powerpoints
Electric gates If you are planning to install electric gates for your driveway, or an electric door for your garage, don’t forget the powerpoint! Although the remote control is battery operated, the gate is not, so provide the power. TIP: If your gates or garage are in the backyard, the electrician will need to dig up your yard to run the cables underneath. So try to time the installation of your gates with laying new lawn or fixing up your plumbing underground. It’ll save you tearing up your garden more than once.
Television If you are wanting to mount your television on the wall, a good rule of thumb for the height of your powerpoint is 1.2 metres. Then, whatever height you decide to hang your TV, it will cover the powerpoint. Consider installing more than a double socket, as you may want to use a separate DVD player and separate speakers. TIP: Online streaming is the way of the future, so install an internet cable next to the powerpoint for your TV.
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