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I am wiring a high end model, and the interior decorator doesnt want any outlets in backsplashes in the kitchen. The problem with that is the backsplashes go all the way to the bottoms of the cabinets. The superintendent wants to use plug mold running along the bottoms of the cabinets, which are 19" fron the countertop. If i put them on GFIC breakers, will I be alright or will the inspector have a problem that they are up there?
Any help would be appreciated.
 
You'll be fine. It's done all the time for the higher-end kitchen. You're allowed up to 20" off the counter top. I might suggest that you keep the Plugmold off the wall a tiny bit (maybe 1/4") to permit wall-warts to plug in properly. When you need to cut it, I'd highly recommend that you get ahold of the 2000 series raceway cutter. It makes super slick clean factory type cuts. Way better than you can get with a Porta-band or hacksaw.
 
I was originally thinking your were going to mount the Plugmold upside down on the bottoms of the cupboards when I recommend that you keep it off the wall a tiny bit. When I re-read, I see you might be talking about putting it on the wall, but up against the upper cabinets. If that's the case, I revise me advice to say keep the Plugmold down off the bottom of the cabinets a tiny bit for the same reason. Larger plugs, like wall-warts, are sometimes wider than the actual Plugmold. If you're not permitted to leave a bit of a gap, don't lose any sleep over it. Just a design suggestion.
 
yeah they are actually going on the bottom of the cabinets either in front of or behind under cabs. Is there anything in the code about outlets being out from the wall a couple inches?
 
mdshunk said:
I was originally thinking your were going to mount the Plugmold upside down on the bottoms of the cupboards when I recommend that you keep it off the wall a tiny bit. When I re-read, I see you might be talking about putting it on the wall, but up against the upper cabinets. If that's the case, I revise me advice to say keep the Plugmold down off the bottom of the cabinets a tiny bit for the same reason. Larger plugs, like wall-warts, are sometimes wider than the actual Plugmold. If you're not permitted to leave a bit of a gap, don't lose any sleep over it. Just a design suggestion.
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I believe that soon U.L. will only be listing kitchen appliances with 24" or shorter cords. I've also noticed all portable air conditioners come with built-in GFCI protection in the form of a GFCI cord cap, and they're a bit larger than the ones on hairdryers. So keep that in mind too.
 
If you can, use the "entrance end fittings" to feed these. Getting the feed into the plugmold itself is a nightmarish endeavor. To make life somewhat easier, use the Wiremold W-30 connectors. However, you still have to use a regular connector on the ground wire.

And always make sure not to put the feed into a knockout where an outlet will be. I learned this the hard way. :rolleyes:
 
peter d said:
And always make sure not to put the feed into a knockout where an outlet will be. I learned this the hard way. :rolleyes:
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LOL :grin: Good point. don't forget to avoid the plug locations with pan head mouting screws as well.
 
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