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From: "Edward Rawde" <invalid@invalid.invalid>
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.design
Subject: Re: British (european?) kitchen counter electric outlets
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2024 01:54:38 -0400
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"Don Y" <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote in message news:v43epf$37rdv$1@dont-email.me...
> On 6/8/2024 7:07 PM, Edward Rawde wrote:
>> "Don Y" <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote in message news:v42ndi$2spjg$1@dont-email.me...
>>> In the US, we are required (new construction) to have two dedicated 20A
>>> (2400W) circuits to service countertop "small appliances".  In addition,
>>> there is also a requirement for a relatively tight spacing between
>>> (duplex) receptacles -- the intent to keep cords short (IIRC, < 4ft...
>>> we settled on 3').
>>>
>>> SWMBO was watching a britcom
>>
>> What year?
>
> No idea.  I don't know when particular shows were made or aired -- even
> domestic (US) content!
>
>>> and commented at how few receptacles/outlets were in evidence to serve the countertop.
>>
>> Not sure what you're asking but a UK power strip can easily handle 3KW.
>
> These were "wall outlets" fixed in place.  As the contact arrangement differs
> from US (larger and different blade orientations), she didn't recognize them as
> such.
>
> IIRC (I wasn't watching the show but only called in for a "consult"),
> there were two outlets "together", side by side

They may have had switches too.
https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/why-are-uk-plugs-different

>, and then another
> two outlets a fair distance away from those.
>
> We have a small kitchen ("food prep area" as eating and dining areas are
> elsewhere) but there are 7 duplex receptacles, there -- enough for 14
> small appliances scattered along the countertop.
>
> As most such appliances don't require a lot of power (think hand mixer,
> blender, small TV, etc.), having the ability to power many from the
> existing outlets is important.  If a "power strip" resembles an
> "extension cord", it's use would be discouraged -- hence the requirement
> for outlets to be closer together on the countertops than elsewhere
> in the house (where I think 12' is the norm).
>
>