Re: British (european?) kitchen counter electric outlets

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').
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SWMBO was watching a britcom

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What year?

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No idea.  I don't know when particular shows were made or aired -- even
domestic (US) content!
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and commented at how few receptacles/outlets were in evidence to serve the countertop.

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Not sure what you're asking but a UK power strip can easily handle 3KW.

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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.
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IIRC (I wasn't watching the show but only called in for a "consult"),
there were two outlets "together", side by side

, and then another
two outlets a fair distance away from those.
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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.
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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).
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