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  1. S

    is this the best way to connect a washing machine?

    Can anybody tell me if this is acceptable wiring practice with the plumbing connection so close to the socket?
  2. S

    3 phase washing machine dilemna

    I have a 3 phase washing machine looking to install on a single phase supply.The machine is 13.30kw,what is the best way to install, Ask my electrical supplier to change my electric to 3 phase just needed in the garage so does whole house need to be changed ? Run a 16mm swa from my main...
    • shawn p
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    • 3 phase canada machine phase single supply washing
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada
  3. M

    Washing Machine problem

    Not sure if anyone is up on washers, but My friends washer is recently taking forever to fill, I have taken the filter screens out and cleaned them, along with the pipes from the solenoid valves to the fill spout, there is no blockage and after replacing them no change. I was wondering if anyone...
  4. G

    Washing Machine Into A Fcu?

    Been asked to take 2 fcu's off a ring main at the same point to supply a combi-boiler and a washing machine. Customer wants to have the washing machine connected directly to the fcu and not via a 3 pin plug. I'm not sure about chopping the plug of the washing machine, although I can't find...
  5. C

    Washing Machine Tripping RCD??

    Hi all, My brother has not long called me and has informed me that the washing machine keeps tripping the RCD. Just wondered the inspection procedure to narrow down the actuall fault? Any info would be much appreciated. Chris
  6. E

    socket in a toilet

    hi all new to the forum got a call from someone earlier today asking if i can put a socket in a toilet for his washing machine for him my question is is it legal?
  7. a12jpm

    Hog roast from a washing machine...

    Down at the village show yesterday and the question was asked "your an electrician...(god how I hate hearing that), could you convert a washing machine motor to turn slow enough (5rpm?) to roast a pig". Now my initial answer was anything's possible but the more i think about it the less i...
    • a12jpm
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    • aus machine washing
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Australia
  8. W

    washing machine repair

    hello. i took in to a job of trying to fix a washing machine. the machine would notdrain or do a wash. i took the machine out and cleaned filter and also the pipe that goes in to the filter was all blocked too so i took off the pipe and cleaned in. i took out colour catchers and little lunch...
    • wolfiehogan
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    • aus machine repair washing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  9. P

    washing line electricals

    been to visit an old dear who said when her washing line came down her outside light and plug socket stopped working? yeh you guessed it a bit of thin flex poked through the air vent down to the shed and into a double socket. her son told her she could use the cable for a washing line aswell she...
    • Phil
    • Thread
    • aus electric electrical washing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  10. A

    Washing Machine In Bathroom!

    Hi guys, I've been asked to wire a washing machine into a bathroom/showeroom. Whats the new regulations for that nowadays with all the changes? If I put an isolator outside the door and connect the washing machine into a flex outlet would this be allowed now? I will be taking a radial...
  11. M

    washing machine/fault

    Hi all washing machine keeps trpping rcd,no obvious faults with machine,any ideas please.
    • mick21
    • Thread
    • agree aus element fault heating machine washing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  12. P

    Washing Machines!!

    Hi, Iv one Large heavy-duty 9.5kg whirlpool washing machine, a standard washing maching and a large 10kg heavy-duty tumble dryer. Cant find any amp readings on them and just wondering would they be ok on 1 circuit without an rcd?? Thanks in advance.
  13. H

    Showers

    Hi guys, I am still a trainee electrician working for a commercial firm, been in industry for 2 years, have level 2 & 3, recently passed 17th, and I am 2/3 of the way through my NVQ. I have a lack of domestic experience and always come here for advice. I jhave recently turned down 2 jobs for...
    • hoppy
    • Thread
    • aus block decent machine plumbing shower showers washing
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  14. A

    simple question on switch spurs

    Does a switch spur for am integrated kitchen appliance, like a fridge or washing machine, need to be within 2 meters of it or is that just for ovens and hobs? Also, do they need to be on switched spur? O and one more lol. Need to ask or I wont learn :p is it best to have the washing machine on...
    • adam.h
    • Thread
    • aus circuit kitchen machine question simple spurs switch washing
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
  15. P

    Washing machine tripping rcd

    Hello chaps, going to a job on monday where the clients washing machine is tripping the rcd during its cycle, never came across this problem yet just wondering if anyone had any pointers
  16. M

    Intermitent RCD tripping!!

    Right ok, from the beginning.... I came across a fault at my auntie's house where the RCD trips as and when it please's, there are 7 circuits on the RCD side of the split load board consisting of Cooker, Ring mains 1,2 and 3, Kitchen feed, Washing machine 1, Washing machine 2. My uncle...
    • Morty
    • Thread
    • aus circuits rcd rcd tripping tripping trips washing
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  17. P

    Dangerous Installation

    Hello Again On the same house where I have the boiler problem I pulled out the washing machine and found some wires an old socket without a face plate when I toutched this with volt stick to see if live (know we should use a v indicator) it went bang sparked blue flash etc but never tripped the...
    • piz
    • Thread
    • aus dangerous installation machine quote washing wires
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  18. L

    washing machine in bathroom

    Customer has asked if it can be done, he wants washing machine and dryer to go in old airing cupboard in his bathroom as kitchen is tiny. it has slpit load box and as he wants spotlights as well, so they will be going on rcbo so all circuits will be rcd protected. Is this possible ?
    • lister
    • Thread
    • aus bathroom machine washing
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  19. L

    No Power for Washing Machine, Help!

    Does anyone know anything about washing machines?? WM wouldn't turn on this morning no power or lights on panel, checked the socket and found reverse polarity:eek: Checked 13A fuse in plug, still fine. I have lived here 5 years and the landlord has never had Periodic not once. Anyway would...
    • linzilou72
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    • canada help help! machine no power power washing
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Canada

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