Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Above counter isolation switch for induction cooktop? 21Apr 14, 2012 2:31 pm Odd one out here, but I love the isolation switch. I can turn it off and know that my kids won't accidentally turn on the stove (touch button controls) so for me it's peace of mind. Jasmin Hickinbotham Belmont - modified Signed: February 2011 Slab should go down before 2012 My build thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=52310&p=799483#p799483 Re: Above counter isolation switch for induction cooktop? 22Apr 14, 2012 3:02 pm That would hold true for servicing to, electronic isolation for safety is a absolute no no, even if induction is cool to touch, it would still be live if you had it in pieces to change a part, why a lock on the breaker isn't enough I don't know! You will also find most if not all electric cook tops are not on a safety switch, only a circuit breaker. 2 My daughter and son in law are about to start building, they are having a 600mm induction cook top and 900mm oven. It's personal preferance 5 2608 Thanks for sharing. Looks good. The joiner has come back with a quote of close to 5k. I think we are going to not do it. Attaching panelling is something they are dead… 11 10119 Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window… 17 16723 |