Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Power points in kitchen 4Dec 09, 2020 8:36 pm I have installed one of these for a client in the past, I'm pretty sure it just plugged into a power point under the bench. I'm personally not a fan. I hate putting holes in benchtops. A nice stone benchtop all of a sudden has a round cap in it. I think it spoils the top. If you have cupboard doors on the island just have a point inside the cabinet. Yes you have to open the door to get to it but it's normally so infrequently it's not a pain Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Power points in kitchen 5Dec 09, 2020 8:46 pm chippy I have installed one of these for a client in the past, I'm pretty sure it just plugged into a power point under the bench. I'm personally not a fan. I hate putting holes in benchtops. A nice stone benchtop all of a sudden has a round cap in it. I think it spoils the top. If you have cupboard doors on the island just have a point inside the cabinet. Yes you have to open the door to get to it but it's normally so infrequently it's not a pain Thanks, we have draws on our island bench, so that's a good idea too. We also have a drop bench and were thinking of installing one on the side of the island under the drop bench where it won't be entirely visible. But I do like the idea of in the draw better to be honest. Re: Power points in kitchen 6Dec 09, 2020 11:06 pm build2020 chippy I have installed one of these for a client in the past, I'm pretty sure it just plugged into a power point under the bench. I'm personally not a fan. I hate putting holes in benchtops. A nice stone benchtop all of a sudden has a round cap in it. I think it spoils the top. If you have cupboard doors on the island just have a point inside the cabinet. Yes you have to open the door to get to it but it's normally so infrequently it's not a pain Thanks, we have draws on our island bench, so that's a good idea too. We also have a drop bench and were thinking of installing one on the side of the island under the drop bench where it won't be entirely visible. But I do like the idea of in the draw better to be honest. This power point is in a cupboard with internal drawers but essentially you can do the same thing above a drawer. You just need to make sure you let the cabinet maker know so they can leave enough room above the drawer side to fit the power point. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Power points in kitchen 7Dec 10, 2020 5:36 am We have always had them on the cabinetry under the overhang of our island and they are our most used points - you will definitely regret not having power points and have seen them in drawers too I think that either is preferable to making holes in your stone. But definitely have power points Re: Power points in kitchen 8Dec 10, 2020 8:50 am Hidden Electrical Outlet Kitchen Island - Google Search Agree with chippy - don't spoil a beautiful stone benchtop with a pop up. Have a look at the powerpoints hidden behind drop down false drawer fronts in this google image search. Re: Power points in kitchen 9Dec 10, 2020 2:40 pm scroll down to the fake draw with power point https://www.topdreamer.com/12-absolutel ... unctional/ Re: Power points in kitchen 13Dec 13, 2020 5:35 pm Good idea but not much help on the island bench. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Power points in kitchen 14Dec 14, 2020 6:14 pm Depends on how you use appliances and your kitchen setup. I have powerpoints on the bench along wall for constant use appliances (kettle, toaster, nutribullet, Nespresso machine etc) but use the island bench for hand mixers (when baking/cooking), rice cooker, slow cooker, pressure cooker and charging an iPad/iPhone when they run out and I need recipes. Occasionally someone will do work at the island and will need a powerpoint too. I would at least have a double on the back of the island, it would be inconvenient to walk around or lean over to plug in but better than having it in a cupboard or drawer and having to work around an open cupboard/drawer. Re: Power points in kitchen 15Dec 14, 2020 6:23 pm What lighting is above the island bench? Crazay idea... maybe you could put a power point in the overhead cupboards and use an extension cord and drape it over a light fitting and hang down. Or a hidden PowerPoint on the light fitting. I think everything will be a compromise. give it a few years and Milwaukee will being out an 18v mixmaster and food processor. If you're referring to Eufy homebase, then just put a switch between a datapoint and put the homebase elsewhere near another device in your home unless you want teh… 9 13846 Would also like an opinion from anyone that has used xcem over hebel for floors. Thanks 1 14231 2 15465 |