Submitted by AltonBrown11037 t3_127glo2 in DIY
I'm helping my girlfriend move, and the mover said I need to attach the drain hose to this pipe in the ground. Unfortunately, he was speaking Japanese so I could only catch bits and pieces. I think he said I need tape. I have waterproof Teflon tape, would that be overkill?
Edit: a hose clamp did the trick! Thank you so much, everyone!
The hook that came with my washer also has a spot to slip a zip tie through so you can strap it to one of the supply hoses for extra security.
I've never seen an in-floor drain like that but my first instinct would be to use a metal hose clamp.
A hose clamp looks like it might work. I found something that looks like the drain pipe with a hose clamp included on Amazon. So I guess that's the intention. It'd probably be better than just the zip tie. I think if I measure it and show a picture to a hardware store they might be able to help find me the right size. Thanks a bundle.
Looks like it has some sort of clamp…not sure how it tightens…
To add to that— Teflon tape is also not appropriate for compression connections like a garden hose style connection of typical American fixture supply hoses.
I'm a licensed plumber all you ever need to do is look at the shape of the thread to determine what makes the seal. The threads we create on steel pipes when screwed together are tapered. This means that the threads diameter increases as the thread goes which creates a joint so tight water can't force its way through. Threads that are straight usually require some sort of washer rubber etc to create a seal.
what’s the point of OP spending money by having a plumber look at that, when he’s got us?!
>I swear on Red Green's life it isn't.
;-D
Use a hose clamp. Snug it up good. Do not use Teflon tape on any part of this.
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I think he meant regular tape like duct tape to help keep it attached. It looks like you put it in and tighten the zip tie. Tape is probably for extra security. Personally I think a hose clamp would be better then the zip tie.
Looks like there's a zip tie on the female side that was crimping it into place. You could probably use a hose clamp that would squeeze it down tighter.
The connection on the floor seems to have a reusable zip tie on it. I bet you're supposed to attach the hose by slipping the end of your drain hose into the flexible end on the floor, and tightening that zip tie. Not a super secure way to attach them, but some well placed tape would make it more secure after you have it held in place with the zip tie.
No it won’t. Teflon tape will make it more likely that the connection will just pull apart.
I think he meant like a tighter fit: put teflon tape on the “father” pipe to give it more girth so you almost have to push it in. after that put a hose clamp on it and it is for sure a durable solution!
Looks like you need a hose clamp you can go to pretty much any hardware store and get one
No Teflon. They mean you should use duct tape lol. There is SUPPOSED to be a small plastic part here that hooks onto that main line to hold this smaller line in place.
Rootman explained Teflon tape perfectly; I think the worked wants you to use duct tape.
...and idk about that. ¯\(°_o)/¯ Again, see Rootman. MINE is not quite long enough to reach the open drain & I found a PVC pipe that slips over it, perfectly. So I just put like 6" of the drain line into the PVC & it works great, no tape or anything.
Check with your neighbors, friends. See what they have done & what is recommended.
You ought to get yourself a hose clamp.
You don't want to fuck around with water leakage; you can do tens of thousands in damage before you notice anything is wrong. If you can't figure out the factory-correct way to do this, don't improvise. There is no overkill or underkill, only correct and incorrect.
I think he probably meant for you to use duct tape to hold the drain hose in the drain so it won't pop out. And they will do that.
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