Adding Power Points in Perth: End the Power Board Juggle
Adding power points is one of the most practical upgrades in a Perth home, especially if you are forever juggling power boards and extension leads. Putting them where you actually need them makes daily life easier and safer. Here is why it is worth doing, how many you need, and what to consider.
Why add more power points?
Most homes were wired with fewer outlets than modern life demands, so we end up with power boards behind every TV and desk. It solves this at the source, giving you proper, safe outlets where you use them, and freeing you from the tangle of boards and leads that clutter and overload circuits.
6 reasons for adding power points
- Stop relying on power boards and double-adapters
- Reduce overloaded circuits and fire risk
- Power where you need it, tidily
- Support modern devices and appliances
- Add convenience in kitchens, offices and bedrooms
- Increase the appeal and function of your home
How many do you need?
A good rule when adding power points is to think about how each room is actually used, then add a little spare. Kitchens, home offices and living areas always want more than you expect. Planning generously now means you are not adding power points again in a year, or back to power boards.
Double vs single outlets
When adding power points, doubles are almost always the smart choice over singles, they cost little more and give you twice the outlets. In busy spots like kitchen benches and desks, even four-outlet points make sense. Choosing doubles as standard is a simple way to future-proof each room.
Safer than power boards
The safety case for adding power points is strong. Power boards and double-adapters, especially daisy-chained, overload circuits and are a common cause of overheating and fires. Proper outlets on the right circuits remove that risk, which is a big reason electricians recommend proper outlets over relying on boards.
Great during renovations
The ideal time for adding power points is during a renovation or repaint, when walls are open or accessible. It is cheaper and tidier to add outlets then than to chase cabling later. If you are planning any work, it is worth thinking about outlets at the same time.
USB and modern needs
Modern homes charge a lot of devices, so adding power points is a chance to include USB outlets and put power where phones, laptops and appliances live. Thinking about how you actually use each space means the new outlets genuinely earn their place, rather than just matching the old layout.
Where people add them most
The most common requests are kitchens, home offices, bedside tables, entertainment units and outdoor areas, anywhere devices and appliances gather. Thinking room by room about what plugs in, and where the leads currently run, quickly shows where extra outlets would make the biggest difference.
Renovation is the cheapest time
If you are already renovating, wiring in extra outlets while walls are open costs far less than adding them later through finished plaster. It is one of those jobs that is cheap when the timing is right and fiddly when it is not, so plan it in early.
Why use a licensed electrician
Adding power points means new wiring and connections, which is licensed work in WA. A licensed electrician runs the circuits safely, installs the outlets, and certifies the work. The state’s Building and Energy sets the standards involved.
Thinking about adding power points in your Perth home?
ACS Electrical installs them across the metro. Explore our power point installation service, USB power points guide or electrical maintenance and repairs service. Call 0419 967 838.
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