Features of work of akvastop for the washing machine

Any washing machine is a potential source of leakage. However, modern manufacturers have thought through this problem. The decision was called “aquastop for a washing machine”. It is designed specifically to protect his and his neighbor’s apartment from unexpected events.

Aquastop Overview

The term Aquastop means a device that is able to protect a room from floodingresulting from damage hose machine.

The filling hose of the washing device can be damaged for various reasons:

• burst;
• be cut objects with a sharp edge;
• spoiled by pets.

You can not discount the banal failure, from which no one is immune.A crack in the pipe fitting leading to the washer can also lead to flooding. But whatever the reasons, they lead to significant financial losses, because you will have to repair not only your own apartment, but also your neighbor's apartment.

Technically, the aquastop system is a valve with a spring. Such a device will work under the condition of pressure drop. For example, if a leak is fixed, the incoming water immediately overlaps. This allows you to not worry about closing-opening cranewhich supplies water to the hose.

Bosch WFT2830 leak protection system

One of the main features of such a system is a very thick water supply hose - it will withstand a pressure of approximately 70 bar (by the way, an ordinary pipeline will withstand only 10 bar). It is installed in it electromagnetic element valve, which is similar to the same in the machine itself.

This element is referred to as the safety valve, and its normal position is considered when it is closed.

Manufacturers have thought through the structure of this system down to the smallest detail: for example, the hose itself is leaky - water leaves it in a special pan.And already in the pallet there is a sensitive element that will close the valve contacts, and the water will simply cease to flow into the machine.

By the way, one more function of the valve is to shut off the water supply when incorrectly calculated powder dosage. This is due to the fact that the lather overflows the lower tank and starts to go out. In some models, provided and pumping water, but it will happen in the event that does not work emergency or working valves.

Types of aquastop for washing machines

The first aquastop for a washing machine was introduced by the developers of Bosch washing machines in the early nineties of the last century. Since then, many varieties of similar valves have appeared - each of them has its advantages and disadvantages:

1. 1. UDI-type it works within one second - it is no coincidence that it is patented as an instantaneous water stop system. The appearance of such a detail is unassuming: it looks like a regular threaded nozzle, which can be separately connected to the apparatus. All the fun is inside. However, a sharp drop in pressure is needed to start it, that is, it will not immediately eliminate small leaks.
      

   2. Embedded The provided aquastopes, of course, significantly increase the cost of the unit. They are simple - they are installed on the bottom and turned off when the water is outside the tank; with a valve that overlaps automatically - it stands at the very beginning of the water intake and is controlled by an electric actuator that evaluates the path drops. The latter, by the way, also reveals a leak in the hose itself. Some of these HydroStop options can be controlled using radio waves, if so decided by the manufacturer.
      
   3. One of the latest developments in this area is powder aquastop It contains a hose for connection, which at one end is included in the washing machine, and the other goes to the water supply. However, this system is disposable: the absorption of water in it occurs with the help of an absorbent. The thing is in a double hose with empty walls - in the event of a leak it is in this space that a violent reaction begins. The problem will be eliminated, and the valve will block the water, but it is unlikely that such a view can be called a good protection, if only from a couple of holes.
      

How to mount aquastop yourself

If there is no such device "from birth" in your washing machine, you can install it yourself. You can do this as follows:

1. 1. 1. The unit is disconnected from the water supply and electricity.
      2. The water supply hose is disconnected from the machine. Perhaps it should replace the sealing rings and at the same time wash the filters rough cleaning.
      3. The sensor itself is installed on water tap - while the device should be rotated clockwise.
      4. Connect the water hose to the aquastop.
      5. Before completing the work, it is necessary to check the quality of the installation by carefully pouring water into the hose - this will allow detecting and eliminating faults in time.

Additional measures to prevent the flood

There are other methods of preventing leaks, in addition to installing special tools in the washing machine.

1. 1. 1. Different materials can be used for the installation of the supply pipes to the unit. Mainly metal plastic or polypropylene, but there are still copper and steel galvanized pipes. The latter option has the smallest service life (no more than 30 years). As for metal-plastic, it is best to let it into the pressing form.Polypropylene has proven itself well, but such a pipe will not withstand severe mechanical damage. Experts advise: it is better not to take aluminum cranes and fitting systems. There is enough pressure in the system to break such a part, and this will already lead to possible leaks.
      2. The bathroom can be laid on the floor waterproofing material. This will protect the flow of water to the neighbors below. Competent bed flooring will provide self-maintenance of water in the sewer. The only negative - the level of the floor in the room rises slightly.
      3. The right decision will be overlap all risers when owners are not at home. This is necessary, first of all, in the case of existing damage in drain hose washing machine: if water oozes out somewhere, it can break through and flood. By the way, this recommendation is given in any instructions for such an aggregate, but not all clearly follow the instructions in the manual.

Aquastop for a washing machine is a significant breakthrough in the field of improvements for washing machines. The presence of such a system will prevent serious water leaks and, therefore, reduce the risk of serious financial losses.