Peninsula work center

In an educational laboratory such overhead mounting must be planned with care. The typical work benches here are either peninsulas or islands where the utility box would go down the center with a shelf on top. The total height must be such that the instructor is able to look over the shelf in order to supervise a class. To complicate matters, there may be a waste water trough along the center of the bench which requires some free space above it. These multiple requirements present a challenge to the designer. 

Drain troughs are often put along the center of the island or peninsula type work benches, sometimes with water outlets... 

Electrical outlets can be installed in one of several ways. Small pedestals holding two or more outlets are often placed along the rear of wall-mounted work benches. They may also be put along the center of peninsulas or islands. Wiring is from below the countertop, which makes modifications difficult, just as with plumbing. While easy to reach, pedestals clutter the top and interfere with cleaning. 

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