Using washing machine lines for garage sink

[MantisX]

I'm looking for the best way to convert my washing machine lines over to install a sink in my garage. The washer lines are 3/4 but the sink lines are 3/8 I believe. I'm unable to find any converters, so what's the best approach here? The sink would be on the wall adjacent to the washer lines. As far as the drain, I intend to drain outside as it'll just be for light cleanup duty.(hands etc.)

Thanks all

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

Shouldn't be any problem. There's brass adapters even at Lowes to convert the sizes you're working with.

Draining outside might be more of an issue. Do you have a French drain setup or some other installation? The city may not be happy about it being drained out there.

And I'm curious since I want to do the same thing myself.

 

[CadillacJack]

Coupla ways to do it. Are you keeping the laundry connections for a washing machine or converting permanently to sink?

 

[MantisX]

Vegaman, I'm using don't ask, don't tell on the drain lol.

Cadillac Jack, thanks for the pic! That helps alot. My intentions were to get 2 3/4 Y splitters for the hot and cold so the washer can remain hooked up.

If I can convert it, I'll need at least 7ft of 3/4 or 3/8 line depending on where I converted it

Thanks

 

[fury9]

Tie it into the washer drain

 

[MantisX]

I also thought about using 2 of these but I'd need 3/8 line at least 7ft AND with male/female ends.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Watts-3-...shwasher-Adapter-A158A/202267215#.Uh7UxMu9KSM

 

[fury9]

run copper, do it right.

 

[Wood'nMetal]

Use pex tubing. They have adapters from garden hose thread (GH) to pipe thread. The stuff is cheap and easy to work with.

 

[bcrewcaptain@]

if you have access to the lines, you should have access to the drain in the same wall, why not just tie in there?