Wiring in external walls

rednicnz, Aug 17, 1:54am
Our 1908 house has no powerpoints in the external walls. Is there any reason for this? I ask because we're thinking of rearranging our bedroom and a powerpoint (or 4) in the external wall would be really useful.

Thanks!

johotech, Aug 17, 1:59am
What are the walls made of?

rednicnz, Aug 17, 2:01am
Something native and wooden. Sarked.

kwaka5, Aug 17, 3:10am
Yes you can have them put in, and shouldn't be too much of a problem. Generally they wern't done cause there was no need for them in 1908, or much need up to 1960s. Was only later on that people have found them useful. Get them put in along with rcd at switchboard and enjoy

bill1451, Aug 18, 2:29pm
In 1908 the only plug in appliance was maybe a light bulb.

alleycatz, Oct 23, 5:46pm
and it would have been "black and white " too !

LOL