Electric double socket

Question

Is it possible to have double socket on wall that has no sockets previously?

Richard · Accepted Answer

If there’s a socket on the other side of that wall then yes.

Leonard · Answer

Hi Carol. Yes it is possible. However, it depends on a couple of factors. Wall construction i.e plasterboard or brick. Brick, the wall would have to be chased if you didn't want trunking or cables to show. Plasterboard, if a hollow wall cables running on the inside. If there is a socket close by then new socket can either be run as a spur or part of the existing ring or radial. This works is notifiable and requires a minor electrical works certificate.

Ansir · Answer

Yes it’s is possible.  But you need to run power from previous socket and need trundling towards now points.

Andy · Answer

Yes absolutely 
But bear in mind you have to get a cable to it

Barrie · Answer

Yes, the job can sometimes be an easy one if a socket on wall from another room or more complex ie going under floorboards and chasing walls.

Nicholas · Answer

Yes it is. 

All you need is an existing socket and an appropriate route for the cable. 

Depending on where the nearest socket is the cable could be routed under floorboards, in loft space, chased into the wall or surface mounted in trunking.

I hope this helps.

Gary · Answer

Yes, the ring main could be extended to accommodate another socket on the wall in question or a spur could be taken from another socket near by.

William · Answer

Every situation is different. In some cases it is simple to install a socket with no damage to the wall, other situations may involve damaging the wall and making it good afterwards. You would need to get an electrician in to have a look and give you a quotation to know fully

Ryan · Answer

Yes you can add a double or single socket on any wall you choose when added to the ring main or radial circuit.

David · Answer

You can certainly have single/double sockets any where you desire. You can either run the supplier into the socket via trunking or  chase the wall and bury cables in wall. But that will require making good, plastering and painting so the choice is yours really

Emmanuel · Answer

Yes it is possible  to  have a new socket on a wall were there are no electrics. At times depending on were it's going to be it can be easy, but sometimes it's not always a straightforward job but it can be done.

Christopher · Answer

Yes its definitely possible to install a double socket but more work may be required which means the price could go up. It Also depends if you'd like the appliance to be on the surface or flush mounted.

Shane. · Answer

It is so long as you can take a feed from somewhere else or pull in a new circuit post a job  and I can discuss it further

Jamie · Answer

Yes, of course, you can have a double socket if there's been no socket previously. There are two choices, either having it chased into the wall or surface in trunking.

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