Cottage or house in the village often can not boast of the presence of water supply. A basin, a well, a semiautomatic machine? There is a solution - you can start the automatic machine into operation without access to a centralized water supply.
In this article we will tell you how to connect a washer without running water.
Advantages of using SMA without running water
By installing a washing machine in the garden or cottage, you will only benefit. Consider the benefits of connecting a washer:
- No need to pay for water consumption. If you have a well with clean water in your area, you can use washing water for free.
- You can use rainwater by installing a large collection tank. The plus is that such water is much milder than water from a well or water supply.
If you have already decided where to put the washing machine, you only need to figure out how to connect it.
Options for connecting an automatic machine in the country
Some options practically do not require monetary expenses and physical efforts, while others, on the contrary, require financing. Choose for yourself.
Washing container
Resourceful craftsmen go on tricks: start the equipment and supply water through the powder receptacle, using a bucket.This method is quite simple, but then what's the point in buying a washing machine?
The problem is that when pouring water into the container, you must constantly restart the washing mode:
- open the container, fill the detergent, load the laundry into the washer;
- start the washing mode;
- open the container and pour a bucket of water;
- stop the washing machine;
- set the mode again, start washing and drain the water at the end;
- stop.
You can go on forever, but the essence is clear. Therefore, we consider such a method irrational and complicated, but we could not mention it.
Water tank
You can also connect the washing machine to a tank of water: by installing a container above the machine, using a hose of sufficient length and connecting it to the appliance.
In practice, it was found out: in order for the machine to start, it is necessary to install the barrel at a height of at least 10 meters. This method is not suitable for small country houses.
You can install the machine and tank in the garden under a high canopy. It is important to understand that enough space is required, and the capacity should be large, since it will be inconvenient to add water at a height each time.
Interesting! Today on the market there are several models of cars with a tank. In the summer, you can use the washing machine in the country, and in the winter take to the apartment and connect to the water supply.
Well drilling
When it is not possible to connect to the water supply system, and it is simply necessary to connect the washing machine to water, you can order well drilling and install a pumping station designed to pump water out of the ground.
You need to consider only a few nuances:
- Prepare in advance for drilling the well. Collect the required amount in order to pay the team for the work done.
- Only work in the summer.
- Water from the well must be of high quality. Low quality water negatively affects the washing of laundry - it may not be washed.
- With a deep occurrence of underground water, you will need to purchase a powerful pumping station.
An excellent option that will replace the pipeline and allow you to use the washer without problems. Supplying water to a washing machine from a well is an expensive method, but worth your efforts and expenses.
Pump use
According to experts, the pressure pump for the washing machine is the most optimal and acceptable way to connect equipment in a place where there is no water supply. To do this, you will need to install a barrel near the machine, install a crane in it, to which you connect a hose with a discharge pump.
In addition to the fact that such a method is effective, the cost for implementation is practically not necessary.
What tools to use to connect a machine without water supply
To install the machine without running water, you need to know what tools and parts should be at hand.
You can buy in advance in the store those parts that you will not find in the garage or in the country. So, from the tools you will need a small adjustable wrench, indicator screwdriver and pliers. Also, for measuring work, stock up on tape measure and the construction level. Do not do without a good knife and tape for sealing.
The house may not have the following details:
- solenoid valve;
- 3/4 inch tee crane;
- pressure pump;
- gaskets and clamps;
- flow filters;
- hoses for organizing water supply.
Be sure to prepare for this process. Let the superfluous details remain better - everything will come in handy on the farm.
Important! Hose dimensions depend on the model of the machine. During installation, certain difficulties may arise, so it is very difficult to predict them.
Independent connection of the washer without water supply
Now let's talk about how a washing machine is connected. As you already understood, some difficulties may arise in the process, therefore we offer a general description.
Follow these steps:
- Select an installation location. The floor in the room should be perfectly flat, preferably concrete. At the same time, sockets must be located close to it.
- Install a 50 liter barrel next to the washer.
- For convenience, the barrel should be with a hinged lid - you do not have to spend a lot of time filling the tank.
- Make a wooden stand with a height of 50-100 cm - install a barrel on it.
- In the wall of the tank from the bottom, make a 3/4 inch hole for the tap thread, insert the rubber gasket and install the tee crane.
- Connect the discharge pressure hose to the tap, connect it to the pump.
- Connect the discharge hose using an adapter to the CMA intake hose.
Important! Tighten clamps tightly to tighten joints.
- Remove the top panel of the washer, find the solenoid valve and pull out the seals from it - this is necessary for better throughput.
- Install a flow filter in front of the valve.
- Test the machine.
Now you know that the lack of water supply is not a problem when installing a washing machine, because you can solve it. The main thing is to approach this task correctly.