You might find that adding a few outlets on the kitchen’s island might be the perfect solution to optimizing the dynamics in your Palm Beach County, FL home. To help you with this project, we at Simon Electric would like to list the steps.
Electrical Outlet Options
In the center of the kitchen, or at least the center of the work area is usually where islands are placed. Kitchen islands are often a focal point and used as a functional design piece. Adding an electrical outlet to your island enhances the efficiency of your kitchen and can help you optimize the kitchen’s dynamics. Before you start the outlet installation process, you need to determine the right type of outlet to meet your needs. Outlet options are as follows.
Recessed Outlets
With a faceplate that is set deeper into the island than a regular outlet, the recessed outlet will prevent the unsightly appearance of protruding connectors.
USB Outlets
A USB outlet can allow for a convenient charging station to your kitchen island. There are many finishes to choose from to let you better match the island and décor. Also, you can use a pop-up outlet with USB charging to provide function without compromising the presentation of the island.
Pop-up Outlets
These outlets provide use while maintained a low profile. When not in use, the outlet lays flush against the island countertop. You only have to push on the outlet to gain easy access to the receptacle.
Electrical Outlet Installation
Following are the steps we take to install electricity to a kitchen island after you have selected the outlet type best for your home.
1) Drill a hole through the kitchen floor where you need the electrical wiring by using a cordless drill and a 3/8-inch drill bit. To protect the surrounding tile, if you have ceramic tile, we place a strip of masking tape over the tile and use a masonry drill instead.
2) Through the floor joists between the hole you made in the floor and the closest electrical junction box from crawl space or basement, while making sure to drill as close to the floor as possible drill 3/8-inch holes. Replace the existing breaker switch with the necessary GFCI circuit breaker by tracing circuit from the box to the electrical panel.
3) From the junction box to the holes in the floor joists, run correct amperage 3-core wire and then up through the hole in the kitchen floor. Hammer insulated cable staples in two-foot intervals to fasten the wire to the floor.
4) The holes in the island at the point where the electrical wire will go. For the GFCI outlet, directly on the island, we measure and mark the hole. Cut out a clear opening with a saber saw after you drill ¼-inch holes in the corners.
5) Thread the electrical wire up as you position the island as you want it through the island cutout and fasten wire’s end with masking tape on the outside of the outlet opening.
6) Be sure to follow the kitchen island manufacturer’s instructions to fasten the island to the floor.
7) Install the GFCI circuit breaker at the circuit panel and complete the connections between the junction box and the island’s GFCI outlet.
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Working with electricity comes with extreme risk to injury or property damage. To ensure this project is done safely and efficiently, call Simon Electric and let our certified electricians take care of it.
