Issue connecting V33WM Twin Connector to standpipe

[evets_backwards]

Hi,

My washing machine hose that goes into a drain standpipe has been leaking a little water, when the machine goes really fast. I've tried some drain cleaner but still seems to be an issue.

I know I could try a Drain Rod/Snake - but after a visit to a plumbing centre they recommended a Twin Connector V33WM (1.5") which connects the hose to the white PVC standpipe and blocks any water coming out. Looks like it will do the job - but when I come to fit it the standpipe does not fit this.

The standpipe looks like it has been sawed and is cut at an angle - maybe this is preventing the part connecting properly with the standpipe or it could just be the wrong size.

Any ideas?

 

[evets_backwards]

Make sure that you get that pipe clipped up too!

Thanks Shaun also for pointing this out. You mean the horizontal pipe in pic 1 that leans downwards to the left? What's the correct angle for it and how do you clip it up please?

 

[Howsie]

You shouldn't need a rod to clear it. Just take the grate off the gully and get your fingers in there.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You shouldn't need a rod to clear it. Just take the grate off the gully and get your fingers in there.

bin bag helps

 

[evets_backwards]

Great thanks, I'll do that tomorrow.

The part about clipping the pipe up, did you mean I did to attach a clip to the wall and put the pipe in it, to make the horizontal pipe level?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Great thanks, I'll do that tomorrow.

The part about clipping the pipe up, did you mean I did to attach a clip to the wall and put the pipe in it, to make the horizontal pipe level?

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