15 amp outlets

[gordonwindeyer]

I have a good number and spread of 2 socket 10 amp power outlets in my workshop but only a few single socket 15 amp outlets.
Inevitably as I use the workshop more, I am finding I put the 15 amp sockets in suboptimal locations.
Can I have the some of the 2 socket 10 amp outlets converted to 15 amp singles?
Regards
Gordon

[watson]

This is a problem that probably can only be solved by a "lookee-see" by an electrician.
My reason is that a 10 amp double outlet won't convert correctly to a single 15 amp outlet.

[Ivan in Oz]

In a word NO,

best would be 'Probably NOT',

Not unless the GPOs were wired up something WAY out of the Normal.

Guess it is as Watson said..................Not the answer you wanted,
well not from me.

[thatirwinfella]

it's theoretically possible, but due to issues such as maximum demand and cable protection it's unlikely.

is there a switchboard in or near your garage? if so, it would probably be easier to run another 15A circuit instead.

alternatively, assuming you only ever use one 15A outlet at a time, the sparky can add to the existing 15A circuit without concern. It would be a good time to upgrade the circuit to rcd protected if it wasn't already, Hand held power tools are one of the most important appliances to protect.

[peter_sm]

I recently had my garage fitted by a licenced electrician, with 13 of 2 socket 10A outlets and 4 of single 15A outlets. I had to have two circuits run for the 10A outlets, and a single circuit run for each of the 15A outlets. That is each 15A single socket on it's own 20A breaker in the switchbox.

[gordonwindeyer]

Thanks for all those inputs.
It appears it is not a simple task and that I will need to add additional circuits. In short, in goes on the list for next time I have an electrician on site.

Regards

Gordon

[Stuart]

I recently had my garage fitted by a licenced electrician, with 13 of 2 socket 10A outlets and 4 of single 15A outlets. I had to have two circuits run for the 10A outlets, and a single circuit run for each of the 15A outlets. That is each 15A single socket on it's own 20A breaker in the switchbox.

How much did that cost?

[peter_sm]

There is not an exact answer to that question. I also had 10 double flouro's, safety switch, Switchboard, 40A wiring from main board, new main board with all relevant new breakers and safety switch, new 60A from mains power to main board, some new outlets and other wiring in the house etc.

I spent over 4K

[Stuart]

Thanks Peter,

That at least gives me a ballpark on where things are at.