Why have power on a balcony?

fjon · 28-01-2019 2:08pm #1

The previous owner of my duplex went to some effort to have an outside power socket installed on the balcony/ patio.
Just curious as to what could be used on a balcony that would need a socket? It's a concrete area so no garden tools would be needed, and it's not overlooked so you wouldn't put up Christmas lights.

Tabnabs · 28-01-2019 2:23pm

Electric heater, electric grill, mini fridge, non bluetooth sound system, outdoor TV. Think big OP.

fjon · 28-01-2019 2:24pm

Tabnabs wrote: »

Electric heater, electric grill, mini fridge, non bluetooth sound system, outdoor TV. Think big OP.

All the essentials!

Lumen · 28-01-2019 2:30pm

I'm amused at the suggestion that Christmas lights exist only to impress the neighbours.

fjon · 28-01-2019 2:33pm

Sadly I think that's true for a lot of people!

chuckles30 · 28-01-2019 4:26pm

If it was me, it would be Christmas lights for the winter or maybe a radio/music system for summer time

coylemj · 28-01-2019 5:13pm

GingerLily · 28-01-2019 5:17pm

Weird thread, I can see so many uses for an outdoor socket on a balcony, overlooked or not!

looksee · 28-01-2019 5:18pm

Water feature. Outside light.

Victor · 28-01-2019 5:23pm

coylemj wrote: »

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Realise that the one shown weighs in about 4 tonnes. A typical balcony wouldn't be able to take it.

fjon · 28-01-2019 5:26pm

looksee wrote: »

Water feature. Outside light.

There's a light already out there.

I am guessing whatever required power was screwed into the wall as there are two holes near the socket, at about knee level. I was thinking a heater, but it seems strange to have it at that level.