Hob to socket distance - thoughts?

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• Dec 29, 2017

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Don’t like it, too close.

 

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• Dec 29, 2017

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That looks very close.. Well within the 300mm and not far up from the hob.
Whats the situation?

 

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could have been to right a bit!

 

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• Dec 29, 2017

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Do they use the socket while using the cooker?

 

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• Dec 29, 2017

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Looks like the 1 gang switch is 300mm from the sink.

 

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Spoon said:

That looks very close.. Well within the 300mm and not far up from the hob.
Whats the situation?

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refurbished kitchen ?

 

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• Dec 29, 2017

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buzzlightyear said:

refurbished kitchen ?

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Could be mate... Was just wondering what the OP is after... Could have done with more info....
It's a bit like me posting a pic of my bare bum up and asking for comments....

 

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• Dec 29, 2017

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There is no minimum distance in BS 7671 ...

why do you ask?

 

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A local NHBC inspector for new builds in my area will allow 300mm sockets away from sinks and drainers and 100mm minimum from a heat source (hob) be it gas or electric.
As Murdoch says there’s no minimum distance stated in bs 7671 only that accessories should be suitable for the environment and proximity
I’ve read various industry guidance which gives a distance of 100mm from a heat source ,will most likely satisfy bs 7671.
If this is a new install then I’d say that socket is too close for my liking and common sense/judgement must be used.

 

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Murdoch said:

There is no minimum distance in BS 7671 ...

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so you can put them where you like is it Murdoch don't put your tin hat on .put a flack jacket in stead .

 

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• Dec 29, 2017

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Not somewhere that the accessory will be damaged by heat.

 

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buzzlightyear said:

so you can put them where you like is it Murdoch !

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i don’t think he’s implying that buzz

 

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All new builds I've worked out say 300mm from sink/drainer and same with heat sources.

 

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Jamie' said:

All new builds I've worked out say 300mm from sink/drainer and same with heat sources.

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May depend on your local NHBC as to what distances they will allow.

 

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