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  1. S

    Washing machine trip the breaker.

    When my washing machine (7 year old ) was running yesterday it trip the breaker ( that one ,first on the left , RCD i guess?!) and no power in home. We reset the trip and the same happened twice more (took me a ittle while to realise it was the washing machine!). The socket is OK, and I presume...
  2. J

    Extension of Washing Machine Power Cable

    Our new washing machine came with a power cable that is not long enough to reach the power socket which has been installed under the kitchen sink (that's where it was when we first moved in.) I called Indesit and they told me they come like that because regulations state that the power socket...
  3. SteUK

    Washing machine and dishwasher on same double socket - solution?

    Hi, Currently having to plug swap when wanting to use the either appliance (for safety as they both draw appox 10amp each). Looking for advice on what to ask a sparky to fit. Can I ask for a single socket to be spurred off the current double socket, and plug one of the appliances into that...
  4. C

    Have you ever put your boots in the washing machine?

    Don’t. I put two pairs in on 40 degrees and the slowest spin speed. On all four the steel toe cap has become detached and is moving around the inside of the shoe. Expensive mistake.
  5. A

    Washing machine off boiler circuit?

    Bonjour I'm a level 3 apprentice at the moment and have a side job to fit a double socket for a washing machine, only power is off a fuse spur supplying a gas boiler, which is also protected by a 13a, is this okay?
  6. F

    Washing Machine broken wire.

    Hi. I'd be grateful if anyone can offer me some friendly advice please. My washer stopped spinning and I discovered the fault to be a broken wire on the motor connector block on the washer side connector. Here's a picture. I took the motor out a while ago and cut the tiewrap that secured...
  7. 2

    Glass washing machine 3 phase 63a per phase

    good evening, just looked at a job where a glass washing machine is to be installed in a factory. 3 phase crabree board already there. plenty of spare ways and only load on the ccu is power and lighting and alarm system. job request from customer, need a commando socket adjacent to drain to...
  8. A

    Washing machine blowing electrics

    Hello Useless female here.... I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but I have a quick question I'm hoping an expert can help me with! My washing machine keeps blowing the electrics, I've managed to empty it of the clothes but drum is full of water. Does this mean I have a faulty washing...
  9. littlespark

    Hotpoint washing machine with a couple of issues

    Fairly new washing machine with 2 problems. 1. When starting up a new wash, the motor turns the drum slightly. Repeats a few times, then runs as normal. Some form of starter on the motor failing? 2. The washing comes out after the program still wet. There's no puddles on the floor under the...
  10. Electron

    Washing machine and dryer supply

    A washing machine (Hotpoint Aquarius WMAQF 641 P) and a tumble dryer (Candy GCC 590NB-80), which are well used in a hair salon, have a problem that the RCD regularly trips. The machines are plugged into a double socket which is supplied as a spur through 1.5mm flex cable in mini trunking...
  11. M

    Hit a brick wall with resetting Bosch Washing machine classixx 1200 express. After changing brushes.

    hi, I qualified as a sparks in 2008 and after doing many maintenance contracts mainly with the NHS, I only have time to do private jobs and my own. It’s currentely my own that I’m in a tiswas with. I just changed my brushes on my Bosch machine WAE 24162uk/08. They were worn right down to the...
    • MAJ
    • Thread
    • after bosch brick brushes changing machine wall washing
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. M

    Washing machine installed in electrical riser

    Hi Guys Can anyone let me know who I can contact to discuss this installation? I work for a company in laundry industry. We (not me but our install team - most clever ladies in the office and bunch of subcontractors) installed washer in the riser. I escalated this issue 3 months ago during...
  13. D00DY_T00DY

    Washing machine capacitor

    Hi all, My washing machine is buzzing which I thought the motor was f&&*Ed but thought to test the capacitor by giving the motor a push start. Starts just fine after which confirms it for me. Anyone know any sites for spare parts? Part number is 11.126/856-324 Not sure if this is the start...
  14. 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
  15. NDG Elecs

    Appliance repairs... Stick or twist..

    Hi folks, I occasionally get calls for appliance repairs, and got one tonight from a stressed sounding chippy owner about his deep fat fryer. I politely turned him down and gave him the number of someone I know who deals with appliances, as I knows very little really. But then it got me...
  16. B

    Leaking Washing Machine ?

    A while back my daughter asked me to call in after work as her washer as leaking (aprox 2 years old) I got there could see it had been leaking so checked all the hoses level switches etc all seemed well. Put it on without any load in it and watched it fill and empty all seemed normal. So I...
  17. S

    My Washing Machine Is ...

    silver. Can I ask in this forum if I have problems with it?
  18. Soulsurfer

    Washing Machine Rcd Tripping !

    Hey all I'm sure it's an old frequently asked one but had a callout this afternoon where young couple just bought brand new high end Miele washing machine and had plugged into an old powerbreaker rcd socket in garage. As soon as it's turned on to start any program and door interlock operates as...
  19. J

    Installing washing machine and t/drier in room with wc and basin - is it allowed.

    Hi Folks First posting. My background is in joinery with any little knowledge on electricity picked up as I went along which isn't enough to answer my query. The lad lives in a flat in a large block about 150 years old. In the flat is a room about 6 feet x 5 feet containing a wc and wash...
    • Jimmei
    • Thread
    • allowed installing machine room washing
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. R

    Washing Machine Tripping Fuse Box

    Hi, Earlier today my washing machine tripped at the fuse box accompanied by a loud popping noise. It also took out a couple of other kitchen appliances as well as the house alarm system in the hallway. I switched it back to it's on position with plugs out of all appliances in the kitchen bar...
    • RustyNail1976
    • Thread
    • another anyway box fuse fuse box machine socket tripping washing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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