How to connect a washing machine to electricity
One of the most critical stages of installing a washing machine is considered to be a stage aimed at connecting it to the mains. Connecting the washing machine to the mains, some associate just to simply plug the plug into a power outlet. This is not so, if you do not prepare suitable electrical communications for the washing machine, then the risk during its operation increases tenfold. Let's talk about the proper connection of the washing machine to electricity.
Preparatory stage
When starting repairs in the bathroom or in the kitchen, be sure to lay in his plan the laying of electrical communications, taking into account the connection of the washing machine. Having done this once and correctly, you do not have to subsequently spoil the interior decoration, sabotage the walls under the wires, and then cover up and glue everything, spending extra money. What components do we need to prepare electrical communications?
- Wires. It is absolutely impossible to save on wires. Based on the average power of an automatic washing machine, you will need a copper wire with three conductors with a cross section of 2-3 mm and high-quality insulation. For more information about the characteristics of the wires, see the table we offer.
- Emergency shutdown devices. They are also called differential current switches. Designed to protect your washing machine from power surges, and your home from fire. Such a device will save the electric circuit if, for example, water gets on bare wires.
- Circuit breaker. Protects the washing machine from short circuits and unacceptable undervoltage. In combination with an emergency shutdown device, the machine will protect your machine from all the risks associated with electricity.
- Additional accessories - terminals, cable channels, clamps and more.
Having bought everything you need, you need to carefully study the rules for connecting the washing machine. So that later there are no problems. In general, experts recommend not doing this kind of work with your own hands, if you do not have experience in "communication with electricity", it is better to invite a qualified electrician. So, the connection rules.
- Use only reliable wiring diagrams developed by specialists.
- Do not twist copper and aluminum wires.
- For wiring, use only electrical wires of a suitable cross section (preferably copper).
- Do not ground the electrical circuit with water pipes, radiators, and so on.
- Use reliable sockets with a ceramic base.
- Do not attempt to connect the washing machine to remote outlets with an extension cord. Also, you can not use adapters (from europlugs to Russian outlets).
- Do not connect the neutral wire to the ground wire.
- Before laying electrical communications, calculate the number and rated power of electrical appliances that will be connected to it except the washing machine.
Scheme of electrical communications for the washing machine
Now we turn to the consideration of a high-quality circuit for connecting a washing machine. How to connect a Samsung washing machine and any other in order to protect it from most risks? First of all, you need to conduct a separate cable with the appropriate cross section directly from the distribution switchboard, including the machine, emergency shutdown device and grounding in the circuit.
If you ditch the walls from the electrical panel itself, which is located either in the corridor or in the entrance, this is not an option, then you can make it simpler and connect to the electrical outlet (if any). The electric hoses will withstand the extra load. We take the three-wire wire from the outlet.
Remember! Wire connections from different metals must be made using the terminals.It is absolutely impossible to twist such wires.
Next, we, as in the previous case, connect the circuit breaker, emergency shutdown device according to the scheme, not forgetting to throw the ground wire. As a result, the three conductors of the wire should converge in the Euro outlet with a ceramic base and the ability to connect an earth wire. Here is a conditional diagram.
Try to hide the wires as much as possible in the cable channels, and the machine and the emergency shutdown device in plastic and aluminum boxes. Firstly, it looks much more aesthetically pleasing, and secondly, there is less chance that the wires so closed will come into contact with moisture, which is by no means undesirable.
The above connection diagram may be slightly simplified if you use the machine correctly with the built-in emergency shutdown system. This will make it possible to exclude one device, however, there are still few high-quality automatic machines of a similar design on the CIS market, but as they say, everything is ahead.
When arranging electrical communications, pay particular attention to the outlet to which the washing machine will directly connect. Be sure to choose a quality outlet with moisture protection, For example, a Legrand electrical outlet is perfect. Next, you can connect the washing machine to the water supply and sewerage; for how to do this, read the article oninstallation of a washing machine.
How to protect the washing machine from failures?
Effectively protect the Samsung washing machine and equipment of any other brand, from voltage surges, high-quality grounding will help. Unfortunately, only recently, due to the appearance of a large number of energy-consuming home electrical appliances, began to think about grounding outlets. If you live in a house older than 20 years and before that you did not touch the wiring, most likely you do not have high-quality grounded outlets.
We take the first step, ground our outlet, which will be used to connect the washing machine. This will be rather troublesome in an apartment, but in a private house it is quite normal. Follow the steps below.
- Take out the wire intended for grounding the outlet on the outer wall of the house, so that its end reaches the foundation.
- Drive a piece of reinforcement into the ground, to a depth of about 2 meters, so that its tip protrudes 30 cm from the ground.
- Clean the end of the wire from insulation, and the tip of the fittings sticking out of the ground from dirt and rust. Wrap the bare part of the wire tightly around the fittings, for fidelity you can fasten the connection with a small amount of cold welding.
- Thoroughly wrap the place where the wire and the armature are connected with electrical tape, then put a piece of rubber hose suitable for the diameter on the armature.
- The grounding is prepared correctly, now you can connect the wire to the outlet, it will be reliable and safe.
In conclusion, we note the connection of the washing machine to the mains is a very responsible matter is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is not to neglect the rules formulated by experts and use only proven connection schemes, which we talked about in our article. Good luck
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PUE prohibit the installation of sockets in bathrooms in the absence of a potential equalization system.
A wire with a cross section of 6mm ^ 2 for a power of 8.5 kW. Where are such household washing machines?