Plug strip under cabinet is great idea. Where did you find the one in this picuture?

fumiyo

11 years ago

I would also like to know how durable it is and how it is plugged in (inside cabinet?)

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10 years ago

Shari, what tinkerer said is not true in the slightest. It has never been a code requirement in the NEC, and probably never will be unless the local inspector is writing their own renegade codes. It doesn't even make sense unless every single outlet in the kitchen was on their own dedicated circuit. How would an inspector know where you were planning to plug in appliances? You could just as easily choose every other one and end up with them all plugged into the same circuit.The only advice I would give on this installation is to not install the plug mold on the cabinets, but on the wall. After a few uses of the receptacles, they become loose and anything you plug in will fall right back out if completely upside-down like that. P.S. I am a licensed electrician.

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Showplace Cabinetry
11 years ago
We do not have the brand of plug strip, the homeowner purchased through the electrical contractor. Each plug strip is hard-wired in. The homeowner is a CKD (certified kitchen designer) and he worked with the electrician to provide the location and height to stub the wiring in; the electrician drilled holes in the hanging rail below the floors of the cabinets so the plug strips could be hooked up.
fumiyo
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you so much for the details! I found few types of plugmolds from wiremold/legrand online and some are available at homedepot also. The one you have looks nicer, though. I am excited to try this one out :)
tinkerer2013
10 years ago
ele code requires that kitchen outlets are 20amp and that you alternate 20 amp circuits such that 4 plugs next to each other are all pulling current from different breakers on the panel. This powerbar is unlikely to conform to this specification and probably is a code violation. Too bad as I like the idea.
Shari Kanterman
10 years ago
Confused. Is there a way to rig them so they meet code? We live in NJ? Is there a specific brand to buy for this specific purpose?
Cathie Fischer
9 years ago
who makes the undercounter lights? Any product info?