applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 thanks for sharing. actually have 'kapo-ed' the pix above from your t-blog to show ah keong also after discussing with ah keong, he pointed out that to shift the socket means hacking the surrounding wall tiles and replacing them. however, even if we managed to find the same wall tiles, the colour may not match coz those in my kitchen had been exposed to the elements for six years liao but the hdb ones are brand new another thing to consider is that my mum is quite elderly so she said that she wants all the appliances plugged in, sitting on the counter. in our current home, she couldn't unplug the appliances so my dad has to do it for her that means out of the six sockets in the kitchen:1. fridge2. rice cooker3. electrical kettle4. microwave5. mini-over6. slow cookerall these appliances will be sitting near the socket so it's a big headache on how to arrange them. so most prob the socket near the stove will be used for rice and slow cooker, and the others above the table will be for the rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 understand. For us, we didnt need to hack coz we were doing the stainless steel backsplash for the entire stretch, and the tile above are overlays.You prolly need a switch for your hood and hob too.. seems like you need 7 switches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 not using hood and hob is turbo one with battery so no need just got to decide which to unplug when i get my juicer. most prob will be the oven coz i'm the only person using it. aiyah, still got to find something else to unplug when i get my roaster aka 'xue di zi', can make roast chicken and bake cake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluberi 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 thanks for sharing. actually have 'kapo-ed' the pix above from your t-blog to show ah keong also after discussing with ah keong, he pointed out that to shift the socket means hacking the surrounding wall tiles and replacing them. however, even if we managed to find the same wall tiles, the colour may not match coz those in my kitchen had been exposed to the elements for six years liao but the hdb ones are brand new another thing to consider is that my mum is quite elderly so she said that she wants all the appliances plugged in, sitting on the counter. in our current home, she couldn't unplug the appliances so my dad has to do it for her that means out of the six sockets in the kitchen:1. fridge2. rice cooker3. electrical kettle4. microwave5. mini-over6. slow cookerall these appliances will be sitting near the socket so it's a big headache on how to arrange them. so most prob the socket near the stove will be used for rice and slow cooker, and the others above the table will be for the rest no need to hack the tiles to shift socket one la... mi shifted 2 sockets in the kitchen, no hacking at all.at first i got 6 sockets, but now oni left 4 (2 on each side of the kitchen) coz 2 was at the hob area where we put the tempered glass backing. fridge is permanently using 1 socket liao.. another 1 will be permanently for the airpot. so oni left 2 sockets to share among the other appliances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 how did you do that?maybe ah keong is more experienced with carpentry works and did not come across a way to shift the sockets without hacking the tiles me also thought can't shift without hacking coz it's concealed wiring. if it can be done then i might consider not changing my original idea of having all in a row Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluberi 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 how did you do that?maybe ah keong is more experienced with carpentry works and did not come across a way to shift the sockets without hacking the tiles me also thought can't shift without hacking coz it's concealed wiring. if it can be done then i might consider not changing my original idea of having all in a row i dunno leh, but there will be a wire casing fm the old socket point to the new point. dunno how different is the way ah keong shift sockets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 oh okay. then like that no need to hack lahbut the casing will still be baked by the stove lehmy turbo hob the fire very big one, if use the biggest burner cannot use small pot coz the handle will be burnt now i'm thinking the ugly casing that will be seen when i add one point in the middle of the living room for the ceiling and another on top of the stove area to ''highlight" my blue pearl countertop. most pple use the light on the hood but i dun have one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Ah Keong prolly wants to keep your wiring concealed, that is why he says that need to hack tiles to shift socket. Of course, if you dont mind external shifting (where white electrical casing is visable), shifting is possible almost anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 ummm that's a considerationto shift or not to shift...i really getting lost liao lehdun know what i want alsosometimes i wish i had just gotten a ID to do the thinking for mebut then again i'm the one who knows the requirements bestand the WMF / Jln besar / Ikea 'debate' on kitchen accessoriesit's kinda consuming me.hopefully more good news will come my way (in the form of pay increment) then i will just go and buy the WMF one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greycat 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 ummm that's a considerationto shift or not to shift...i really getting lost liao lehdun know what i want alsosometimes i wish i had just gotten a ID to do the thinking for mebut then again i'm the one who knows the requirements bestand the WMF / Jln besar / Ikea 'debate' on kitchen accessoriesit's kinda consuming me.hopefully more good news will come my way (in the form of pay increment) then i will just go and buy the WMF one Harlow...passing by.....heeIf ur wmf refers to the cooking utensil brand...just wanna highlight dat TAKA might haf sme sales still..Just got a wmf set for 187 recently...abt 3-5 items in total, v value-for-money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 yes it's that WMF but the taka sale not very attractive lehso far the best i've seen is the robinson sale20% + 20% off the retail price.but hor, still way out of my reach lohif i get a similar set of items from ikea will only cost me around $300if WMF think will be at least 5 times that amt maybe i should go and buy toto later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearme 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 yes it's that WMF but the taka sale not very attractive lehso far the best i've seen is the robinson sale20% + 20% off the retail price.but hor, still way out of my reach lohif i get a similar set of items from ikea will only cost me around $300if WMF think will be at least 5 times that amt maybe i should go and buy toto later i bought the WMF set last month... $99 for 3 pots (before robinsons 20% discount), then also bought a fryer and saucepan... tried it out liao... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearme 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 sori.. i didn't read properly... didn't noe tat u talking abt the utensils/accessories instead of the pots n pans.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 hehehe, it's okaythe pots and pans are out of my reach nowwill be using back my old ones until i settle my renovation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greycat 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 Harlow apple...hee, me oso blur...thot u toking abt pots n pans.... wah..if kitchen accessories, they sure veli exp! if u seriously thkg of ikea kitchen accessories, such as those 1 rod hang on wall n can hang many many items wan....i must tell u ikea 1 like nt veli stable leh...my PIL hse using ikea wan, den majiam hang 101 objects there (plates, cups rack, scissors)...after 3 mths, sagging liao.....look veli dangerous.... anyone compare songcho to hoe kee price for kitchen accesories? hee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
