Quad Power Points: A Safer, Cleaner Way to Add Outlets at Home

Quad Power Points: A Safer, Cleaner Way to Add Outlets

Power boards solve a short-term problem but create long-term clutter. A quad power point puts four individually switched outlets on a single plate, giving you permanent capacity without the tangle.

At Blunt’s Electrical, we supply, install, test and label quad GPOs across inner-Melbourne (Richmond, Burnley, Abbotsford, Hawthorn, Kew, South Yarra, Prahran, St Kilda, Fitzroy, Collingwood and nearby suburbs). Every install is completed by a licensed electrician and tested to Australian Standards.

Why choose a quad GPO?

• Less clutter, more capacity: Replace a power board with a single, flush-mounted plate.

• Individually switched: Each outlet has its own switch for convenience and energy savings.

• Cleaner look: Match your existing style/colour for a seamless finish.

• Safer than daisy-chained boards: Reduces trip hazards and overheating risks.

• Future-proofing: Great for spots that keep gaining gadgets—home offices, entertainment units, kitchens, workshops and vanities.

Best places to install one

• Home office: Monitor, laptop dock, charger, lamp—no more board under the desk.

• Media wall: TV, soundbar, set-top/streamer, console.

• Kitchen: Benchtop appliances you actually use every day.

• Workshop/garage: Charger, vacuum, tools and a spare.

• Bedrooms/vanities: Hair dryer, straightener, toothbrush/charger.

What’s involved in a professional installation

1. Site check & placement: We confirm the wall type, cavity space and the best cable path; we also check for existing services.

2. Circuit assessment: We confirm capacity for the existing power circuit and RCD (safety switch) protection as required under AS/NZS 3000.

3. Supply & fit: We cut in the mounting hardware, run cable where necessary, and install the quad plate - horizontal or vertical to suit your space.

4. Testing & compliance: We test polarity, earth continuity, insulation resistance and RCD operation, then label as needed. In Victoria we issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety for the work.

5. Neat finish: We patch small pilot holes if used for cable routing and clean the area before we leave.

Tip: Planning a renovation? It’s cheaper and cleaner to add quads before you paint or tile.

Do I need a new circuit?

Often, a quad can go on an existing general-power circuit. If that circuit is already heavily loaded or lacks RCD protection, we’ll discuss options such as:

• relocating to a better point on the run,

• adding a new circuit from the switchboard, or

• upgrading the switchboard/safety switches (if required for compliance or capacity).

You’ll get a clear, fixed quote before we start.

Quad vs. double vs. power board

• Double: Fine for light, occasional use.

• Quad: Best for permanent setups with three–four regular devices.

• Power board: OK temporarily, but can look messy and invites overloads - especially when boards get daisy-chained.

How long does it take?

Most straightforward upgrades take about an hour per location. Allow more time if wall access is tight, the plate is moving to a new position, or a new circuit is required.

Pricing guidance

Costs vary with wall type, cable access, distance to supply, and switchboard condition. We keep it simple with fixed quotes after a quick site check (photo estimates are often possible). Multi-room installs are usually more economical per point.

Aftercare & warranty

We stand behind our workmanship and the products we install. If anything isn’t right, we’ll make it right. You’ll also receive your Certificate of Electrical Safety for your records.

Ready to tidy the cords?

Book a quad power point install and enjoy a safer, cleaner setup.

• Call: (03) 9428 6770

• Book online

• Service area: Richmond and surrounding inner-Melbourne suburbs