Why only two gang plug sockets in the UK?

[JohnG7]

Especially when he plugs in his ButtPlug and sets it to Turbo Mode.

 

[Semple]

Even just the socket next to my bed has 8 plugs

Heated blanket left side
Heated blanket Right side
Wireless Phone charger
Wireless Smart Watch charger
Harmony remote control dock charger
Alarm Clock
Bed side Lamp
Battery charger for my torches 18650 batteries

The Plug sockets behind my AV stand has these
TV
4K AppleTV
HTPC
Skybox
PS4
Xbox one X
AV Amp
Subwoofer
Harmony remote Hub
Network Hub
Wireless keyboard charging dock
Philips Hue Bridge
Electric panel Heater
Cordless B&D Vacuum cleaner



I haven't counted them lately but if i remember right i used to have close to 30 things plugged in just one room

Most of those are low powered, and should function fine on a single 13amp extension.

 

[matt100]

Options...

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[hughtrimble]

Options...

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What the actual...

 

[chaparral]

Options...

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/65826048#/media?id=media1

That what happens when you keep changing your mind on the room layout and keep moving the AV stand & TV around the room

 

[matt100]

And on the ceiling??

 

[JohnG7]

I remember when it was only a mirror on the bedroom ceiling.

 

[Roadrunner_668]

goodness that is a lot of devices ha ha

 

[Roadrunner_668]

What the actual...

ha ha i remember looking into this when it was first posted online
turns out it was used for offices so it makes sense !

 

[James Peach]

the current sitch




This can't be better than having them inset into the wall. Or perhaps it is because I can always move them.

 

[413x]

Because most people would just put in 2-3x 2 gangs if they needed to.

In a daisy chain? :O

 

[Burned_Alive]

In a daisy chain? :O

That’s basically what a ring main is anyway

 

[james.miller]

why is that extension upside down putting strain on the cables? seems unnecessary. Also, what would more wall sockets achieve? You're still going to have stuff plugged in to sockets, only now it'll be sockets mounted, presumably, 45cm up the wall instead if the regs apply. What are you actually gaining?

 

[Roadrunner_668]

cos it wouldnt be able to go there otherwise i guess

 

[Simon]

That’s basically what a ring main is anyway

A spur off a spur is like extension leads plugged into each other.

A ring main is on the ring and so in theory half the load down each wire. Much safer

 

[200sols]

A spur off a spur is like extension leads plugged into each other.

A ring main is on the ring and so in theory half the load down each wire. Much safer

Spur off a spur isnt allowed unless it is initially protected by a 13a FCU anyway.

 

[Simon]

Spur off a spur isnt allowed unless it is initially protected by a 13a FCU anyway.

I know. That’s my point and why extension in extension is bad. And nothing like being on a ring main like being claimed

 

[b0rn2sk8]

There is nothing wrong with an extension lead if used correctly

Lots of people do put in 3x2 gang sockets behind their TV as part of the ring main but that’s mainly for looks and has little to do with safety.

 

[Simon]

Plugging an extension lead into another isn't the same as 6 sockets sharing a busbar on the ring main.

Obviously it depends on the overall power load if its safe or not.

 

[200sols]

Lots of people do put in 3x2 gang sockets behind their TV as part of the ring main but that’s mainly for looks and has little to do with safety.

Most are just spurs into fcu then you can chain as many sockets as you need. Very few will be extending the ring.