Powerpoints and glass splashbacks

jola · Jun 22, 2007 11:06 pm

Might seem like a silly question but how to you go about having powerpoints with glass splashbacks. I was going to use glass on my wall side which is where I have some permanent and non-permanent appliances that need power. I thought cutouts would be a risky business.

Secondly I am kinda copying the colour scheme for the laminex relaxed kitchen, which is an olive green splashback. Any problems with dark over light colours long term, other than colour preference.

Jola

Adrian B · Jun 22, 2007 11:08 pm

jola

Might seem like a silly question but how to you go about having powerpoints with glass splashbacks. I was going to use glass on my wall side which is where I have some permanent and non-permanent appliances that need power. I thought cutouts would be a risky business.

Secondly I am kinda copying the colour scheme for the laminex relaxed kitchen, which is an olive green splashback. Any problems with dark over light colours long term, other than colour preference.

Jola

You get the powerpoint slots cut into the glass by the splashback maufacturer.

Yak_Chat · Jun 23, 2007 11:07 am

And from what other have said, every hole is expensive, to the less the better.

I'd assume that the risk of breaking it with every hole cut is part of the reason.
There is another thread here talking about those issues.
Steve

ECOECO · Jun 23, 2007 12:52 pm

Hi

Splashbacks over hobs are toughened and the toughening tends to break glass around holes - elsewhere annealed glass is OK for holes.

Andrew

vpande · Jul 09, 2007 7:12 pm

Just enquired at a splashback place re cost of powerpoint cutouts-- its $60 per powerpoint. and they charge the glass per sqm- approx 250-350 depending what u choose.
hope this helps
vp

jola · Jul 09, 2007 8:19 pm

Thanks for that. I've seen some glass tiles that are nice too and a little cheaper but need to check their fire rating so haven't decided between options yet. I'll probably only need one large power point so that cost isn't too bad...thanks.

Jola

Michelle · Jul 09, 2007 9:13 pm

Why not have them in the kitchen bench, wiring coming up from your cabinetry, cutting the toughened glass is bad news, it could break.

Also it could detract from a really nice glass wall.

Casa2 · Jul 09, 2007 9:20 pm

Michelle

Why not have them in the kitchen bench, wiring coming up from your cabinetry, cutting the toughened glass is bad news, it could break.

Also it could detract from a really nice glass wall.

Horizontal power points on kitchen bench + cooking fluids = big bang :shock:

Michelle · Jul 09, 2007 9:35 pm

Not if they are put to one side away from the cooking area.
In bench power points have the same regulations as the ones on the walls.

vpande · Jul 09, 2007 9:48 pm

there's a pop up powerpoint that sticks out vertically from the benchtop. hvnt seen them in Aus so could be european/american. shall bump up the post in which corner drawers were mentioned
vp

mattwalker · Jul 09, 2007 10:15 pm

Like the one the coffee machine is plugged into (well spotted VP!!!)

Cookiemonster · Jul 09, 2007 10:26 pm

Yep.. like this, the Evoline Port.

mattwalker · Jul 09, 2007 10:39 pm

Excellent Mark....

Now where to get them?

Cookiemonster · Jul 09, 2007 10:42 pm

As far as I can tell.. they only come with European type sockets.

I suppose you could buy European kitchen appliances to go with it. :wink:

vpande · Jul 09, 2007 10:43 pm

just googled.
This looks fantastic but pricey and since made in europe, we will have compatibility problems unless they manufacture for aussie electrical appliances. Please keep me posted if its available in Australia... I an 3 wks from contract signing...
vp

Casa2 · Jul 09, 2007 11:16 pm

I don't think I've ever seen a horizontally mounted power point. Too much chance of things falling into it.

Michelle · Jul 10, 2007 11:13 am

Go to an electrical wholesaler, they will either sell you some…..or tell you where to get them.

BrdGrl · Jul 10, 2007 12:44 pm

What about powerpoints mounted above the bench, in the base of the overhead cupboards?
I have seen them, along with lighting, installed over benches in IKEA kitchens. Seemed like a neat idea to me.

renomart · Jul 10, 2007 3:42 pm

They are not available in Australia. :cry:

Hafele have something similiar called the Powerdock Vertical.

ECOECO · Jul 15, 2007 7:49 am

Michelle

Why not have them in the kitchen bench, wiring coming up from your cabinetry, cutting the toughened glass is bad news, it could break.

For could read will... Toughened glass will always break - you cannot cut it.