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  1. Soulsurfer

    Washing Machine Rcd Tripping !

    Hey all I'm sure it's an old frequently asked one but had a callout this afternoon where young couple just bought brand new high end Miele washing machine and had plugged into an old powerbreaker rcd socket in garage. As soon as it's turned on to start any program and door interlock operates as...
  2. J

    Installing washing machine and t/drier in room with wc and basin - is it allowed.

    Hi Folks First posting. My background is in joinery with any little knowledge on electricity picked up as I went along which isn't enough to answer my query. The lad lives in a flat in a large block about 150 years old. In the flat is a room about 6 feet x 5 feet containing a wc and wash...
  3. R

    Washing Machine Tripping Fuse Box

    Hi, Earlier today my washing machine tripped at the fuse box accompanied by a loud popping noise. It also took out a couple of other kitchen appliances as well as the house alarm system in the hallway. I switched it back to it's on position with plugs out of all appliances in the kitchen bar...
  4. B

    rcd problem

    Hi any answers on why is my washing machine on upstairs ring main causing tripping of rcd,so I then ran a extension lead and run washing machine from downstairs ring and have no problems?
  5. L

    Inverters and washing machine motors

    I would like to know whether I can run a 1/2hp (~380W) washing machine motor on a 600W (1200W peak power) pure sine wave inverter. I had (famous last words) a 600W modified sine wave inverter which worked well off a car...
  6. S

    Running a washing mashine from an modified sine wave inverter

    I would like to know if it is ok to run my washing mashine from my 1500 w modified sine wave inverter. Spec: Continental ce68618 Washing power : 450 Watts dehydrating power : 160 watts
  7. T

    three phase industrial washing machine off ship

    Customer has two industrial washing machines three phase he wants to install in hotel faceplate indicates three phase 60hz supply needed. Says they came off a ship. Would our 50 hz supply work they are roughly 16 and 18 kamps each.
  8. D

    Indesit Washing Machine

    I have a problem with my Indesit WIXL 143 - 4 years old. After a wash, clothes are still saturated with water. The machine doesn't transfer to a fast spin. On any program, all lights are flashing. Checked the pump, outlet hose and filter etc. - all clear, no blockage. Thanks in advance.
  9. W

    Washing Machine Pump Failing Pat Test

    Hey all, I pat tested my washing machine at home yesterday and it's failing the insulation resistance test, giving a reading of 0.87 Mohm. After some investigating, I found that by unplugging the drain outlet pump, the insulation resistance reading is now >199 Mohm. Therefore the pump is...
  10. M

    Washing Machine Motor - Earth Fault

    Bit of a fast ball. My missus is determined to have a new washing machine! I am more determined to spend that three hundred quid wisely investing it with william hill (other bookmakers could also be used(I'm not advertising)) whilst slurping strongbow. Anyway our washing machine has wrapped...
  11. richardg

    Washing machine in bathroom

    Good evening all! I have been asked for some professional advice and would like to pick your collective brains. A client has been advised by his architect to place the washing machine in the bathroom. I have been reading the 17th which bans sockets within 3 metres of zones. Can the design be...
  12. Midwest

    RCBO X5 trip time out, caused by washing machine

    I've used a particular socket in my kitchen to carry out monthly calibration checks (ZS & RCD) on my MFT, for several months with no issues. Last week I carried out my tests on my MFT and the x5 RCD test timed out at 40ms. Thinking I had a faulty RCBO, I replaced today, but the fault remained...
  13. Rockingit

    Anyone know about changing washing machine drum bearings?

    Poorly Candy/Hoover washing machine at home, just trying to work out how feasible it is to change drum bearings or just forget it and buy a new one. Can anyone advise?
  14. Jackall

    Washing Machine in Bathroom

    Hello. I'd be interested in what people think of the following, and any helpful advice. I want to put a washing-machine in a bathroom and here are the relevant details : The machine is rated IPX4, power rated at 1850W, has instructions as to how to remove the plug if required, and the manual...
  15. A

    Electric shock whilst washing up

    A colleague of mine has mentioned that they have experienced electric shock symptoms whilst washing up. They say that all the circuits in the kitchen are protected by RCD so assuming they are working ok, it rules out the theory that there is an electrical circuit problem. Possible earthing...
  16. M

    washing machine trips out the rcd as soon as its turned on

    I have a hotpoint Aquarius washing machine. As soon as its plugged in and switched on it trips the rcd. I've tried at another socket toake sire its nor a fault on the socket, but its definitely the machine. Could anybody give me any pointers as what to look for. Thanks
  17. E

    Washing machine trips 32 amp mcb intermittently

    Called to a property today. Customer said that kitchen ring circuit trpped whilst washing machine was half way through cycle. Tested the circuit with my insulation resistance tester and all was fine. Tested the appliance itself and found dead short between live / earth and 0.26 between neutral...
  18. C

    bl***y washing machine engineers

    got called out this afternoon, lady had engineer out from manufacturers this morning to repair washing machine. He did the repair then got "some big" machine out and tested her sockets!!. He then advised her not to use the electrics in the house and gave her a note saying dont use until had...
  19. T

    Washing machine repair problem please help

    Last week the door seal rear retainer went on our Indesit washing machine. Yesterday the part was finally delivered, it's a circular spring about 400mm in diameter which secures the door seal to the drum housing and so far I've been on about an hour trying to get it fitted. I'm hoping one of my...
  20. T

    Installation Of Washing Machine, Tumble Drier And Boiler In A Too With A Shower

    Hello guys, I 've been asked to provide power in a utility room with a shower, for a tumble drier, washing machine and boiler. I was thinking that fused spurs will suffice, they would be outside zone 2 but not 3 m away horizontally. Any thoughts? Cheers Tom

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