When repairing the kitchen, among other things have to decide how many sockets needed and where to place them. Mistakes made at this stage will remind myself constantly in the future.
Normative documents should be examined on this topic:
GOST 7397.0-89, 7396.1-89, 8594-80 and SNIP 3.05.06-85 and PUE 7.
How many outlets you need in the kitchen?
Their number in each case individually. It depends on the technology that will be used here.
And some require a separate electrical outlet, and a separate line to the apartment switchboard
- oven, consuming more than 5 kW of power;
- Dishwasher;
- Washer;
- refrigerator or freezer.
Washing machines can be connected to one group of sockets connected with the common line via the electrical shield RCD differential or automatic. But to use both devices at the same time is not recommended if the total power consumption of more than 4 kW.
Refrigerator, many manufacturers also recommend to include on a separate line. This will prevent a lot of breakage. Do not connect an extension cord with a refrigerator.
Connecting kitchen appliances with significant power to individual outlets will more evenly distribute the load on the home network. This eliminates the trouble with the wiring fraught breakdown of electrical appliances and fires claim.
In the working area there must be a group of outlets, which will be included in a microwave, an electric mixer for kitchen and other small appliances.
At what height should be located outlet in the kitchen?
Their situation is caused by arrangement of kitchen appliances, furniture, and even the convenience of their use.
To connect the built-in appliances electrical outlets are located at the edge of the connected equipment at a height of 10 cm from the floor. In this case, access to them is stored, as the modern kitchen appliances has a cap of 12 cm.
Above the work area outlet must rise to a level of 10-15 cm. In this case, use electrical appliances will be more convenient. Their electrical cables will not hang down from the top.
Also in the kitchen should provide additional outlets around the dinner table at the level of 20-30 cm from the floor. If one of the walls will be fixed the TV, you can accommodate a group of outlets for them, so they do not spoil the interior of its kind.