I've just moved house (UK), and the space for the washing machine doesn't have a waste pipe. Instead, it has an odd looking connecting pipe that looks like something fits over it. How do I connect my washing machine, which has a normal waste pipe, to this? – I've tried Googling but can't find anything that looks like this image.
The previous occupants had a washing machine here, so we know it's possible! The only other thing in the washing machine gap is the cold water inlet.
This is the back of my washing machine – its waste pipe is on the right:
Best Answer
That looks like a connector used to lengthen the waste pipe. It is designed to accept the common waste pipe sizes and most waste pipes have a flexible end - visible on the waste pipe on the back of the machine.
Once you have checked that that pipe goes into a suitable drain (with U bend) and it is not too long (6 feet is a usual max, but do read the machine instructions), and that extension is not blocked then it should work fine.
Based on the comment: if you want the security of adding hose clamps, then do not make them too tight. I would make sure to push the pipe fully deep over the barbs or ridges - you can see the bulge caused by the ridges on the other side already.