Hi, I’m replacing my washing machine and to fir it they want a plug socket, presently it is hard wired as in the first photo. Can I rewire into an outdoor socket ? This way I can place under my sink mounting where there is room and this will also protect it. What wires do I wire into the outdoor socket please ? And will this be safe? Thank you .
Rewiring a hard wired washing machine to a plug socket
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Refuse to Bend
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You can't wire the cable into that your first suggestion is best but fix it to the wall and fit a cable gland.
I’ve managed to pull free the JB, one wire goes to the washing machine and the other to the wall swith( I think it’s called a fused spur) there seems to be plenty of cable, would you suggest what plug socket is best please so I can remove the JB and fit a socket so new washing machine can be plugged straight in please
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Refuse to Bend
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The weatherproof one you posted is fine. I presume you have 30ma RCD protection at your consumer unit.
Refuse to Bend
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I presume the property came with a fitted washer and what you have is a non compliant mess so it needs correcting.
Bazza
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If its a new build house, I would be seriously worried about the quality of the electrics. The wiring to, and use of, that round junction box does not meet Wiring Regulations requirements.
Hopefully that is just the usual quality of a kitchen fitter. Hope he didn't do anything else....just saying.
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Why not a standard socket behind the machine if the fused connection unit (spur) controls it?
CBE
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Not sure why you’re contemplating an outdoor socket? If everything else is ok (rcd protection at the ccu etc.) just need to install a pattress box with a single socket in an adjacent cupboard. Feed the cable from the fcu to the socket if it reaches. Can drill a hole at the back of the cupboard In to the pattress box(these are just surface mounted boxes that the socket then screws on to).
I guess I’m just worried as it will be located under the sink should there be any leaks but I don’t see why there should be same as if anything leaked on the current JB. Can I used the unfused one below, I’m thinking it doesn’t need to be fused if there is a fuse in the spur wall socket
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I’m unsure if you can use this, as it’ll be rated to max 13Amps, whereas I think a socket is usually 20 Amps.
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CBE
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No need for a qualified spark as you are not changing the circuit. So it’s not certified work. Someone with basic diy knowledge can do it and will be cheaper (from a spark who would charge you a spark rate ). As long as they can wire a socket and you have enough length on the cable to bring it in to cupboard next to the sink. I wouldn’t advise having a socket under a sink.