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Hi Everyone, When I moved into my current house in 2017 I removed the extractor fan in the kitchen along with the elevated wall cupboards. I don’t need a fan as I don’t fry or boil anything on the stove, in fact I cook as little as possible. A friend recently told me that I am required...

Thank you for your reply. I agree but the metal box which came out had nowhere for the wire yet the new plastic box does.

That is what I thought however the backbox does have a place to put the earth wire… whereas the metal box didn’t

I have replied albeit in the wrong place. No extra wiring, just shortened. No pulling up as did not want to stress the wires so cut away wall instead.

I had thought that plastic boxes did not need earthing however they provide a point for you to do so and I was okay with that.

They could have done this job too but it would appear I live in an area where small electrical jobs are not wanted. Only one person came back with an actual quote and it was for hundreds of pounds for a cooker plate and socket.

I am not an electrician so I have shortened the wiring only. I did not pull on the wiring as I felt that might strain it in some manner. I cut out the wall upwards all the way to the new position instead. The one job I have that does need extra wiring will be done by an electrician.

My new double socket switch plate also by Schneider…. Please note I am simply replacing an existing plastic plate which is now higher on the wall as the original Socket was at ground level… not much use in a kitchen.

Diagram I am following

Hi, I have taken out an old metal back box and replaced with a white plastic surface back box by Schneider electric. I have also purchased a new double switch plate and it clearly shows where to screw-in my live and neutral wiring. The two earthing wires each have their own interface and the...

Cheers I will pick some up on Monday.

Just to explain. I do not like cooker hoods. So the hood and the fused plate are out the of the wall and I just have a small piece of cable still connected to my double socket. The double socket is not a modern type so after viewing the contents I decided it would be better not to touch it...

I am currently removing kitchen cabinets, flooring, tiles etcetera and revealing the electric arrangement as I go. I now realise that I will need an electrician just to 'tidy' it up as the arrangement behind the cabinets was far below par with wires not actually in the walls. I have today...

I have downloaded some images unfortunately some are upside down and I have not been able to correct this so apologies Now for more info I do not believe foam was used .. where should this have been put I note no sealant has been placed between window and sill I do not know what type of...