length off flex you can ad to an appliance

[marty1234]

hi what length off flex can you add to an appliance ie washing machine,tumbel dryre, i cant find any thing in the reg just had a quick look .

i was on a job to day and some one had 2 m added on to a washing machine so the flex was about 3 m long

personaly i would have fitted a socket closer to the appliance

 

[DurhamSparky]

its not in the regs...

grab a copy of the PAT testing booklet by the IEE its in there... i dont have a copy to hand but i belive you can have any thing up to 12m..... see if i can find a copy at work!!

 

[bugsy]

Im not aware of any regulations regarding the lengths of flexible cords on fixed appliances, however I would rather see a new cord fitted as opposed to extending the existing one

 

[cbw]

But not added, 3m flex would be fine a 2m +1m would not (I think)

Will look it up later

 

[pennywise]

The point for the appliance should be within 2m yes?

 

[bugsy]

its not in the regs...

grab a copy of the PAT testing booklet by the IEE its in there... i dont have a copy to hand but i belive you can have any thing up to 12m..... see if i can find a copy at work!!

Yep I second that wth portable equipment

 

[cbw]

In service.......Code of practice is a bit vague, states taped joints are unnaceptable and earth must be continuous and must not exceed the length allowed by the equipment standard.....WTH

So basically I cannot see its a major problem if its done properly!

 

[pennywise]

Definition of PA

An appliance of less than 18kg in mass that is intended to be moved whilst in operation or an appliance which can easily be moved from one place to another, e.g. vacuum cleaner, toaster, food mixer, etc.

A washing machine is deemed as Stationary equipment or appliances don't know if that means anything to you.

 

[DurhamSparky]

it means you cant go all ROCK and ROLL" on it with out busting a disc or giving your self a Hernia!!!

 

[cbw]

A washing machine is most defenately a 'Stationary' Item

Wish mine at home was......

 

[Risteard]

A washing machine is most defenately a 'Stationary' Item

Wish mine at home was......

Did you leave her chain too long?

 

[DurhamSparky]

ohhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

 

[pennywise]

Think the bit about three quarters of the way down on page 7, describes the replacement of appliance flexs answers the question nicely.

http://www.cee-worldwide.com/pdf/PAT.pdf

 

[ian.settle1]

A washing machine is most defenately a 'Stationary' Item

Wish mine at home was......

Until it starts the spin cycle when it can start walking across the floor

 

[cbw]

Thats good, so we are saying,

No maximum length,

Proper joints only, not taped.