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Hi, Well i've been running both the fridge and washMC all day today off the 1 FCU via the 2way extension, all good so far, done 5 wash loads.. seems to be ok, or i've just been lucky so far with no simultaneous power draws! Will keep monitoring it.

Yes, you can just plug in your 'old stereo' style lead into the laptop power brick, as they are designed to take anything from 110-240v (as you say, you checked the power brick). I am doing the EXACT same thing with my US Gateway laptop here in UK.

It wouldn't be cheaper for me, i'd have to pay a Part-P electrician to fit an FCU! Many thanks

OK Breezer, Thanks for your reply, I think i'll give it a go and see if a fuse goes once both devices are running/starting, if it blows then i'll get another FCU fitted. Regards.

Hi, Yes the FCU switch is connected to a single non-switched socket outlet (hiding below worktop height), so it's possible to connect either a washing machine or fridge via a normal plug, not 'hard wired' directly into the FCU itself. So, i'm considering plugging the W-M/C and fridge-freezer...

Hi, I've been reading this forum for a year or so and it has helped me greatly in fixing my place up. I've almost finished the kitchen, and before i do the tiling have a question... Is it against regulations to plug a washing machine AND my fridge-freezer into 1 FCU, using a 2-way extension...