cable layout for kitchen appliances

[voltage]

hey all after a bit of advice doing some diagrams for kitchen layout for intergrated fridge freezer and intergrated washing machine just seeing if my diagram was correct. Any advice will be appreciated many thanks.

 

[DaveyD]

dont bother with FCU's. use double pole switches. the plug top already has a fuse in it, and one above the worktop doesnt achieve anything. also i think the switches look nicer.

I agree, I use 20a DP switches. I would like the idea of having the FCU above and an ufused outlet (like a cooker outlet) below. Never done it though. I agree the DP switch looks better but I think for end user ease of use the fuse being accessable for intergrated appliances is better.

 

[Jimmyb]

It wouldn't invalidate anything!!

I wish people would STOP perpetuating this dammed myth!!!

I had a faulty fridge that i had cut the plug off and the supplier would not repair due to the plug being cut off, the customer had to write to head office and after 3 or 4 letter and 2 months later they final sent someone out to sort the problem

I cant understand why they are like this

 

[Rockingit]

That's interesting "Rocky". I have seen some on cable left in the floor but dont like that idea due to water ingress. So you chase down from DP switch below work top and then flex and socket hanging down the back od the appliance?

pretty much, yes. Just take the switched side out of DP/FSU/whatever (above counter) in 1.5mm 3093Y flex, bring down a chase to around 100mm off the floor, but NOT centre to where the appliance is, go off to one side, then just bring it proud and plaster (like you would do for a wall light cable). Leave a good 400-500mm as extra length, then fit a trailing socket. That way the appliances 13A plug can 1) go wherever it fits best in the gap at the back of the units and 2) not be at full stretch when fitting the appliance (esp useful for washing machines when trying to fit the water tubes).

 

[Engineer54]

I had a faulty fridge that i had cut the plug off and the supplier would not repair due to the plug being cut off, the customer had to write to head office and after 3 or 4 letter and 2 months later they final sent someone out to sort the problem

I cant understand why they are like this

You should have threatened them with legal action, they would have moved a darned sight quicker then!! Can't believe you let them ---- you around for 2 months.

They have NO legal standing whatsoever in voiding warranties for removing moulded plugs. They cannot dictate against the customers preferred connection method, for example the use of a FCU rather than a socket outlet!!