Until I found this site I was going to simply replace the units and decorate my kitchen - ie no electrical modifications. I have enough sockets, freestanding appliances and the kitchen is on a 2.5mm ring circuit with a modern CU.
I have noticed a number of questions about kitchens but am still a bit confused by the need (preferred or legal?) for switches in accessible positions for under worktop (not integrated) fridge, freezer, washing machine etc.
My Collins DIY bible (from 2001) says 'There is no reason why you can't plug an appliance like a fridge, dishwasher or washing machine into a standard socket outlet - except that in a modern kitchen such appliance are installed under worktops, and sockets mounted behind them are difficult to reach. It's therefore generally more convenient to mount a FCU above the worktop with a 2.5mm spur to a socket outlet behind the appliance'
To cut a long storey short - do I need get this altered?
I understand there may be a number of different styles of opinion varying from the letter of the regulations to best practice to what is generally acceptable - all are appreciated.
Thanks
I have noticed a number of questions about kitchens but am still a bit confused by the need (preferred or legal?) for switches in accessible positions for under worktop (not integrated) fridge, freezer, washing machine etc.
My Collins DIY bible (from 2001) says 'There is no reason why you can't plug an appliance like a fridge, dishwasher or washing machine into a standard socket outlet - except that in a modern kitchen such appliance are installed under worktops, and sockets mounted behind them are difficult to reach. It's therefore generally more convenient to mount a FCU above the worktop with a 2.5mm spur to a socket outlet behind the appliance'
To cut a long storey short - do I need get this altered?
I understand there may be a number of different styles of opinion varying from the letter of the regulations to best practice to what is generally acceptable - all are appreciated.
Thanks
