How to locate outlets in the kitchen

The issue of placing sockets in the kitchen is solved during the repair at the design stage so that it does not subsequently cut the holes in the furniture under the embedded kitchen appliances, use the rosette located behind the wall or door, or use additional extension cords with tees.

1. When buying, consider the degree of moisture protection of the structure, because in the room there is increased humidity, here and condensate, couples, and splashes of water. The level of protection must be IP 44. In the outlets there must be sealed seals made of rubber and covers. However, ordinary outlets can be used for remote areas of the kitchen.
2. It is advisable to provide for both protection against children, for example, buy outlets with plastic curtains - they close the contacts that are under voltage. They are moved when the plug is connected.
3. Remember that the amount of power included in the instrument outlet should not exceed its capabilities. Domestic outlets are designed for 1300 W. The limit of imported subject to the creation of the appropriate wiring - 3500 W.

It is useful to know what it is recommended to select a wire for wiring into the kitchen with a cross section of no less than 2.5 square millimeters. Wiring should ensure the operation of all household electrical appliances with a 2-fold reserve.

Requirements for the placement of sockets for fixed equipment:

• The bottom edge of the socket must be at a level not lower than 2 cm from the floor, the top is not higher than 10 cm. If you set up above, you will not be able to insert the plug, as it will interfere with the bottom of the floor locker. According to all modern kitchens, there is a lease for communications at the back.
• If the technique is embedded, you can install sockets in adjacent lockers, making a hole in the rear wall of the furniture, at a height from the floor - 3-60 cm.
• The socket designed to connect the embedded technique should be installed at a meter distance from the device.
• Inside washing, they put exclusively sockets with moisture protection.
• The socket for connecting the TV should be directly behind it.
• For a separate refrigerator, make a socket over it so that if you need to disable the instrument, you did not have to move it.

For shallow household outlet, various types of outlets are suitable:

• Built-in. They provide a special mechanism that allows them to be in an invisible position. If necessary, they provide access to contacts. And open on the principle of an ordinary book.
• Retractable are installed in any surface. They are suitable for both horizontal and vertical mounting, because they are able to move anywhere.

In addition, the outlets described above have not only ordinary sockets at 220 V. may be present and additional: for telephony, television, Internet, as well as peripheral computer components.

1. You can not put sockets directly above the stove. The same ban acts in the case of placing them over the sink.
2. It is forbidden to install sockets intended for embedded equipment, behind the housing of these household appliances, as well as put them in the cabinets in which there are retractable boxes.
3. It is strictly necessary to include powerful electrical appliances in the sockets, which are calculated for less strength.
4. You should not share a power outlet for connecting and electronic, and household appliances. Say, turn on the electric kettle and TV.
5. It is also impossible to simultaneously use a socket for "heavyweights", for example, refrigerator and washing machine. For them, it is necessary to put separate sockets and lay the individual wire to the electrical wheel.

If you want to make furniture lighting from the outlet, then it must be placed outside the visibility zone - the place is perfect at the top above the cabinets. Also, do not forget to provide outlets where the dining table will be standing, 20-30 centimeters from the floor - they will definitely use, for example, to charge a mobile phone. And most importantly - when locating sockets in the kitchen is always guided by the rules of electrical safety!