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   NormKerr | May 28, 2002 07:23pm | #1

   I vote for doing it right, and moving the plumbing/electrical hook-ups.

   Extension cords (including super long water supply hoses) are generally to be avoided, and should only be used as temporary things until you can 'do it right' (which should be what a renovation is for!).

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   MrsReese | May 28, 2002 10:29pm | #2

   It might make it easier to decide if you tested your washer to see if the drain pump is powerful enough to push water that extra distance. That's the factor that would worry me the most. If it just doesn't work with any convenient size pipe or hose, then you have a second good argument for doing all that extra work than "it's just the right way."

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   Piffin | May 28, 2002 11:17pm | #3

   If a washer drain hose is not set up right, it can continually siphon water from the tub and it will run all day without doing a load.

   Excellence is its own reward!