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  1. K

    2 prong appliances with metal casing, are they safe to use ?

    I recently learned the importance of electrical grounding and checked all appliances in my home. Toaster, Microwave oven have 3 prong power cord, so their metal casing would not cause any shock if the device has worn out connection inside. Some others like fans on the floor have only 2 prong and...
    • ktnwin
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    • appliances casing metal safe screwfix
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. G

    UK Advice needed: Connect multiple appliances to mains.

    I'm a bit of a gamer and over the years i've amassed a collection of consoles i'd like to have easily accessible. Now i understand that if i was to just grab an extension lead, and hook up all of them to the double socket i have nearby, that i'll likely overload the socket and this poses a fire...
    • GreaterMuta
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    • advice appliances connect mains multiple needed
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. B

    Maximum Appliances on Ring ??

    Hi all is there a regulation stating how many white good appliances allowed on a 32a Ring. Had another discussion with a fellow electrician stating that maximum 4 x 2kw load white good appliances on one ring, but he could not quote the regulation think this is just his own preference. As he was...
  4. B

    Anyone good on appliances?

    Seem to be having an intermittent fault on my AEG condenser tumble dryer. It occasionally throws up an EH0 code - which states it could be a power supply fault. I use an extension lead (white flex type), which I changed, but it’s still occurring. I’ve been used a plug checker, which states...
  5. littlespark

    Premature failure of appliances

    A parent at the school asked me why they might be going through a lot of appliances. Washing machine less than 4 years. kettle 3 years and LED lamps, less than 6 months. There were other things, but can’t remember lifespan. I popped in on passing one day and did a quick test on the kettle...
  6. I

    UK Kitchen appliances & sockets, switches, isolation etc.

    Hi, First post so go easy on me. Looking for some advice on kitchen appliances (washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer) because I have to move some of them in a kitchen redesign happening soon. At the moment, I have above bench fused switches for each appliance, then below bench...
    • infaddict
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    • appliances isolation kitchen sockets switches
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. F

    Appliances not working

    all of my 20 amp breakers are working fine. But my only double pole breakers are the water heater and a wall heater. Neither of those are working. One leg was getting 120v and the other 80v so I replaced the panel inside the home. Now one leg is 118v and the other is 115v but still the hot water...
    • Fosterc92
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    • appliances not working screwfix working
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. H

    Should I earth bond test Class I appliances?

    Hello, I am a Trainee here on the Forum. I am seeking some further advice/input on a specific technical matter of importance to me. Briefly, I have completed C&G level 1 in electrical installation (distinction) and I am currently on the level 2 course, and things are going well on that score...
    • HandsOffEngineer
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    • appliances class earth earth bond test
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. T

    Grid switches for kitchen appliances

    Evening all Just pricing a new build and they want a 4gang grid for the kitchen appliances. Am I correct in saying that if the switches are kept on the ring main and if I spur off each switch for an appliance and use an unswitched fuse spur unit behind each appliance that would be ok? It’s the...
  10. J

    Where to put sockets?

    As part of a kitchen refit I am trying to work out where to put the electrical sockets for my freestanding appliances. If I have the sockets directly behind the appliance then they will just out. If I have them in the unit next to the appliance, I will have to get the back of unit cut out. I...
  11. P

    Appliances tripping sockets

    Hi all, I'm hoping someone has an idea what this could be as I've had two electricians round and they've not been able to sort it out. Various things are causing the sockets in my house to trip, from the fridge door and cooker hood, to the on/off button on the coffee machine and reading lamp...
    • POCambs
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    • appliances sockets tripping
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. M

    Washing Machine and Dishwasher turning off and on when both switched on at the same time

    I have a Dishwasher and Washing Machine (both several years old) both plugged into a 4 way gang. They are on a 16Amp RCD with other appliances also on the same circuit. When both are turned on at about the same time, about 5 mins after turning on they will both turn off completely, as if they...
  13. T

    Kitchen appliances - grid or switched sockets

    Currently pricing up new electrics for a new kitchen. I am not a spark nor do I intend on doing the work - I am simply saving some time and money by speccing exactly what I want prior to getting quotes. I have the following appliances on dedicated circuits: Fridge freezer (fed from B20 MCB on...
    • Thirst
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    • appliances grid kitchen sockets switched
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Midwest

    Flexible Cable for appliances

    As above, is there a specific standard of flexible cable for portable appliances, e.g vacuum cleaner or can any 3182y etc cable be used?
  15. J

    Strange fault, can’t work it out

    hi there, first post. I’m having a very strange problem affecting my entire board. I’ve just qualified but not that experienced in faults. My home electrics have been having problems lately, every time we use the kettle/ toaster/ hairdryer, the lights dim. If we have the toaster on and use...
    • Jed Turner
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    • appliances electrical work fault out power strange work
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. G

    Outdoor Heating, Blind Motors, New Circuits - Brain hurts!

    So, with the house job nearly completed, the wife wants some outside heating and the blind man needs to connect his motors for the new outside blinds coming... HEATER She’s found a 2kw infra red heater that, while I’m not keen on trailing cables on the deck will probably do the job if it’s...
  17. A

    Kitchen appliance sockets and safe zones - right or wrong?

    Hi all, I think I'm posting this in the right place - apologies if not. I'm wondering if I could ask for a bit of help here. I'm renovating a house for myself to live in, and I've spoken to an electrician this week to have it fully rewired. There appears to be a problem though with my planned...
    • AlphaBanana
    • Thread
    • appliance appliances isolation kitchen right safe sockets wrong zones
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. DeanoRN

    Cables and high powered appliances

    Hi all, Just a quick question, In a ring curcuit in a kitchen with high powered appliances for example, would the cable get warmer where the appliances were plugged in? Like if they was all plugged in a Certain area would thst area be warmer than the rest of the run or would the current draw...
  19. E

    Radial circuit for appliances

    Refurbishing a kitchen and was looking to put the appliances on a radial circuit as they are all very close together for spurring off the ring main. Had originally planned 2.5mm t&e and 16 or 20 amp fuse for Fridge freezer, dishwasher and hob with fuse spurs in the cupboard. Client now wants to...
    • ElSteenio
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    • appliances circuit radial radial circuit
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. G

    WiFi interference due to electrical wiring or appliances

    Good weekend all, I am with talktalk as my internet provider, for the last 4months I have been having intimmetent internet connection. I have spoken to talktalk and BTopenreach, visited the premise and replaced modem and BT box indoor so many times, unfortunately the problem persist, no red...
    • Gakure
    • Thread
    • appliances electrical electrical wiring interference wifi wiring
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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