Everyone,
Has anyone used these (or similar) receptacles in a kitchen remodel and, if so, any code issues if they are mounted less than 19 inches off the countertop? (GFCI breaker would be in the main panel because these don’t come as GFCI) Also, rather than wrestle multiple pieces of 12 wire into the small knockouts and then horizontally behind the backsplash, I was considering running one line per strip to a single junction box in the basement (right below the kitchen) that runs to the GFCI breaker in the main panel. Basement is wide open so, if there are no code or functional issues, this would be easy. Any thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
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FWIW you can get them in with everyother receptacle on each leg of the 120/240. Would require a 2 pole GFCI breaker.
But it all depends on how long the strips are, where applianaces are most likely to be used and many many appliacnes.
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A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.
Thanks Bill.
FR
I have them in several places. IMO it's the only way to fly. Not sure about code issues.
Rob,
Did you use these exact ones or the plugmolds? Any issues installing them to the cabinets? It appears from the picture, the manufacturer shows these installed on the wall immediately below the back of the cabinets. The plugmolds I've seen have been installed in the recess under the cabinet and were actually screwed to the back of the bottom of the cabinet. It looked to me like the screws went through the back of the cabinets into the wall.
Thanks.
Frank
In all cases they were attached to the wall. I used Plug Mold brand, 8" centers. On the last job (my own house) they were fed on 3 different circuits on 4 walls. I can tell you the profile is not as small as it use to be but you would be hard pressed to see them. I just hate the look of the device on the wall in sight. It's too busy with the backsplash and all else going on in a kitchen. The device for the fridge is not on the load.