"Jerry"

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What I'm trying to do is (neatly) group the switching
of fixed units in a kitchen. Fridge, freezer, oven,
microwave, extractor, gas hob etc...

The oven *might* be a problem depending on it's maximum rating, also
bear in mind that you are looking at putting a lot of wires into the
backing box(s) which might cause issues.


Some of these items will have 3 pin plugs hence no
need for a fuse, others - oven, extractor, hob will
not have a plug and will need a fuse.


Err, IMO you would be better to hard wire all, or use 15 amp three
pin *round* (un-fused) plugs and sockets, otherwise you are going to
have sockets rated at 30 amps and others at the maximum rating of the
grid switch within the kitchen.

This all sounds like it needs careful planning....



Jerry,
Many thanks for your advice..

There are in fact two Ovens - one is a 3Kw rating and the other
is a small Compact oven rated at 1Kw. Separate circuits.
So I think that's not too much of a problem.

There will be ample room behind the switches. I'm expecting to
mount them on a panel with a void behind.. I haven't look closely
yet but I think I will be using these to hold the grid plate in place...

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MKK3704.html

Interesting your point about round sockets. I don't really want
to hard wire things like the fridge and freezer. They are free
standing units but will built in between other tall units. Hence
they could be pulled out for cleaning etc. The sockets will be
mounted behind them and are not accessible. Is it necessary to
go to round pins in this instance?

I agree about the planning - lots going on.

Thanks,
Roy