New Washing Machine – Close off hot water pipe

[drewb]

I am replacing a 15 yr old washing machine for my mum.

As its an old machine, it has a hot and cold water fill.

How do I close off the hot water pipe? It does not have a lever to close it off temporarily before using a blanking cap.

Is there a easy way to do this without hot water pouring out after disconnecting the hot water hose?

Many Thanks for your help,
Drewb

[electrofix]

Re: New Washing Machine – Close off hot water pipe

provided it has been plumbed in correctly there will be taps on the hot and cold pipes
turn off taps but be careful they can sieze up over time and the plastic tops break. if the top has broken take off the top and use a spanner to turn off. you need to move the tap by 90 degrees
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when off lossen pipes slowly making sure the water has stopped or is very slow before removing

you can buy a blank to seal off the end from B&Q , wickes or plumbers merchants

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dave

[drewb]

Re: New Washing Machine – Close off hot water pipe

Thanks.

There is definitely no lever on hot pipe under sink.

Its an ex-council house and they fitted a new kitchen etc under two years ago.

I suspect it just hasn’t been fitted. I presume the only other option is to try and find a stop cock further up the chain and drain the water from the pipes before fitting blanking cap?

[gandh1]

Re: New Washing Machine – Close off hot water pipe

drew can you take a picture of the installaion on a phone and upload it to tinypic or suchlike ?

[Martin]

Re: New Washing Machine – Close off hot water pipe

drewb wrote:I presume the only other option is to try and find a stop cock further up the chain and drain the water from the pipes before fitting blanking cap?

You got the idea! :tup:

Closing the stop-tap that feeds the hot water cylinder will shut off its supply. Then, as you say, drain off the water in the pipe then stick a blanking cap on the end. (Remembering then of course to open the stop-tap once more to the hot water cylinder)…simples! 😀

[drewb]

Re: New Washing Machine – Close off hot water pipe

Got it sorted by using the stop tap and capping off.

Many thanks for the help and replies.

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