How to Create a Powered Drawer with In-Drawer Outlets & Canisters

Combining Docking Drawer Blade Series outlets with steel canisters adds organization and purpose to bathroom drawers while eliminating clutter from vanity surfaces. Here are the steps of how to start planning your Docking Drawer project.

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Identify Your Vanity Drawer Type

Tall Drawer

Minimum drawer box width (OD): 13" or more

Minimum interior drawer box height: 4" or more.

For canisters, this needs to be increased to 10" or more

Vertical Drawer

Minimum drawer box width (OD): 8" or more

Minimum interior drawer box height: 13" or more

Tall Drawers

outlet and canisters for tall vanity drawer

Drawer Design

Any drawer over 10" tall can become a functional styling drawer.

For shallower drawers, consider installing the canisters at a 45 degree angle.

Most Popular Outlets

1514-211 - Most popular featuring USB-A for toothbrushes and trimmers

1514-266 - Most popular featuring AC only

6015-1000W - Add a Safety Interlock Outlet to satisfy the Candian Electrical Code

Most Popular Canisters

0024-00503 - Most Popular 3" Stainless Steel Capped Canister

Vertical Drawers

outlet and canisters for vertical vanity drawer

Drawer Design

Cabinet makers can design a custom solution or source a ready-made solution from Century Components, Hardware Resources or Rev-A-Shelf.

For the best vertical drawer layout, install a Blade outlet vertically.

Most Popular Outlets

1514-110 - Most popular featuring USB-A for toothbrushes and trimmers

1514-160 - Most popular featuring AC only

6015-1000W - Add a Safety Interlock Outlet to satisfy the Candian Electrical Code

Most Popular Canisters

For custom drawers, any combination of canisters can be used, such as our Stainless Steel Capped Canisters.

For ready-made drawers, canisters are usually already included.

Canister Planning Tips

Docking Drawer Canisters are available in 1.5", 2", 3" and 5" widths. Refer to the following graphic for help choosing the appropriate sized canister for your devices.

Canisters can be arranged in a variety of configurations to suit your needs.

Be sure to consider the height of the devices that will be stored when planning your project to ensure there is sufficient space above and below for the drawer to close properly. See Docking Drawer Canister specs.

Power Safely

All Docking Drawer Blade Series in-drawer outlets feature an Interlocking Thermostat that de-energizes outlet when outlet exceeds 120°F, allowing you to power with peace of mind.

Docking Drawer Canisters dissipate heat from hot styling tools while providing convenient and safe storage.

Closed Bottom Canisters ensure that your hot tools do not come in contact with any material below.

Add a Safety Interlock Outlet to provide an additional layer of safety and to satisfy the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code.