Conversion of 13 amp socket to switch and mains extension to new socket for dishwasher.

Question

Hi
My new dishwasher cable is to short. So I wish to convert the socket into a 13amp switch and connect mains cable from switch to new socket nearer to dishwasher.  The dishwasher has a 13 amp plug attached. Is this OK to carry out.

Simon · Accepted Answer

Yes, this is the correct approach, however, new appliances are supplied with a moulded plug top which in circumstances of a fault with the new appliance, the manufacturer could invalidate the warranty if the plug top has been cut off. My advice is to have an additional socket added closer to the appliance.

Freddie · Answer

Ideally, I would recommend a switched fused spur. Before installing a new double socket

Ross · Answer

Sound a bit odd to me...
If you can just extend the dishwasher cable 
With an IP rated junction box may be ok
But best you get an electrician to fit

Ivan · Answer

Hi 
Ideally, you should extend the circuit to reach the dishwasher

Umaru · Answer

Yes, you can use a spur, on the other hand, if you already had a spur in the circuit you could add a fused spur that would be ideal in the case of adding appliances safely.

Ben · Answer

Yes it's fine. Or you can just use an extension lead.

Adrian · Answer

seems simple, but more information is required as to distance for a new dishwasher, below or above worksurface?

Steve · Answer

Hi yes, this is ok. Any electrician will know how to carry this out correctly. A fairly straightforward job.

Victoria · Answer

It’s difficult to comment without actually seeing the job. 
I would always recommend getting a trained and fully certified electrician to advise and assess first. In such cases, this usually requires an on-site visit or other. Your health and safety are paramount.

Hope this helps.

Gareth · Answer

Sounds perfectly fine to me? Why can’t you just add an additional socket? As in a spare? Your aloud one socket of each point of the ring? Hope you have rcd protection

Antony · Answer

Hi there you can add a 13amp switched fused spur 2 the circuit but remember you need 2 make it easy 2 turn off and on not hidden behind the machine 
Regards tony 
Trojan construction

Bill · Answer

The simple answer is yes  
This is the correct way of supplying a socket via a switched fuse spur

Conversion of 13 amp socket to switch and mains extension to new socket for dishwasher.

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