Recent content by bktec3

it's a bit like a multi socket extension screwed to a desk :wink: As I said, I take your points on board. I'm not obviously going to do it anyway, that's why I posted :wink: And it won't be anything like the images you posted - I'm not trying to pretend they are original sockets in the...

Thanks for your comments Weavertronix Is this really how it's done professionally in offices? (I admit I have seen it done) - is that because it's easily identified as an "extension". I take your point about identifying the sockets and connection - fair comment. I think that as the...

Just seen your post Bernard - Thanks

Thanks for the recent comments - very helpful That describes exactly what I was suggesting - "fixed extension" kind of sums it up. Agree with all of that - The single socket is on RCD (the ring main RCD), and the plug will be correctly fused. I will probably take your advice on trunking...

Why does using fixed sockets "scream out amateur" any more than "driving a couple of screws into desks to hold trailing extension leads"? I'm not criticising your comment, I'm just asking for clarification. As I explained in my post, the equipment is in different locations in the room. I...

Hi Guys Thanks for replying I didn't want to spur off from the socket myself, I will get an electrician in if it is essential to do that. I already use a multi socket extension, it's just that the equipment is at various places around the room, and it's a bit untidy with the long...

Hi, new to forum and looking for some comments / feedback. I have a small office room at home, with a number of (low power) desktop electrical devices such as laptops, printers, disk drives etc. At present, I have a number of trailing cables plugged into a multi socket vertical tower free...