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washing and drying machines in bathroom?

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    #92
    johnnyfruitcake
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    Quick question related to washer and a dryer, do people generally have them on the same circuit or have them on individual circuits?


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    aido79
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    johnnyfruitcake wrote: »
    Quick question related to washer and a dryer, do people generally have them on the same circuit or have them on individual circuits?

    I can't think of any reason to put them on separate circuits. They would generally always be on the same circuit.


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    #94
    johnnyfruitcake
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    aido79 wrote: »
    I can't think of any reason to put them on separate circuits. They would generally always be on the same circuit.

    Thought so, just wanted to be sure, cheers

    Would they need separate above counter isolators or will one do when plugged into the same double socket


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    aido79
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    johnnyfruitcake wrote: »
    Thought so, just wanted to be sure, cheers

    Would they need separate above counter isolators or will one do when plugged into the same double socket

    It would be like putting a kettle and a toaster on different circuits. You could do it but there's no need.

    There's no need for separate isolators either. The purpose of the isolator is to ensure the machines can be safely removed without unplugging them as there is no way to access the plug. Being metal there is a chance that they could become live so this reduces the risk of a person getting a shock from the machine.


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    #96
    meercat
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    aido79 wrote: »

    There's no need for separate isolators either. .

    55.1.2
    Every appliance shall be provided with a separate isolating switch ..........
    The device shall be installed within 2mts .........


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    #97
    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,743 ✭✭✭meercat


    johnnyfruitcake wrote: »
    Quick question related to washer and a dryer, do people generally have them on the same circuit or have them on individual circuits?

    I’d put them on separate circuits


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    aido79
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    meercat wrote: »
    55.1.2
    Every appliance shall be provided with a separate isolating switch ..........
    The device shall be installed within 2mts .........

    Thanks. I wasn't aware of that. Is that a new thing?

    My oven and dishwasher are on the same isolator so I presumed it was alright to have more than one appliance on a single isolator.


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    #99
    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,743 ✭✭✭meercat


    aido79 wrote: »
    Thanks. I wasn't aware of that. Is that a new thing?

    My oven and dishwasher are on the same isolator so I presumed it was alright to have more than one appliance on a single isolator.

    That’s from the 4th edition which have been out a fair while. The new 5th edition are out but I don’t have them to hand just yet.

    Your oven and dishwasher shouldn’t be on the same circuit never mind being on the same isolator


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    aido79
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    meercat wrote: »
    That’s from the 4th edition which have been out a fair while. The new 5th edition are out but I don’t have them to hand just yet.

    Your oven and dishwasher shouldn’t be on the same circuit never mind being on the same isolator

    What's wrong with putting an oven and a dishwasher on the same circuit?
    They're rarely used at the same time.


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    #101
    meercat
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    aido79 wrote: »
    What's wrong with putting an oven and a dishwasher on the same circuit?
    They're rarely used at the same time.

    The oven is most likely on a 32amp circuit and not rcd protected
    The dishwasher should be on a 20amp circuit and be rcd protected


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    #102
    aido79
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    meercat wrote: »
    The oven is most likely on a 32amp circuit and not rcd protected
    The dishwasher should be on a 20amp circuit and be rcd protected

    The hob is on a 32 amp circuit. The oven is plugged into a 10 amp socket(as most ovens are these days) so is on a 20 amp circuit which is rcd protected.


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