Washing machine

[Filbert]

We have moved into a new flat and the space for the washing machine is on an interior balcony. The problem is that the pipe in the wall is smaller than the pipe from the machine. The plumber has now been 3 times to look at the problem. The first time he soldered it on and when I did the first wash, the water leaked straight out. So I started to use buckets running to and from the bathroom. The second time he attached a pipe and clamped it but again water leaked out so back to the bucket.
Today he has been for the third time and has added another gluey substance and tightened the clamp. At this moment I am washing and no water has leaked!! Yippee, but the plumber commented that the solvent may have entered the pipe and water come could back up into the machine!!! How will I know if this is happening? I am very nervous about this....Thanks in advance

[Elmek]

i would imagine he used a silicon based sealant which is pretty reliable on leakage. i`m not really sure how you would know only that your clothes wouldn`t be quite as dry as they should after the last spin. sorry to be so vague but i would think you`d know pretty soon

[Postdog]

I know little too, but I suggest you do a couple of dummy run washes - that way, any gunk doesn't get on clothes.

[GeordiePengy]

Chances are there's nothing to worry about. Assuming the plumber didn't use an excessive amount of sealant, you should have no trouble. If it is a modern washer then it may detect any problems on the intake and waste flow pipes (i.e., loss of pressure / excess pressure) before it usually becomes a problem. If it's not a recent model, then just listen out for any unusal noises and the washer not emptying properly. However, I'd be surprised if you do encounter problems based on the sealant build up in a pipe.

Hope that helps