Sliding plug sockets

[Escudo]

I am sure somewhere I have seen a picture of a row of plug sockets in a workshop enviroment which fit in a channel and slide along to provide a flexible power source.

Is it my imagination? or is there such a set-up? A pointer if anyone knows would be very helpful.

Cheers, Tony.

 

[OLD]

I have no knowledge of the sliding arrangement but my guess is that a number of fixed double 13a sockets would work out less expensive and last longer.

 

[kasandrich]

I have no knowledge of the sliding arrangement but my guess is that a number of fixed double 13a sockets would work out less expensive and last longer.

=D> I agree

 

[JMcK]

Something like this may be what you are thinking about:

http://tools.wiremold.com/diy/products/plugmold.asp

 

[wizer]

Are you simply talking about Dado Trunking? You can slide the sockets around on that system. Or do you want a system where you can slide the sockets regularly?

I'd also agree that just having as many sockets as you can afford peppered all over the shop.

 

[Dibs-h]

Are you simply talking about Dado Trunking? You can slide the sockets around on that system. Or do you want a system where you can slide the sockets regularly?

I'd also agree that just having as many sockets as you can afford peppered all over the shop.

I suspect it's Dado trunking as well - but as we know they only slide the 1st time, i.e. when deciding where to fit them, after that - fixed.

I've never seen anything that subsequently moves around. Be interesting to see if Tony's actually seen something that does.

 

[Escudo]

I think it must have been some sort of dado trunking that I had seen, wish I could remember where it was, probably some office on my travels.

I agree with the view that a load of double sockets on all walls a little higher than bench height is the way to go. Perhaps also with a group of sockets in the middle somewhere, recessed into the floor.

Presumably the dado trunking approach enables electrics to be added after construction of a building, and allows additional sockets to be easily added.

Thanks, Tony.

 

[Paul Chapman]

Perhaps also with a group of sockets in the middle somewhere, recessed into the floor.

I think I would go for sockets in the ceiling with drop-down leads - less stuff to trip over.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Aled Dafis]

If you chck out the pics in the "Rycotewood" thread, you'll find that they have extension "cubes" hanging from the ceiling. I didn't pay that much attention to them on Saturday, but in hindsight I should have, as they're a bloody good idea!

Does anybody know where I could get hold of some? I'm sure I've seen them in a catalogue somewhere, I just can't remember where.

Cheers

Aled

 

[LeeElms]

This is similar - Hanging sockets - from Axminster

I have one -- very useful.

 

[slimshady]

I remember seing something like a distant cousin to this in a kitchen advert.
It's a pop-up socket tower that fits flush with the worktop.When up you get about 6 sockets and when you've finished playing with 6 toasters (!!) it pops-down out of the way.
Could that be any good.

Alex.

 

[Graeme]

Electrak do something for offices, labs and the like, but as far as I can remember the do not offer a sliding sockets. Its just a system where you have many points you can plug into along using special twist in plugs, effectively a bus bar.

Its not something you will find down at the local electrical wholesalers or DIY place. I am guessing its not cheap.

Happy hunting.

 

[andycktm]

Johns workshop on sky?
Plastic ducting that happens to be the correct size for a 3 pin socket.