Wiring a kettle into the wall?

[a1guvner]

Have the socket in a wall unit and devise a mechanism to release the kettle from the wall unit on a counterweight when the kettle has boiled, no leads, no mess, no kettle, jobs a goodun

 

[spicler08]

Other option spicler08
Screw the base to the worktop so it becomes part of the worktop - drill a hold under the base and connect the kettle flex into a fused outlet under the worktop or even have a switch above the worktop like you would have with a cooker, so you can turn it off.

Only downpoint is that you damage the worktop.

If you dont screw the base down and drill the cable through the worktop there is a risk of moving the base and putting excess strain on the cable which could have a negative and possible affect, at least with a plug, the plug will most probably come out of the socket before you damage the cable.

I like it! An integrated kettle - Now we're on the same wavelength! If it was done right it could look very cool - especially with the blue illuminating LEDs you get in kettles these days. Is it one step too far though?... I can't help but think it could possibly have a hint of over-engineering about it!

 

[telectrix]

buy one of those instantaneous water heaters that have a 3rd tap on the sink. no waiting for the kettle to boil. or buy a bloody gas kettle to put on the hob.

 

[spicler08]

buy one of those instantaneous water heaters that have a 3rd tap on the sink. no waiting for the kettle to boil.

I'd love to, but have you seen how much they cost?!? Last time I looked they were at least £400. Slightly out of my budget unfortunately...

 

[spicler08]

Have the socket in a wall unit and devise a mechanism to release the kettle from the wall unit on a counterweight when the kettle has boiled, no leads, no mess, no kettle, jobs a goodun

I love the imagination of it but I think this one's got health and safety risk written all over it!

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Or, blank socket off altogether, spend £2k on a solid fuel rayburn/aga, and get one of those huge posh chrome kettles that hold gallons, it'll be full and hot all day

 

[a1guvner]

I love the imagination of it but I think this one's got health and safety risk written all over it!

Dominate the situation and of course you would have to fit a stay upright device like an eyelet at the top side of the kettle which could be incorporated into a pouring device, :28:

 

[spicler08]

Thanks for all the input guys - but I think that's enough Dr Emmett Brown ideas for one day! Thanks for all the comments though - at least I know now that my original question can be done.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Thanks for all the input guys - but I think that's enough Dr Emmett Brown ideas for one day! Thanks for all the comments though - at least I know now that my original question can be done.

Damn. I was going to suggest yo stop drinking hot drinks, then you wouldn't need a kettle.
Seriously, the only problem I can envision, is that the lead would have to have appropriate strain relief where it is connected to the supply, or the kettle or base would have to be fixed.

 

[Dave 85]

This guys crazy. If you are really that offended by seeing leads coming out of portable appliances I would suggest you just do away with all portable electrical appliances in your house. I would also suggest seeing a doctor.