Odd security screws on multi-way electrical socket extension

[username132]

I want to swap the cords on some electrical multi-way extensions (because the cables are different lengths and I need a longer cable elsewhere) but when I looked at the back of the outlet I saw some odd barriers to entry. Can these hurdles be surmounted?

Thanks.

 

[JBR]

They look like rivets.

 

[jj4091]

Rivets on the first one & filled in torx screws on the second. easier to buy new ones with the correct length cable.

 

[Nozzle]

Drill 'em out.

Nozzle

 

[Lectrician]

The top one looks like it has a removable cover over the terminals. The bottom one looks unserviceable. They're cheap enough. Most wholesalers sell them without flex, ready to flex yourself.

 

[SUNRAY]

These are 'barbed' pins that just push in. They are designed to be permanent and CAN NOT be pulled out without causing irrepairable damage.

 

[Taylortwocities]

I think the manufacturer is trying to tell you something!

 

[SUNRAY]

I think the manufacturer is trying to tell you something!

Do you know what?


I think I may be agreeing with you

 

[Taylortwocities]

They probably mean,

"do not take this apart. If you do, there will be a strange noise and 5 springy things will fly in all directions."

Seriously, they are made like that so they cannot come apart with 230 killer volts connected up.


Blimey, those things are £2 a dozen in IKEA, etc. Just buy one with a longer lead.

 

[Jackrae]

Did anyone see the Irish humour on the top one ?