Electrical outlets

[CBW]

Morning all,

I have found certain answers via the forum, but couldn’t work something out.

I live in a 2009/2010 built property. I need to replace my washing machine, but don’t want to invalidate the warranty. The existing fused flex outlet is connected to a 4 gang switch plate. Can I just replace the plate outlet with unswitched, or would it need to incorporate a fuse? Thanks

 

[Sureitsoff?]

from your description it implies that the w/m is hard wired ie no plug so a fused connection unit would be required or a normal socket and just plug the new mchine in as there will be a fuse in the plug

 

[CBW]

Sorry, I’ve just re-read what I’ve put. Existing w/m is hard wired, because the fused flex outlet plate is there, not a socket. So the new one states the plug can’t be modified, etc and I don’t want them to have an excuse for warranty breach, or so you think I can just hard wire new one in?

 

[CBW]

This is the existing one

 

[BS3036]

Is the flex coming out of the bottom? (Is the picture rotated?)

 

[terryplumb]

Change the FCU for a socket and plug new washer into it.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

from your description it implies that the w/m is hard wired ie no plug so a fused connection unit would be required or a normal socket and just plug the new mchine in as there will be a fuse in the plug

But keep in mind, that a 13amp socket plus a plug will stick out from the wall further - it may force the machine to be further out.

 

[JohnD]

don’t want to invalidate the warranty

you won't, even if you cut the plug off.

 

[CBW]

Is the flex coming out of the bottom? (Is the picture rotated?)

Yes, don’t know how that’s happened

 

[BS3036]

you won't, even if you cut the plug off.

No, of course not. But it doesn't stop the hassle caused by the service engineer refusing to touch it when you have an in-warranty fault.

 

[CBW]

you won't, even if you cut the plug off.

No, of course not.

Thanks guys, think I’ll just hard wire it in. Saves it sticking out as Harry mentioned.

 

[BS3036]

Yes, don’t know how that’s happened

OK so it's a conventional accessory. Changing it to a socket is the simplest solution, subject to the remarks above about the spacing.

 

[AndyPRK]

As said it is usually done like this, to create more room at the back of the WM, for it to go back further.

Ideally a socket should be fitted to one side of the WM

 

[CBW]

Changing it to a socket is the simplest solution,

Just as easy to hard wire it in tbh, it was more for the warranty.

 

[ETAF]

Not an Electrician , just a thought - wire an inline 13A socket to the existing wall plate
something like
https://www.screwfix.com/p/masterpl...zIzqvmSQ1KE-ANm0XxsaAuCVEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
If it has room to site behind or beside the W/M - then plug into that
As i say NOT an Electrician, but if i wanted to keep the plug and save any hassle - thats what i would do