Kitchen Ring Circuit Isolator – How I Wire Fridge, Washer & Dishwasher Safely (UK)

Ever wondered how an isolator switch is wired on a kitchen ring circuit to feed a fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher? ⚡🍽️🧼

In this video I show you, step by step, how I wire a kitchen appliance isolator on a 32A ring final circuit in a UK domestic kitchen. We look at:

🔌 Where the supply comes from on the ring circuit

⚙️ How the isolator feeds 3 appliances – fridge freezer, washing machine & dishwasher

📏 Cable size, loading & basic BS 7671 considerations for kitchen circuits

🧯 Why correct isolation matters for safety, maintenance and future faults

❌ Common mistakes sparks and DIYers make behind isolator switches

Perfect for:

👨‍🔧 Apprentice electricians learning kitchen ring wiring

👷‍♂️ Domestic installers who want a clear isolator wiring example

🏡 Homeowners who want to understand what their electrician is doing (not a DIY guide!)

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Intro – what this kitchen isolator controls
00:30 Overview of the kitchen ring circuit
01:10 Where we pick up the supply on the ring
02:00 Inside the isolator – live, neutral & earth layout
03:00 How the feeds go to fridge freezer, washing machine & dishwasher
04:30 Cable size, loading & diversity basics
05:30 Tidy terminations, labelling & future maintenance
06:15 Final checks, testing & sign-off
07:00 Tips for apprentices & avoiding common wiring mistakes

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Kitchen Ring Circuit Isolator – How I Wire Fridge, Washer & Dishwasher Safely (UK)

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