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
    51·
    3 months 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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    • Aarrodri@lemmy.worldOP
      8·
      3 months 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😂