The kitchen in every home is a place of vapors of various nature. In order to minimize their consequences, it is customary to install a hood, which helps to remove excess vapors of fat, oil, water and other cooking products in a timely manner. But the device itself must be properly installed and connected. And because of where and how the outlet for the hood is installed, not only its safe operation, but also its aesthetic appearance depends.

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Socket selection

Unlike other rooms in the living space, the kitchen is a place of high humidity, which puts forward special requirements for the sockets to be installed. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a socket for a hood according to a number of parameters, the main of which is the degree of protection.

Classification is made according to international IP standards, according to which products are divided into classes depending on the conditions where they will be used. The designation includes two numbers: the first shows how many particles the socket can pass, the second shows what factors it is protected from.

IP62 marked sockets are ideal for use in the kitchen. But It is worth paying attention to other characteristics:



Location of sockets in the kitchen



Correct location

Properly choosing an outlet is only part of the story. The other half is in its correct location and connection. And for this, there are their own norms and standards that must be observed not only for safety, but also for convenience during subsequent use. Based on this an outlet for the hood is installed in the kitchen in compliance with the rules:



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Installation height

What should be the height of the outlet for the hood in the kitchen, there are no strict regulations. But it is recommended to place it at a distance of 180-200 cm from the floor, given the convenience and practicality. If measurements are taken from a countertop or stove, then it will be 100-110 cm.

Although it is preferable to calculate the height based on the specific situation. To do this, add up the height from the stove or countertop, the height of the hood and half the height of the outlet. It is this arrangement that will be most favorable so that the point is always in sight, while not being affected by evaporation and temperature from the surface of the plate.




However, it is preferable to first determine the device that will be used. The fact is that for different models or types of hoods, the connection itself can vary greatly. So, There are four types of extracts:

1. 1. Built-in or built-in - installed in a cabinet. In this case, it is better to place the outlet inside the cabinet.
2. 2. Suspended - installed either under the cabinet, or simply hung in its absence. Where to make an outlet for the hood in this case depends on the situation: if a cabinet is present, then you can install it inside.
3. 3. Ceiling or island - attached directly to the ceiling. In this option, where to make an outlet for the hood, the owner or master decides. You can power it directly from the line, or you can make a point right under the ceiling. Either way, it won't break any rules.
4. 4. Inclined, T-shaped, fireplace, corner - all of them are included in one group and are installed depending on the purpose. Here it is better to place the outlet for the hood in the immediate vicinity of the installation site.

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Embedded system

Special attention should be paid to the embedded system. Here has great importance where there should be an outlet for this type of hood. It is also important that all safety standards are observed.

As already clear, these types of hoods are built directly into the cabinet. But the complexity of the location of the outlet lies in the fact that the furniture can have a completely different and unpredictable design. And that is why you will have to plan the location of the point only when the device and design are already known for sure.

In this situation, you will have to start installation after installing the furniture. And here it is important to comply with all the rules of the PUE:

1. 1. It is necessary to install the point strictly on a fireproof surface. So some upgrades may be needed.
2. 2. The piping from the main power line should be packed in a corrugated steel tube.

When there is no fork

Most models of hoods are equipped with a plug for connecting to the mains. But there may be an option when the plug is not provided for by the project. In such cases, you can do it in two ways:



The second option, although allowed, is considered not very reliable. In addition, when it is necessary to remove the hood, the terminal connection will be much more difficult to disconnect. For installation, it is also not very convenient.

Lay the cable as standard, in accordance with the rules and regulations. It is recommended to create your own separate line for the hood, but if this option is not possible, a joint connection is also allowed. However, then the line indicators should be different.

Do it yourself or have a designer!

A large number of household appliances used in the kitchen require an increase in the number of electrical outlets. With the ideal location of kitchen outlets, each household appliance used should be planned for its own separate outlet. If this is not possible, then you can determine the required number of kitchen outlets based on the following rules.

Rules for installing kitchen outlets

1. Install kitchen sockets at kitchen worktops at a height of 10 cm, measured from the finished floor along the top of the socket.

2.Kitchen outlets for built-in appliances can be installed behind the walls of adjacent cabinets. But at the same time you need to understand what you have to cut rear walls these nightstands. The installation height of sockets should be 30-60 cm.

3. The connecting wire from the household appliance to the socket should not exceed 150 cm.

4. It is possible to install kitchen sockets inside the kitchen cabinet with a sink. When installing a kitchen socket in such a way, its degree of moisture protection must be IP44.

5. Installation of the outlet for the hood should be done at a height of 50-60 mm from the top of the kitchen cabinets. In this case, it must be taken into account that the outlet is not blocked by the ventilation duct from the hood to the kitchen vent. The distance from the middle of the hood to the outlet should be more than 20 cm, again in order not to get behind the duct.

6. Installation of sockets for small household appliances is carried out on a kitchen apron, at a height of 1-1.4 meters from the floor (above the working surface of the countertop)

7. Sockets for lighting built into furniture are installed above wall cabinets. This will make them invisible.

Prohibitions when installing kitchen outlets

1. It is forbidden to install kitchen sockets behind the housings of built-in household appliances and behind drawers;

Dishwasher outlet and connection

6. Place the electrical outlet for the dishwasher, as well as the outlet for the stove, behind the right or left work tables in relation to the dishwasher. The water supply and the outlet for the dishwasher should preferably be spaced apart different sides. This will increase the electrical safety of the kitchen. 7. Plan the pipeline connection to the kitchen sink at a height of 40-50 cm from the floor. Along the axis of the sink mixer. 8. Plan the water supply, sewer drain and electrical outlet for the dishwasher in the same way as a dishwasher. Sockets above the work table 9. Plan one or preferably two blocks of sockets on the backsplash surface of the kitchen. The kitchen apron is the space between the desktop surface and the hanging shelves. Plan to place socket blocks only above work tables (do not place sockets above the stove and sink). The height of the socket blocks is 110-115 cm from the floor. For backlit kitchen furniture, plan a light outlet next to the hood outlet.

TV socket

10. And the last. Don't forget to plan outlets on the opposite wall from kitchen set, as well as electrical outlet and output television antenna for TV. And now we will analyze in detail the placement of sockets with reference to kitchen furniture, according to the layout of furniture. outlet locations are shown below. This scheme contains a variety of types of kitchen equipment. household appliances. This scheme is an example and cannot serve as a law for the placement of outlets in the kitchen. But, in my opinion, this is not a bad wiring layout for kitchen sockets, in which all sockets for stationary household appliances (refrigerator, electric stove, dishwasher) are not “visible to the eye”.

Where to make an outlet for the hood? Such a question inevitably arises before each of us immediately after buying this, in general, a simple device.

Indeed, often the wires from the hood itself will not be enough to bring to an outlet located near the floor, and it will not be very nice to iron it. And sometimes this miracle of technology does not have a wire with a socket at all, and it is not known how to connect it.

In order to solve this issue, we offer several options for solving it, and you can choose which method is right for you.

Of course, the simplest and most common way is. But where to place the outlet for the hood, you ask? Especially so that it is convenient, beautiful and preferably not very troublesome. There are two possible options.

Ceiling outlet placement

The most common option for connecting the hood is to place the outlet in the immediate vicinity of the plug. That is under the ceiling. This is very embarrassing for many, but there is nothing to worry about. After all, the rules of the PUE do not prohibit this.

So:

• Usually the outlet is placed immediately above the hood. This allows you to visually hide it and provide ease of use. In some cases, they try to hide it behind the air duct, but this is not very correct. Indeed, in this case, using the outlet is not very convenient.
• If you decide to make the connection yourself (see), then we will describe in more detail the entire installation process. First of all, you need to decide on the method of mounting the outlet. You can choose an open mounting method, then you do not have to punch holes with a puncher and ditch the walls for wiring.
• You can choose more aesthetically pleasing hidden way. But he will require great effort. Sometimes a mixed method is used. This is when the outlet is placed in an open way, and the wiring to it is hidden and vice versa. But to be honest, the most correct option would be to make both the socket and the wiring in a hidden way.

Note! If the wiring will be mounted in wooden house or your kitchen is sheathed with combustible materials, then in this case it would be more correct from an economic and costly point of view to use an open wiring method as in the video.

• If you are not going to make a full-scale repair in the kitchen, then you should connect from one of the stationary sockets. To do this, choose the least loaded and preferably with a stationary device. An ideal option would be a socket for a piezo ignition of a gas stove, a slightly worse option with a refrigerator socket.
• In extreme cases, the connection can be made from sockets in the working area, but only with load limitation during operation of the hood. But this only applies to the operation of powerful appliances such as an electric meat grinder (see), a food processor, an electric kettle, and the like. The joint operation of the hood with a mixer or other low-power appliances will not lead to heating of the wiring.
• So, we decided where to place the outlet for the hood and where to power it from. Now we lay the wiring. If we use a hidden method, then we make strobes (see) and lay the wire.
• If open wiring is used, then plastic corrugation should be used to protect the wire from mechanical damage. Special fasteners for the corrugation will allow you to neatly lay the wire along the wall.

Placement of sockets inside furniture

Sometimes the answer to the question of where to place the outlet for the hood finds unexpected answers. In order to hide it from prying eyes, the socket is hidden in one of the kitchen cabinets. There is also a fork from the hood.

So:

• Let's be honest, it's not the best. the best option. After all, using such an outlet is not very convenient.. In addition, it creates certain risks in terms of fire safety. After all, the furniture is wooden and in case of heating or short circuit in the outlet or on the wire, it may cause a fire. Although these inconveniences can be offset by proper installation. First of all, it concerns the outlet. Which, according to the norms of the PUE, should be installed on a fireproof base. In most cases, an ordinary tin sheet is used for this. It must protrude beyond the socket by at least 10 mm on all sides.
• In this case, we can lay the wiring only in an open way. Moreover, we will have to lay it also on combustible surfaces. Therefore, to protect the wire from mechanical damage and protect furniture from fire, a metal corrugation should be used.
• In this case, the wire itself should be laid in such a way as to exclude the possibility of accumulation of moisture in the corrugation. After all, the kitchen is a fairly humid room and moisture can appear from the simple formation of dew.

Connecting the hood without sockets

But there are options for connecting the hood without a socket at all. This has its downsides. And sometimes quite significant. But this method of connection also has the right to exist.

Connecting the hood from the terminal block

If you do not want to think about where to place the outlet for the hood, then using a terminal block can help you. Instead of a socket, we install a small terminal block fixed on the wall on the wall near the hood. And from it we power the hood.

• At first glance, everything looks very simple. But we will immediately draw your attention to the numerous disadvantages of this method. One of the main ones is the inability to relieve tension from the hood. This may be required, for example, in order to wash it.
• In addition, in the event of an emergency, you will have to de-energize the entire kitchen group. And even knowing that the reason is in the hood, your wife is unlikely to be able to turn on the lighting group until you turn off the wires on the terminal block.
• On the other hand, the absence of clamping contacts has a positive effect on the durability of the work and reduces the risk of heating.
• The instructions for connecting the hood from the terminal block are practically no different from connecting the outlet. Only instead of the socket we connect the terminal block, remove the plug from the hood and connect the wire to the corresponding contacts.

Note! For this type of connection, it is better to choose terminal blocks with a cover to hide live parts. Ideally, you can find terminal blocks with completely closed live parts.

If you still have not decided where to place the outlet for the hood, then the last possible option is to connect it from a separate machine installed in the apartment group panel.

So:

• This method has many advantages. First, the hood has its own circuit breaker, which can be picked up and loaded in accordance with its rated power.
• In addition, this option completely eliminates the presence of additional switching devices and connections in the circuit. Indeed, in this case, we can connect the wire from the machine directly to the terminals inside the hood.
• But there is one big thing, but - this is the price. Installing a separate machine for such a low-power consumer, and even laying a separate wire for it, is a complete discrepancy with the value of this electrical appliance.
• And if the courts add the complexity of the installation work hidden wiring to connect. That is the connection and everything becomes "golden". Therefore, we can only advise you to choose this method if you are really not embarrassed by the financial side of the issue and the difficulties associated with installation.
• Otherwise, the installation process does not differ from the usual laying of a group wire. Only in this case, we do not need to run the cable into junction boxes. And you can directly bring it into the hood.
• The connection in the hood should be made to the terminals to which the wire is connected to the outlet. The socket wire must first be unplugged.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many options for where to place the outlet for the hood and how to do without it at all. Which one to choose is up to you. But the most common is the placement of sockets under the ceiling. And do not be afraid of the unusualness of this placement. There is nothing dangerous or forbidden in this.

The hood is an indispensable thing and device in every kitchen, because cooking is a creative and comprehensive process, and extra smells or steam should not become an obstacle to creating real culinary masterpieces. The layout of the house, including ventilation ducts and the electrical network, does not always provide access to cleaning systems in the kitchen.

The correct operation of the hood directly depends on a properly installed outlet.

An additional exhaust device for sucking smoky air or steam must be connected to the power supply, so when installing hoods, it is important to understand where and how to connect the device. Competently installed socket for exhaust guarantees the safety and efficiency of the system for a long time. Use a ready-made connector or completely rebuild the electrical network - the choice depends on your needs and the possibilities of building a house.

Choosing a place for a future outlet

The initial question, which you should approach with all seriousness and responsibility, is where to make an outlet for the hood and how to provide it necessary protection? The choice of the outlet and its installation is carried out before the start of the main work with the exhaust system. You can decide on the type of fan, but wait with its installation.

For convenience, it is recommended to “by eye” determine the center where you plan to place the device (look closely before connecting), then step back twenty centimeters along a horizontal line from the conditional point, fix the approximate location of the future independent outlet. The optimal height for connecting the hood is two full meters, if the size of the kitchen and the location of the ceilings allow it. By bringing the two parameters together, you will get an approximate range within which the installation of the outlet is the most successful and correct according to building codes.

Conditional layout of outlets in the kitchen

Errors in such a case are not so terrible, flaws after all installation work are covered with decorative panels or elements for natural materials (wood, ceramics, marble). The socket under the hood is equipped with all kinds of protection, since the fan will be connected to electrical network around the clock. The new connector must remain freely accessible, so clutter it up with furniture or kitchen cabinets undesirable.

Features of installing sockets for different types of hoods

To date, the choice of the buyer provided with various cleaning systems, fans or hoods. They differ in configuration, appearance, method of installation and connection. Wall-mounted, outwardly resembling vertical umbrellas, hanging and others - each hood needs an uninterruptible power supply system (electrical network).

The location of the outlet is determined based on the placement of the main structure of the cleaning system. The vast majority of modern hoods are installed in wall cabinet above slabs or mounted stand-alone (without additional parts). If there is a cabinet, the socket can be easily equipped inside its box, so the connector is available for work and does not need additional decoration. In autonomous systems, it is customary to place sockets and cables behind the hood casing.

If you have made a decision about the type and type of cleaning system, think in advance about the safe and high-quality connection of the device to the electrical network.

Choice of socket outlet

It would seem, how does the outlet for the hood differ from a simple universal power connector? In hardware and construction stores, you can easily find a variety of sockets, different in price and function. So, how to be guided in your own choice?

An indicator of the reliability of the outlet can be safely considered:

• manufacturer's reputation;
• the material from which the socket housing is made;
• connection of parts without gaps and cracks;
• connecting parts of the block;
• internal arrangement of contacts.

When choosing an outlet, you need to pay attention to its manufacturer.

First of all, pay attention to the manufacturer, popular socket models meet the standard set in the advertisement. Companies that produce low-quality goods quickly disappear from such a market. The second thing you should be interested in is the material from which the product is made. Cheap plastic sparks, melts and can lead to a fire within the kitchen.

It would be useful to put pressure on the design of the outlet, all its elements are required to keep an integral structure. The presence of a ceramic block, inside which the contact group is located, indicates the reliability of the socket even after a long service life. For spacer petals, fixators of the main structure, there is only one condition - a rigid elongated shape.

Finally, test the contact group, the deeper it is located (hidden under the case), the more guarantees the correct operation of the outlet. open group can show Good work, but create a danger to the structure and the kitchen as a whole.

Such insignificant little things, like ordinary sockets for any hood, in fact, are able to provide fans and other household appliances with uninterrupted long-term operation. The appearance of the connector is important for those homeowners who are used to observing a single kitchen style, even in detail. After choosing an outlet, the hood power indicator is combined with the cable exposure, the connecting part between the cleaning system and the power supply, otherwise network overload is inevitable and dangerous with consequences (fire, short circuit).

Sometimes, for reasons of economy (there is no desire to spoil the repair), they don’t make a new outlet, but connect it to the old one with a cable. In such cases, it is best to do without branches in the system and make one single connector for exhaust devices that other devices will not have access to. Cable channels are selected according to appearance kitchen, if desired, it can be disguised as artificial wood or marble (the box will be a great addition to the furniture).

Ways to connect wiring to create a socket under the hood

In houses with long-wired wiring, it is problematic to install a new outlet. Chasing the walls with the finished repair will not work, and long wires spoil the overall look of the kitchen? Equip new wiring (carried out by the loop method) with special decorative boxes or cable channels. As assistants for a difficult task, terminal blocks are useful, with the help of which branches are made from existing sockets. Alternative methods: soldering or welding, will take more time, but will bring the same result. Plug connectors will provide an inlet for the hood and will not affect the operation of all kitchen appliances.

Having shown skill and an unusual approach to complex tasks, you will be able to connect (produce) exhaust systems in any order convenient for you in a matter of hours with the help of professionals or on your own.

Without a good cleaning system will not do a private house, no apartment. Kitchens are prone to the formation of oil vapor, soot, which will certainly ruin the ceilings and walls. Prudent housewives appreciated all the advantages of hoods, so such nuances as arranging an outlet should not get in the way of realizing the right goal. Connectors, boxes and channels for the design of your kitchen will hide any flaws. In addition, the resistance to elevated temperatures of all structures will guarantee the safety of your family.

The kitchen is a special place in every apartment. It provides households with the opportunity to eat deliciously. And it is also a constant source of various odors penetrating into other rooms. In order to avoid the spread of food aromas from the kitchen, an extractor hood is installed above the hob. And almost always it is necessary to make an outlet under it. In this case, you need to take into account many nuances, rules, personal preferences. A high-quality, well-chosen outlet for a hood in the kitchen will help to avoid some problems with appliances and electricity.

Technical subtleties and degree of protection

Manufacturers are constantly improving and modernizing sockets in an effort to increase their safety and comfort. The first step is to improve the degree of protection. To determine it, an international universal IP table was created. The IP code consists of two digits, where the first one indicates the size of the passed particles. The second is what exactly the socket is protected from.

For example, in the kitchen, IP62 or higher is required.

Many models have built-in special shutters that do not allow anything other than the appliance plug to enter the holes. They are ideal for apartments where small children live.

The option with a built-in RCD (device protective shutdown). This is the most suitable in the kitchen, in the bathroom.

Retractable sockets are gaining more and more popularity among housewives. They are convenient in that they are mounted on any surface and are pulled out only while the appliance is in operation - ideal for the kitchen.

Not so long ago, models with a fork ejection function entered the market. They are equipped with a special button, by pressing which the plug of the appliance is pushed out on its own.

For connoisseurs of technical innovations, there are models on the control panel and a timer socket on which you can set the time to turn on / off the device.

Choosing the best outlet

The variety of models offered by stores is great. They differ in design, price, quality. So what should you pay attention to when buying this small but important item? Here are the main criteria:

• all attention to the manufacturer. Prices for goods of well-known manufacturers are high, quality, often, too. But fakes are not uncommon. Therefore, buying branded, expensive sockets is only in trusted stores;
• material. The cheaper the finished product, the worse the material used for its production. Poor quality plastics increase the risk of rapid wear, sparks, melting of outer shells;
• a high-quality socket is distinguished by its assembly strength, it does not fall apart, there are no staggering, moving elements in it;
• ceramic block for the contact group. In cheap options, there may also be ceramics, but it is much softer and worse than in more expensive ones. The block in appearance must be intact, without visible and barely noticeable chips and cracks;
• petals for fastening are necessarily rigid, not short. It depends on them how firmly it will hold in the wall;
• contact group design type. There are many types, they differ in the degree of concealment of contacts. The more they are open, the more problematic the mounting and the worse the fastening. The most convenient sockets with hidden contacts.
• design. A beautiful outlet that matches the overall style of the kitchen does not need to be decorated.

Giving preference to one or another model, you should make sure that it is as convenient and durable as possible. The service life of the connected household appliance directly depends on its quality. It is also a guarantee of safe use of the electrical network and the ability to minimize frequently occurring problems, such as sparking and others.

Socket installation location: basic rules

When working with electricity, safety is paramount. As a result, the priority is the strict implementation of the Rules for electrical installations (PUE). The main ones regarding hoods are as follows:

• it is allowed to place an outlet for an extractor hood in the kitchen above wall cabinets or not far from the ventilation shaft. At the same time, the permissible minimum distances to the cabinets are 5 cm, to ventilation - 20 cm;
• minimum height from the floor - 2 m;
• it is necessary to have grounding contacts with a current of at least 15A;
• throughput capacity of the socket under the hood from 15A;
• when connecting an additional outlet to the line, calculate the total power of all devices. It should not exceed 4 kW. This will avoid overloading the wiring in case of simultaneous switching on of their network. If this power is exceeded, the hood in the kitchen must be on a separate line.

When installing the hood, the master can offer a direct mounting option using terminal blocks. It eliminates the use of a plug and the ability to independently connect and turn off the device. This connection method is not safe, especially in the kitchen, it is highly undesirable to use it.

The hood is a useful thing, so its use should be as comfortable as possible. A properly selected outlet and its location is the best way to contribute to this. For greater convenience, do not place the outlet behind massive cabinets, countertops, etc. kitchen furniture. It is better to place it in a conspicuous place, visually in the middle of the hood. Many homeowners may not like this. The problem is solved pretty quickly. With a little time and imagination, you can easily make a decorative item that covers it. For example, a drawer, a coffee panel, a small picture look great.