Why is there an electrical outlet in my cabinet?

Why is there an electrical outlet in my cabinet?

Outlets installed inside the cabinets and those hidden behind large appliances, like refrigerators, do not need GFCI outlets. These outlets are designed to shut off the power if something goes wrong with the current, preventing you from getting shocked.

Can I run electrical through cabinets?

The National Electrical Code requires that plastic-sheathed cable (commonly called Romex) be protected in areas where it’s subject to abuse. If you can run the plastic-sheathed cable high in the cabinets or behind drawers, you may not need conduit.

Can I put a junction box in a cabinet?

Yes, it would be against code to have a cabinet cover the junction box. Anywhere you connect wires to wires, or wires to fixtures, the connection needs to be accessible. Since your cabinet would be permanently affixed to the wall and covering the junction box, it wouldn’t be allowed.

What is the code for outlets in a kitchen?

In kitchens, electrical outlets should be placed no farther than 48 inches apart, so that no point on the countertop is more than 24 inches away from a receptacle. Any countertop 12 inches wide or more should have an outlet on the wall behind the countertop.

How does docking drawer work?

It’s a very simple device—basically a power strip designed to be installed in the very back of the inside of any cabinet or drawer—that will relegate your whole “charging station” (currently a plug in the wall, if you’re anything like us?) to a hidden-but-easily-accessible location in your home.

Can a power strip be in a drawer?

Measure the size of where the desktop power strip will sit inside the drawer. I placed mine on the bottom of the drawer towards the back. So the cable connect to wall outlet and glide freely. Use drill and jigsaw to cut the hole so the power strip can sit comfortably and securely inside the drawer.

How can I hide my kitchen outlets?

Outer Cabinetry Outlets Hide your kitchen outlets on your cabinetry, and you will still have easy access. Cabinets are ideal for hiding electrical wires that are ordinarily concealed by the wall. This means you can place an outlet on the end of a cabinet row, just beneath the counter or on the side of an island.

Can I run Romex on top of cabinets?

Romex inside cabinets is considered subject to damage and not allowed.

What is code for outlets in kitchens?

Can a kitchen cabinet be used as a power outlet?

Cabinet outlets should be used as additional power sources to plug in mounted appliances, like above-the-range microwaves or vents. Installing some outlets inside cabinets can be done in the kitchen.

How do you install an outlet in a cabinet?

Remove the screws from the cover of an existing outlet that’s located below the cabinet where you want to install the new outlet. Loosen and remove the screws at the top and bottom of the outlet and pull the outlet out of the gang box as far as you can.

Do you need GFCI outlets in kitchen cabinets?

Outlets installed inside the cabinets and those hidden behind large appliances, like refrigerators, do not need GFCI outlets. These outlets are designed to shut off the power if something goes wrong with the current, preventing you from getting shocked.

Do you need an outlet for a dishwasher?

The cabinet under the sink should have an outlet for the garbage disposal or dishwasher, and cabinets above and next to a range need an outlet to power a microwave. Check with local building and electrical codes.