Can I replace a blanking plate with a single socket? (Ed.)

[Nobleone]

Hi all,

New here so please be gentle.

We moved into our new house yesterday. I went to plumb the washing machine in today and realised there was no plug socket near it. However, at the back there is a blanking plate (photos of the inside attached). Can I simply remove the plate and replace with a single socket?

With three kids, I really need the washing machine up and running!

 

[pete01]

That looks like a cooker plate?

If you dont need it for a cooker then yes you can fit a single socket for a washing machine.

The circuit will need rcd protection though, so check that.

Post a pic of the fusebox if insure (assuming its labelled correctly)

 

[Murdochcat]

That looks like an outlet plate for an oven. So the answer is probably yes.

Do you have any test kit ?

 

[Nobleone]

Strangely, the oven is on the other wall. There must have been a washing machine there before as there's no other space for it. Would it be possible that they had it hardwired, then added a blanking plate when they moved?

 

[Murdochcat]

Is there a fused spur above the worktop?

 

[Nobleone]

This is above it (to the left a little). I'm guessing the left one is for the fridge as that's directly to the left of it.