Kitchen: Fused Spurs v Switched 13A Sockets

[RichA]

It was suggested to me that I could reduce the number of faceplates visible - which can make kitchen look cluttered - by using switched 13A sockets (within adjacent kitchen units) rather than fused spurs (where practical). e.g. for D/W, Fridge, Extractor

Is this a good idea? Are there notable any disadvantages?

Thanks.

 

[EFLImpudence]

You could reduce the number of faceplates by not having them.

It's up to you.

You don't need nor have to have Fused Connection Units.

There will be a fuse in the plug so a second one is not necessary and a switch is not really necessary either. You can remove the plug.

 

[AndyPRK]

Certainly a plug socket in the cupboard next to appliance is an excellent way forward.
What do you do with rear of cupboards though if new

 

[RichA]

If you put socket in cabinet: Do you use surface mounted boxes on the inside of the cabinets? And have a hole for the plug to come through from the back?

 

[EFLImpudence]

If you put socket in cabinet: Do you use surface mounted boxes on the inside of the cabinets?

Of course.

And have a hole for the plug to come through from the back?

It depends.

Some kitchen units have the back panel right at the back, some leave a small gap.

A socket in the wall would be better with a neat hole in the back panel. Surface mounted or flush mounted depending on the above.
Then you would have a hole for the plug in the unit's side panel.

You may think holes are undesirable but neatly cut they are hardly noticed.
Use a hole cutter - not a hammer as some do.

 

[RichA]

Thanks, so ideally flush mounted socket in the wall behind an adjacent cabinet with a hole in the back for access?

 

[AndyPRK]

Yes