UK Guys I’m struggling to find one item which use electric power but it’s not considered an appliance.

[Cristian1975]

Guys I’m struggling to find one item which use electric power but it’s not considered an appliance. Is there anyone who can give me a such example?

 

[davesparks]

Unfortunately an immersion heater it is for sure categorized as an appliance. I really believe this is an extremely challenging question if not even impossible. Hmmm…

An immersion heater isn't an appliance, it is a heating element which may be used as part of an appliance.

As already mentioned luminaires and lamps are not appliances.

Protective devices such as RCBO's and AFDDs use power but are not appliances.

 

[Cristian1975]

Maybe someone could shine some light on the subject.

Bulb/lamps… well I was thinking about that at some point. But still arguably, and I’m sure the opinions are split about that. It’s like an oven, you have the machine but without the heating element it’s just a metal carcass. Same with a kettle, right? I don’t know … I would like some which without doubts it’s considered a non appliance. Would be a grass cutting considered an appliance?

 

[DPG]

Deleted.

More words here.

 

[Cristian1975]

Nicely found!

I will take that… I think if it’s written in the electricians Bible then I’m happy with that

 

[Cristian1975]

An immersion heater isn't an appliance, it is a heating element which may be used as part of an appliance.

As already mentioned luminaires and lamps are not appliances.

Protective devices such as RCBO's and AFDDs use power but are not appliances.

Yeap, that’s a good one, I didn’t think of it either. Thank you for that

 

[Cristian1975]

An appliance is something 'other than a luminaire. So therefore a 'not apppliance' is............

Yes, I admit and I take it as a good answer. Well, I asked for one item, and I got two already, Luminaries and protective devices (aka RCBO , AFDD) I’m more than pleased. I will still keep the subject on for a bit to see what else I can find out there!!! Thank you though

 

[Cristian1975]

From ECA.

An electrical appliance is defined within BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) as:
‘An item of current-using equipment, other than a luminaire (light fitting) or an independent motor’
An appliance, in the general sense, is an electrical or mechanical machine which accomplishes a specific function.

From ECA.

An electrical appliance is defined within BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) as:
‘An item of current-using equipment, other than a luminaire (light fitting) or an independent motor’
An appliance, in the general sense, is an electrical or mechanical machine which accomplishes a specific function.

Thank you

 

[Cristian1975]

An appliance is something 'other than a luminaire. So therefore a 'not apppliance' is............

…. Something I didn’t think about

 

[James]

Where would we categorise a grid connected solar array? it is not a current using device for most of the time
or power factor correction equipment, it draws current and uses power but at the same time reduces current from the grid.

 

[Mikegh]

"Independent motor" always confused me

 

[James]

"Independent motor" always confused me

Agreed, makes no sense to me either.

 

[Penguin]

Guys I’m struggling to find one item which use electric power but it’s not considered an appliance. Is there anyone who can give me a such example?

This must be for your Level 3…….!!!!

Your ‘Service Providers Meter’ uses electrical energy to operate, but is NOT regarded as an Electrical appliance….!!!

Now a question for you…!!!!!

WHAT is sometimes regarded as ‘Dirty Electrics’…..??????

Let me know your thoughts.

EV assessor.

 

[littlespark]

“dirty electrics”?

Is that when the spark doesn’t clean up after themself?


Ask a layman and generally they would consider an “appliance” as large kitchen based equipment… usually known as “white goods”

Therefore anything else… (black goods) is not an appliance. TVs, computers, lamps, etc.


(can we still say white and black goods, or is that frowned upon nowadays?)

 

[DPG]

Dirty electrics? Never heard of it. A dirty supply would have noise on it though - is that what you mean?

 

[Penguin]

Dirty electrics? Never heard of it. A dirty supply would have noise on it though - is that what you mean?

The slang of the term ‘Dirty Electrics’, (don’t know who named it that). is that annoying in-balance that trips your RCD/RCBO when to many DC devices
i.e chargers, transformers, LED, electronic devises, brake down the balanced electron flow..!!!! (Ed v Tes).