Sockets and switches in kitchen units?

[cdbe]

Is this allowed? Integrated microwave, oven, fridge, freezer, etc.

Can I use drywall boxes to flush mount them into the carcasses? The way the kitchen is being built means there will be sufficient depth.

 

[Murdochcat]

Your home ? Customers ?

 

[cdbe]

My house.

 

[333rocky333]

There's no electrical regulation sgainst it I believe, but the guidance notes regarding building regs, I recall mention they should be fixed to the fabric of the buillding

 

[pete01]

It's fine socket in adjacent cupboard I'd just put a surface box rather than a fast fix.

Most kitchens are there for 20 years or more that's part of the building I'd say.

 

[Murdochcat]

The key is to make sure that they are all accessible. Not behind walls, heavy appliances etc

 

[cdbe]

It's wall to wall, floor to ceiling units definitely part of the building fabric - each one has a small cupboard above where I would could locate the accessory.

Oven has it's own radial.

I think the air fryer and toaster (on pull outs) would be ok to share a double socket but my assistant keeps saying I'll be making air fried sausages on 4 slices of toast!

 

[Murdochcat]

How are you going to ensure sufficient airflow / ventilation around those appliances at the back with no space above ?

 

[Taylortwocities]

How are you going to ensure sufficient airflow / ventilation around those appliances at the back with no space above ?

Obv not an electrical issue, though....

Back to the original post

Is this allowed? Integrated microwave, oven, fridge, freezer, etc.

Can I use drywall boxes to flush mount them into the carcasses? The way the kitchen is being built means there will be sufficient depth.

I don't see any issues. Crack on!

 

[cdbe]

How are you going to ensure sufficient airflow / ventilation around those appliances at the back with no space above ?

Well spotted! Just pondering this - the "ceiling" is just a big box to house the extractor ducting so I'm going to modify the cabinets so I can get the required top airflow into there - I don't know whether this will work - it's a big, but closed space. Plan B will be vents on the front:

You really can't beat making up your kitchen as you go along!