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I'm currently running the ducts for wiring into my gutted kitchen and was wondering how best to integrate power into my island.
I've seen pop-up products like this and this that fit nicely into the island, but am not sure of whether they're actually practical.
Also, I'm unsure of how to wire the island. Do I wire a plug directly into the cabinet?
In general, yes an exhaust vent (or any vent) can turn corners. But there are many other factors to consider.
Different vent materials or dimensions resist air differently. Different ways of turning corners resist air differently. The best place to start looking for info on this is the vent installation manual. It will talk about different ways to construct vents, what types of ducting corners can be used, and what size of ducting you need. It will talk about how many feet of vent the blower can push through, and how many feet to count a corner as (typically 5').
So you know, the shallow box vents have poor airflow. And you have to consider getting through the top-plate of the wall, which would create a huge weak point. When we built our kitchen I was hoping for in-wall ducting. Instead, the installers had to put a 10" circular duct up through the middle of the cabinet above the stove.
You can plug a normal power bar into a GFCI outlet and get the same protection as plugging directly into the GFCI.
If the outlet you'd be plugging into isn't a GFCI, you might negotiate with your landlord to get one.
Or get something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/TRC-90265-6-012-Shockshield-Portable-Protection/dp/B000XVG72G?th=1
Best Answer
I looked at the link you posted, personally, I think it looks a bit gimmicky and perhaps impracticable if you use it regularly. I think you would be well served with permanently built in GFCI receptacles. I would suggest that they be built into the sides of the island. (never the top) Assuming the island is fixed in position, simply run wires up from under the floor, install device boxes in the left and right side panels of your island. You can use old work plastic boxes with retainer tabs. Using the box as a template, trace the shape on your cabinet panel, cut it out with a jig saw, install the box, bring your wires up from below, wire the GFCI, done. Now you will have electrical power available from either side,and not have to worry about dirt or liquids getting into them. Good Luck