fcu' will not fit on dual galv back box

[casamena]

hi jus completing kitchen, i've used an mk galvanized dual back box for 2 fcu switchs, and 2 volex fcus from screw fix (which i've heard are poor quality) but i've found i can not screw these back as they are too wide.
can anyone suggest any fcus that will fit this dual split back box . thanks

 

[imroberts]

They're not cheap at the side of the Volex ones from Screwfix but I'm sure the MK FCUs would fit

 

[333rocky333]

There made for a standard 86mm accesory
Most makes do them, just check they are 86mm.

 

[casamena]

There made for a standard 86mm accesory
Most makes do them, just check they are 86mm.

just measured the volex ones which are 90 mm 4mm extra on each side, so if i get some at 86mm should be ok and tiler can carry on tommorow.

 

[londonboy]

MK definately fit, I've used them before.

 

[skenk]

You aren't going to tile around the fcu's are you? That will look rubbish and mean when they need inspected/tested/replaced etc. the grout will have to be gouged out . . . . Get the tiler to tile up to the edge of the back boxes with cables well inside and connect up after (ensure power is off while tiler is working).

 

[londonboy]

You aren't going to tile around the fcu's are you? That will look rubbish and mean when they need inspected/tested/replaced etc. the grout will have to be gouged out . . . . Get the tiler to tile up to the edge of the back boxes with cables well inside and connect up after (ensure power is off while tiler is working).

That is my PET HATE! Digging sockets out of a tiled wall arghhh

 

[Monkeh]

You aren't going to tile around the fcu's are you? That will look rubbish and mean when they need inspected/tested/replaced etc. the grout will have to be gouged out . . . . Get the tiler to tile up to the edge of the back boxes with cables well inside and connect up after (ensure power is off while tiler is working).

That is my PET HATE! Digging sockets out of a tiled wall arghhh

Finding them behind tiles is worse.

 

[londonboy]

Finding a pipe behind tiles using a drill is worse!

 

[Monkeh]

Finding a pipe behind tiles using a drill is worse!

I dunno, finding this mass of red tape with a drill wouldn't be fun: http://monkeh.net/pics/S8000714.jpg

 

[ColJack]

you haven't mentioned whether the FCU's are the standard white affairs or it you are fitting "plate" style fcu's ( ie metal flat fcu's adn sockets etc.. )

flat plate accessories tend to be a little wider than their white plastic counterparts for some reason..

 

[casamena]

You aren't going to tile around the fcu's are you? That will look rubbish and mean when they need inspected/tested/replaced etc. the grout will have to be gouged out . . . . Get the tiler to tile up to the edge of the back boxes with cables well inside and connect up after (ensure power is off while tiler is working).

yes i told tiler to tile up to the back boxs so switches sit on top, but didn't want him to carry on if i was to chase out wall to make more space for switches to sit together.
initially i had 3 switches together and put in 3 single galv back boxs and used a laser to make sure they where level, but because they are bang next to each other a couple where about 2mm off line and it stood out so i got the dual boxs.

you haven't mentioned whether the FCU's are the standard white affairs or it you are fitting "plate" style fcu's ( ie metal flat fcu's adn sockets etc.. )

flat plate accessories tend to be a little wider than their white plastic counterparts for some reason..

hi they are flat plate with neon. to operate appliances and plinth and under cupboard lighting. http://www.screwfix.com/prods/22766...Volex-13A-Sw-FCU-Neon-Wht-Ins-SC-Angled-Edge#

 

[sparkwright]

Yes, have experienced same problem with exact same make of switches, supplied by someone else. B&Queue, were they?

You either have replace the dual boxes for separate ones with a larger gap between them,
or
get some different switches and sockets - the MK range is nice.

 

[TicklyT]

....initially i had 3 switches together and put in 3 single galv back boxs and used a laser to make sure they where level, but because they are bang next to each other a couple where about 2mm off line and it stood out so i got the dual boxs.....

Fixing single boxes together with conduit couplers and bushes would make a pretty solid unit. You could assemble everything and square them up on the bench, then fix them in place as one unit with little chance of them moving out of alignment.

 

[RF Lighting]