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Pop Up Dilemma?

last year

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Any information on the pros and cons of these two different pop up outlets would be appreciated. There is this pop up offered by Hubbell: Hubbell RCT201NI Waterproof Pop Up Flush Mount Counter Outlet - Nickel – Kitchen Power Pop Ups. This popup is smaller and only has two outlets - one on each side.

The other popup is offered by Legrand: Legrand Wiremold Pop Up Outlet, Stainless Steel, 20A USB, Hardwired – Kitchen Power Pop Ups. This pop up is larger and also includes two USB ports.

There are other differences besides those mentioned by me.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I need to see where these are going . I really dislike anything in my counter top except the sink and mine has drainboard and the filtered water is mounted in there . I always design my kitchens with the required plugs in a narrow panel in the cabinet run under the counter . I honestly think water will get in there and water and electricity no the best of friens. So post a pic in a comment here and then maybe you will get some help.
stockholm28
last year
The Hubbell meets 2020 NEC (passes a half gallon spill test) whereas the LeGrand only meets 2014 NEC (8 oz spill test); if you need a pop-up to meet code, then you may not have a choice. The Hubbell extends deeper into the cabinet.

I had to add the Hubbell pop-up on my countertop to meet code. I have a 1960s house with a 4 foot window above a section of countertop. Previously, there were no outlets along the window. The pop-up was the only viable solution given that I had already ordered cabinets and have a lazy susan in this corner.

The placement is less than ideal, but this was the place it worked without interfering with the lazy susan. I don’t intend to ever use the outlet as I will never put an appliance in front of the window and I have no plans to use electricity next to the sink. I may put a potted plant on top of it.
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JP L
last year
No experience with either of those, but before I realized my cabinet maker can integrate outlets in the cabinets and hide them (!!!), I was looking at these. I liked that they integrated the countertop material to hide them a bit better than other metal options (but they are quite large).
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JAN MOYER
last year
I actually love a pop up in the counter top. You really can't ask a community. If they are going on your island top, ask yourself how often you spill a gallon of water: )

The rest depends your need, ( USB etc ) how big the island, and do the electrician and cabinet maker know your selection, placement etc..
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We have the Legrand . I like to sit at the counter in the morning with my computer.

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