Machine and socket for dishwasher

Connecting the dishwasher to electrical utilities is a fairly responsible matter. Until that moment, just plug the plug into a socket, you need to prepare such a socket. You also need to prepare and install an automatic machine, a good wire, a moisture-proof outlet, a voltage stabilizer. You ask, why is all this necessary? It may be enough to plug a tee into an ordinary outlet, and even connect a refrigerator, a dishwasher and a microwave to it right away, many do it and nothing happens! We will analyze this and other similar questions in the article.

Where to connect the dishwasher?

To begin with, we will once again announce the “common truth”, if several large consumers are connected to the same outlet, overload occurs, the wire becomes very hot and may catch fire. Regarding the fact that “many do this and nothing happens”, we say that In Russia, thousands of fires happen every year, which is caused precisely by the wiring. And in most cases, the user is to blame, who connected too many consumers to an outlet or extension cord.

Dishwashers are large consumers capable of creating a significant network load. They need a good separate outlet. It is impossible to connect dishwashers to an outlet through an extension cord, just as you cannot connect a dishwasher to one outlet along with other large consumers like a kettle, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, and more. Connection of several large consumers to one outlet can be allowed only when this outlet has been properly prepared in advance.

Note! By preparation is meant the installation of an automatic machine and the laying of high-quality electrical wiring with a design cross-section.

How to prepare for connecting a dishwasher? It is better to prepare a separate wire and socket for the dishwasher in advance, and not only before the purchase of the machine, but also before the repair in the kitchen. After all, laying the wire and shredding the walls is quite a dirty job. What will be needed to organize the connection of the dishwasher to electricity, let's understand.

Features of the choice of components

Before you organize a new outlet for the dishwasher, you need to purchase everything you need. We will need:

• suitable copper wire;
• machine;
• moisture resistant socket;
• Voltage regulator.

Any wire to connect the dishwasher will not work. We need a three-core copper wire in PVC insulation with a cross section of at least 1.5 mm. If you plan to connect another consumer to the outlet, then you need to take a 2.5 mm wire, although of course you need to calculate the voltage of the second consumer and the dishwasher together. Electricians advise when organizing outlets to calculate the wiring cross-section with a margin, with the prospect of an increase in load, then there will be less problems in the future.

In addition to wiring, we need a separate machine. The machine should be installed in an electrical panel, it will be needed in case of overload and will protect your home from fire. To connect the dishwasher, we need a single-pole machine for a 16A single-phase network.

Important! If you plan to connect several large consumers to the outlet, you need a 20A machine.

Next, we need a special moisture resistant outlet. The case of such an outlet is perfectly protected from moisture, so even if you accidentally splash water on it, nothing will happen. It’s best not to put an ordinary outlet in the kitchen. In addition to wiring and sockets, you can purchase a voltage stabilizer. In our opinion, a voltage stabilizer is an absolutely necessary thing, especially in Russia, where there is always a problem with electric networks.

A voltage stabilizer is a rather expensive part, so owners often neglect to install it, but in vain. The voltage stabilizer protects the mains from falling or rising voltage. One voltage drop can destroy all kitchen appliances, including a dishwasher, in a second, so saving 2,000-7,000 rubles, you can lose 200,000 rubles at once, and maybe even more, depending on how much your appliances cost.

The voltage stabilizer is a special box with buttons and a sensor that displays information about the voltage in the mains on a special display. Any voltage stabilizer is also not suitable, you need to purchase a device with sufficient power.

In order to connect a dishwasher normally, you can, for example, purchase a Resanta brand voltage regulator, model RESANTA ASN-2000 N / 1-Ts. If you need to connect, in addition to the dishwasher, even electrical appliances - calculate their total power. Modern stabilizers have several outputs for connecting several devices, the main thing is that the stabilizer itself pulls them.

Installation of electrical communications

It is better to entrust the installation of electrical wiring, an automatic machine and an outlet to a good electrician, but if you have some skills in such work, you can do everything yourself. The main thing is not to forget to observe basic safety rules. Getting started.

1. We determine the “route” along which the wiring will be laid. It is up to you to decide whether it is better to do it, lay the wires in the cable ducts or gut the channels in the wall; the first option is better - it is safer and less labor-intensive.
2. Determine the location of the outlet. The main thing is that the outlet is not too close to the floor and not too far from the dishwasher.

Note! Place the outlet closer to the place where the dishwasher will stand, since with any model of the machine the cord length does not exceed 1.5 meters.

3. We prepare a place for the outlet, conduct wiring.
4. We install the machine in the switchboard, connect the wiring to it.
5. We fasten the socket, connect the wiring to it, turn on the machine and check.

If you will not purchase a voltage stabilizer, then connect the dishwasher directly to a wall outlet. If you buy a stabilizer, then plug it into a power outlet, and plug the machine into the stabilizer. For the dishwasher to work properly, you need to properly connect it not only to electricity, but also to water. About, how to connect a dishwasher with your own hands, written in great detail in the same article.

In conclusion, we note that the dishwasher is too important and expensive to connect it horribly. Organize normal electrical communications for her, put the machine in, and your worries, in the future, will pay off handsomely.