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Under cabinet power outlets in Ontario Canada

10 months ago

Hi. I am in Ontario Canada and redoing my kitchen. I would like to have undercabinet outlets in two areas of my kitchen so that they are not visible on the backsplash. I cannot find any product that suits this purpose in Canada. Everyone I talk to (stores, contractors) seem to have no idea what I am talking about! I did research and found that they are allowed by the Electrical Authority. I'm wondering if there is anyone here who lives in Canada that has been able to find these products and have them installed?? I've been getting pretty frustrated here!

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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
10 months ago
I'd probably just order them online. Try Build.com.
julie smrke thanked Sabrina Alfin Interiors
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
I have no idea where you have been looking but just Google under cabinet plugs in canada and you will find them. BTW get a coantractor who is actully living in the 21 st century these have been around for years .You do realize the the cords will show and honestly I think i would rather have the receptacle show than the cords. You do know Lutron makes colored plates and plugs and switches to be able to make them less visible in your backsplash .Google Lutron colors and see what is available . Do you have under cabinet lighting ? IMO a much more important item than the plugs.
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The back fitting you mention is to adapt an existing surface box to plugmold. Typically, it would be used to convert an existing duplex outlet to a run of plugmold. I don't think it is applicable to your needs. If the plugmold is mounted flat to the bottom of the cabinets (sockets facing downwards), you just need to cut a hole in the side of the plugmold at the end so the wiring can vanish into the wall. The hook-up can be made within the plugmold.
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Have you gotten used to the outlets by now? If they passed the current electrical inspection code, then the work is "grandfathered" in for future resale unless renovations are done to the kitchen in which case they would need to be brought up to code, but I've never heard of this product not passing inspection anywhere that it has been installed. Your main issues with it would be making sure if additional outlets on the strip are hardwired that they are a maximum of 20" away from the countertop and making sure that the outlets are GFCI protected or on a GFCI-protected circuit. There are also a few regulations concerning how far away from a sink an outlet can be placed if it is hardwired. I've been considering this system off and on for nearly a year but am reluctant to go forward due to the high price. Also, the puck light option seems to have been discontinued. I've read a few reviews of outlets within a strip of Legrand products becoming non-functional, so longevity might be a concern but would hopefully have some sort of warranty available. I realize this post is 1 1/2 years old but thought I'd comment to see if you're still around and have a different perspective now that you've lived with the system for a while.
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We have outlet strips that run the full length of all upper cabinets, integrated into the back side and flush with the board under the uppers. They are a dream! No outlets showing everywhere (long counter runs), and small appliances are only plugged in during use, so hiding the cord isn't a long-term issue…hiding the outlets would be. Our only outlet on the backsplash is for our hard-plumbed Kuerig, which stays plugged in all the time, and that one is always hidden by the appliance itself.
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cpartist
10 months ago
You are looking for Plugmold.
RoyHobbs
10 months ago
I just googled Plugmold in Ontario Canada. Plugmold is readily available there.
HU-841630955
10 months ago
it seems that the plugmold I have seen online is not 20 amp, cfgi, tamper resistant etc. As my electrical knowlege is limited to plugging things in I am at the mercy of the supposed experts I have talked to. I know nobody personally who has this installed in their kitchen. Re Patricia’s remarks, beggars can’t be choosers in my town…I’m lucky to have gotten a contractor at all, two others turned my job down as being too small. The third’s quote was far too high so basically trying to make my job bigger! I wanted the undercabinet outlet in two areas where I very rarely plug things in, and when I do it is temporary only. Undercabinet lighting is definitely in the plan. I’m looking at maybe Dals Powerled linear or Good Earth premium slim Led bars. I will definitely look up Luton products. Thanks.

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