Moving a socket

[CarHunt]

I have just moved a double socket by a few inches to avoid some new furniture. I did this by extending the wiring to the old socket by connecting a new length of wire with a connection block - one of those plastic things that looks like a lego brick. I wrapped some insulating wire around it and shoved it back into the wall cavity. The old socket is covered now by a blanking plate.

I'm now starting to worry if this is safe or not. Please advise.

(NB The original socket had two wires of each colour going into the connections - 6 in all.)

Many thanks

 

[C&GStudent]

Remake your connections so the "connector block" is in the box behind the blanking plate.

 

[CarHunt]

Thanks for the quick reply.
Cant do that as I cant get all the wires in and out of the box and there is only one hole. It's metal, so short of dilling the thing are there any other options?


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[C&GStudent]

Thanks for the quick reply.
Cant do that as I cant get all the wires in and out of the box and there is only one hole. It's metal, so short of dilling the thing are there any other options?

If you look inside you will see circular knockouts. Hammer the correct one out with a chisel and it will come loose.

Fit a grommet in the new hole.

Pass the cable through onto your new socket having made the connections in the box.

You may have to chisel out some wall and make good afterwards. It'll be worth it as you will have done the job properly, (and safely!)

 

[CarHunt]

Ahh.Thank you. I'll get the chiselout and have a go.

Much obliged.

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[C&GStudent]

Make sure you isolate the supply first.

 

[davy_owen_88]

Plus it's pretty late, unless you fancy getting a ear full from a neighbour maybe you should leave it till tomorrow

 

[CarHunt]

Wii do. Was thinking more tomorrow anyway. Dont think the couple next door are too keen on my Brummie Spanner

Thanks all
Sorry Mod - wasnt selling anything