How big a power switch to buy for a home kitchen

The selection is based on different situations, and the specific criteria are as follows:

First of all, there are not many switches in the kitchen, basically to control the top light, this kind of switch can be ordinary 10A standard, if it is installed with fluorescent lights, it can also be used with a 16A switch.

Secondly, the socket used in the kitchen should be high-power, and the basic high-power appliances are in the kitchen, so the socket should be more than 16A, this socket can meet the use of 3500W electrical appliances; If conditions permit, it can also use 20A, which can meet the use of 4500W electrical appliances.

Finally, it is best to use a kitchen socket with a switch control to avoid repeated plugging and power failure.

Calculate the power consumption of the switch control. Such as ovens, induction cookers, etc.

Our household 25 amp, kitchen electricity has induction cooker 2100W, rice cooker 500-900W, microwave oven 800-1000W, in addition to range hood, soybean milk machine, oven, etc., if the kitchen uses induction cooker, rice cooker, microwave oven these 3 kinds of electricity, there is already 4000W, so you use at least 20 amp, provided that your wire is 4 square, at least square, each square copper wire can withstand 6 amps, so if the line is too thin, The switch should not be too big.

10A is enough, and the 16A standard of some manufacturers is all gimmicks, and the copper parts inside are actually 10A.

The maximum power of 10A can withstand 2500W.

10 amps for household use is basically enough, and not all electrical appliances will be turned on at the same time, if you have more electrical appliances, buy a larger one.