socket blanking plate

[rego]

I am looking at getting new kitchen and have been told existing twin socket is too near where ceramic hob will be. 110mm away but should be 300mm?
would fitting a blanking plate over socket be a suitable solution. I realise i will have to join wires behind plate (wagos?)

 

[Adam_151]

You could do, ensure you earth the backbox though (this would likely have relied on the connection from the socket before).

There is no minimum distance from the edge of the hob, if its not in danger of the flex being dragged across the hob and melting then its ok, obviously directly behind hob would be stupid, but 110mm sounds like it might not be an issue, in many kitchens you'd strugggle to get a socket on one side if you insisted 300mm from hob. 300mm might be a sensible design criteria if carrying out a new install in a kitchen with plenty of space

 

[sparkwright]

As long as the socket is not over the hob, I wouldn't be too concerned.