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Running 3 heavy appliances of a 2 socket outlet.
Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.42 PM
Hi. Have a 2 socket outlet and light connection in garage via a 10amp fuse box. (installed by prev owners). Have got a extension lead and running a chest freezer, an occasionally an outdoor light and hoover through it. The other available socket has a washing machine connected to it. Plan to get a vented dryer too. But am told it won't be enough if all 3 (washing machine and dryer and freezer) running together. How can I upgrade the electrics in there to have all 3 working at the same time safely? Thanks for reading.
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DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 5
To get it done safely and right, my advice would be to get an electrician in to run a proper feed in.
Answered2 June 2021
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Marcus Vaughan Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
A 10amp fuse sounds too low for a socket outlet which makes me wonder if the cable is undersized. It should be 2.5mm cable if twin and earth and would normally be protected by a 13amp fuse as a minimum if a basic fused spur. The fuse will not blow immediately at 10amp - that’s a common misunderstanding - but my advise would be to get a registered electrician and have the circuit inspected and tested to see if it does need replacing.
Answered20 June 2021
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PJ Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Get an electrician in to design a 32amp rcbo/ mcb with rcd protected circuit with dedicated 13amp fused spurs for each large appliance, fridge and/or freezer etc. In addition there should be a sufficient number of sockets distributed evenly throughout the ring circuit. Other aspects to consider would be the appropriate csa of the conductor used with the circuit design. That said get an electrician in to design, install and test the circuit to ensure it’s safety and fit for purpose.
Answered21 June 2021
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Somebody Else
Rating: 5 out of 5
The supply is inadequate. There's no mention on the location of the garage to I'll assume it's detached from the house.
First of all, the supply will have to be protected by an RCD before it leaves the house. If your distribution board does not have one then a separate one will have to be fitted. A 4mm SWA can then run to the garage distribution board. The present board will have to be upgraded to a small 2 way metal board for garages. From there a ring main can be installed on a 32amp MCB, running all your appliances with capacity to spare and another 6amp MCB for your lights.
Answered28 June 2021
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