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Just done this and I can confirm I still have power to the washing machine.Try this now: Leave breaker A on, switch off B, do you have power to the w/machine?
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Just done this and I can confirm I still have power to the washing machine.Try this now: Leave breaker A on, switch off B, do you have power to the w/machine?
If it is the 32A MCB tripping and not the one that the washing machine is on that is worrying. That sounds like a loose connection somewhere that is being shaken by the start of the cycle and shorting something outThe machine and all the kitchen appliances apart from the boiler are covered the 32A circuit breaker on the far left (labelled A). The actual breaker (also 32A) that trips when the machine is on is the one next to it (second from left, labelled B). It is responsible for
Do you mean a loose connection inside the washing machine? Or on my electrical system?If it is the 32A MCB tripping and not the one that the washing machine is on that is worrying. That sounds like a loose connection somewhere that is being shaken by the start of the cycle and shorting something out
I tried that yesterday when I was working out which circuit breaker is responsible for each set of sockets and lights. I can confirm that when I switch off A and leave B on, I have no power to the washing machine.Now this: Switch off A, switch on B, do you have power to the W/M?
Thanks - the picture definitely helps.Here is picture of my unit. Sorry about the quality - the lighting is not very good at the moment. I will try to get a better picture tomorrow during the day. The machine and all the kitchen appliances apart from the boiler are covered the 32A circuit breaker on the far left (labelled A). The actual breaker (also 32A) that trips when the machine is on is the one next to it (second from left, labelled B). It is responsible for all the devices I listed in my earlier post:
Thank you.Thanks - the picture definitely helps.
There may have been some confusion with definitions.
If the breaker B trips, even though Breaker A appears to supply the power to the washing machine then (assuming it's not just coincidental which seems unlikely) there is either a mis wiring between the circuits which needs to be fixed, or the vibration of the washing machine is disturbing a fault in the cable for the other circuit. (Or both)
Both would need diagnosing on site by an electrician with the right test equipment.
It is possible that the neutrals are not correctly split between breakers A and B. If that is the case, then circuit B could still be 'live' when breaker B is off, or vice versa with A.
Therefore until you can get it inspected, don't assume that either circuit is electrically isolated unless the RCD is off, even if the appliances plugged into it aren't working..
Leave Bosch alone. You have a problem with your electrical installation. Get an electrician.Thank you.
My kitchen work top is an L shape. The machine is located under the short side of the "L". The single dedicated mains socket for the machine is located in the corner of the L. There is wooden panel (it's part of the kitchen unit) separating the socket and the machine. Do you think the vibration of the machine could still affect the mains socket? The actual RCD box is located on the opposite side wall of the machine (away from the machine).
Should I definitely forget about going to Bosch? Can I still use the machine? I used it yesterday and it didn't trip.
I would say at least until the wiring is clarified it's not worth going to Bosch. The issue with the breakers may or may be relevant to the washing machine but needs to be sorted and they will do nothing if they can in any way pin it on the installation anyway.Thank you.
My kitchen work top is an L shape. The machine is located under the short side of the "L". The single dedicated mains socket for the machine is located in the corner of the L. There is wooden panel (it's part of the kitchen unit) separating the socket and the machine. Do you think the vibration of the machine could still affect the mains socket? The actual RCD box is located on the opposite side wall of the machine (away from the machine).
Should I definitely forget about going to Bosch? Can I still use the machine? I used it yesterday and it didn't trip.
In your wiring (or just possibly in another appliance, but very unlikely as repeatedly tripping a 32A breaker would cause a 13A fuse to fail very quickly).Do you mean a loose connection inside the washing machine? Or on my electrical system?
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