Power Outlets or GPO's
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Power outlets are sometimes called GPO's (General Purpose Outlets) and are available in groups, although usually just singles or doubles however there have been up to six available in the past.
Power outlets can be "horizontal" or "vertical" This is the way they oriented, some people like horizontal power outlets in kitchens as there can be reduced height on the wall above benches or beneath windows.
They can come with additional switches to control items like dishwashers and insinkerators (trash compactors).
In New Zealand the domestic power outlets have a rating of 10 Amps which is the maximum current that can be drawn through them
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