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how difficult is it to connect new washmachine to wall fused socket ?

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  • 26-04-2015 9:37pm
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    allsam18
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭


    My old washmachine is connected straight to the wall fused socket.
    My new washmachine has a standard 3 pin power connector.

    Is it too difficult to connect new washmachine to wall fused socket bymyself ?

    Or do I need electrician ?

    I don´t want to use extension cord.


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    Flood
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Flood


    I would change the fused outlet to a single socket and plug in new machine.


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    allsam18
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭allsam18


    thank you, can you give me any link, or step by step description ?


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    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,435 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    If I'm reading your post correctly you need to make up a flying lead from the fused socket to the new washing machine. The machine needs to remain on a switched spurred outlet afaik according to regs.

    To be fair, if you're looking for a link or a step by step guide you should be going nowhere near it as you obviously don't know what's required or the risks involved.


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    Flood
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Flood


    What regs would these be?


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    allsam18
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭allsam18


    ok i will get the electrician if it is so difficult. thanks


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    Flood
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Flood


    Its not difficult op, the 3 connections on the fused outlet are the same on the socket, live, neutral and earth.


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    allsam18
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭allsam18


    Thank You Flood, You saved me 50 eur for electrician ))

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ytFyzEbXs


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