On 10/30/2017 at 7:25 PM, Bangkokhatter said:

If you buy from one of the big chains they will offer you a cover. I bought from Powerbuy and they had 3 different sizes and i managed to get it chucked in for free, mind you the machine was a bit pricey.

Regarding the electric cover i believe it refers to the plug socket. It should be a proper outside socket and these have a hinged plastic shield to protect it from the elements.I would think if the property is fairly new any outside supply would be of this spec.

A dedicated breaker might be a good idea, perhaps the electric experts could comment. 

8 hours ago, scorecard said:

A dedicated breaker might be a good idea, perhaps the electric experts could comment. 

An RCD / RCBO would certainly be a good idea if you don't already have an overall one.

 

Outdoor sockets should be on an independent breaker anyway in case the wet gets in but if it's under a roof rather than out in the full weather it will be fine.

Something to consider. Rats and their love of eating electrical wire coating.

Most washing machines come with a plastic rat guard to fill in the space underneath but they still manage to get in.

Parking the dogs (or cat) if you have them, near the washing machine pretty much takes care of the rat problem.

i have a 12 year old samsung purchased off credit card points at my house in bkk. 

its been outside since day 1.

no issues at all.  covers rats, mosquitos theft or otherwise.

some things dont bear overthinking.

 

the one at the beach however slowly disintegrated, but thats a saltwater issue

 

id be careful mounting it however, everything these days seems to end up on social media.

Edited November 3, 20178 yr by HooHaa

this is what I use, works perfect:

https://www.lazada.co.th/new-painted-silver-oxford-cloth-automatic-drum-washing-machinecover-waterproof-sunscreen-sets-washer-amp-dryer-parts-ampaccessories-size-s-intl-29349782.html?spm=a2o4m.order-details.0.0.3ecb5f0dqjqiph

22 hours ago, ravip said:

...and easy to repair (and cheap). Buttons are not waterproof.

The buttons may not be but the continuous plastic over the buttons is.

On 10/29/2017 at 5:27 PM, jeab1980 said:

Why?

 

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When I thought about it more I realized I was wrong but I've been having a lot of trouble with this site being super slow and couldn't get back in to delete the comment. (Site's working nicely right now).

On 11/3/2017 at 12:08 PM, thaibeachlovers said:

The buttons may not be but the continuous plastic over the buttons is.

Just a small example from two user manuals >>>

● Never splash water on the control panel.

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200411/20041123161138796_SWT70B1_GB-00685A.pdf

 

● Do not put the machine at damp place like the bathroom . Never wash it with water. Do not place wet laundries on the control panel.

https://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/content/pdfs/215096-1.pdf

 

But I guess you know best!

 

 

Edited November 5, 20178 yr by ravip

1 hour ago, ravip said:

Just a small example from two user manuals >>>

● Never splash water on the control panel.

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200411/20041123161138796_SWT70B1_GB-00685A.pdf

 

● Do not put the machine at damp place like the bathroom . Never wash it with water. Do not place wet laundries on the control panel.

https://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/content/pdfs/215096-1.pdf

 

But I guess you know best!

I've had mine outside for 3 years.  It's a top loader like the one below and the controls are all under plastic.