I’m visiting Norway, and see many outlets way up high. Some are mid wall , some are down to the bottom…but many up high. Saw someike this since the airport. Any idea why they do this?

  • AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works
    73·
    4 days ago

    As several people have mentioned, it’s for lights. The reason is, in Norway any electrical work needs to be done or certified by a licensed electrician. Since light fixtures are a fairly commonly replaced item, the current trend is for ceiling mount points to come with a nearby electrical plug so you can switch out a light fixture without shelling out for an electrician. These power outlets are connected to a switch elsewhere so you can flick the lights on and off like normal.

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    • Free_Opinions@feddit.uk
      121·
      4 days ago

      I’m a general contractor and I hate that I can’t do even the most basic electrical installations. Something like connecting the light for bathroom mirror. I could do it in two minutes for no extra cost to the customer, but now I need to call in a sparky instead and have them charge the customer 60 euros for doing the exact same thing I would have done. I simply just can’t risk it because if something happens the insurance wont cover any of it and it’s all on me. Makes me feel so stupid to tell the customer that I can’t do something this basic.

    • Aarrodri@lemmy.worldOP
      11·
      4 days ago

      Thanks for the answer! Yes indeed these come with light switch…but funny enough…the room lights are not connected to these… they have an extension going all the way down to the floor😂