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The Case of the Wandering Kettle – A Socket Story by Dave Prout Electrician
It all started on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. The kind of afternoon when the kettle becomes your best mate. That’s exactly what Mrs. Blake thought—until she realised her kettle’s lead didn’t quite stretch across the kitchen to her new tea station.
Enter: the extra socket.
“I just want one more plug, Dave,” she said on the phone. “It’s the only thing standing between me and perfectly placed peppermint tea.”
No worries, I said. That’s what I do.
I turned up later that day, toolkit in one hand, biscuit tin in the other (well, almost), and surveyed the scene. Classic 90s kitchen. Tiled splashback. One double socket doing the work of four. And a proud new kettle looking lost halfway across the counter.
After a quick safety check and a cheerful chat about how her cat, Smokey, kept chewing her phone charger, I got to work. A neat surface-mounted socket in a safe, convenient spot—nothing too fancy, just practical, clean, and future-proofed.
Within the hour, kettle had a new home, Smokey was watching me suspiciously from the hallway, and Mrs. Blake had her tea station back in full swing.
“You’ve just saved my mornings, Dave,” she said.
Just another day, another socket, and another cuppa sorted.
Need an extra socket or small electrical job done with a smile?
Give me a ring on 07874 079458 – no job too small, and no tea too strong.
Why an Extra Socket Makes All the Difference
Installing an extra socket can transform your daily routine. No more stretching leads across the room or juggling adapters—each appliance gets its own dedicated outlet, reducing trip hazards and keeping cables neat and out of sight. With more sockets in strategic locations, you’ll enjoy greater flexibility for lamps, chargers, kitchen gadgets and home office equipment without the need for unsightly extension leads.
Beyond convenience, adding sockets enhances safety. Modern electrical standards ensure each new outlet is correctly fused and earth-bonded, lowering the risk of overloads and short circuits. Future-proofed installations also make it easy to integrate smart devices, security cameras or EV chargers as your needs evolve, protecting your investment and boosting your property’s value.
Why Choose Dave Prout Electrician in Plymouth?
Dave Prout is a Plymouth-based, fully qualified electrician with over 10 years’ experience in domestic and commercial work. He prides himself on transparent pricing, punctual service and meticulous workmanship. Whether you need a simple socket addition or a full rewiring, Dave’s friendly approach and clean, tidy finishes ensure minimal disruption to your home. All work is insured and guaranteed for your peace of mind, so you know the job will be done right, first time.
Dave Prout
Expert Electrical Services Plymouth.
