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  1. J

    Fix for Broken Dishwasher Switch

    A while ago the plastic switch that turns our dishwasher on/off came loose. We worked out wedging a paperclip into the switch held it in place and stopped the dishwasher from switching off. However, a few days ago after wiggling the paperclip back into place, I believe it caused some kind of...
  2. S

    Plug melted to dishwasher

    Evening folks, I hope someone here can help me? I recently found on removal of my knackered integral dishwasher the plug that had evidently been pressed against the back of the dishwasher has melted and fused with the dishwashers insulation. I have lived in this house since brand new and moved...
  3. S

    Dishwasher timer issue

    Hi, We have a dishwasher that when it starts then there comes a pause for about 6-7 minutes before it starts working. It ends each washing program with satisfactory results. I can't remember as if it has always had such a pause or not, thats why I wanted to ask you who have the knowledge if it...
  4. C

    Kitchen sockets not working except for cooker and dishwasher

    hi all, we have a serious problem with our sockets. My partner turned on the kettle and it tripped the RCD, he unplugged it and turned the electricity back on but all sockets in the kitchen don't work anymore except for the cooker and dishwasher (electrician said they could be on a different...
  5. Pete999

    Barnaby and his Dishwasher

  6. M

    Dishwasher repair garage submain

    just had a customer in the phone saying that an engineer refused to work on her broken dishwasher because of a failed earth loop test and no rcd being present The setup is as follows Tt supply From the House consumer unit a 10mm twin and earth runs through the house buried in the wall...
  7. N

    Can Plug Sockets for Dishwasher and Washing Machine be Placed in Under-sink Cupboard?

    Hello, The layout for my kitchen, which is not installed yet, is such that there is a free-standing dishwasher and washing machine on either side of a cupboard which has the kitchen sink over it. My builder who recently re-wired my house has installed the wiring so that the plug sockets for...
    • Novice12
    • Thread
    • appliance appliances behind builder cupboard dishwasher machine plug sockets washing
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: Electrical Appliances Forum
  8. P

    fcu from cooker circuit

    I have recently had my house flooded, my insurance company have redone my kitchen but changed the location the dishwasher will be in to get it closer to the plumbing. I need to get power to the dishwasher but the socket above has already been spured (more than once and not by me) so don't want...
  9. H

    3 phase machines

    Was looking at a job where the customer wants another dishwasher same as the one that they have. The one they have has a rating plate which says 6.6kw/12.4A. It is wired in 6mm on a 40A mcb. Length of run is 10mtrs. Now I would have thought that 400x1.732=692.8 6600/692.8=9.53A therefore a 2.5mm...
    • Hawk
    • Thread
    • 3 phase cable current dishwasher machines phase power small
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. C

    Dishwasher need bonding?

    Hello Ive just fitted a new dishwasher and after finishing the tedious job of fitting the door cover etc The second manual states that it must be bonded. So I pulled it back out and there is a screw on the back in which to earth. My questions are, does the dishwasher actually need bonding as...
  11. L

    Dishwasher heating problem

    Hi, I realise here isnt many appliance guys on here but I have been testing my heating element in my dishwasher because the water wasn't heating up, I am getting 28 ohms on the element but not at the spade connectors where the wiring plug clips on, should I get 28 ohms across the spade...
  12. B

    Hob Circuit Problem

    Hi folks, first time on the forum so please forgive any technically inept terminology, but just wanted to seek some advice on an issue with domestic wiring. We recently had a new kitchen installed, and a new 30A circuit was required for an induction hob and double oven. The installers set up a...
  13. B

    Faulty socket? Works the sink disposal but won't power a dishwasher?

    Chaps, I'll don a tin hat here as someone is going to tell me I'm dim. Problem is this: old property, plug socket under kitchen sink, it powers the sink food disposal churner thingy but when I unplug that and try to install a new dishwasher it won't send any power to it?? I just tried plugging...
    • big gus
    • Thread
    • dishwasher electrical work fault faulty power socket washer won't works
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Electrical Appliances Forum
  14. yellowvanman

    Voltage Monitoring

    Customer has been trying to use a dishwasher using Economy 7 at night, and its not working properly. Works fine during the day, Miele engineer says nothing wrong but the cause of the problem is a pressure switch that ends up with the dishwasher failing to heat the water. Water pressure has...
  15. G

    Combining circuits

    Would anything forbid me from combining the clothes washer socket and kitchen dishwasher to a single circuit & MCB?
    • Gardner
    • Thread
    • circuit circuits dishwasher socket washer
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. R

    RCD tripping

    Hello all, i have an issue with a commercial dishwasher who has been checked by an Engineer with no fault. RCD trips as soon i switch the wall socket,however i've unplugged every plug i have and surprise it does not trip. now,i've tried to see if have split load,correct me if i'm wrong,i did...
    • ragtime27
    • Thread
    • commercial dishwasher other rcd rcd tripping socket tripping
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. P

    Commercial dishwasher heater element

    Commercial dishwasher in a site i look after went 'pop' today, it stopped working a couple of months ago and i found a 4a fuse had blown on the PCB. I changed the fuse and it has worked fine until today, took the cover off and saw one of the three heating elements has burnt out. Found the part...
  18. J

    Burning smell from socket / plug when using dishwasher

    I have a 2 year old Hoover dishwasher and a couple of days ago it started causing a burning smell. At first we did not know what was causing the smell but have now worked out it is the dishwasher. Today I pulled it out and all looks OK. I sniffed the plug and that had the remnants of a burning...
  19. B

    Help 3phase dishwasher

    Hi guys fitted a commercial dishwasher today extended c/w supply made drainage alterations etc.Being a helpful stupid bloke connected up cables.Didnt know neutral changed from black to blue so have connected up incorrectly none of the breakers tripped am I in the brown stuff or not im a plumber...
  20. J

    Dishwasher tripping

    Afternoon all, going to look at my friends parents dishwasher today. when connected to the kitchen ring it trips RCD but they have since had it connected to an extension lead from the lounge and it doesn't trip. i was pre thinking that there maybe water at the socket. Does anyone one have...

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