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  1. J

    Washing machine motor insulation testing

    Hi all i'm a little stuck been asked by my folks to have a look at their washing machine as they all think if it has a plug on it i know the whole workings, design, and how to repair it. My problem is there seems to be a short on the motor when running i know its not the pump or element as have...
    • jim1000
    • Thread
    • fault insulation machine motor seems testing washing
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. P

    RCDs and "Inverter" washing machines

    Anyone got any idea why [LG] washing machines with "Inverter technology" continually trip RCD's? LG insist that the fault is not theirs and that the machine I know of should be connected to a non-RCD supply to remedy the problem. Given that most machines are in kitchens, ergo Special Locations...
    • Poptasticdave
    • Thread
    • circuit don't inverter machine machines other rcd rcds washer washing
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. M

    Socket behind washing machine near drain pipe blown fuse

    Hi, I have a socket behind a washing machine near the the open washing machine drain stand pipe. I am guessing that the pipe was blocked and the water overflowed and leaked onto the socket and blew the fuse. The machine is new so I contacted the landlord who sent an electrician around, he...
    • MrTenant
    • Thread
    • behind blown drain fuse machine socket washing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. Richard Burns

    Washing machine brushes

    Slightly out of range but I have had a problem with my washing machine and checked the brushes (which were fine) and think I put them back left right and right left; the motor was whining a lot on running and the brushes sparking a bit but the spin cycle seemed to calm it down! I was wondering...
  5. J

    socket box next too washing machine water connectors

    Surly this cant be right. under the sink where you connect the washing machine pipes to the hot and cold someone has fitted a socket box for the washing machine. its not even a waterproof unit, its a rented house and im a little bit concerned that if it leaks the misses might get a new hair do.
  6. M

    Washing machine.

    Hi guys. Just about to search the internet my self but thought I'd post here first. Washing machine indoors in playing up Siemens E12:44 flashing error code F:16 Any ideas?
  7. J

    Washing machine tripping RCD

    Hi, I have just had installed a new RCD consumer unit and the washing machine keeps tripping it, what should I do? the washing machine is only a few years old. Could it be an issue with the plug socket? Also would installing a plug socket RCD as well stop it from tripping the main one or is...
    • joolzhaines
    • Thread
    • elements fault machine motor rcd tripping washing
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. V

    Washing Machine Tripping RCD?

    Hi, I changed a 20amp flex outlet plate, which fed a commercial washing machine, in a nusery, for a 1G SW socket with built in 30ma RCD protection, as none of the building/Installation had RCD proctection. The faulty commercial wash machine was being replaced with a domestic one with a 13a...
    • vincef
    • Thread
    • faulty machine rcd socket tripping washing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. W

    Washing machines

    Does anyone put these on their own radial?
  10. D

    Fault on ring main

    Hello everyone, I'm just looking for advice on a ring main fault, I'll try and keep the scenario short so as not to bore you al.... I was asked to attend this fault at an on going job our firm our firm is doing (I wasn't involved from the start) The existing kitchen ring had been broken into to...
  11. E

    Washing Machine not on RCD

    Hello all, This is my first post on this forum. I'm installing a new circuit in my bungalow to become approved (probably NIC). On one hand, I'd like to practise and prove all kinds of fancy things . . . on the other, I just need to do it cheaply. I've plumbed my washing machine into my...
  12. I

    new washing machine trips rcd

    washing machine trips rcd when turned on or off? this is on a newly installed ring on a recent job.as work had all been tested and no problems, job signed off and walked away. machine was 5-6years old recommended they get it looked at by an engineer, but they instead bought a new one.this still...
  13. Y

    Spur for diswasher and washing machine in radial circuit

    Hi. I would like to know if I can connect socket to radial circuit to power diswasher and washing machine (double socket) with fused spur. I know that circuit should be fused 20A so if I use 13A fuse it will probably blow fuse if both working together, can 20A fused switch be used? (I don't...
  14. Goody

    Washing machine trips the circuit.

    Customer rang to say his washing machine trips the circuit in the middle of the cycle. He said, it ran for a while and stopped. Enquired on the phone and it looked like it only tripped the MCB and the RCD stayed on. It's on a radial circuit with 16A MCB. Could someone shed some light on this...
  15. F

    Washing Machine In Bathroom Issues

    During a PIR last week I found that the flat has its washing machine in an alcove/old airing cupboard with no door, in the bathroom. (I am going to try and include a diagram of the bathroom with this post). 　 It is currently supplied via a dedicated RCD protected /circuit and single socket...
  16. K

    3.6kw system into 3 phases

    An ex farm that i visited today would like to install a 3.6kw system feeding into a single phase which is currently supplying an outbuilding. The remaining 2 phases supply the house, Assuming that the DNO is happy with the imbalance, if we installed the system would the energy generated on this...
  17. G

    new washing machine trips 3 phase rcd incomer

    Hi Chaps, Got called to an interesting one today, customer has bought a new miele washing machine for a farm building. It is a straight swap for an older machine, trouble is during its cycle it trips the 3 phase rcd 30ma incomer. The socket it is connected to is fed from a single phase breaker...
    • graham1
    • Thread
    • 3 phase aus incomer machine new phase rcd trips washing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  18. S

    Washing Machine Won't Stop

    Anyone help me with this one please? It's my own washing machine, last night the cycle just went on and on and on and didn't stop on slow spin, eventually had to turn it off but when I turned it back on and tried to Start the cycle again, same thing. There is a load in there, anyone know of any...
  19. R

    Location of cooker iso's in Cupboards

    Hey guys ! So on Job where they have converted a room into studio flat inc a Kitchen prob is its so tight in there its a real squeeze to get anything in. Basically got elec Hob and oven. both fed in 6mm to cooker switch and plate. one of each for hob and cooker. But they are located in...
    • Robinson
    • Thread
    • aus cooker cupboard fixed location machine washing
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Australia
  20. S

    Kitchen Cooker Isolation Switch, Dishwasher And Washing Machine Spurs

    Hi i'm quoting for a job that involves: The moving of a cooker isolation switch The installation of extra single socket's for dishwasher, microwave, and hob The cooker isolation switch is moving and needs to be extended around 2 metres, if possible I would like to have a single switch built...
    • sparkysean
    • Thread
    • cooker dishwasher isolation kitchen machine spurs switch washer washing
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Electrical Appliances Forum

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