Above bench isolation in a Kitchen for filter hood etc

[rabb5it]

In a kitchen design I believe there should be isolating switches above the bench to isolate

1 a socket at ceiling height supplying a plug in hood filter

2 a socket behind a gas cooker supplying spark ignition

3 a socket supplying a washing machine below bench height.

My question is: should you use a Double Pole 13A FCU or 13A SFCU or 20A Switch to provide the isolation to these sockets?

 

[bongos]

You could use either.

If you use the 20A switches then you could fit them in a grid switch plate.

Or use individual switched FCU.

Although for the hob ignitor and possibly the fan I might just be tempted to plug them into an accessible switched socket.

If completing electrical work in a kitchen then make yourself aware of Part P.

 

[Chri5]

Grids do look good, you can have 4 inside a normal double box / double socket footprint.

You can also get them pre labelled

Or bespoke labelled, if you require something non standard

 

[holmslaw]

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[mikhailfaradayski]

In a kitchen design I believe there should be isolating switches above the bench to isolate

who told you that? and why didn't they tell you there is an easier way? (usually)

1 a socket at ceiling height supplying a plug in hood filter

2 a socket behind a gas cooker supplying spark ignition

3 a socket supplying a washing machine below bench height.

My question is: should you use a Double Pole 13A FCU or 13A SFCU or 20A Switch to provide the isolation to these sockets?

Why do you want to put the plugs in a position which will be a pain to get at if you ever needed to change a fuse?

Why do you feel you want loads of additional switches peppered around your splash backs?