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Subject: Re: British (european?) kitchen counter electric outlets
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2024 17:41:36 -0700
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On 6/9/2024 3:50 PM, TTman wrote:
>> Yes, I've seen that.  And, they are *huge* (comparatively speaking;
>> a duplex receptacle, here, is a ~1x~3 inch device about an inch thick).
>>
>> Ours also reside *in* the wall; I seem to remember the ones in England
>> were "on" the wall (?)
>
> In the UK we have slim sockets now.... protruding maybe 2mm from the wall. 

So, they fit *into* the wall?  Is the wiring concealed in the wall and
routed to the outlet(s) from within?

There is a product here called "Wiremold" that can be entirely surface
mounted (junction boxes as well as cable runs).  But, it would typically
not be found in most homes (kitchens).  A "Plugmold" product provides
similarly (permanently) mounted "outlet strips"

Basements/garages/exteriors will often have surface mounted junction boxes
with cable runs in EMT or rigid conduit, usually required by local code
(to protect the wiring).  E.g., I run all of my exterior network cabling
in EMT with water-tight fittings as it makes for a cleaner looking installation
and affords some protections against physical damage.

> Earlier types protruded around 10mm and before that ( we called them surface 
> mount) they protruded 25mm-40 mm.Our duplex sockets measure 6" wide x 3"high

As I said, a duplex receptacle would be about 1"x3" and sell for as
little as 77c or as much as ~$10 (QTY 1 -- though most would be purchased
in much larger quantities) depending on the features desired (ampacity,
cosmetics, tamper resistance, etc.)

You can (just barely -- and with many qualifications) install one into
a Jbox of ~10 cu in internal volume.  A single gang device typically
exposes a 2x4" opening, covered by a 3.5x5" decorative plate