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Outlets in cabinets!

11 years ago
I love your idea about hiding away coffee makers, kettles, toasters etc... I was under the impression that the building code prevents us from potentially plugging an appliance in and shutting the doors of a cabinet. Is there a loop hole?
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  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Hello, we are based in the UK, where the building codes maybe different to where you are located?
  • 8 years ago
    One idea to keep concealed appls behind doors safely (mainly fire if an appl is left on) is to add a switch that would disable the outlet much like the GFCI (which opens the circuit) while the door or tambour is closed, possibly a switch attached to the door hinge or one that is light activated. The only drawback may be losing the ability to program the appliance, like a coffee maker.
  • 8 years ago

    Disabling the outlet is smarter to reduce power drain, as well as safety concern, powersurge killing appliances as well.

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