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    May 27, 2012, 09:32 PM
    How do I drain my washer into my bathtub drain pipe
    I want to hook up an LG All in one washer/dryer in the linen closet on the opposite wall of my tub and shower. Is there an adapter or something I can use? Btw, I think the drain is cast iron.
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    May 28, 2012, 05:38 AM
    Hi Catran

    This isn't something that an adapter will resolve for you.. ;)

    You will need to install a new drain with PTRAP and a new vent to make this work out. Here, you cannot use the tub vent/drain for a washing machine drain/vent as the volume of water discharging from the washing machine can siphon the tub drain and create a health hazard for you and your family.

    You can pipe this up properly, but it is quite involved and will most likely require a plumber, a plumbing permit, an electrician, an electrical permit, and yeah, electrical work and some duct work for the exhaust from the dryer.

    Care to discuss more? Let me know, OK?

    Mark
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    May 28, 2012, 05:53 AM
    Mark's bang on! And here's what he's talking about. You have a lot of work to be done before your first wash. Good luck, Tom
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    May 28, 2012, 10:31 AM
    Oh, it's 110 and I have an electrical outlet nearby. It's also ventless so that's not a problem, only the drain. I wasn't sure where it could tie into a drainpipe. I will have to get a plumber, but I need to know ahead of time where I can have him add the drain to. Since I have a condo, it's hard to know where he will need access.
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