I am interested in one such outlet for my hair dryer in bathroom. Have been pricing those things:$200! Have not been able to justify the cost in my head

If you scroll down on the web page it shows you need space behind the drawer to install an outlet that you plug into.

Pricey!

Ensure said outlet and device is on a GFI protected circuit.

Yes, we are right-sizing (ie smaller) the drawer to fit the space. So does the outlet get installed at the height of the back of the drawer? 5' in cord length seems like a long cord to have behind the drawer? I feel like I should be tracking on this and for some reason I am stumped!! thank you!

Can you call the Mfgr of the outlet and ask for install specs?

According to the picture you see at the bottom, the cabinet outlet is installed in the space behind the drawer. Then there is an arm that moves with the drawer that supports the cord going from the cabinet outlet to the drawer outlet.

I made such a thing for my wife. I installed an receptacle box in the wall inside behind the cabinet and then just routed a cord up into the drawer. I also put that receptacle on a (up to) 60 minute timer so it would automatically shutoff if she left her curling iron or whatever turned on.

I've used something like this for plugs on equipment that goes into 24" racks and needed to slide in and out.

For $300, I think I'd find another solution.

@ron Natalie. I’d be concerned that the cord would rub/fray against whatever from the daily pulling out and shoving back inside drawer. The arm provides springyness and avoids cord rubbing/fraying. That’s what you’re paying the high $$$ for.

It was never really an issue. The back of the drawer isn't any worse than the edge of the vanity counter top and certainly a lot less than a lot of cords are subject to by people tightly wrapping them or placing objects on.

I suppose you could wrap it with a short peice of flexible conduit or place a plastic bushing through the back of the drawer.

I’d really appreciate seeing pic of what you did. My hairdryer has a thick cord (1/4 dia”)

Yea I was going to say I could probably make that with some stress reliefs and/or flex conduit, but didnt want to get jumped on lol. It obviously wouldnt be UL or for sale.

A plywood board under the drawer would keep the conduit/cord from hanging down and interfering with lower drawers.

Btw, the product linked above has a limit of like 3 amps. So I am not sure it would work for hair dryers. It is made for charging electronics.

I can see ways to homebrew something like this. The potential problem I see, though, is that the cable connecting it is going to be concealed.

If you have an extension cord hanging in your kitchen, you can see what kind of shape it's in. But if a flexible cable behind and under a drawer starts to wear or degrade with age, you won't know it. And there it is, surrounded by nice dry wood.

Also, maybe I'm worrying too much, but don't forget that appliances sometimes fail in ways that cause heat or flame. Do you really want something plugged in and out of sight?

I'm probably missing something, but I don't see a big convenience advantage to having a receptacle in a drawer There are (or should be) plenty of receptacles at the kitchen counter. You take the appliance out of the drawer and plug it in. Takes a few seconds.

How about something like this as a compromise. Build a shelf under the counter where a drawer might otherwise be. Put a drawer-like drop-front on it. Install a receptacle on the inside near the door. You'll still have your appliance plugged in and out of sight, which I'd still be a bit uneasy about. However, you'd be able to wire the receptacle safely, without a flexible cord wearing every time you open the drawer.

Very cool