New kitchen, multi switches

[Steviecuk]

Hi all.

So I'm designing my new kitchen and trying to plan where things will go. I currently have a 6 switch panel for the appliances (hob, cooker hood, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and fridge/freezer). I was wondering... are these regulation to have these switches? Half of the items connected to it are now going on a different side of the kitchen and will be plugged into switched sockets on their own... and the rest I can also plug into switched sockets in adjacent cupboard.

But do you HAVE TO have these multi switches in a kitchen?

Thanks in advance. S.

 

[Steviecuk]

2 gnag in this instance refers to the plate size.

FFS I thought it being 45a it meant for two coolers.

 

[Steviecuk]

That only switches one appliance. It may be possible to use a single box size 2 gang grid system with two 20a dp switches.....but you wont be able to terminate a 6.0mm cable ito it though. I would just use two 20a dp isolators butted together

Understood. Won't look as good but if it's gotta be done. Will that come off the same 6mm cable from the CU or will it need a new line? I've buried a conduit in the wall, but it's only big enough for one 6mm T&E cable to fit though. I'll have to chase another one in if so.

Wish I'd never started this project now lol.

 

[nicebutdim]

FFS I thought it being 45a it meant for two coolers.

45A refers to the maximum current its rated to handle. I get that you want to have everything in place for a spark, but without first consulting one you could end up with a lot of stuff which isn't suitable and can not be returned by the time a spark is brought on board.

On a different note, can anyone tell me why I'm unable to spot spelling mistakes until comments are later quoted? Literally can't see them

 

[Markyd]

FFS I thought it being 45a it meant for two coolers.

Thats why somebody told you to spk to the sparky