Three pin plug, cable out the top?

[braniff]

Does such a device exist? The plan is to fit under-cabinet kitchen lighting, plugged into a splash-back socket. It would be ideal if the cable left the plug upwards, and I realise it had better be a moulded plug due to liquid safety. Plan B would be to mount the socket upside down, probably illegal?

Many Thanks - braniff

 

[rsgaz]

You won't find one unfortunately, it's not allowed under BS1363-1.

"19.1 The entry of the flexible cord shall be between the current-carrying pins at the side of the plug opposite the earth pin."

 

[333rocky333]

You won't find one unfortunately, it's not allowed under BS1363-1.

"19.1 The entry of the flexible cord shall be between the current-carrying pins at the side of the plug opposite the earth pin."

Tlc sell these

 

[Jackrae]

If it's an unswitched socket there should be no operational problems with it being inverted. An inverted switched socket could be a problem due to the switch being visually reversed.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Put a socket above the cabinets.

 

[ericmark]

If it's an unswitched socket there should be no operational problems with it being inverted. An inverted switched socket could be a problem due to the switch being visually reversed.

Sorry but yes there is, the hole for the flex could allow items to be dropped inside.

 

[JohnW2]

Sorry but yes there is, the hole for the flex could allow items to be dropped inside.

....

.... I realise it had better be a moulded plug due to liquid safety.

Do moulded plugs have 'holes for the flex'?

Kind Regards, John

 

[Jackrae]

Sorry but yes there is, the hole for the flex could allow items to be dropped inside.

Such as If it's under the base of a top cabinet I doubt flymuck would get in

 

[ericmark]

Because one intends to use a moulded plug now, does not mean that is the only type of plug the ever be used.

 

[flameport]

A switched FCU with flex outlet would be a better solution.

 

[Sureitsoff?]

A switched FCU with flex outlet would be a better solution.

with the cable exiting at the top by turning the fcu 180 degrees

 

[JohnW2]

with the cable exiting at the top by turning the fcu 180 degrees

... or coming through a cable outlet in the faceplate ...

Kind Regards, John

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Do moulded plugs have 'holes for the flex'?

Not "open" ones.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

A switched FCU with flex outlet would be a better solution.

And having the lights fully integrated into the lighting circuit with all the cables concealed would be even better.

 

[braniff]

Indeed.

Many thanks for all the advice. My original Qs are answered and I have options to consider.

Much appreciated - Regards - braniff