kitchen

  1. Bobby34

    Kitchen Grid switch method

    Hi everybody, Looking at putting a kitchen grid switch in my kitchen and wanted to see what you guys (and girls) thoughts were about my set up as i've not installed one before. Looking at running a 2.5mm radial just for the sockets and a boiling tap (1500w) theres no large appliances to be...
  2. L

    Kitchen Grid switches and safe zones

    So, I'm having grid switches in my new kitchen for things like cooker hood, dishwasher, fridge freezer, integrated microwave etc...and know how to wire up the switches and sockets as part of a ring final... But my question is regarding how to route the cables from the above counter grid...
  3. S

    How many downlights in the kitchen?

    Hi, Having a new kitchen fitted and was hoping for some advice please. How many LED downlights do I need? Will likely be using these linked below (9W, 450lm, 120° beam) https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-indopro-fixed-fire-rated-led-downlight-white-9w-450lm/3863x I've attached two photos of my...
  4. gm1984

    UK 16a oven on 20a fused spur from Kitchen ring main

    Hi, I've just bought a new built-in 3.4kw oven = 14.8A @ 230v. I'm getting 245v so actually 13.8A. Existing oven plugs into single socket fed from 20A DP switched fused spur. Ring is small (3 double sockets) with 4 x 20A DP switched fused spur single sockets (oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher...
  5. B

    UK Kitchen extractor hood fan not working?

    This Candy CCE16/2X kitchen extractor hood fan is not working, the lights are still working but the fan itself is not. I know there’s a fair bit of grease on there as you can see but will that be the cause & are there any other things I can check myself to find out why?
  6. J

    Indoor PIR in the kitchen

    Hi guys Wondering if you could help. I wanted to fit an indoor PIR sensor in the kitchen which would control 20 led down lights. My kids have a bad habit of leaving the lights on and leaving the room. Is this possible? Can anyone send me a link to any good ones? How easy are they to fit...
  7. E

    New kitchen does it need own fusebox or change just the mains fusebox?

    New kitchen will be installed. Do we need to rewire the kitchen? The fusebox we have is ancient and our electrician has recommended to rewire kitchen then have a consumer unit just for the kitchen electrics as he said things may trip because our consumer unit is old but my builder who covers all...
  8. K

    Pricing help on kitchen refit

    Hi all! I have posted on here before for advice on pricing and received some really great advice so wanted to see if I am still in the ball park of fair pricing. I still work for a company but on shifts so have been doing more and more work on my days off. Still unsure whether to just work out...
  9. M

    Is it acceptable to use LED strip lights in kitchen?

    Hi guys just a quick one, Is it acceptable to use LED strip lights in a hot kitchen or would the fluorescent tubes be more suited for the hot environment?? Thanks
  10. L

    Laptop shocks me when food grinder is turned on in kitchen

    Hi, Recently, I have noticed a very odd thing.. Need help from you guys. I am using my laptop which is connected to AC mains. I am also using my wired earphones which have some metallic parts like the volume control. Normally when I touch this metallic part of volume control or any metallic...
  11. M

    I need to install a kitchen range receptacle for gas fired range

    Background is we are selling our house and moving out of state. I've been fixing big and little things and painting for several months now, as well as purging possessions and packing. House was built in 1961/1962 and has mostly old two conductor cable supplying everything. I might add that the...
  12. M

    First day here with a kitchen receptacle question

    Just wanted to say hi before I post my question. I don't give too much information about myself online, but I will say I am a retired US Navy submarine electrician. There are some differences between shipboard motors, generators, switch boards, motor controllers, pumps, valve position...
  13. Dartlec

    "Electricians" working for kitchen fitters - please don't do this...

    Called to a previous client to work out why he doesn't have lights or fan in his downstairs shower room, or outdoor light... Worked out that there was no permanent live to the switch, though there was to the fan isolator above it.... Kitchen was recently done, and "electricians" working for...
  14. C

    UK Kitchen sockets tripped wont come back on

    So my kitchen sockets tripped, it won't let me switch back on just keeps tripping again. Im no expert, but switched all sockets off excepts the ones I cant get too fridge/freezer and washing machine. Is this a fire hazard or safe to leave overnight till I can contact landlord in the morning...
  15. L

    DISTANCE from D/G socket to max reach of pull out kitchen tap ?

    Distance from D/G socket to extended pull out kitchen tap ? Kitchen tap when pulled out is easily with 400 mm of a D/G socket . Not my job . Just asking for clarification etc
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Requirements for a small kitchen in non domestic situation.

    I have been asked to wire up a small kitchen for a local charity. 1 x 32a cooker 4 x sockets fridge/Dishwasher Cooker Hood 2kW water heater It's a drop in centre, not a commercial kitchen. It's a little out of my comfort zone with regards regulations though. At present it is just a storage...
  17. T

    I would appreciate any advice on a wall mounted TV in my kitchen (UK)

    Apologies if this question is not in the right section. As per title, I am considering a wall mounted tv in my kitchen. Whilst i have one in my main living room, it is above a stand so displaying wires was sorted and there is a power outlet below which made things easy. I have a couple of...
  18. L

    Anyone used "S-Box" Kitchen worktop pop up sockets ?

    Design, Installation + Data - The S-Box - https://www.the-sbox.com/design-installation/ These things ! Trying to source a nice quality twin gang unit for a Island .
  19. D

    LED Downlights in kitchen

    Hi, hopefully someone on here can help, I'm going crazy trying to figure this out. I have 5 x old lights in my kitchen, like old round mushroom lights. I've taken one down and measured the hole diameter, which is 140mm. I want to change these to LED, on the understanding that in a kitchen...
  20. B

    Sockets for commercial kitchen

    Which make of single socket would you recommend for a commercial kitchen with 3kW plug in fryers so they don’t melt?

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