Retractable sockets: how they work, why they are needed and how much they cost

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Household appliances make it easier and faster to work in the kitchen. It is gratifying that every day there are more and more of them. Together with them, the number of vital sockets increases, and for simultaneous use. As practice shows, the number of such important devices put into the project with a margin begins to be missed over time.

A block of retractable sockets that can be built into a kitchen countertop or hanging cabinet will help solve the problem. Here they are always at hand and ready to give “food” to any electrical appliance, freeing the household from wasting time looking for a free electrical device. Having finished a variety of work in the kitchen, the household will only have to press the lid of the retractable device with a slight movement of the hand, and it will again be hidden from view. This mobile appliance is a successful replacement for classic extension cords, the use of which is not very convenient in the kitchen and beyond. On the Russian market, these useful devices are represented by Evoline, GTV, Kondator, Schneider Electric, Simon Connect, Ekoplast.

Manufacturers offer vertical and horizontal blocks of retractable sockets, equipped with a cable with a plug for plugging into the network. Each of the blocks can consist of several (from 2 to 5) sockets of different types: for household appliances, chargers, etc.

The mechanism of functioning of the retractable socket

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In rooms where food is prepared, there is a high level of humidity, and besides, it is difficult to hide electrical devices from hot fat splashing in all directions and other food and other pollution. Therefore, retractable devices are used here, the degree of protection of which is at least IP44 according to the international classification. This parameter means that the internal parts of the block are reliably protected from drops and splashes falling at different angles and from the penetration of solid particles larger than 1 mm, tools, wire and other objects with a diameter of more than 1 mm.

When choosing a specific model of a pull-out unit, you should think about the number of sockets and decide on the types of connectors for connecting gadgets and household appliances. Then estimate their total power when connected at the same time and be sure to select a device with a power reserve.

It is worth paying attention to the device manufacturer. It’s hardly worth it to go cheap. More practical, more reliable and safer in operation are the products of European companies. The most affordable prices for the GTV company are from 1550 rubles, and on average the cost of these products ranges from 7100 to 2300 rubles.