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Can a plug socket (not hardwired) be at the back of a fridge freezer, providing there is an isolation switch. Im going to ask my electrician but wanted to ask here too
Its a standard 3 pin socket behind the fridgeWhat do you mean by not hard wired? Do you mean an extension cable that is plugged into a different socket somewhere?
Better to have a 'proper' fixed socket while the wiring is being redone.
Its a standard 3 pin socket behind the fridge
But with an isolation switchYes a standard socket can be fitted behind a fridge. This is very common.
Plenty bull***t around.......and not just on the internet.But with an isolation switch
I've read a plug socket behind the fridge (and this is a third up from the base of the bridge) is dangerous. Because of heat and leaks? That's what I read
But we have an isolation switch
Oh so our electrician completed 2nd fix today and installed plug sockets. He put a plug socket behind the cooker about a 3rd in from the ground amd and isolation switch on the wall to the left. I thought it would be hard wired. Is this safe? Its a double gas oven with option for electric grill insidePlenty bull***t around.......and not just on the internet.
Read and take in #112 and #120. Get the electrician to explain his intentions instead of faffing about and, seemingly, getting nowhere.
The heat won't melt the plug?Oh so our electrician completed 2nd fix today and installed plug sockets. He put a plug socket behind the cooker about a 3rd in from the ground amd and isolation switch on the wall to the left. I thought it would be hard wired. Is this safe? Its a double gas oven with option for electric grill inside
I spoke to my electrician and he explained its safe but I didnt understand the terms he used
Its the belling 60g cookcentre its 2 gas and an electric grill so basically you can use the 2nd oven as a grillYou say “option” for an electric grill? Is it there or not?
Otherwise, the electric is just for an igniter or clock. Hardly any load.
Even with a grill, that’s only maybe 2800W. Fine on a plug, IF the appliance came with a plug fitted. If not, would have put into a connection plate.
Should still be on its own circuit at over 2kW not just off the general sockets ring.
Its the belling 60g cookcentre its 2 gas and an electric grill so basically you can use the 2nd oven as a grill
It came with a plug and we have our own fusebox just for the new electrics in the kitchenYou say “option” for an electric grill? Is it there or not?
Otherwise, the electric is just for an igniter or clock. Hardly any load.
Even with a grill, that’s only maybe 2800W. Fine on a plug, IF the appliance came with a plug fitted. If not, would have put into a connection plate.
Should still be on its own circuit at over 2kW not just off the general sockets ring.
I give up!Oh so our electrician completed 2nd fix today and installed plug sockets. He put a plug socket behind the cooker about a 3rd in from the ground amd and isolation switch on the wall to the left. I thought it would be hard wired. Is this safe? Its a double gas oven with option for electric grill inside
I spoke to my electrician and he explained its safe but I didnt understand the terms he used
The heat won't melt the plug?
The electrician has done a good job and from what you’ve explained on here raises no issue to concern. I really don’t understand what you’re problem is with the electrician. You’re looking for faults on here but absolutely nothing wrong with the install pay him upIt came with a plug and we have our own fusebox just for the new electrics in the kitchen
Of course I paid him!The electrician has done a good job and from what you’ve explained on here raises no issue to concern. I really don’t understand what you’re problem is with the electrician. You’re looking for faults on here but absolutely nothing wrong with the install pay him up
Does it need to say something along the lines of "new kitchen fusebox installed for new kitchen circuits "Hi All
I received the electrical certificate just to confirm we had new wiring in the kitchen and fusebox and on the cert it just says new kitchen circuits then on another page he has listed what circuits etc
Should it say "fusebox installed" also
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He has also sent me the building regulations paperwork he is NICEIC registered
Before asking him i just don't want to sound stupid
Thank you
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