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[lisacogger]

I want to move my washing machine from one end of the kitchen to the other. My machine came with a 1.5m waste/drain hose but I need it to be approx 6m. Can i just extend it? if so how?

If not what are my options?

Any help very much welcome.
Lisa

[nitro23456]

you need to re-route your waste closer to the washing machine. shouldnt really be any more than 3 metres tops.

[chris_on_tour2002]

yes, move your waste pipe closer to the machine, do not lengthen the machine hose - the pump on your machine may not be designed to pump the waste that far through a narrow hose and you could easily burn it out.