Very bad idea as only half the machine will work, what you need to do is go to B&Q and purchase a Y connector you will know what it is as it looks like the letter Y you need to connect this if you can to your cold water tap [you might have to use another pipe to do this if it is in a tight corner but then you will need a double male connector also, then connect your two machine pipes to this and it should be fine as the machine heater will take care of heating the water.
powerhousesteve@hotmail.com, November 2005