Dishwasher Installation Options

[BGoldey]

Hi all,

Bought a dishwasher today and having gone to install it the mains cable lead is just 6cm short from the socket I was going to use. There is another socket above the work surface but that would mean cutting through the work top which I would like to avoid.

Anyways I was wondering what my options are...

Having called round a few local electricians they are quoting me anything from £60 per half hour to £250 all in to either add a new socket or move it closer.

I am a total newbie when it comes to electrics.

Also my cooker has an outlet next to it which has 2 3pin sockets, one powers the cooker and the other powers the gas hob ignite. Could I use one of these sockets for the dishwasher as they are within reach?

Thanks for any help/guidance offered

 

[Burnerman]

Extend your existing cable with an appropriate 3 terminal connector would be the simplest move......but it must be rated at 13 amps.
John

 

[rocks1]

Yes you can use them sockets. Use a two way plug to plug both in. Or you can use a extension lead for the other socket that's short.

 

[BGoldey]

Thanks for the quick responses.

Where could I get an extension socket from? would any diy store have them or would it need to be ordered online?

Cheers

 

[Burnerman]

Any decent hardware store will sort you - the shortest length is usually 1 metre. They have up to 4 outlets, but the maximum load is 13A.
Tesco's do them too!
John

 

[rocks1]

Extension leads are in DIY sheds. Home base b and q. Toolstation etc. two way plugs are in the same shops. Even tesco sainsburys sell them.