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    jen8976 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 18, 2009, 01:09 PM
    My washer drain hose does not fit the standard pipe
    I just moved into an apartment and bought a new washer and dryer. They do have hookups in the laundry room, however, the standard pipe in the wall is only 3/4 of an inch in diameter. The washer drain hose is 1 1/4 inches. So there is 1/2 inch space when you put the drain hose over the standard pipe. What materials can I purchase at the hardware store so I can hook up the drain hose so it won't leak.

    THANKS!
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    Feb 18, 2009, 01:25 PM

    First of all: it is wrong. Your washer drain should be - minimium - 1 1/2" pipe. Can you post a photo of the drain inlet ?
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    Feb 19, 2009, 06:34 AM
    the standard pipe in the wall is only 3/4 of an inch in diameter.
    This is a typical washer station,(see image). Milo
    S correct. Something wrong here. Regards, Tom
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