Kettle and toaster plugged in under worktop?

[ban-all-sheds]

Am I able to have the sockets for the kettle and toaster under the worktop and the cables drilled through the worktop and then plugged into the sockets under the worktop?

Yes

Thanks for suggestion , but would having sockets under the worktop comply with regulations?

Thanks for suggestion , but would having sockets under the worktop comply with regulations?

Yes.

Thanks for all the feedback. If I decide to site the sockets under the worktop, would it comply with regulations?

Thanks, so in theory if the cables went through a cable grommet that Gasguru sent the link, and the kettle and toaster were then plugged into a socket that would comply with regs?

Carlsbergy - if you could tell us who you are prepared to believe it would save everyone, including you, a lot of time, as we can all just wait for him to turn up.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=w...DTW6CQBZrWaMyAo6AK&prmd=sivn&biw=1024&bih=671

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=retractable+worktop+socket

 

[JohnD]

clutter of cables

He was moaning about the cables, not the sockets

retractable sockets won't help.

I've told him how to reduce cable clutter.

If not that, he should unplug his kettle and toaster after use, and put them in a cupboard with their cables.

Or have a appliance garage and close the door.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

retractable sockets won't help.

Nor will sockets under a worktop, unless he either also puts the appliances there or has found some way to supply them with electricity without cables coming up onto the top.

 

[carlsbergy]

Thanks ban all sheds, they look a tidy alternative the retractable sockets. Thanks all for your assistance

 

[davelx]

Thanks ban all sheds, they look a tidy alternative the retractable sockets. Thanks all for your assistance

We installed one of those in the narrow boast where work surface area is at a premium. We're on the second one now and the boat's not in the water yet. They are not particularly robust or accurately made - the runners that they rise and fall on are only plastic and tend to warp and bind.

 

[sparkwright]

The whole idea is ridiculous, you are simply ruining your kitchen.

My kettle and toaster have a system under them to coil the excess flex up.

Admittedly it's often the norm that flexes shouldn't be coiled, these things are designed for that.

 

[securespark]

 

[securespark]

Could also make it difficult to sell the house in future.

That is a bit extreme. That's a crazy reason to reject a house.

 

[mattylad]

A cable port would look better, also allow you to replace the kettle or toaster easily as the port allows a plug to go through it.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Here's my kitchen.

I keep everything in another room.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

My kettle and toaster have a system under them to coil the excess flex up.

My toaster doesn't, but it has such a parsimonious flex that a small loop tucked behind it takes care of all the slack.

Spoiler: Fire!

No, the case of it does not get hot enough to harm the flex.

 

[AndyPRK]

appliance cupboard. - That reminds me of when TV's had doors on them

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

Appliance Cupboard[/MEDIA]

Who keeps their herbs and spices exposed to light, and not their kettle?

 

[skenk]

He is in Berkshire, not Scotland. There is no requirement in England for separate local isolation.

Appliances can be isolated by pulling the plugs or switching at the CU.

It's UK forum so anyone reading the thread later could have reasonably made the mistake that the answers applied uk-wide had nothing been said. Appliances can't be easily isolated if the socket is concealed behind a unit or appliance, and the DB isn't readily accessible.