I have my washing machine plugged into a B&Q plug-in RCD. This is getting hot (just in the top left corner) even when the machine is switched off. I believe that there is a solenoid in these devices which are constantly working so some warmth is normal. Is that true? Re-wire due soon with integral RCD but I like to be safe for the moment. Unfortunately the plug concerned doesn't have an on/off switch and is hard to reach, so that's why the plug is always live when the RCD is in.
Plug-in RCD getting hot
- Thread starter Vicario
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I know some have a history of getting warm, that does not make it right!
I would personally return it and go to an electrical wholesalers and fit and purchase a RCD protected socket!
Just out of interest why do you feel the need to protect this appliance with an plug-in RCD? Do you protect all your electrical loads this way?
I would personally return it and go to an electrical wholesalers and fit and purchase a RCD protected socket!
Just out of interest why do you feel the need to protect this appliance with an plug-in RCD? Do you protect all your electrical loads this way?
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It may be a good idea to RCD protect appliances where water and electricity are in close proximity though.
Class I washing machine that is earthed should not be a significant hazard.
There are millions of those in the UK that are not RCD protected.
There are millions of those in the UK that are not RCD protected.
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RCDs are for protecting people: the washing machine doesn't care. 
It probably will if the heating element goes faultyRCDs are for protecting people: the washing machine doesn't care.
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The washing machine wont even care if the heating element goes faulty! The RCD might! As will the washing/user of that.
Personally I think there is more and more evidence of these adaptable plug-in RCDs having hot spots and cannot be good for the components and potentially dangerous. So if RCD protection is required on a load, do it by quality products.
Personally I think there is more and more evidence of these adaptable plug-in RCDs having hot spots and cannot be good for the components and potentially dangerous. So if RCD protection is required on a load, do it by quality products.
RCDs are for protecting people: the washing machine doesn't care.
I do agree, but it sounds like the OP is in more danger of a house fire, from the RCD, than a normally operating washing machine.
It probably will if the heating element goes faultyRCDs are for protecting people: the washing machine doesn't care.
Earthing / ADS will take care of any fault which would be dangerous to people.
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