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Posted By AGPetrie
Hi,
got a query regarding the use of laptop power supplies in a library of a University. Students routinely plug their laptops into recessed floor sockets in order to recharge. As a result we often have socket covers being left off the sockets with the resulting trip hazards and associated falling down the recess.
A solution proposed by the library staff is the provision of extension leads with individually switched sockets that are secured to the desks which would be easier to use and stop students removing the floor socket covers. However, this is not ideal either.
I think that it would be improbable to introduce a ban on students using the sockets as this would have problems in policing it.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Allan
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Couldn't the socket covers be fixed to the recesses and spring-loaded to ensure that they close?
Paul
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Posted By AGPetrie
We did consider that, but due to the nature and age of the socket covers, this is not possible. The sockets are not the "flush" mounted type, but are recessed by approximately 5cm (I think - I would have to check the actual depth).
Allan
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Posted By Ken C
Allan
The idea of providing sockets at desk level would get my vote, although not by an extension lead. Not sure how old your building is but certainly in the new ones, the current way of thinking is to hard-wire sockets at desk/dado height for this purpose.
It might be worth talking with your maintenance organisation and see what they can suggest. Might even be worth getting them to quote for the work to be done and do a cost benefit analysis based on the cost to your organisation of a successful claim for falling down an open socket cover.
I have a feeling that the work to put proper sockets in these areas won't be quite as expensive as you think, certainly when viewed in relation to the cost of an accident...
Regards
Ken C.
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Posted By Garry Homer
A quick and effective installation on existing desks is to us modular plastic trunking that is made especially for this purpose. The sockets are usually laid back at 45% or so.
You might find they are connected to the supply via flex and a 13A plug if the desks are not permanently fixed in position. Much like an extension and the way most office desks are powered.
Garry
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