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extending washing machine cord

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  • 09-11-2008 3:49pm
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    dny123456
    Closed Accounts Posts: 431 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Bought a new washing machine recently, but unfortantely the cable does not extend far enough to reach the socket. On the last washing machine I just popped off the top and wired in a longer cable, no probs. However this one, doesn't have screws to connect the cable into the machine, it has little flat slats which plug over a reciptical in the machine. Where would be the best place to get a crimper?/some of those plugs to fit a longer cable... and could anyone tell me the name of things that I need to get, so I don't make a complete fool of myself in the electrical shop!

    Thanks a mil

    d


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    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,379 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    How far do you want to extend it? is it 2 feet or 20 feet?

    Why not just get a 13A plug board / trailing socket?


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    dny123456
    Closed Accounts Posts: 431 ✭✭dny123456


    You mean extension cord? They say you're not supposed to... probably in case the washing machine floods and you have water/elecy... that's what I've done in the mean time though!


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    enmac
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭enmac


    go with the extension cord and fix it to the wall if you're worried about water flooding the room - I sooner do this than replace the original cord - some manufacturers may void the warranty because of this


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