Double Power Points in Perth: Twice the Outlets, Same Job
Double power points give you two outlets in the space of one, and they cost very little more to install than a single. If you are replacing or adding outlets, double power points are almost always the smarter choice. Here is why, and where they matter most in a Perth home.
Why doubles beat singles
The labour of installing an outlet is much the same whether it is a single or a double, so the extra cost of doubles is small. But you get twice the sockets, which is exactly what modern homes need. That is why electricians fit double power points as standard in almost every situation.
6 reasons to fit double power points
- Twice the outlets for barely any extra cost
- Fewer power boards and double adapters
- Modern homes plug in far more than they used to
- Same wall space and the same neat look
- Handy in kitchens, offices and bedrooms
- Easy to combine with USB or smart outlets
Fewer power boards
The everyday benefit of double power points is that you stop reaching for a power board every time you need a second socket. Power boards and double adapters clutter a room and can overload a circuit if they are stacked up. Proper outlets remove that habit at the source.
Where you need them most
Kitchens, home offices, bedsides and entertainment units are where double power points earn their keep, anywhere two or more things are plugged in permanently. In these spots, even four-outlet arrangements make sense. Thinking room by room shows quickly where doubles matter most.
Same space, same look
A double power point takes the same wall space as a single and looks just as tidy, so there is no design penalty. Modern plates are slim and neat. You simply get two sockets instead of one, which is why doubles have become the default in new builds and renovations.
Replacing an old single
Swapping an old single for a double is usually quick, since the wiring and the wall opening are already there. It is a small job with a big daily payoff. If you have singles around the house and are forever juggling plugs, replacing them with double power points is an easy win.
Combine with USB or smart
Double power points also come with built-in USB sockets or smart control, so an upgrade can do more than add a socket. Choosing the right type for each room, USB by the bed, smart in the living room, plain doubles elsewhere, gets you the most from a small job.
Renovations are the moment
If walls are open or being patched anyway, that is the cheapest time to upgrade singles to doubles and add outlets where you need them. Doing it as part of other work avoids a second round of patching and painting later.
Four outlets in busy spots
In kitchens and home offices, two double points side by side, giving four sockets, is often the practical answer. Appliances, chargers and equipment add up quickly in these rooms, and having enough sockets in the right place is what stops the power boards creeping back.
A small job worth doing
Upgrading outlets is one of the cheapest, least disruptive improvements you can make, and you notice it every single day. It is the kind of small job people wish they had done years earlier.
Why use a licensed electrician
Installing or replacing double power points means working on your wiring, which is licensed work in WA. A licensed electrician fits them safely and certifies the work. The state’s Building and Energy sets the standards involved.
Want double power points in your Perth home?
ACS Electrical installs and upgrades outlets across the metro. Explore our power point installation service, adding power points guide or USB power points guide. Call 0419 967 838.
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