To help you decide what pop up socket is best for you, we've listed the 5 best pop up sockets for kitchens and reasons why.
First, what is a pop up socket? A pop up socket is a type of electrical outlet that works using a retractable mechanism enabling it to be hidden flush within a bench-top when not in use, but then easily brought up when required.
When installing in a kitchen, key features to look our for include:
- Spill-safe for countertops
- Electrical code compliance
- Product guarantee / warranty of at-least 24 months
- Premium quality to last the lifetime of the kitchen
1. The V3C
The V3CW is the best pop up socket for kitchens for seven reasons:
- Waterproof sealed lid
- Quality construction
- White colour scheme to suit lighter kitchens. Black and silver options available too.
- Large Qi charging, with Apple certification
- USB-C & USB-A ports with Apple certification
- Motorized functionality
- Size
- Waterproof sealed lid
The lid on the V3CW model is designed to keep liquid away from the electrics when closed. It has a outer flange that tightly grips when closed - creating a seal. This is ideal in the case of an accidental spill of liquid on your kitchen worktop. Although a seal is not always required for kitchens, it is more recommended.
Quality
When installing a pop up socket in a kitchen, durability, quality and longevity are important.
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2. The V3L
The V3L is the best pop up socket for kitchen
The V3L is second best for kitchen worktops. It's a bit smaller, and an older generation compared with the V3C range - hence it's second place. However, it still has outstanding features which include:
- Waterproof sealed lid
- High quality construction
- Qi charging
- USB-C & USB-A ports
- Motorized functionality
- Compact size
- Waterproof sealed lid
The lid on the V3L model is designed to keep liquid away from the electrics when closed. It has a outer flange that tightly grips when closed - creating a seal. This is ideal in the case of an accidental spill of liquid on your kitchen worktop. Although a seal is not always required for kitchens, it is more recommended.
Quality
When installing a pop up socket in a kitchen, durability, quality and longevity are important.
3. The V14
The V14 is an automatic raising pop up socket but operates using a gas-strut mechanism instead of a motor like in the other automatic-raising models.
4. The V7BSSB
Currently, the V7BSSB is only available with AU or EU sockets. A US or UK variation is not yet available.
5. The V1BC
The V1BC is an entry level pop up electrical socket - suitable for kitchens and offices. It is a manual lift-up device that slides up and down on two rails along the edges.
