Switch inside kitchen cupboard

[Freetrader]

Hi All,

cooker and hob on an Kitchen "island" unit.

customer wants isloation swith in the cupboard to the left of the cooker.

will be a double pole isolation swith, can any one see a problem with that?

Thanks again in advance.

Freetrader

 

[revjames]

Dont see why not as long as the switch is of the appropriate rating.

 

[batty]

Dont see why not as long as the switch is of the appropriate rating.

And not too far from appliance.

 

[paul b b]

you will have to confirm with OSG, i think it will say accssesable and visable though

 

[paul b b]

And not too far from appliance.

within 2m

 

[Nicky Tesla]

I think they need to be quickly accesible for emergencys, thats why the switches are red

 

[tom1]

i dont think any socket are realy surposed to be mounted in the unit, but loads are

 

[paul b b]

i dont think any socket are realy surposed to be mounted in the unit, but loads are

you allowed to put some sockets in for dishwasher etc are you not? though i would use a FCU

 

[Lurch]

within 2m

Thought that went years ago and was replaced with 'reasonable distance', or is it back again?

 

[tom1]

you allowed to put some sockets in for dishwasher etc are you not? though i would use a FCU

wiring accessories (eg socket outlets, switches) should preferably be mounted on the building fabric and not kitchen funiture.

thats out the electricians guide to part p,

like i say loads of people do it, and it says preferably

 

[tom1]

Thought that went years ago and was replaced with 'reasonable distance', or is it back again?

osg says 2 m

mines at the back of a unit full of pans, my parents house its at the other side of the kitchen with the cable run under the units

 

[a1]

And of course these books are just "Non-Statutory".

Yes I know - If you work to the BS7671, You are deemed to have complied with the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR), and other bodies etc.

 

[Freetrader]

hi all,

Looks like general concesus is that it shouldn't be a problem,

It will be well within 2m of the appliance, s(hould be able to stir the gravy and still access it at the same time)

There hasn't been any switch at all, straight from consumer unit, new owner, now finding the problems.

Thanks

 

[Evans Electric]

On an island unit you would expect to find the cooker switch in the cupboard below IMO.

Deke

 

[kme]

`Cos you can`t exactly put it on the wall, can you????

(Sky hooks, anyone??)

 

[m4tty]

Tartan Paint ??

 

[Andy™]

not this again....

 

[Freetrader]

thanks everyone - going for putting in the cupboard, if I get the job

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Thought that went years ago and was replaced with 'reasonable distance', or is it back again?

which books you reading?

Red On site guide page 160: 2m

Brown On site guide page 154: 2m

Yellow On site guide page 151: 2m

that takes us back to 97?

so when are you saying it went out ... but was there before?

?:| :|

 

[Lurch]

which books you reading?Red On site guide page 160: 2m

Brown On site guide page 154: 2m

Yellow On site guide page 151: 2m

that takes us back to 97?

For cookers, yes. For isolation in general the terms are a bit more vague. I realise this thread is relating to cookers so I'll retract my statement for the purposes of this thread.

so when are you saying it went out ... but was there before? ?:| :|

Was around the yellow edition IIRC, but as I say, it was more general isolation. I'll look into it a bit.