confirms the statement online or why that would be a problem so I’m curious if anybody else knows about if it’s ok to chain two hoses without violating code and warranty.
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
packy (MA)
i don't know of any code either ???
i see lots of stainless braided hoses 12 feet long on line.
maybe just buy new hoses and forgetaboutit.
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
steve (CA)
You can't double up flexible gas supply tubing(appliance connector), but there's nothing about the water supply hoses.
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
bernabeu (SC)
??? there is nothing in the code re: minimum joints necessary or as per mfgr's specs or generally accepted good practice ???
Whirlpool, as an example, specifies water supply valves within 4' of unit and has a 10' maximum HOSE length
.............. so, would ELEVEN 4' hoses coupled together (exposed) be code compliant ????????????????????
==============================================
"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
Edited 1 times.
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
packy (MA)
why would a washing machine hose be any different from a refrigerator ice make supply hose?
fridge stainless hoses 20-25 feet long are all over the internet.
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
hj (AZ)
In most cases the code only applies up to the faucet. After that you are on your own.
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
bernabeu (SC)
@ packy
friction loss(es) involving pilot operated solenoid valves ??????????????????????????????
good practice vs. mere code compliance ???????????????????????????????
etc.
SHEEZ
==============================================
"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
bernabeu (SC)
@ OP
the warranty referred to is most likely the 'installation' warranty by 'the big box store'
hoses 'daisy chained' together instead of one piece are NOT good practice
food for thought:
? Why is there seldom time or money to do it right but ALWAYS time and money to do it again. ?
==============================================
"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
Edited 1 times.
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
bsipps (PA)
food for thought:
? Why is there seldom time or money to do it right but ALWAYS time and money to do it again. ?
Love that comment
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|
Author:
bernabeu (SC)
similar:
from an actual storefront sign:
Nice fresh clean oats are somewhat expensive.
Oats which have already been processed by the donkey are less expensive.
I charge by the hour.
? What's your pleasure ?
==============================================
"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
|
|
Post Reply
|
Please note:
- Inappropriate messages or blatant advertising will be deleted. We cannot be held responsible for bad or inadequate advice.
- Plbg.com has no control over external content that may be linked to from messages posted here. Please follow external links with caution.
- Plbg.com is strictly for the exchange of plumbing related advice and NOT to ask about pricing/costs, nor where to find a product (try Google), nor how to operate or promote a business, nor for ethics (law) and the like questions.
- Plbg.com is also not a place to ask radiant heating (try HeatingHelp.com), electrical or even general construction type questions. We are exclusively for plumbing questions.
Search for plumbing parts on our sponsor's site:
Special thanks to our sponsor:
|