With the emergence of practical and ergonomic finishing materials, modern types of related equipment and equipment are constantly appearing on the market. Do not forget the manufacturers and about such small things as kitchen sockets. The subject of our article are built-in retractable sockets - a useful novelty in the range of electrical equipment.
Features of retractable sockets for countertops
Their main difference is that such sockets are installed directly on the working surface of the table, but are hidden. They "hide" inside the countertop, if necessary pulling out to the desired height, while all the wires are under the table top. This is extremely convenient when you need to use a blender, mixer or other kind of kitchen appliances.
Advantages of sliding outlets are obvious, because they:
- occupy a minimum of space;
- are safer than conventional rosettes, in terms of getting there moisture;
- have an interesting design, which is perfectly combined with modern furniture and kitchen decoration, especially in the style of high-tech or minimalism;
- are protected from children by a metal cover.
Built-in sockets are not only a practical novelty, but also a wonderful element of decor. Some models have LED backlighting, which looks very impressive.
Retractable sockets for the kitchen are horizontal and vertical. Both of these varieties are more convenient to install in the depth of the table, at the bottom of the suspended cabinet or in the middle of a long working surface, dividing it into zones. In addition, most models for the kitchen has several jacks at once, being a pull-out socket block and at the same time an extension.
Excellent brands such as Evoline, Schulte Electrotechnik, Bachmann and others have proved themselves. All of them are produced in Germany.