Planning a re-wire

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  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,551
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    note3 wrote: »
    We are having our house rewired and it commences tomorrow. We've mapped where we want everything like plugs, phone sockets, tv and phone but are concerned we will not have enough plugs or will have forgotten things.

    The work has all been planned out and now you're thinking of making changes?

    Unless it's very simple things like a double socket where you had specified a single socket, your electrician is going to love you!
  • note3
    note3 Posts: 291 Forumite
    Luckily the work so far has been ripping out the previous sockets and so on (very old house with very old wires and some added DIY by previous owner). We'd already discussed significant points so we're just adding in extra sockets in the main at this stage. Electrician seems happy so all good :)
  • note3
    note3 Posts: 291 Forumite
    We're getting the USB plugs added, but now your post has made me edgy strider! Eek
  • adonis
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    note3 wrote: »
    We're getting the USB plugs added, but now your post has made me edgy strider! Eek

    If they are a good make they should be safe, but I have heard they don't last too long so are a bit pointless.
  • If they're in metal boxes plastered into the wall they're probably safer than plug-in chargers.
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  • I strongly advise against USB chargers- many mobile companies specify you use approved chargers only, if you don't you can void the warranty


    On a personal note- a charger can be unplugged when not needed, you cannot disconnect a built in USB socket.


    On a side note - have you checked your electrician is registered (by actually looking up their registration online)?
    baldly going on...
  • note3
    note3 Posts: 291 Forumite
    Thanks baldelectrician. I am umming and ahhing about USB sockets. I can go without them but my husband is very excited at the prospect. I am going to do some reading about them before there're put in as I'm a big worrier and these are a new concept to me.

    I haven't checked registration, how do I do that please?
  • Depends where the work is to be done.
    See http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/find-an-electrician/
    as this covers all countries in the UK
  • FreeBear
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    On the subject of USB charging ports. A couple of links for you.

    https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/mediafile/100145109/web_usb-article-from-so32.pdf
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoZ1_aEDPos

    Whilst USB is the "current standard", it will be superseded eventually by a different connector.
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  • note3
    note3 Posts: 291 Forumite
    Thanks, will be checking the registration site and USB info tonight. You're all a great help thank you
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