plug socket under sink?

[Wattsy82]

hello. looking for some advice on a trailing socket that is under my sink. its for the dishwasher but is not fixed or sealed. its just a wire going to a box with the plug in it. is this allowed as I thought that sockets must be 450 from the floor? regards

 

[telectrix]

socket should be mountec on the wall, or at worst on the kitchen base unit. preferably situated where it's not likely to get wet. the 450mm height is only applicable to new builds to make it easier for disabled persons to reach.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

I have a socket under my sink wrapped in a plastic bag.

 

[dan86]

I have a socket under my sink wrapped in a plastic bag.

wired to nothing I hope!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

I have a socket under my sink wrapped in a plastic bag.

how nice..
IP awareness..

 

[dan86]

the IP stands for In Plastic in this instance me thinks

 

[telectrix]

bad idea. the bags have had their IP integrity compromised with holes to stop sprogs suffocating. HSE would rather that they be electrocuted.

 

[Hawk]

Lol Dan, In Plastic 56!

 

[dan86]

In Plastic 02 at best- protected from water spray less than 15 degrees from vertical

 

[Guest55]

a socket under the sink !!!!!!!????

holy crap ! i recommend we move to defcon 1 and mobilise the coastguard !

;-)

 

[GLENNSPARK]

bad idea. the bags have had their IP integrity compromised with holes to stop sprogs suffocating. HSE would rather that they be electocuted.

well...in that case:

 

[Deleted member 72666]

'Plug socket'........ Don't you just love technical jargon!

 

[Geordie Spark]

I have a socket under my sink wrapped in a plastic bag.

I have an ex-wife wrapped in a plastic bag AND a sleeping bag under mine.

Fits perfectly since I cut her in half. :devil2:

 

[Geordie Spark]

how nice..
IP awareness..

Well he is a professional.

 

[Geordie Spark]

the IP stands for In Plastic in this instance me thinks

I thought it stood for Pee ... as in taking it.

 

[Geordie Spark]

bad idea. the bags have had their IP integrity compromised with holes to stop sprogs suffocating. HSE would rather that they be electrocuted.

So would I in the case of my two embarrassments. One riding on the wrong bus and the other not sure which bus to get on !! :angry_smile:

 

[tidyboiler]

I have an ex-wife wrapped in a plastic bag AND a sleeping bag under mine.

Fits perfectly since I cut her in half. :devil2:

Would have been cheaper and less of a smell if you had sent her to the pig farm................. pigs will eat anything..................... oh hang on.....................uke:

 

[Wattsy82]

So to salvage something positive from my first post......is this allowed by building regulations, just frowned upon by the trade as bad practice or is it a total no no!

 

[Selfmade]

There's a reg in the wiring regs somewhere that says there should be no appreciable strain on connections - you can't guarantee that if the socket is not fixed to anything. Twin and earth cable is not meant to be continually flexed - the conductors may eventually break if it is. There were a couple of these floating sockets where I live until I fixed them and the sheathing was starting to wear away where the cable entered the socket because it was rubbing on the sharp bit around the cable entry position. There's also a reg that says things should be appropriate for the environment - a standard non-IP rated socket is not suitable for anywhere water is likely to be found.

I'd fit a socket in the adjacent cupboard and route the appliance flex into that in such a way that water dripping onto the flex will run to a low point away from the plug and socket and away from the appliance. Ideally I'd also wire the socket through a fused connection unit or 20A DP switch above the work surface so you don't have to empty the cupboard if you need to isolate the appliance in a hurry.

 

[Guest55]

hello. looking for some advice on a trailing socket that is under my sink. its for the dishwasher but is not fixed or sealed. its just a wire going to a box with the plug in it. is this allowed as I thought that sockets must be 450 from the floor? regards

ok ok , we ve had our fun lol.

theres no problem with a socket or extension under the sink so you can now go safely about your business.

 

[Paul.M]

ok ok , we ve had our fun lol.

theres no problem with a socket or extension under the sink so you can now go safely about your business.

Wooooooo...... I'd give this a code one and recommend that the whole house is rewired :bandana:

 

[telectrix]

Wooooooo...... I'd give this a code one and recommend that the whole house is rewired :bandana:

when did you start working for british gas?

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Sorry for the late reply, yes it has my washing machine plugged into it, and the plastic bag is there to protect it from any leaks after we had a nasty leak in the U bend one day. I have been meaning to move this socket for around 6 months, i just haven't got around to it.

 

[DPG]

Agree with post #19 - the socket is unsupported and has no strain relief. Everytime the socket moves there is pressure on the terminations and they will become loose - they're probably already loose by now. The socket back box needs fitting to the wall and the cable needs to be clipped. Unless I'm reading this wrong - this isn't a proper 'trailing socket' is it?, ie an extension cable type? Daz