Where to put sockets?

[JLeague]

As part of a kitchen refit I am trying to work out where to put the electrical sockets for my freestanding appliances.

If I have the sockets directly behind the appliance then they will just out.
If I have them in the unit next to the appliance, I will have to get the back of unit cut out.

I will be having a grid switch installed, but that doesnt solve the problem of where I place the sockets.

Is there any other way where I can get the appliances to sit flush to the back wall but be plugged in thats still accessible?

 

[Midwest]

Grid switches for appliances, are typically used in new builds, to comply with Part M building regs. In your existing property, you do not have to.

However, some people like the idea of having appliance isolating switches in one place, as opposed scattered around the kitchen. That said, a socket mounted in a floor unit, is perfectly acceptable. Its your kitchen, choose the install you want.

Get DP switched socket outlets.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

Howdens deepest worktop is 620mm.


As a know nothing consumer. Wouldn't the grid switches just be extra way to turn off the appliances?

It is but why do you want that? Will you have another grid panel in the lounge for the TV, set top box, table lamp etc?

 

[GeorgeCooke]

Grid switches for appliances, are typically used in new builds, to comply with Part M building regs.

So that's what it's about. What does part M say exactly that requires grid switches?

 

[Risteard]

In spite of what GeorgeCooke (Winston) writes, isolators are the norm and practically everyone will fit them. Be thankful you're not in the south of Ireland where they are mandatory within two metres of every appliance - ruling out grid switches.

 

[Midwest]

So that's what it's about. What does part M say exactly that requires grid switches?

I’m not telling you, go find out for yourself ;-)

 

[Deleted account]

Am I missing something but I've never had an issue with an outlet in the wall behind an appliance. Domestic appliances are designed to facilitate this?

You lucky then.

Washing machines, dishwashers and fridges will not push right back if the is a plug behind.

I always fit a surface patterns with unswitched socket in an adjacent cupboard to the appliance controlled by a FSU or double pole isolator above work bench.

 

[ruston]

I’m not telling you, go find out for yourself ;-)

I have never fitted one . I have been to a few that have caused problems though.
I am in the camp of the isolator above the appliance , as in white goods , and accessible for all others. Not all customers will have them above , so it is where practical

 

[GeorgeCooke]

In spite of what GeorgeCooke (Winston) writes, isolators are the norm and practically everyone will fit them. Be thankful you're not in the south of Ireland where they are mandatory within two metres of every appliance - ruling out grid switches.

My name is not Winston. Isolators are not the norm except for cookers and hobs. A grid panel is certainly not the norm.

What happens in foreign countries is of course irreverent, but must be a pain with isolators for every TV, table lamp etc if what you say is true.

 

[Risteard]

What happens in foreign countries is of course irreverent

No - many countries can be very respectful.

 

[DPG]

My name is also not Winston.

 

[ruston]

My name is also not Winston.

Don't tell me it is Spark-to- cus. I know...

 

[Taylortwocities]

My name is not Winston

It isn’t on here, but it is elsewhere. Keep on denying it if you like, it just adds to the fun.

 

[Midwest]

I have never fitted one . I have been to a few that have caused problems though.
I am in the camp of the isolator above the appliance , as in white goods , and accessible for all others. Not all customers will have them above , so it is where practical

Not a great enthusiast myself, but I understand why they get installed and why some customers like them.

 

[MDJ]

You lucky then.

Washing machines, dishwashers and fridges will not push right back if the is a plug behind.

I always fit a surface patterns with unswitched socket in an adjacent cupboard to the appliance controlled by a FSU or double pole isolator above work bench.

Yes and you have to drill a 2” hole in the side of the unit to get the plug in, ive seen it done, I wouldn’t but it is pretty common I have to say

 

[pirate]

"Not a great enthusiast myself, but I understand why they get installed and why some customers like them. "
Really, Midwest?
Customers like them?
Have you any proof of this?

BTW, this is just a spoof, because I entirely agree with you on this, customers do like them...however, on another similar thread recently someone pulled me up on this very point!