How to Hook Up Water Supply Lines for a Washing Machine to Existing Sink Water Lines

Washing machines are an essential time saver in the modern home. They all require a water supply in order to function, provided either by plugging the supply lines into nearby taps whenever the machine needs to be run or directly connecting the machine to the building's water pipes. When you hook up water supply lines for a washing machine to existing sink water lines, you can keep the taps clear for other uses while the machine is in use, which makes better use of your facilities.

T-piece connector
Wire wool
Marker pen
Mini stop valve
Hacksaw
Welding equipment
Safety gear

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the water supply. Locate a point on the cold water pipe where the pipe can be easily cut to fit the T-piece. Clean the pipe with wire wool to ensure a good connection between the pipe and the connector. Place the connector next to the pipe and mark on the pipe where it needs to be cut to ensure a good fit, using a marker pen.
- 2
  Insert the mini stop valve into the T-piece so it will run perpendicular to the pipe when the T-piece is fitted. Screw the valve firmly in place. Cut the pipe with a hacksaw where you marked it. Insert the T-piece. Rotate the T-piece so the mini stop valve points toward the washing machine. Screw or weld the T-piece in place, depending on the connection type on your equipment.
- 3
  Screw the straight end of the washing machine's water line onto the mini stop valve. Screw the 90-degree angle connector on the other end of the water line to the back of the washing machine. Repeat the entire process for the hot water pipe, if your washer requires a hot water pipe connection. Turn the water supply back on.

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