Speaker socket for architrave box

[AndyPRK]

Trying to do some decorating.

Yes. I'm not one for cutting off cables. As soon as you do, you find a use for them.

At least I know now that fitting an architrave backbox is the way forward.

 

[OwainDIYer]

Yes. I'm not one for cutting off cables. As soon as you do, you find a use for them.

Indeed.

My speaker cables were originally the feeds to underfloor heating. 2 amp sockets fit nicely over the conduit boxes used for the thermostats.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Warning to all - that sort of repurposing only works in one direction.

 

[OwainDIYer]

Warning to all - that sort of repurposing only works in one direction.

Depends on how thick your speaker wire is

 

[ban-all-sheds]

There is that.

Oh - and what the insulation is rated at.

 

[AndyPRK]

Well I got 2 metal back boxes this morning.

Knocked a hole in the wall and unsurprisingly I need a 16mm deep one.

Do they actually exist ? Where can I get them from ?

Aren't these used for wall lights ?


Thanks

 

[JohnW2]

Well I got 2 metal back boxes this morning.
Knocked a hole in the wall and unsurprisingly I need a 16mm deep one. Do they actually exist ? Where can I get them from ?

Are you talking about architrave boxes? If so, I've only ever see one depth, and all the ones I can find here have a depth of about 28mm.

Kind Regards, John

 

[AndyPRK]

Yes. Ok thanks John.