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I need to fit a socket in an island where there is no void as such.

So socket will have be let into a fixed panel of one the units (18mm thick) and cable run inside unit in trunking.

What is the best option for a back box which will look neat and not have any holes - I'm currently considering having a square hole cut in the panel and then fixing the faceplate by socket screws going though panel and into a pattress behind the panel and then trunking out of the pattress. (although usual pattress fixing holes will be present)

Any better ideas?

Thanks!

 
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something similar to this? 
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Thanks everyone. Unfortunately client does not want anything in worktop...

Rear of back box will be visible inside cabinet so metal back box not really an option.

 
I've decided to go with a hybrid solution:

SSO into single 25mm metal back box within fixed panel - 7mm protruding inside unit.

Cut single-metal-back-box-sized square out of double PVC pattress.

Within unit fit pattress over protruding bit of metal back box.

Trunk cable out of pattress - fit blank to pattress.

Repeat to provide 2 x SSO.

Thanks for all input!

 
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