Bench-type Sockets for a Kitchen

active_lad · Feb 11, 2011

Part of a new kitchen installation will be against a stone wall, so there's no opportunity to install wall-mounted sockets. An option is therefore to install a bench-type socket on the worktop. Having looked at the MK Pinnacle and Centaur President solutions, they look rather commercial and I was looking to offer a more domestic-friendly solution that doesn't involve using under wall cupboard fixings (because there will be no wall cupboards). Recessed sockets mounted into the worktop got a big thumbs down - it's a bench style socket that's wanted.

Can anyone suggest any suitable products? I've done lots of Google searches but everything that comes up is either for commercial installations or is PVCu trunking-based.

SirKit Breaker · Feb 11, 2011

I remember about 4 or 5 years ago i fitted some sockets fro a customer in her kitchen, they had an angled back and could be mounted on top of the worktop flush to the wall or under the top units flush to the wall, the socket outlet however fitted was looking at you at 45 degress. they looked quite good and were satin chrome i think, and i am sure she said she got them from Ikea.

Cheers.......Howard

orac77 · Feb 11, 2011

TLC do work top sockets as sirkit breaker has discribed,think they are the same.

Paul.M · Feb 11, 2011

You mean something like this?

BPF - Concealed Powerdocks & Pop Up Kitchen Sockets - Buy Online

Engineer54 · Feb 11, 2011

Have you considered ''Pop Up'' modules that have 3 to 4 socket outlets available. They are recessed under the worktop and pop up when you require to use. When not in use the top cover is flush to the worktop. Sorry can't give you a link but i know they are available in the UK!!

EDIT ...haha ...you beat me to it ...and with a link too ...lol!!!

active_lad · Feb 11, 2011

orac77 said:
TLC do work top sockets as sirkit breaker has discribed,think they are the same.

I guess you mean these?

Kitchen Under & Worktop Switches and Sockets

They are too shallow. Need to be 45 Degrees.

active_lad · Feb 11, 2011

paul.m said:
You mean something like this?

BPF - Concealed Powerdocks & Pop Up Kitchen Sockets - Buy Online

No. They won't fit because of the drawers (that was my original plan). It's this sort of thing:

PBU/S2

But not in PVCu

active_lad · Feb 11, 2011

SirKit Breaker said:
I remember about 4 or 5 years ago i fitted some sockets fro a customer in her kitchen, they had an angled back and could be mounted on top of the worktop flush to the wall or under the top units flush to the wall, the socket outlet however fitted was looking at you at 45 degress. they looked quite good and were satin chrome i think, and i am sure she said she got them from Ikea.

Cheers.......Howard

If they were IKEA, they don't seem to do anything anymore, which is a shame.

Engineer54 · Feb 11, 2011

I installed this type of angled trunking in a kitchen that was almost devoid of outlets, for a friend here just a little while ago. Used the leftover section to use on a workbrench i knocked up for him too!! There really a solid bit of kit, made by Marshals in the UK...

Paul.M · Feb 11, 2011

I've had a look around and I can now see your problem. As a last resort how about the pvc bench fitting and a tin if crome hammerite

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SirKit Breaker · Feb 11, 2011

That looks tidy in the kitchen.......i have had a thought. Just finished a rewire today, but had to reinstate the exisiting kitchen sockets till the kitchen comes out next month. I am going to suggest doing what you have done so i can put temp outlets in and kitchen can be removed without wiring being an issue.
Nice one cheers.......howard