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<blockquote data-quote="PaulC78" data-source="post: 519077" data-attributes="member: 34065"><p>I currently have a twin power socket in the corner of the room which is being used to power up to eight devices via several extensions: two block splitters and a 4 gang extension to power three hi-fi units, laptop, scanner, alarm clock and lamp, leaving a socket free for occasional use. The wall socket is located behind a hi-fi cabinet so isn't easy to access.</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking it would be of benefit to add some extra sockets - my electrical knowledge is limited but I gather I can add another twin socket either as a spur from the current socket or via a junction box, is that right? My dad's helping with this but he doesn't see much point in making any changes, and ultimately it's his house so I may have to compromise.</p><p></p><p>So, a few questions (hopefully not too daft):</p><p></p><p>1. What's the benefit of having extra wall sockets over using extensions, besides making things a bit neater?</p><p></p><p>2. Am I limited to adding one more twin socket, or is there any way of having more?</p><p></p><p>3. Are those "1 or 2 Gang to 4 Gang" socket converters worth considering? Are they basically just an extension that screws into the wall?</p><p></p><p>4. Is there any reason why wall sockets can't be placed mid-way up the wall, for better access?</p><p></p><p>5. I was also thinking it might be useful to have a USB socket elsewhere in the room, they seem to be popular at the moment but are they any good?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for any advice!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PaulC78, post: 519077, member: 34065"] I currently have a twin power socket in the corner of the room which is being used to power up to eight devices via several extensions: two block splitters and a 4 gang extension to power three hi-fi units, laptop, scanner, alarm clock and lamp, leaving a socket free for occasional use. The wall socket is located behind a hi-fi cabinet so isn't easy to access. I'm thinking it would be of benefit to add some extra sockets - my electrical knowledge is limited but I gather I can add another twin socket either as a spur from the current socket or via a junction box, is that right? My dad's helping with this but he doesn't see much point in making any changes, and ultimately it's his house so I may have to compromise. So, a few questions (hopefully not too daft): 1. What's the benefit of having extra wall sockets over using extensions, besides making things a bit neater? 2. Am I limited to adding one more twin socket, or is there any way of having more? 3. Are those "1 or 2 Gang to 4 Gang" socket converters worth considering? Are they basically just an extension that screws into the wall? 4. Is there any reason why wall sockets can't be placed mid-way up the wall, for better access? 5. I was also thinking it might be useful to have a USB socket elsewhere in the room, they seem to be popular at the moment but are they any good? Thanks for any advice! [/QUOTE]
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