ᐅ Power outlets installed directly below light switches? Pros and cons?
Created on: 14 Aug 2017 13:34
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Hello everyone,
What are the general opinions and experiences regarding electrical outlets placed directly below light switches or at about 30cm (12 inches) distance? Is this purely a matter of personal preference, or is one option considered more "modern"? Having the outlet below the light switch makes plugging and unplugging devices like vacuum cleaners easier and more ergonomic. However, some people find the appearance unpleasant and prefer to have the light switch separate. How would you estimate the percentage distribution of these setups in new buildings?
Thank you very much
What are the general opinions and experiences regarding electrical outlets placed directly below light switches or at about 30cm (12 inches) distance? Is this purely a matter of personal preference, or is one option considered more "modern"? Having the outlet below the light switch makes plugging and unplugging devices like vacuum cleaners easier and more ergonomic. However, some people find the appearance unpleasant and prefer to have the light switch separate. How would you estimate the percentage distribution of these setups in new buildings?
Thank you very much
The sockets are mainly for the vacuum cleaner. In my opinion, it’s sufficient to have them in the hallways. Bathrooms and kitchen are exceptions.
Otherwise, higher sockets are convenient near furniture, for example, to charge a mobile phone.
I find the ones below the switch unnecessary and unattractive. I didn’t want any, but unfortunately, the electrician didn’t read my electrical plans properly. Now I have a few anyway [emoji20].
Otherwise, higher sockets are convenient near furniture, for example, to charge a mobile phone.
I find the ones below the switch unnecessary and unattractive. I didn’t want any, but unfortunately, the electrician didn’t read my electrical plans properly. Now I have a few anyway [emoji20].
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Bau-Schmidt14 Aug 2017 21:55Caspar2020 schrieb:
That's right. But when you have children around and add those things afterward, it’s always a bit fiddly, and it doesn’t look very neat. Also, the plug fits completely into the socket. This is not compliant with VDE standards.C
Caspar202015 Aug 2017 00:45What is not VDE compliant? Sockets with enhanced touch protection or additional child safety devices installed afterward?
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Bau-Schmidt15 Aug 2017 07:11Retrofit installation of child safety locks. All models lack VDE certification due to the reduced insertion depth.
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