Currently pricing up new electrics for a new kitchen. I am not a spark nor do I intend on doing the work - I am simply saving some time and money by speccing exactly what I want prior to getting quotes.
I have the following appliances on dedicated circuits:
1) Running a 4mm radial to a series of wall mounted switched single sockets positioned behind appliances (fed from B20 MCB).
2) Running a 4mm radial to a MK grid switch with 6 x 20AMP switches. Running individual 2.5mm spurs off to wall mounted unswitched single sockets behind appliances (fed from B20 MCB.
Whilst I see option 2 offers better accessibility to switches, it also means x6 the number of cable runs (each ranging from 2m to 4m). All MCBs are RCD protected. I also know 4mm might be unnecessary for a 20MCB but I was going for better safe than sorry.
What would you do?
I have the following appliances on dedicated circuits:
- Fridge freezer (fed from B20 MCB on dedicated 2.5mm radial)
- Microwave/oven + Induction hob (fed via B32 MCB on dedicated 10mm radial, split with 2 x 4mm spurs + 45A DP isolator on counter.
- Boiler
- Dishwasher
- Washer/dryer
- Extractor
- Water softener
- Dyson charging station
1) Running a 4mm radial to a series of wall mounted switched single sockets positioned behind appliances (fed from B20 MCB).
2) Running a 4mm radial to a MK grid switch with 6 x 20AMP switches. Running individual 2.5mm spurs off to wall mounted unswitched single sockets behind appliances (fed from B20 MCB.
Whilst I see option 2 offers better accessibility to switches, it also means x6 the number of cable runs (each ranging from 2m to 4m). All MCBs are RCD protected. I also know 4mm might be unnecessary for a 20MCB but I was going for better safe than sorry.
What would you do?
