ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade Non-US Electrical Systems & Trades U.K. Washers, Dryers, & Dishwashers

Yes, I noticed during my time over there that hard-wired appliances don't seem to be very common -- Wall A/C units, panel heaters, etc.

Over here many fixed wall heaters, exhaust/extractor fans etc. are hard-wired. In domestic work, just about anything over 3kW is hard-wired as the only connectors available over 15A are bulky industrial types.