Plunged Into Darkness By Washing Machine.

[gness]

The downstairs electrics have been going off today. After much climbing over the car to the trip switch and a process of elimination I think my washing machine may be the cause. We noticed the power went when the machine changed operation. It's a Bosch about eight years old.

Since the machine finished its last load and I have unplugged it the lights and sockets have stayed on.

I can see no leaks...the floor and all around the machine are quite dry. Is there anything I can look for before starting another wash to experiment?
I'm a bit loathe to do this in case it's a permanent blackout.

And...though I expect a machine to last about twenty years is a repair a false economy at eight years old...would a new machine be more sensible?

[gness]

Seems like it, Tony and Mr Builder.....I really wanted to spend last night climbing ladders but at least I know I have a good electrician to sort it for me if I have a problem with the awning company.

Happy Christmas...xxx

[jim360]

psst... check your emails.

[tonyav]

Shouldn't take much sorting, gness.

[gness]

Thanks, Jim......my emails are now coming through...higgledy piggledy ...bloody Yahoo has hit the bottle I think.

Will sit and answer all but the begging letters tonight...♥

[gness]

Just a bit miffed it was a problem I pointed out early on.....should have kept checking it though, but then again...outside electrics should be ultra safe.
The chap doing it was a wee bit patronising...you know....don't worry little lady....it won't happen again.

I may just accidentally knock the ladder next time.....☻

[tonyav]

It should be a sealed ( sealed to the elements ) electrical box, gness.

[Psybbo]

Don't worry, little lady gawd he's lucky to be alive!

[carrust]

There's nowt worse than having water in your awning box;-)

[gness]

Singing soprano now, Psyb....☻

[gness]

You out from behind the sofa now, Rusty?

[tonyav]

Psybbo
Don't worry, little lady gawd he's lucky to be alive!

Or having to do a stretch in the shed at the very least, Psybbo !.

[carrust]

Yup. Now I know i'm safe:-)