How to Plan Your Docking Drawer Project
Every Docking Drawer Blade Series project starts by identifying your drawer box type. There are four basic drawer types to choose from - Shallow, Tall, Narrow, and Vertical. After identifying your drawer box type, measure the drawer box width (OD) to confirm the drawer is wide enough to accept a Docking Drawer Blade Series outlet.
Shallow
- Minimum interior drawer box height: 3" or more
- Minimum drawer box width (OD): 15" or more
Tall
- Minimum interior drawer box height: 4" or more
- Minimum drawer box width (OD): 13" or more
Narrow
- Minimum interior drawer box height: 4" or more
- Minimum drawer box width (OD): 9" or more and may require a channel to be added in the cabinet sidewall
Vertical
- Minimum interior drawer box height: 13" or more
- Minimum drawer box width (OD): 8" or more
Want more detailed specs to plan your project? Review our Blade Series Spec Book.
Do I Need a 15 or 20 amp Docking Drawer Blade Series Outlet?
We often get asked this when it comes to choosing the right outlet for your drawer, especially when it comes to bathroom vanity projects where the outlet is used to power hair dryers and curling irons. See the answer here.
Project Planning in Canada
Docking Drawer outlets are ETL Listed for use in Canada. To plan your project, follow the planning details above and consider the following to comply with the CEC*:
In-Drawer USB Charging Stations for Canada
Specify Docking Drawer Blade Duo or Blade outlets with only USB ports. The ports remain energized and will charge devices when the drawer is closed.
In-Drawer AC Outlets for Canada
To add AC outlets inside of a cabinet, such as a bathroom vanity or a kitchen appliance garage, specify a 15 amp Docking Drawer Blade Duo or Blade outlet & the Safety Interlock Outlet with Blade Limit Switch (6015-1000W). The Safety Interlock Outlet with Blade Limit Switch de-energizes a Docking Drawer Blade Series outlets when the drawer begins to close.
*The Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has the final say on whether an installation meets the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code.
