is this the best way to connect a washing machine?

[salopboy]

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

 

[SparkusMaximus]

The socket is attached to the cupboard I believe that alone is not allowed (part p), also it should be accessible so a switch plate above the work surface for isolation would be advisable and then maybe the washing machine hard wired.

As for the location to the plumbing joint, one would not chose to put a socket under a potential leek, which came first though, the socket or the plumbing. Don't know if there is a regulation for this though but it is just common sense.

 

[ezzzekiel]

Fixing to the unit is not an issue (allowed by most scheme providers) if the appliance isnt intergrated then no need for a isolation point above worktop. location is an issue although see it regularly and prob unlikely to cause probs maybe worth moving along a bit.