Running out of space to plug everything in?
We hear you!
Even in the last 10 years, our technological needs have drastically changed.
People are finding they simply don’t have enough power points to plug in all of their electrics and appliances.
So, what can you do?
We’ve got the solution for you right here.
What To Do When You Don’t Have Enough Power Points
The Frustration
In today's digital age, the need for power points in our homes has never been greater. With so many devices to charge, appliances to run, and gadgets to plug in, it's not uncommon to find that your home's electrical outlets are in short supply.
This can lead to the frustration of constantly unplugging one device to make room for another or using extension cords that clutter up your living space. Worse still, plugging so many things into one outlet that it trips a circuit breaker or blows a fuse.
But fear not, for there's a solution to this common issue—adding more power points!
As experienced electricians, we’ve seen firsthand the relief and convenience that comes with having an adequate number of power points in your home. So, we love the opportunity to take away your frustrations by installing additional power points to cover your energy needs.
The Danger Of Overloading
Every electrical circuit in your home is designed to handle a set amount of electrical current. When you plug too many devices into one socket, you can exceed that maximum capacity. That has the potential to overload the circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.
Often, this is really inconvenient as the circuit breaker does not only control that one outlet. You may end up cutting off power to other important areas in your home.
Overloading also creates excessive heat, potentially damaging the surrounding wires and insulation; even posing a potential fire hazard. A damaged outlet can also give electric shocks, another hazardous situation.
Clearly, overloading your electrical circuits is something that you want to avoid!
The Solution
While it might seem like the solution is simply to add more power points, that may not fix the root of the problem. Yes, your current electrical system may be able to handle the addition of several new power outlets, but it might already be at capacity and any new outlets could create more problems than solutions!
So, the best thing you can do is have a chat with your electrician about the right solution for your home. They may be able to add new outlets to better distribute the electricity throughout your home, or you may need to upgrade your internal wiring or switchboard.
A qualified electrician, like the team here at Retrolec, will be able to explain exactly what you need to do to fix your power point problem.
Power Point Considerations
When installing new power points, these are the things we will always discuss with you to ensure that we are able to provide a real solution for your lack of power points:
- Meeting Safety Standards: We will assess the current electrical system in your home to establish how we can best power all of your technology. From there, we can suggest a solution that meets NZ electrical and safety standards.
- Types: In NZ, there are a number of different power point types available. Single, double and USB power points are the most common and we can fit any of these to meet your needs. We can also fit power points specifically for wet areas like your bathroom or laundry.
- Location: Think about your room setup and where it would be most helpful to have extra power points. Placing them close to where you will use them the most avoids future frustrations or the need to move power points at a later date.
- Upgrades: You might not necessarily need a power point in a new location, it might simply be a case of upgrading your existing outlet if it’s not up to the task any more.
- Cost: Before any work is carried out, we’ll have a chat with you about what costs are involved and provide you with a quote so that you can budget accordingly.
- Don’t DIY!: In NZ, all electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Adding additional power points to your home is not a job that you can DIY.
Time For New Power Points?
Are you running out of space to plug everything in at your place? Then, get in touch with our team today and we can discuss the logistics of adding more power outlets to your home.
