Retractable sockets: comfort and space saving

Today, an increasing number of retractable rosettes, which, if necessary, can be removed under the cover in the countertop. This is an excellent option for the kitchen, due to the high humidity and the possibility of splashing, as this can lead to short circuit and ignition of the outlet. And with a hidden location, the likelihood of such a situation is virtually eliminated.

Advantages of hidden blocks

Retractable rosettes have advantages in all respects, especially in the aesthetic sense. The cost of such products will not hit your pocket. Also worth noting is the saving of space in the work area and functionality. In stores, basically there is a ready-made unit, similar to the usual extension cord, which is easy to install by yourself.

The most popular is the installation of the unit in a hanging cabinet, since the vertical plane is less prone to contamination and moisture ingress. Also, with this arrangement, there is no need to drill holes in the wall in order for the product to fit organically into the design of the kitchen.

To increase the period of operation, all recommendations contained in the installation instructions must be followed during the work. This is the only way to achieve excellent connection quality.

Installation

Mounted outlet sockets for the kitchen in the upper part of the table or in hanging lockers and in the non-working condition are hidden from the eyes. Remains on the surface only plastic round lid with a diameter of 5-7 cm, depending on the model. The device is pulled outward with a folding handle to connect the necessary devices to the mains. Some retractable sockets have a switch with a light indicator. This increases the level of safety of their use.

Retractable sockets are easy to install by yourself if they come with a plug for connection to the power network. It is fixed by special fixings. In some cases, a direct connection may be required.

What you should pay attention to?

When designing the layout of power points, the entire wiring system must be thought through. The load of kitchen appliances is of particular importance. This will require the study of the characteristics of the used models of household appliances.

In older buildings where there is no grounding wiring, as a rule, there are no difficulties with the installation. Conventional supply of the supply cable is carried out, without the need for phase separation. New homes already have a grounding in the project, so you will have to add an extra wire.