In my kitchen the switches for the hobs are in a panel suspended below
the wall cupboards. They are physically completely disconnected from
the hobs themselves which are built into the stainless steel worktop.
Thus, if the kitchen layout in question is similar to mine, the
asbestos argument for the hobs does not apply to the switches.

--- In barbicansalvage@..., Martin Brady
<barbicansalvage@...> wrote:
>
> Sadly, because of the presence of asbestos in the hobs we will not
be able to handle, store or pass these on any more. We would encourage
due caution in handling these items. Please see the explanatory letter
below.
> Thanks for getting in contact.
>
>
> Dear Resident
>
> Thank you very much for getting in contact with the Salvage Store.
As many people have know heard, the Store has been closed for over two
months following a second contamination with asbestos. The Corporation
has again been very supportive and covered the considerable cost of
cleaning up (which ran to a couple of thousand pounds). The whole
process took much longer than expected, and, with the level of demand
and emails, we have not been able to keep you informed regularly.
Apologies for that.
>
> We are now up and running again, but with only 3 active volunteers
at present (and with holidays forthcoming) we would ask you to be
patient with us until we have regrouped and had a volunteers meeting
in August. We will try to respond to requests as soon as possible. It
would help in the meantime if you could call us directly to arrange a
visit to the store:
>
> Martin: 020 7638 9967
> Cynthia: 020 7638 2645
> John: 020 7628 3073
>
> We have been discussing the asbestos issue with the Corporation at
our monthly meetings, and they are working on an estate-wide policy
for tackling this thorny issue. Whilst the danger should not be blown
out of proportion, there is a real risk to us all if we are not
vigilent. Currently advice varies from person to person, department to
department. The upshot is that our operations are now subject to much
tighter guidelines. For example:
>
> - we can now generally only take items from kitchens and
bathrooms which we have seen in situ before removal
> - because they ALL appear to be insulated with or contain
asbestos, we cannot take, store or pass on any hotplates (kitchen
rings) or associated materials (including work surfaces).
Unfortunately our entire collection has had to be disposed of as the
Corporation has been informed that it is illegal to store them.
> - bathroom cabinets, toilet mechanisms etc. are also generally
fixed to asbestos, and thus also out of bounds
> - you will be asked to read the guidelines and sign a full
disclaimer on using the store
>
> We have been warned that we must err on the side of caution, as
the Corporation will not fund a third decontamination. If any asbestos
appears again, the Store will close permanently.
>
> Now the items in question have been removed, we will be
stock-taking and updating our lists. We will post the list as soon as
possible on the net and will do our best to keep up with emails.
However, phone calls would make our job easier for the time being!
>
> Thanks for your patience. If you feel you can help us with the
day-to-day running of the store (which can be heavy, dirty work...) we
would love to hear from you.
>
> Regards
>
> Martin (for the Salvage Team)
>
>
> kevin_usher_uk <kevin_usher_uk@...> wrote:
> Hello everybody,
>
> I am looking for anyone who has or is removing their kitchen hobs.
> One of the controls for a hob in my kitchen has a duff energy
> regulator (this switches the hot plate off).
>
> Should one of these be in the store, or become available, do please
> contact me.
>
> Regards
>
> Kevin Usher
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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