Connecting washing machine and dishwater to same water source and electric plug

anacav

Hello everyone,


Please, I need help/tips, as I have none else to ask.



I live in a flat and I currently have a washing machine installed in the kitchen, with the sick to the left . To the other side of the sink (left) there's a wall and window to the street. To the right of the washing machine, there's currently a cupboard - where I plan to put the dishwasher instead.



My plan is to install, preferably, a full size freestanding dishwasher to the other side of the washing machine, so it would sit aprox 1.5m away from the sink.


I have a few questions to check if this is feasible, would appreciate any guidance:


- Can I use the same water sources / pipes for both appliances, and perhaps just get a plumber to split them somehow?
- Can I use the same power source for two full size machines like this? (the pulg for the washing machine is under the worktop and has a switch above the worktop, does this mean is more powerful? And if I can use the same plug, are there any safety tips I need to follow?
- The oven/kitchen would be next to the dishwasher (or washing machine). The order would be, from left to right: sink, dishwasher, washing machine, oven. Is this ok?
- Do any of the two appliances, washing machine or dishwasher, need to be closer to the water source than the other? Or can I freely place them as I like?


If the above is nor possible, would a worktop dishwasher, smaller, do the trick?


Sorry, just exploring options before I ask permission to the landlord to install it (I would need to remove a cupboard in the kitchen).


Many thanks,
Ana

Robin9

anacav wrote: »

- Can I use the same power source for two full size machines like this? (the plug for the washing machine is under the worktop and has a switch above the worktop, does this mean is more powerful? And if I can use the same plug, are there any safety tips I need to follow?


Many thanks,
Ana

No - its not more powerful - just a convenient way of switching under the worktop appliances.

No - you cannot use the same "plug" for both. All appliances need their own plug and socket.

Call in an electrician if you need more sockets.

Ectophile

A single socket is only designed to handle 13A, however it is wired in. Each of those appliances could easily take 10A when in use.


A double socket, properly wired in to an appropriate circuit, should be good for 20A total.

Norman_Castle

anacav wrote: »

- Can I use the same water sources / pipes for both appliances, and perhaps just get a plumber to split them somehow?

Brass is better. I've used a plastic one for years without problems.


Examples, shop around.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NSVAC9M/ref=asc_df_B00NSVAC9M54963869/?!!!!!googshopuk-21&creative=22122&creativeASIN=B00NSVAC9M&linkCode=df0&hvadid=214496216811&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1876591935946011942&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045543&hvtargid=pla-421578899968


https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/d20/Washing+Machine+Accessories/sd2705/Washing+Machine+Y+Piece/p81426


Drain hose option.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UNIVERSAL-Dishwasher-Drain-Splitter-Connector/dp/B00SOSF9DI

Aylesbury_Duck

anacav wrote: »

I live in a flat and I currently have a washing machine installed in the kitchen, with the sick to the left

Student flat, by any chance?

Risteard

Ectophile wrote: »

A double socket, properly wired in to an appropriate circuit, should be good for 20A total.

Correct that double socket outlets are rated for 20A, but certainly two power hungry appliances should not be connected via one double socket outlet.