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    Aug 29, 2010, 01:01 AM
    Washing machine pressure reducing valve
    Hello, I have just installed a BEKO WM7355S washing machine which has a single cold water inlet. The machine is not starting when a programme is selected and no water is entering the machine. The instructions say that the water pressure has to be 1 - 10 bar (0,1 - 1 MPa) Not sure what the bracketed figures stand for. The instructions advise attaching a pressure-reducing valve if the water pressure is higher. I suspect that this is the problem but don't know how to check the water pressure at the connection point. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance
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    Aug 29, 2010, 05:18 AM

    At the local home center or hardware store you should be able to purchase a pressure gauge that attaches to the water supply.
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    Aug 29, 2010, 05:43 AM

    MPa = Pascals x 1,000,000. Pascal is another pressure unit.
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    Aug 29, 2010, 06:02 AM

    Using A hose bib gage,(see image) as Bob suggested let us know your house pressure.'
    The instructions say that the water pressure has to be 1 - 10 bar
    One to ten bars, (14 1/2 to 145 PSI) ? That's quite a spread for a washer. Since the average hone PSI is 45 PSI, (3.1 bar) my bet's that you'll be just fine. Good luck, Tom
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    Aug 29, 2010, 11:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jomosulli View Post
    Hello, I have just installed a BEKO WM7355S washing machine which has a single cold water inlet. The machine is not starting when a programme is selected and no water is entering the machine.
    Disconnect the supply hose and check both ends for plugged screens -- If screens aren't plugged or present, then check the machines water inlet for debris.

    Most clothes washing machines have screens at their water inlets to protect the solenoid from becoming plugged with debris.
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