fitting electrics for kitchen extractor hood

[danlightbulb]

Hi all,

I am getting an electrician in to fit a fuse spur for an electric extractor hood (the integrated type with the fitted door to match cupboard doors).

He has said that he normally fits a fuse spur which feeds a normal plug socket behind the extractor. He said that the extractor then just fits with a 3 pin plug.

He also said that there is normally a space behind the extractor so the plug is not on display.

I have not yet got my extractor so can't find out how it is wired, or how much space is behind it for a plug.

Can anyone confirm the layout I need.

Thanks
Dan

 

[stem]

This is the method I have normally seen used by kitchen fitters. It's OK as far as it goes. If the socket is not accessible, then there should be some method of isolating the supply for when you remove the filter, cleaning it or in case of emergency (ie chip a pan fire and you can't get to the off switch on the hood)

One method is to use a DP isolator switch which should be readily accessible and easily identifiable switching the supply to the hidden socket. This is probably the neatest way.

Alternatively, wire the hood straight into a readily accessible and easily identifiable (you get the idea) 13A Fused Connection Unit fitted with a 3A fuse.

You should find instructions with the hood, although if it is not manufactured in the UK and sold across europe, the instructions may just say that it should be wired in accordance with local wiring and building regulations.