When developing a project for the future kitchen, you should think in advance where and how the outlets will be located. The construction market offers their most diverse types. They differ among themselves in their parameters, but the main thing for them is safety and ease of operation.
Such an innovation as built - in retractable sockets in the countertop has recently appeared in everyday life. Previously, such a device was in plain sight, had rather limited possibilities in design and form. A socket built into the countertop is not just a socket for connecting electrical appliances, but a real piece of furniture. The prying eye does not at all see where it is. Since the outlet is hidden under a special cover. In addition, this very convenient device allows you to hide the source of a possible short circuit and fire from moisture and spray. The outlet block, built into the countertop, is usually installed in the upper part of the kitchen table, and on its surface there is only a lid with a folding handle in order to remove the hidden outlet if necessary.
Countertop socket: main purpose
This device is used to connect various household electrical appliances. An abundance of household electrical appliances is currently pleasing to the shelves of shops and supermarkets. These are blenders, mixers, crock-pots, microwave ovens and other devices, without which it is very difficult to imagine a modern kitchen. That is why the presence of several food outlets in the kitchen is so necessary. Various sockets built into the countertop can easily cope with this task.
Benefits of Hidden Outlets
Built-in sockets in the countertop (photo attached) can provide a visual order and comfort in the kitchen, because they practically do not give out their presence. Significantly save time searching for a power source, do not require drawing out long wires, extension cords and other things. And, as already mentioned, such a connection can significantly reduce the risk of a short circuit in the network, since they do not get splashes of oil and water when cooking. They significantly save work space. Main advantages: functionality, ergonomics, attractive design. Such modern outlets are very popular with all hostesses, without exception.
How to choose a power outlet
The choice of outlets is a fairly serious process that requires special attention. First of all, we must not forget that we are dealing with current. Here are some tips:
- Before buying, you should inspect the product. In this case, not only design is important, but, above all, the absence of any mechanical damage.
- If there is a need to connect a large number of equipment, you need to choose a socket with grounding.
- If small children live in the house, it is recommended to install sockets with protective curtains.
Operating principle
1. Press the recess in the cover.
2. Pull up the outlet from the countertop.
3. Connect the required electrical appliance.
4. Drown the socket after disconnecting the device in its place.
A retractable outlet built into the countertop can be rotated in any direction and even rotated 360 ° , which is very convenient to use.
The modern market offers a wide variety of options for these products, with a large selection of colors. Some built-in sockets are backlit in different colors.
Installation work
Installing the outlet in the countertop is often done on its own. This does not require much work and a lot of time. First of all, be sure to turn off the electrical power in the shield . For extra safety, you can use rubber gloves.
Now you can proceed with the installation of the outlet. To do this, prepare the countertop, mark on it a recess for the size of the product, insert a socket into it and screw the washer included in the kit.
The electrical unit is connected to the AC mains via an ordinary plug.
The most important thing in the preparation and installation process is not to damage the wire. If you do not have the skills of electrical work, it is better to entrust the work to specialists.
Sockets Legrand
The French company Legrand, which has gained a reputation in the global market for high-quality electrical equipment, will soon celebrate its 150th anniversary. For people versed in electrics, Legrand sockets are a guarantee of quality. When the installation of the power supply system is necessary, professionals seek to choose the products of this particular brand. The range of products is very large and is able to satisfy the taste of the most extraordinary and daring interior designers.
The built-in sockets in the Legrand worktop have an increased level of shock resistance, dust and moisture protection. The units are equipped with a spring-loaded cover that opens 180 °, and anti-vandal screws with special caps for fixing in the mounting box. After pressing the button, the unit extends smoothly. Sockets made of corrosion-resistant metal.
Features
The socket mounted in the countertop has the following advantages:
- The block cover and frame are made of metal, which provides impact resistance.
- There are rubber seals that provide dust and moisture protection.
- The blocks are made in an ultra-thin design: the frame has a thickness of only 2 mm.
- Around the cover provides for the installation of LED backlight.