kitchen

  1. L

    Keep getting electric shocks in kitchen.

    I bought my house 11 months ago with no issues, after a few months everything metal in the kitchen starting giving me an electric shock when touched. After a few more months this stopped on its own, and has recently started again. We realised that it only happens when not wearing shoes, if that...
  2. D

    Kitchen island cooker switch placement

    I'm looking at getting an induction hob fitted into a kitchen island, where would he the best place to put a cooker switch for this. Is there any regulations stating what distance away the switch can be as it's not really possible to put on the island itself.
  3. P

    Light Over Kitchen Sink

    My kitchen sink has a 42 in wide cabinet over it. I'd like to install a light on the under-side of the cabinet to light the sink area below. An electrician installed a switched receptacle inside the cabinet some time ago in anticipation of the eventual installation of a light. I'd like to do...
  4. S

    Kitchen sockets MCB tripping - what could/could not be a cause?

    Hi everyone. A DIYer here, not looking to fix this issue (as the house in question is hundreds of miles away...) but to try and help owner to narrow down possible causes. He has had a sparky in, but problem persists. He has a kitchen in a flat-roofed extension. There is a 'reception' room in...
  5. Rajen

    Power outage to kitchen area

    Hi, The power supply to part of the kitchen has gone. This includes fridge, cooker, fan extractor, dishwasher and some power sockets to the kitchen worktop. Rest of power sockets in the kitchen have power and rest of the house is ok. The switch for "Cooker" in the RCD was in the up position...
  6. B

    Kitchen Undermount Lighting

    Just installed LED undermount lights in my kitchen. They’re on a circuit with just one outlet. I wired 7 circuits during the kitchen remodel. The microwave is on its own circuit, but when I use it, the undermount lights dim. What could be the cause of this? The lights are on an “approved”...
  7. D

    Kitchen island socket back box

    Hi All, Having a new kitchen and the Mrs wants a socket on the back end of the island, does anyone have any back box suggestions? The socket will back onto a cupboard so I want to avoid a drywall back box due to it not being very sturdy. I would appreciate your suggestions. Thanks Dunk
  8. A

    Kitchen electrical work

    I am looking for pro advice on kitchen electrical installation. Currently in the process of old kitchen being replaced, cancelled registered electrician that I had initially booked up after joiner handling the the job said he could get an electrician in sooner and get it signed off. Which I...
  9. H

    Damage to my kitchen when dishwasher was being repaired

    I had a repair from a Service centre that I was obliged to use as it was still under Guarantee. The guy came to fix my dishwasher and seemed to struggle with removing the kickboards. I offered help as they clip on and off but he refused. After he left I discovered that he had snapped my...
  10. L

    Drilled through kitchen light cable repaired with crimps now none of my lights work up or downstairs

    My son was moving a cupboard for me & deliberately went diagonal from light switch to avoid cable. Then no bang or flash of light he just stopped & said I’ve went through a cable. After seeking advice on how to repair, we attempted to use cable crimps. Turned the power back on & not only did my...
    • LindaK
    • Thread
    • cable crimps downstairs electrical work kitchen light lights through work
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. Vortigern

    A consumer unit above the kitchen ceiling, really!

    Call out today, RFC dead in kitchen. Owner had switched all the switches on but rfc still off could not figure it out so called me to sort it. Looked everywhere, it was apparent there was another CU somewhere (to me) Owner insistent there was not as he knew the house and there was no way there...
  12. Y

    Can Opener Suggestion Needed

    I was looking for a can opener because the old one just is now not working anymore. Can you guys please let me know which is the best can opener and lasting long. I was reading about the manual can opener and some electric openers [ Opener Guides & Reviews - https://openerguides.com/ ] but I...
  13. T

    Installing LED low-voltage wire in kitchen cabinets

    I have LEDs under wall cabinets and in the bases of plinths to provide floor lighting. All looks good until you look inside or under the units. The required 12v drivers (power units - 240 to 12v) are free to float around and the very small twin flex to the LEDs themselves is difficult to fix and...
  14. P

    Rewire... Is a kitchen fan needed?

    So I’ve got a rewire coming up. There is one of those kitchen window fans put in as seen in the picture, but I don’t really want to reconnect to this or even replace it and use this type of fan as there’s going to be cable exposed leading into it. Is a kitchen fan really needed? Shall I suggest...
  15. James.B

    Looking to install a 3ph supply for 2 x 6kW fryer in a commercial kitchen.

    Hi everyone, I've looked at a job to install a circuit for a 2x 6kW fryer in a commercial kitchen and would really appreciate a second opinion on my calcs, attached in photos. Many thanks in advance.
  16. N

    mains kitchen lighting

    Hello After some advice, what is the easiest way to achieve the following... Domestic kitchen Got some under cabinet lighting which is controlled by the light switch Ive also got some decking lights which are plugged into mains What is the best and easiest way to merge the two so they are...
  17. W

    Kitchen appliance grid wiring

    Hey, Im just wondering on what everybody’s preferred brand of grid switch is?im looking for kitchen appliances switches marked up (can be white as out of sight) but after some decorative ones for the light switches in the kitchen. Its Not something i use at work so not up to date with them.
  18. W

    Cooker circuit on kitchen ring

    Hi new to this..go easy on me. Times just out, just want to know what your take on this is. Friends wanting to get their house tested, but I’ve noticed his cooker comes off the kitchen ring, would his test fails because of this?? Like a said I’ve just past my test so not 100% sure on this, I’m...
  19. T

    Cooker circuit used as kitchen sockets radial

    Hi all,I found a 6mm “cooker” circuit feeding 4 sockets in the kitchen as a radial. R1+R2 tests fine and Zs is low. Can’t see where they are jointed but it goes from 6mm to 2.5mm. If everything tests fine, can’t see a problem leaving it as is. Will have to downsize the mcb as it’s currently on a...
  20. L

    Kitchen grid switch replace

    I am looking to replace my kitchen 12 gang grid switch. It consists of 6 switches, 5 fuse holders, and 1 empty module. I am ordering some new Schneider modules. Thinking to DIY or hire an electrician. For electrician in Essex, how much would be the usual cost for replacing this 12 gang grid switch?
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