socket in kitchen

[RichardMoore]

I do a lot of work for a kitchen firm and do a lot of sockets on pat tresses in cupboards. Were I need to for intregrated appliances.otherwise there buried in wall behind appliance on isolator at work top level. There solid backs not like hardboard.a customer wants a double under the sink but am reluctant to put one there but the customer wants it there what are people opinion thanks

 

[telectrix]

try put it where there's the least danger of a water leak. if you think about it, any socket in the house could get wet from a burst pipe above a ceiling.

 

[iamelectric]

or you could fit one of these

 

[Hawk]

Fit an ip rated socket

 

[Hawkmoon]

try put it where there's the least danger of a water leak. if you think about it, any socket in the house could get wet from a burst pipe above a ceiling.

Agreed - I would not have any problem installing a socket under a sink (preferably wall mounted), after all we install outlets for waste disposal etc

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Just don't lay it flat to the bottom of the cupboard like I have seen, a couple of drops from a leak and it's game over!

 

[telectrix]

exactly. if wet-pants has done a half decent job of the water works, it should not leak ( we can all hope! ).

 

[Jackson elec]

Ip rated rcd socket? Maybe overkill but gives your peace of mind.

 

[telectrix]

and if the circuit already has RCD protection????? come on lads, it's only a socket, fitted where water might leak. so's all accessories in the house. shower leaks-- sockets in lounge get soaked. roof leaks--aerial amp gets wet. rising damp--rigsby gets wet.

 

[Octopus]

what he said ^^ that assumes RCD is in place!

 

[Guitarist]

DIY section?

 

[CTID]

DIY section?

Why? His profile says NVQ 3 Electrical contractor, he is mainly asking for opinions on what others in the trade would do, as you have seen the opinions differ from one to another.

 

[Badged01]

and if the circuit already has RCD protection????? come on lads, it's only a socket, fitted where water might leak. so's all accessories in the house. shower leaks-- sockets in lounge get soaked. roof leaks--aerial amp gets wet. rising damp--rigsby gets wet.

The only thing in my house guaranteed not to get "wet" is the missus!

 

[Silly Sausage]

The only thing in my house guaranteed not to get "wet" is the missus!

:cry_smile::smilielol5:

 

[7029 dave]

The only thing in my house guaranteed not to get "wet" is the missus!

Phew!!

 

[Geordie Spark]

Why? His profile says NVQ 3 Electrical contractor, he is mainly asking for opinions on what others in the trade would do, as you have seen the opinions differ from one to another.

So what??

I once had a profile that said I was a Spitfire pilot in WW2, but I've never flown a Spitfire in my life.


It was a Hawker Hurricane ....

 

[Geordie Spark]

The only thing in my house guaranteed not to get "wet" is the missus!

Aye well ...... that says more about you and your lack of finesse.

What you need is some lessons in the Geordie gentle art of seduction. :yes:

 

[telectrix]

Aye well ...... that says more about you and your lack of finesse.

What you need is some lessons in the Geordie gentle art of seduction. :yes:

whah. so "brace yersel, fatty " is geordie idea of gentle?

 

[tidyboiler]

Aye well ...... that says more about you and your lack of finesse.

What you need is some lessons in the Geordie gentle art of seduction. :yes:

Geordie and seduction in the same sentence? :whatchutalkingabout

 

[Geordie Spark]

Geordie and seduction in the same sentence? :whatchutalkingabout

Well it worked on you didn't it?

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whah. so "brace yersel, fatty " is geordie idea of gentle?

Good lad ! ... Ye've finally got the hang of it!