Outside Kitchen Fittings Questions

[charliegolf]

Morning, I'm building an outside BBQ/Grill area, arranged as a U shape with 3 sides of worktop with the grill inset in the worktop.

My questions:

I have power to my shed via SWA which passes close. Can I 'T' off with more SWA via an external JB to feed sockets under the worktop?

If yes, once under the worktop, can I use normal domestic sockets, and twin and earth; or will all fittings still be regarded as external?

If 'no', do flush mounted weatherproof sockets exist!

Thanks

CG

 

[Taylortwocities]

I have power to my shed via SWA which passes close. Can I 'T' off with more SWA via an external JB to feed sockets under the worktop?

T-ing off the actual SWA is tricky unless you know what you are doing. Unless there's a good bit of slack, you'd need to use one of these
https://www.electricaldirect.co.uk/...-mechanical-connectors-15-25mm-type-25-655124
Better to run the feed back from the shed.

If yes, once under the worktop, can I use normal domestic sockets, and twin and earth; or will all fittings still be regarded as external?

You could, if you are absolutely sure that there will never ever be any floods, moisture, fat run-off, or spilt beer.
Personally I wouldn't do it. Never seen flush outdoor sockets, don't forget the back box would need to be watertight too!
Outdoor sockets all come with a watertight lid, that might spoil the "look" if you were hoping for an outdoor kitchen that looks like an indoor one.

 

[charliegolf]

Thanks TTC. Shed: its 25-30m away, whereas the kitchen will be about 6 m from where the current outdoor socket is. Job for my friendly neighbourhood sparkie methinks (or an extension lead on sunny days!).