Extra socket vs wiring in wall lights

Question

I bought a pair of plug in wall lights for the bedroom, which I like the look of, but they use up our bedside sockets. Which would you recommend we do, add in a new socket or wire in lights? Which is easier and less messy?

Kemar · Answer

Extra socket would be feasible. The more the better, can’t be too much sockets in bedroom

Danny · Answer

Replace existing sockets with 4 socket plates. They only work if the sockets are chased in but replacing both would give you 8 in total. Another option would be to replace with 2 socket plate with built in USB ports as you're probably using one or two to charge up a phone or phones

Harry · Answer

Hi there, do you have a single or double outlet, and it is on both sides?

Steve · Answer

Add a socket next to the one you have
To wire into the wall it’s a big job

Andrew · Answer

It all depends on how the plug in lights are powered. are they straight off the socket or powered through a sm transformer. Probably the less messy way would be to increase the number of sockets either sinking in or surface mounted. You will have cable running up the wall though as they are wall lights.

Mariaus · Answer

Hi, if the sockets in room are on a ring you can add socket (s) on the side of the ones there. If you have plaster board walls will be simple. Brick wall will need a bit of cutting out but easy to do.

Christopher · Answer

I personally would install a switched fused spur that would allow you to use all of your sockets anytime without disruption

Joshua · Answer

I would say adding sockets as you would get other uses out of them

Henry · Answer

Rather, it would be better to use the existing line to power the light.

Michael · Answer

Well initially i would say it would be less messy to add extra sockets but i wouldnt  do anything until i had seen the installation or possibly carried out an electrical installation condition report.

Extra socket vs wiring in wall lights

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