Sockets, sinks

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by MTP, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. MTP

    MTP New Member

    What is the minimum distance a socket can be from a kitchen sink?
     
  2. unphased

    unphased Screwfix Select

    300mm from the edge of the sink.
     
  3. J.P.

    J.P. New Member

    Is that 300 mm a NIC recommended distance Un?
     
  4. seneca2

    seneca2 New Member

    Oh not again! 300mm is recommended but there is NO stipulated distance, common sense is the answer here.
     
  5. sparky Si-Fi

    sparky Si-Fi Screwfix Select

    Like Groundhog day in 'ere!
     
  6. J.P.

    J.P. New Member

  7. J.P.

    J.P. New Member

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  8. unphased

    unphased Screwfix Select

    This question gets asked a lot. 300mm is the recommended distance. It is nothing to do with discretion or common sense. Common sense does not apply to people. They need to be TOLD.
     
  9. unphased

    unphased Screwfix Select

    Good practice, acceptable practice, call it what you want, it is stated in a guide book so why ignore it?
     
  10. fooman

    fooman New Member

    bit like ignoring adding RCD protection to a circuit no protected which is having extra sockets fitted ;)
     
  11. unphased

    unphased Screwfix Select

    **** stirer is back
     
  12. mr sillys

    mr sillys New Member

  13. seemless

    seemless New Member

    Is that "stated in the Girl Guide Book"?

    * all this *

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  14. sparky Si-Fi

    sparky Si-Fi Screwfix Select

    bit like ignoring adding RCD protection to a circuit no protected which is having extra sockets fitted

    Which is totaly acceptable under new proposed Amendment to 7671 Fooman!
     
  15. seemless

    seemless New Member

    A socket can be put anywhere.

    It's the sink that needs to be moved!

    :^O
     
  16. seneca2

    seneca2 New Member

    Maybe there's a plumbing reg that say's a sink shouldn't be fitted near a socket BL, (although I doubt it!)
     
  17. Risteard

    Risteard Screwfix Select

    As has been said BS 7671 does not stipulate minimum distance.

    NICEIC Snags & Solutions Part 2 Wiring Systems (16th Edition version - don't have 17th Edition one) states that "the NICEIC recommendation is that a distance of at least 300 mm should be provided ... ideally not less than about 1000 mm"

    If position is unavoidable then IPX4 or IPX5 accessory may be required.
     
  18. fabregas

    fabregas New Member

    bit like ignoring adding RCD protection to a circuit no protected which is having extra sockets fitted

    Not quite as bad as not paying your debts and boasting that you went bankrupt though eh!
     

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