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Hi all,
I'm not sure if I'm posting on a forum specifically for electricians? or if this is also a forum for the general public looking for advice from electricians? Either way I'm the latter and hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
After a serious house fire last summer, as a result of poor electrics, I'm trying to be extra cautious when it comes to using any electrical appliances.
The specific advice needed is in regards to plugging in my washing machine and tumble dryer. I currently have a double wall socket, with one socket being used by a freezer and one spare socket to cover both other appliances. In the past I have used an extension lead for these, however I'm not sure if this is the safest practice? The only options I can see are either to constantly unplug/plug in each appliance in to the wall socket as it's required (not sure if this will cause issues with the appliances in the long run?), use an extension lead (while only using one applicance at a time, I assume this would be safer?), or to have an additional wall socket added (would prefer to avoid if possible).
If someone could advise which is the best option I would be very appreciative.
Thanks in advance
I'm not sure if I'm posting on a forum specifically for electricians? or if this is also a forum for the general public looking for advice from electricians? Either way I'm the latter and hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
After a serious house fire last summer, as a result of poor electrics, I'm trying to be extra cautious when it comes to using any electrical appliances.
The specific advice needed is in regards to plugging in my washing machine and tumble dryer. I currently have a double wall socket, with one socket being used by a freezer and one spare socket to cover both other appliances. In the past I have used an extension lead for these, however I'm not sure if this is the safest practice? The only options I can see are either to constantly unplug/plug in each appliance in to the wall socket as it's required (not sure if this will cause issues with the appliances in the long run?), use an extension lead (while only using one applicance at a time, I assume this would be safer?), or to have an additional wall socket added (would prefer to avoid if possible).
If someone could advise which is the best option I would be very appreciative.
Thanks in advance
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