Regardless of what you call them (power points, sockets or outlets), with a few extra well placed power points or a strategically placed light switch around your home you can greatly reduce clutter, improve convenience and alter aesthetics.
Installing extra points and light switches or moving existing equipment to fit a new room layout can benefit by;
- Better manage and organize clutter in the home by installing one or two extra power points to remove an annoying and dangerous extension cord or make space for a new piece of furniture, etc.
- Reduce fire and shock hazard risks by replacing a single power point which has many electrical devices using connected by using a multi-board and/or double adaptors, with two or more double power points for devices to plug directly into.
- Improve usability of a space or room by installing another double power point in the kitchen, or perhaps a double power point either side of the bed.
- Relocate an existing light switch so that its no longer behind a door, curtain or shelfing unit.
- Install a two way light switch to allow switching in more than one location – a switch beside the bed to turn off the lights when you get in or a another light switch at the end of a hall way or stair case.
Sometimes it can be extremely useful to have the helpful advice and ideas of a professional. The last thing you would want to happen would be to complete the project and say “oh, I wish we had an extra power installed here or an extra switch installed there”.
This is where an onsite evaluation from an experienced electrician will often be the best way to state your requirements, share your ideas and get a few more inside tips from an electrical professional.