Thekla McDaniels wrote: The washer has cracks in the drain hose.
I faced the same problem and after examining the material of the hose,
realized that this would be a recurring problem. Regular expenses, more
trash. Not good. If you watch the video, there is little room to work
and I would need to shift the whole machine someplace else every
time I needed to work on the hose.
So I did a repair that would last a lifetime.
I repurposed a broken bucket I found along the road. I then drilled a hole through the
bucket and drove a plastic pipe through it. Just a tight fit. Drill a smaller hole.
Pass a candle flame around the edge of the holes and push the pipe through.
I cut the rim to fit the supports. If I drilled enough exit holes, this would not
overflow.
BUT before that, I marked the section that remained in the bucket and drilled holes
into this to allow the water to drain. I fitted one end to another rescued/discarded
hose and ran it to a clump of banana plants.
And because I like dual purpose equipment, I friction fitted a joint at the other end
that would divert water into the drain if needed. It is as high as the bucket rim.
If water overflows here, I have a problem.
NOTE: There is some slight leakage but since the washer is so close to the
drain, I am not bothered. You need to seal the all the joints if it is a problem.
I have attached a diagram that presents this in a single panel.
Next, I gathered gravel/pebbles and filled 4 small plastic pails(I also drilled
drainage holes) and elevated the washing machine on these. To dampen vibration,
some kind of plastic foam - expanded polyethylene perhaps? Definitely not expanded
polystyrene.
When you buy an umbrella, you get these fabric sheaths. I found one and tied
one end to the outlet - I think with a constrictor knot.
The other end I cut open and let it dangle freely into the bucket.
It has worked for years. See how growth has covered the black hose.
I bought the correct size that just fit the hose. Some water leaks here.
It is the spiral reinforcement that leaves a gap.
If you need to seal this, try surgical tape.
Breeding mosquitoes? If you do 3 loads a week, it shouldn't
be a problem. On vacation, drizzle some diswashing liquid
into the bucket.
My advice? Ditch the idea of replacing the hose.
Modify as required.
Your results might vary.
No animals were harmed in the making of this video.
