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The future of residential building electrical installations

This is a spin-off from the discussion What is the best way to wire ceiling lights.

What do you think is the future of residential building electrical installations in 20 to 30 years time? Will they in modern and modernised houses be significantly different from what they are today or will they most likely be barely changed from what they are today?

Will consumer demand be a driving force for change or will electricians only make changes from the status quo in order to comply with updated wiring regs?

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0 Former Community Member over 5 years ago

USB sockets (or their successor) to replace the large number of plug-in PSUs and chargers currently in use in most homes.

BUT, whilst the wall warts could be switched off (really?) there is a permanent parasitic load on the integral ones. I did ask an "old established" manufacturer at Elex what the parasitic load is on their new double socket-outlet and the guy was going to get back to me. Oddly enough, I haven't had a reply..... Can't think why.......

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0 Former Community Member over 5 years ago

USB sockets (or their successor) to replace the large number of plug-in PSUs and chargers currently in use in most homes.

BUT, whilst the wall warts could be switched off (really?) there is a permanent parasitic load on the integral ones. I did ask an "old established" manufacturer at Elex what the parasitic load is on their new double socket-outlet and the guy was going to get back to me. Oddly enough, I haven't had a reply..... Can't think why.......

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