Plumber and Electrician needed

[Baj]

Can anyone recommend the right person(s) for the job?

I need to move my washing machine from downstairs into my bathroom, which will require creating a power outlet for it.

[Weston Super Saint]

Junction 9 has to be your man

[Jack]

Can anyone recommend the right person(s) for the job?

I need to move my washing machine from downstairs into my bathroom, which will require creating a power outlet for it.

 

You can't put a socket in a bathroom, won't comply with the wiring regulations.

[Window Cleaner]

You can't put a socket in a bathroom, won't comply with the wiring regulations.

 

 

I think you can put a socket in a bathroom but with an isolating transformer and those aren't suitable for anything heavier than electric toothbrushes or shavers.

[RedArmy]

You can't put a socket in a bathroom, won't comply with the wiring regulations.

Depends how big his bathroom is.

[Baj]

Depends how big his bathroom is.

Well, if not a socket, then running the power to the airing cupboard where there is electricity. Have seen plenty of people do this so can't imagine its a massive safety issue, especially as landlord and estate agents have both said its ok.

[S-Clarke]

http://www.domestic-electrics.co.uk/

 

This is your man. Very reasonable, used him a few times for all sorts of bits and bobs. Does all sorts of things, wiring, cable management, electric sockets etc.

 

Prices are great, can do it pretty quickly as well.

[RedArmy]

Well, if not a socket, then running the power to the airing cupboard where there is electricity. Have seen plenty of people do this so can't imagine its a massive safety issue, especially as landlord and estate agents have both said its ok.

As long as the washing machine is outside of zone 2 (0.6m away from the bath/sink/shower) you can do it the way you said.

 

BUT, it has to be supplied by a switched fused spur, not a socket, and protected by a 30mA RCD.

 

Unless you have a huge bathroom and can fit a socket 3m away from said bath/sink/showers.

[Dimond Geezer]

Well, if not a socket, then running the power to the airing cupboard where there is electricity. Have seen plenty of people do this so can't imagine its a massive safety issue, especially as landlord and estate agents have both said its ok.

 

I really wouldn't believe a word they tell you, they are not experts at anything except selling, In fact I'm sure I'm correct when I say they don't need any professional qualifications to be one. When we were viewing houses to buy, I pointed out to the EA that the flank wall was bulging because the wall ties had failed, as a Structural Engineer I've a vague idea what I'm talking about. His reply was "you don't need wall ties" - priceless.

[Baj]

 

Unless you have a huge bathroom and can fit a socket 3m away from said bath/sink/showers.

yeah, actually it's the biggest room in my house, so hoping the guy will have a few options

[Baj]

http://www.domestic-electrics.co.uk/

 

This is your man. Very reasonable, used him a few times for all sorts of bits and bobs. Does all sorts of things, wiring, cable management, electric sockets etc.

 

Prices are great, can do it pretty quickly as well.

Thanks I'll give him a call. Will he accept bank transfer from saintsweb account?

[S-Clarke]

Thanks I'll give him a call. Will he accept bank transfer from saintsweb account?

 

So that's where our hard earned money goes....!

 

I paid him in cash, but I'm sure he's open to other methods.

[Baj]

So that's where our hard earned money goes....!

 

I paid him in cash, but I'm sure he's open to other methods.

He ever done plumbing work for you? It's monumentally easy, I'll just cock it up if I try it tho. He just needs to plumb in the washing machine and itll be next to a sink

[S-Clarke]

He ever done plumbing work for you? It's monumentally easy, I'll just cock it up if I try it tho. He just needs to plumb in the washing machine and itll be next to a sink

 

Never done anything for me. He may well be able to lend a hand, but primarily he's only just done electrics and cabling for me.