I have a double mains socket above the hob. It’s about 2 feet above the hob and on the right hand side of it. Is this acceptable?
It will be used for the extractor hood and the cooker ignition.
It will be used for the extractor hood and the cooker ignition.
Why not convert to a duel plate back box and then provide a fused spur for each 'fixed' appliance.
The issues of leads hanging down, and sockets with means to vapour ingress are completely avoided. It will also mean the job looks tidy.
As for your "I've finished with the wall" statement, I don't think that's an exceptable remark. You should have thought about the fixed appliances and the correct method of connection and isolation before you tiled / decorated the wall.
Some distance away.So where would it be best to move the sockets?
No - trunking is not fireproofHow about putting some trunking and running the cables for the cooker and hood in the trunking?
No, as the flex would still be far too close to the hob.If the socket is move a bit more to the right would that be ok?
I have finished the wall and really don't want to relocate the socket now.
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