Socket for washing machine in the bathroom: how to choose and install yourself
Decades ago, no one could have imagined, that several sockets will be installed in each bathroom. At that time, people did not think about it, that the bathroom will be installed ??power consuming appliances. To date, the socket for the washing machine in the bathroom is not surprising.
In addition to the washing machine in the power supply in the bathroom need:
- shower with massager;
- jacuzzi;
- electric razors, hair dryers, depilatories, curling irons.
Is it possible to install a socket in the bathroom?
[Adsense] Many people ask this question when planning wiring in the room. After all, the socket is in a damp room, in which it may fall under the influence of water. Improper connection of electrical appliances can lead to their irreversible damage.
People have been carrying out sockets in different rooms for many years, where their installation was not originally planned, such, as: garages, summer kitchens, baths are no exception. Hence the conclusion, that the socket in a bathroom can be established only with observance of all rules of operation of electric devices.
How to choose the right place to install the socket
This task is the most difficult, You need to think carefully about the location of the outlet, as its installation on a place convenient to you is not always expedient, because it may turn out later, that she is in a danger zone. The height of the socket for the washing machine and any other appliances must be at least sixty centimeters, as in a bath there can be a flood, so, the higher, the better.
It is best to conditionally divide the bathroom into several zones:
- zero area - it includes a bath with shower and other similar units, working with water. This area is the most unfavorable for the outlet;
- the first area - this includes devices, which heat water. Sockets can be mounted in this area;
- the second area is the most favorable zone, in which it is recommended to install sockets, not afraid, that they are exposed to water.
You can find a place to install the socket, It is important not to neglect safety precautions and follow the rules of operation of these devices.
Safety rules, which are related to the conduct
There are some recommendations for posting, going to the bathroom:
- all wires must be hidden in the wall;
- grounding must be present;
- insulate all joints;
- bathroom wires should lead to a separate cable, which is not connected to the general grid system;
- sockets in the bathroom, must be special - waterproof.
Pay attention if you have a large bathroom, then these devices are allowed to be mounted at a distance of two and a half meters.
Choice of cable cross section
There is also another important issue, which interests everyone no less than the above, "What section should be the cable for the washing machine?». This parameter is important, as the durability of work of the socket depends on it. The selection of wires is based on the rated current of all devices, plugged in, in our case, it depends on the power of the washing machine. After all, if the system uses a cable with a small cross section, it can close at best, and at worst a fire can break out.
The main features of the installation
If you are not confident in your abilities, or just do not know how to work with "electricity", the best solution would be to turn to professionals, who know their business.
However, if you still decided to do this work yourself, safety precautions must be observed:
- perform all work in special protective gloves;
- before starting the installation, it is necessary to de-energize the work area;
- do not perform actions, which you did not understand, it is better to turn to electricians.
After determining the location, take a hammer, and dig a groove for the socket. Next, you need to bring the wires to the general grid, (the socket for the washing machine in the bathroom must be connected with a cable of medium cross section), there are several options:
- punch a hole in the wall;
- lay the wires along the wall up to the ceiling;
The easiest way is the first, but it will leave quite visible traces in the wall. Now you can start installing the socket itself. Connect the wires to the subnet, and install it in a pre-prepared place. After all this, put on top of the outer housing of the socket.
