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A machine is a physical system using power to apply forces and control movement to perform an action. The term is commonly applied to artificial devices, such those employing engines or motors, but also to natural biological macromolecules, such as molecular machines. Machines can be driven by animals and people, by natural forces such as wind and water, and by chemical, thermal, or electrical power, and include a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement. They can also include computers and sensors that monitor performance and plan movement, often called mechanical systems.
Renaissance natural philosophers identified six simple machines which were the elementary devices that put a load into motion, and calculated the ratio of output force to input force, known today as mechanical advantage.Modern machines are complex systems that consist of structural elements, mechanisms and control components and include interfaces for convenient use. Examples include: a wide range of vehicles, such as automobiles, boats and airplanes; appliances in the home and office, including computers, building air handling and water handling systems; as well as farm machinery, machine tools and factory automation systems and robots.

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    washing machine drain pipe overflow

    My clothes washing machine drain pipe overflowed water when the machine was emptying, so I augered the pipe over 15 feet and I even had a plumber do the same while he was there for something else. But when I poured water into the standpipe to check it before using the machine again, the water...
    • stephencc
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    • america drain machine overflow pipe usa washing washing machine
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    • Forum: USA
  2. S

    URGENT Hi everyone. I am having a new kitchen designed and want to move the washing machine across one space from where it is now. I need some advice.

    Hi. I am having a new kitchen designed and installed and need some advice about whether what I wish to do would work well enough. Currently my freestanding washing machine is in the corner of my kitchen, next to an outside wall. The plumbing and standpipe are right next to it, so it all works...
  3. R

    When can the washing machine be used?

    Can a washing machine be used at the same time as the wc flush, running a bath or watering the garden?
    • RobinG
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    • america machine usa washing washing machine
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: USA
  4. C

    Advice on correct sized spigot to connect washing machine to waste pipe.

    Hi All, I recently moved house and the waste pipe in my new home is significantly smaller than my last. It measures 25mm. I am having trouble decifering which sized spigot to get and I'm also having trouble finding anything smaller than 35mm (which bought and is too big).Pics attached. Advice is...
    • Cattalaya09
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    • advice america connect correct machine pipe spigot usa washing washing machine waste waste pipe
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
  5. D

    Washing Machine filling with Sewage

    Hello My daughter's Indesit Washing Machine is repeatedly filling with sewage and toilet paper up to approximately half way up the drum. She lives in a basement flat with 3 other flats above. She has had numerous Drainage Experts and Plumbers out under the British Gas Homecare Agreement who...
    • Daffyrobin
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    • america filling machine sewage usa washing washing machine
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: USA
  6. N

    Washing machine hose connector not screwing on fully

    Hi! Sorry we are first time buyers! So May be a stupid question! The water hose for our new washing machine doesn’t fit the water inlet? (Photos attached). It screws on but not all the way, and if I open the valve it sprays water everywhere. Do I need a connector or something? Any help/advice...
    • Numanaly
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    • america connector fully hose inlet hose machine usa washing washing machine
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: USA
  7. S

    Is this right? - Washing machine

    Hi all, I’m having a problem with my washing machine and any help would greatly be appreciated! I moved into my new build ground floor flat just over a year ago and I’ve always had a problem with my washing machine not working correctly and leaving my clothes with a damp/stagnant water smell...
    • Sully26
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    • america machine right smell usa washing washing machine waste trap
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    • Forum: USA
  8. C

    How far can my washing machine be from the vent?

    Hello, *Disclaimer: Please forgive the messy photos. Our small storage/laundry room is a never-ending clean/mess zone I am attempting to move my washing machine so that we can actually have some space in our small laundry/storage room, but I am unsure if this is possible due to code/physics...
    • cravenpipes
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: USA
  9. D

    Moving washing machine?

    Hi, I'm currently in a house that has a bathroom and a small cupboard next to it. I'm looking to move a washing machine into this small cupboard, except the wall between the bathroom and the washing machine is ~2ft thick and is made of solid stone. Ideally I'd like to use the bathroom's...
    • donalmacc
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    • america machine moving usa washing washing machine
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: USA
  10. J

    Washing Machine Fill Times

    I have two Zanussi washing machines, one is a 2006 model ZWF1221G, the other, a 2013 model ZWG6141P. I can run both from the CWST or the mains, recently was doing a bit of pipe re routing and noted the following. On the older machine if the water supply is changed from the CWST to mains then the...
    • John.g
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    • america machine times usa washing washing machine
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: USA
  11. K

    Powerflush machine purchase

    I normally hire a machine however I'm getting to the stage where I should look at getting my own but f#@k me they're expensive! I thought 'well I'm a plumber and a half decent engineer why not make my own...?' (Probably because it's too much bother) It seems a vertical centrifugal pump with a...
  12. D

    mains water pipe be run through an integral garage?

    Can a mains water pipe be run through an integral garage? It's to feed a washing machine used 2-3 times a week. Is there a risk of the pipes freezing?
    • Diyhomerenovator
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  13. E

    Gurgling Sink with New Washing Machine

    Hi All, Had to replace our integrated washing over the weekend, almost a straight swap except for hinge position on cupboard door (nightmare!). Now when the washing machine is draining we are getting a gurgling sound from the sink. The washing machine is slightly bigger so maybe have a...
    • EastMidsTiler
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    • america gurgling machine new sink usa washing washing machine
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: USA
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    Noisy PRV with washing machine and dishwasher

    Morning all, Wonder if someone can help me at all. Got a high pressure system with a PRV fitted in the loft just before the tank feed, also providing the balanced cold. Now when the washing machine is filling (typically early hours in the morning on a timer) or when the dishwasher is filling...
    • Darren Scott
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    • america dishwasher machine noisy prv usa washing washing machine
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: USA
  15. M

    Water inlet hose for washing machine won't fit

    Hi, Forgive my inexperience, I'm a first time buyer and unfamiliar with anything plumbing related. We had a washing machine delivered today and the supplier was unable to hook it up as the tap for the water inlet hose was so close to the wall that the wings on the connector on the inlet hose...
    • Michaelknott
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    • america hose inlet inlet hose machine usa washing washing machine water won't
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
  16. gmartine

    Washing Machine Blues

    Neve seen it before but this happened to mine over Xmas, a 6 year old £1000 Siemens front loading washing machine that disintegrated and I couldn't get parts for. Before that my old Hotpoint lasted 17years. Tell the old lady to stop doing the washing at 30 degrees and give it an empty hot water...
  17. A

    Help with washing machine plumbing

    Help! complete novice! What do I need to buy/do to connect this cold water washing machine inlet valve to the pipe?
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    Installing washing machine. How to open water pipe?

    I know nothing about plumbing and I'm installing a new washing machine. How do I get water out of the pipe below (cold water)?
    • Tony__
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    • america installing machine pipe usa washing washing machine water
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  19. M

    Capping off sink waste on a washing machine ubend

    Hi guys, I just installed a new worktop in my utility so I don't need the sink waste anymore (but want to leave fitting there in case next owner may want to put in another sink at a later date). Is there any cap end on the market that will work to just cap it off or what do you guys recommend to do?
    • Macic1980
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    • america capping machine sink usa washing washing machine waste
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: USA
  20. S

    Water Pressure In..Washing Machine

    The water in to my washing machine is via a tee off the cold water mains via 1/2" PEX pipe (2metres) and then the washing machine hose connected. The water pressure into the machine seems very low. The water pressure on the kitchen tap is really strong. Why would this be, I would expect it...
    • Sparky1972
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    • machine pressure water water pressure
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ireland
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