what kind of adapter to by?

[vacuumfreeeke]

If I wanted to use my portable washer/dryer in the bathroom instead of the kitchen, what kind of adapter do I need to buy? Should I use it in the sink or the tub? I'm tired of my kitchen sink being tied up for hours with my combo unit... the dishwasher is enough, the laundry processor is almost unbearable! Actually, what I'd like to do is put the machine in my walk in bedroom closet and just run the fill and drain hoses into the bathroom... do they sell extensions for each? I'm including a pic of my hose ends if that will help anyone answer my questions. As always, thanks for your wonderful help )

Btw... if I can get the parts, do you think Lowe's would sell them, or should I order online somewhere?

 

[panthera]

Suggestion

Let's tackle the mechanical, venting, electrical and water in, water out problems. Aesthetics are not my strong point. My suggestions:

Mechanical/Venting: Since the vibrations from the spin cycle can cause problems, be sure that you have a good solid base for the unit and it is set up so it doesn't 'go walking' or, worse, tip.

Mold and mildew will arise if they can. Make sure you chose an area which is well enough vented to prevent them. And easily enough cleaned that the inevitable lint and ick which builds up with laundering don't have a chance. Not to mention that one sock each load which seems to be sacrificed to the goddess of laundry.

Electrical: Two things might come up here. One, bathroom GFI's are very touchy (a good thing) and your machine might well overload or upset it. If so, consult an electrician.
Two, if you have to use an extension cord, make sure it is up to the task and properly grounded. A 12 gauge cord would not be amiss.

Water in/ Water out: If possible, I would choose a dedicated access point for the plumbing. If that won't fly, then the bathtub...just doesn't get used as often as the sink. Also better able to cope with any overflow problems. Home Depot and Lowe's both carry adapters for all needs, but good luck finding someone who will admit to it...I finally found a great plumbing specialist in Cheyenne at the Home Depot (Thank You, Scarlet!) but everywhere else I looked, they were clueless in-duh-vi-duals. If you can, a combo unit with pressure release would be the best solution of all. If you have to use extension hoses, not a problem, just remember to loop the drain hose up high enough to prevent siphoning.

Hope this helps...please post pics of your solution!

 

[maytagbear]

I don't know if it would work--but---

I would look for an entire unicouple assembly like for our* Nautilus dishwasher, Bobby.

Good luck, I hope you find something that works!

(*We have the same model of portable dishwasher.)

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

yep

Thanks to both of you for repsonding.

I remember we have the same dishwasher. I'm still happy with my dishwasher, it's just a little too loud for my personal taste. Cleans like no tomorrow though.

I guess the only specific question I need to know is what do I look for or ask for or research that will enable me to connect the hose to the bath tub faucet? I tried and tried to find something at Lowe's in the fixtures department and was not able to. The employees were pretty scarce... I bet if I opened a top of the line washer or dishwasher they would come out of the woodwork... I don't know if they get commission or not, but I'm sure they at least get "points".

Thanks

 

[maytagbear]

Is there

a smaller, regional chain hardware, or better yet, an independent hardware or plumbing supply store in the area?

Whenever I am really stuck-stuck, I go to an independent. They often know what I am trying to say, and either have it, or know how to put it in the ways that the people at bLowe's or HomoDespot can understand.

I would take along a snap of the clothes processor, a copy of the photo you posted above of the hoses and power cord, and a photo of the faucet spout you want to use.

(I'd rather look and feel a bit geeky and get it right the first time, and photos can help...)

Again, luck!

L/Mb

 

[panthera]

Good advice, Lawrence

If you are going to have to do this yourself (probable, given that most Homo Depo and BLowe's employees couldn't find their ass with both hands and a map...)
My suggestion would be the following. Unscrew the aerator from the bathtub. Take that and the little screw in adapter part from the kitchen sink - that you already have.
Find the part in the plumbing section which will let you mate the two. It will be possible, regardless of the bullshit they will tell you, assuming they bother to show up. I know, because I have done several in Europe.
If your bathup does not have an aerator but just a spout, then it gets a bit more interesting. Still not a problem. Let us know, this is kinda fun.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

that's the problem

There is no aerator, just a big spout. That is why I was wondering what to do about it... if anything is possible! Thanks

 

[panthera]

Yup, yup

there are several possible solutions.
Begin by finding out if the spout is screwed on. It almost certainly is, but just in case, check that there aren't any set-screws or some such.

Assuming you can unscrew it, that threaded pipe is standard (to the extent anything nowadays is). At this point, you have a few choices. The easiest is to buy a spout which has a threaded aerator. Or, get a spout which has one of those shower hose threads and a diverting valve (that solution depends on water pressure to work, I don't anticipate problems, but have never tried it).

Again, a combo hookup with pressure release would make life easier.

Hope this helps...