Hello:
I have the following electrical units to be fitted above the worktop on my kitchen wall
Twin socket for general use
Switched FCU for the outside PIR light
13A Appliance switch (DP) for outdoor IP66 socket
Under the worktop there are going to be 3 x appliances
ISE waster disposer
DishWasher
Wine cooler
I believe all the above appliances should have either a FCU or an isolator above the worktop for easy isolation in the case of any failures. The problem is - the wall space is quite tight, and I already have 3 x electrical items on the wall as listed first in my post. I don't think another 3 x FCU's will (comfortably) fit on the wall space (between window and patio doors).
The house wiring is protected with an RCD.
I have several questions....
1: Do the appliances need FCU's or DP isolators?
2: Is there any chance I could run the 3 x sockets for the appliances from 1 x 25A DP isolator using 4mm cable (this would reduce the number of isolators I need to find space for) (I actually don't think can be done - just hoping really )
3: Failing number 2 above - how close do the FCU's / DP isolator, have to be to their respective appliance - I could site 2 of them to the left of my window approx 1.5m to the left of the appliances?
4: There is no other kitchen base unit available and the dishwasher has very little space between it and the wall (ie, socket will not fit) - Is it acceptable to put a 2 x socket under the sink (the ONLY, neighbouring kitchen unit) to run the dishwasher and Waste disposer? I know this is not advised, but there really is not any other space available. Would an IP56 twin waterproof socket make this practice any more acceptable?
5: Failing number 4 above, I may be able to get 3 x single sockets behind the wine cooler, but I will have to wait until it is delivered before I will know.
Thanks
Ian
I have the following electrical units to be fitted above the worktop on my kitchen wall
Twin socket for general use
Switched FCU for the outside PIR light
13A Appliance switch (DP) for outdoor IP66 socket
Under the worktop there are going to be 3 x appliances
ISE waster disposer
DishWasher
Wine cooler
I believe all the above appliances should have either a FCU or an isolator above the worktop for easy isolation in the case of any failures. The problem is - the wall space is quite tight, and I already have 3 x electrical items on the wall as listed first in my post. I don't think another 3 x FCU's will (comfortably) fit on the wall space (between window and patio doors).
The house wiring is protected with an RCD.
I have several questions....
1: Do the appliances need FCU's or DP isolators?
2: Is there any chance I could run the 3 x sockets for the appliances from 1 x 25A DP isolator using 4mm cable (this would reduce the number of isolators I need to find space for) (I actually don't think can be done - just hoping really )
3: Failing number 2 above - how close do the FCU's / DP isolator, have to be to their respective appliance - I could site 2 of them to the left of my window approx 1.5m to the left of the appliances?
4: There is no other kitchen base unit available and the dishwasher has very little space between it and the wall (ie, socket will not fit) - Is it acceptable to put a 2 x socket under the sink (the ONLY, neighbouring kitchen unit) to run the dishwasher and Waste disposer? I know this is not advised, but there really is not any other space available. Would an IP56 twin waterproof socket make this practice any more acceptable?
5: Failing number 4 above, I may be able to get 3 x single sockets behind the wine cooler, but I will have to wait until it is delivered before I will know.
Thanks
Ian