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2019-02-20 13:15:04
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But that is completely the wrong approach. Why lay down a power strip and cause a tangle of cables when it’s better to simply have 2-3 more sockets in the wall.
The same goes for the kitchen; constantly plugging and unplugging devices is by no means effective if there is space available for them and the device is not put away immediately after use.
But you also have to consider the budget. Not everyone can afford multiple switchable sockets that lie next to each other and are always operated together, e.g. computer, monitor, scanner, and printer. In that case, a four-socket outlet is quite well suited?!
At the moment I only have the hairdryer in use there. Electric toothbrush with battery ,
But your electric toothbrush can sometimes turn into a rechargeable toothbrush
I think you have actually made a pretty good estimate with your list. We planned far too few, therefore the tip: at least one in every corner, even if you don’t want one there now. In living room and bedroom corners always think about doubles, one for possible additional light, the other for a device. Where PC or media are located, at least 3.
Extras that one might not know about:
Switchable sockets, e.g. in the kitchen (then all small appliances are off) or living room for a floor lamp. Or in the bedroom to operate the sockets of the bedside lamps from the door and turn them off again at the bed. -> Two-way switch: common in stairways, very helpful in the bedroom.
Switchable sockets above cabinets or shelves for indirect lighting.
Twilight switch for outdoor lighting.
Outdoor cables (switchable) for garden and front yard,
- sockets on the terrace switchable from inside.
Dimmer on dining room and bathroom ceiling lights
P.S.
We have a switchable socket at the TV, switchable from the living room door. There used to be a four-way power strip connected there, and we switched all our TV gear with receiver, etc. on and off via it. But today’s TVs can’t handle that – now there is a lamp connected there that doesn’t have a switch anyway