Washing Machine and Dishwasher at the same time

[notb665]

Apologies for the daft question!

My washing machine, dishwasher and kitchen taps all come from one feed (dunno if that's the right word, but I mean there are two pipes, one hot and one cold supplying the washing machine, dishwasher and taps). If, for eg, my dishwasher and washing machine want water at the same time will they just wait their turns? Or will they both draw water at the same time or what?

I hope that's clear and appreciate your help.

 

[breezer]

you have answered your own question

they both draw water at the same time

 

[notb665]

Thanks. So they both draw water at the same time. Is this OK? Will either go short of water and not perform properly?

 

[breezer]

they will just take longer to fill

 

[dagger]

Appliances usually have a sensor telling them when they have enough water rather than a time bound limit for filling, so as Breezer says, its no problem but may just take a bit longer to fill up ready to do its thing

 

[AdamW]

However on the electrics forum sparkies have expressed feelings against the wisdom of using a cold fill washing machine and dishwasher simultaneously if they are plugged into the same circuit.

I have never had any problems myself running both simultaneously, but my washing machine is a hot fill.