The socket, built in the table top: the purpose and features of the installation

When designing a future kitchen project, you should think in advance where and how the rosettes will be located. The construction market offers a wide variety of their types. They differ among themselves in their parameters, but the most important thing for them is safety and convenience in operation.

Such an innovation as built-in retractable sockets in the countertop, in everyday life appeared quite recently. Previously, such a device was in everyone's mind, had rather limited opportunities for design and form. The socket, built into the countertop, is not just a socket for connecting electrical appliances, but a real piece of furniture. The outsider can not see where she is. Since the socket is hidden under a special cover. In addition, this very convenient device allows you to hide the source of possible short circuit and fire from moisture and spray. A block of sockets built into the table top 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 a hidden outlet if necessary.

Rosette, built into the table: main purpose

This device is used to connect various household electrical appliances. The abundance of household electrical appliances is now pleasing store shelves and supermarkets. These are blenders, mixers, multivars, microwaves and other appliances, without which it is very difficult to imagine a modern kitchen. That is why the presence of several power points in the kitchen is so necessary. With this task can easily cope with various types of sockets, built into the counter.

Advantages of hidden outlets

Built-in sockets in the countertop (photo attached) allow you to ensure the visual order and cosiness in the kitchen, because they practically do not give out their presence. Significantly save time in search of a power source, do not require the stretching of long wires, extension cables and other. And, as already mentioned, this connection significantly reduces the risk of a short circuit in the network, since they do not get splashes of oil and water when cooking. They significantly save the workspace. Main advantages: functionality, ergonomics, attractive design. Such modern rosettes are very popular with all the owners without exception.

How to choose an outlet

The choice of outlets is quite a serious process, requiring special attention. First of all, we must not forget that we have a deal with the current. Here are some tips:

• Before buying, please inspect the product. In this case, not only design is important, but first of all the absence of any mechanical damage.
• If there is a need to connect a lot of equipment, you need to choose a grounded outlet.
• If small children live in the house, it is recommended to install sockets with protective curtains.

Operating principle

1. Press the recess in the lid.

2. Pull up the outlet from the table top.

3. Connect the required appliance.

4. Dunk the outlet after turning off the device in its place.

A retractable socket, built into the countertop, can be turned in either direction and even rotated 360 ⁰ , which is very convenient to use.

The modern market offers a variety of options for these products, with a large selection of color solutions. Some recessed sockets are equipped with illumination of different colors.

Installation work

Installation of the outlet in the counter is very often done on its own. This does not require much effort and much time. First of all, it is necessary to disconnect the electrical power in the shield . For added safety, you can use rubber gloves.

Now you can proceed with the installation of the outlet. To do this, prepare the countertop, mark a groove for the size of the product on it, insert the socket into it and screw the supplied washer.

The connection of the electric unit to the AC mains is via a standard plug.

The most important thing in the process of preparation and installation 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.

Outlets Legrand

The French company Legrand, which has won a reputation in the world market for high-quality electrical equipment, will soon celebrate its 150th anniversary. For people who are versed in electric, Legrand sockets are a guarantee of quality. When you need to install a power supply system, professionals are eager to choose the products of this particular brand. The range of products is very large and able to satisfy the taste of the most unordinary and bold interior designers.

Built-in sockets in the tabletop Legrand have an increased level of impact 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 slides out smoothly. Sockets made of corrosion-resistant metal are made.

Features

The socket, built into the countertop, has the following advantages:

• The cover of the block and the frame are made of metal, which provides shock resistance.
• There are rubber seals, providing dust and moisture protection.
• Blocks are made in ultra-thin design: the frame has a thickness of only 2 mm.
• Around the cover there is an LED lighting.