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Thread Number: 46272
How high can washer drain tubes be... |
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| Post# 675805 4/27/2013 at 12:59 (4,014 days old) by roger (Pennsylvania) | ||
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...before they become a problem for the pump? Was asked this by a buddy and quite frankly didn't know what to answer. Seen them as high as four feet, but don't really know what the maximum recommended height could be. Anyone know? | ||
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Post# 675816 , Reply# 1 4/27/2013 at 14:06 (4,014 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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Things to consider....
depends by the machine, usually 6 to 7 feet from the base of the machine is about the highest....
some machines have issues when on low speed, of not being able to pump that high as compared to high speed....if this is the case, the machine may only be used for Regular cycles only if the machine has an electric pump or a GE filterflo which pumps at high speed at all times can be a benefit....Maytag TLers offered a different pulley which allowed the pump to handle a higher lift rate... sometimes for too high of a drain pipe, machines have been put on a raised platform, even today they offer pedestals which can decrease the pumping height... we could offer more help if we knew what machine your talking about exactly....as to if it can handle a higher lift, or if it will have issues... | ||
| Post# 675847 , Reply# 4 4/27/2013 at 18:04 (4,013 days old) by thefixer () | ||
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Current Speed Queen toploader installation manual does not recommend higher than 4'. Wow, amazing difference. Eric | ||
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Post# 675852 , Reply# 5 4/27/2013 at 18:36 (4,013 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I would have to investigate of how far down into the wall the standpipe really is.....they may be able to tap into it with a "T" and a trap, or cut it shorter....and locate the new opening for the drain a little lower....the faucets could stay higher up, longer fill hoses may be needed, no worries there
most regulations call for 18 inches of height from the trap....so where ever that trap is, keep this in mind.... and may want to go with the SQ FL and a pedestal..... that is odd about the height for the TL machine......and yet the FL will allow up to 8 ft...but most likely because of the electric pump... | ||
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Post# 681715 , Reply# 8 5/30/2013 at 15:34 (3,981 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Really? | ||
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Post# 681762 , Reply# 9 5/30/2013 at 21:30 (3,980 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Not Sure About American Washing Machines | ||
| Post# 681890 , Reply# 10 6/1/2013 at 02:40 (3,979 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
I was just going to say that Martin...SQ top load and front load washers are a totally different animal than a Whirlpool built machine. And I have yet to see a Samsung sourced Kenmore washer....LG yes and Whirlpool and Frigidaire with the Kenmore name. My SQ washer can pump up to a 96 inch height drain but I dont have that issue here...mine is a regular 36 inch height and the washer drains plenty fast. The only thing I wish would be for my SQ washer to get it ass up to speed faster during spin...like a Maytag Newton built washer. I am going to have to double check on the pump height now for my SQ washer but 96" does ring a bell for some reason. Plus mine is a one speed wonder....
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