Need advice extending an extension

[OM2]

I want to extend an extension (simple 4 socket extension)

I need to put the cable through trunking - so need to make sure the bit where I extend isn't too big

I'm not sure where to start

I know I can go to the electrical shop and just buy the correct wire - but how do I safely connect + keep the connection small?

Thanks


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[bernardgreen]

Why not buy enough cable to replace the whole length from sockets to plug. That way there is no joint hidden in trunking and unaccessible,, just lurking there to be a potential hazard when the screws come loose and the joint gets hot.

 

[OM2]

yes, the right thing to do
i assume connecting 2 wires would be better?
hmmm...

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I need to put the cable through trunking

Why?

i assume connecting 2 wires would be better?
hmmm...

¿Que?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Did you ever stop to wonder why there are three wires in that cable?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

He can't have meant that, surely?

But until/unless he tells us what he actually needs to achieve rather than asking random questions about one aspect of a solution he's come up with which might not be a good one, there's little we can do.

 

[OM2]

guys, thanks for the replies
ok: i admit maybe i was being dumb above

i've done as u guys suggested: I've gone and purchased a big length of wire from my local electric shop

i've got my screw driver set out and... i'm stuck
i need a screw driver that I've never seen before
the screw on the plug extension is really odd - it has grooves on two opposite sides + a tiny bit in the middle

the bit in the middle means u can't use a standard screw driver

i have checked 2 different extensions - both are the same

where am i going wrong? what type of screw drive do i need?

thanks

 

[oasistechnical]

sealed extension lead outlet.
means you ain't gonna be able to extend the extension.
go back to you `electrical supplier` and get a new 4 / 6 way extension lead block

and then connect you cable/plug etc

 

[OM2]

sealed extension lead outlet.
means you ain't gonna be able to extend the extension.
go back to you `electrical supplier` and get a new 4 / 6 way extension lead block

and then connect you cable/plug etc

aaah!
damn!
thanks for letting me know - i would have wasted time otherwise trying to figure out how to get the damn thing open!

it wasn't the fault of the 'electrical supplier' - i just went in and asked for 5m of cable!

but that's got me thinking: i could have just got a longer extension instead of attempting my diy electrical extension job!

i do have another electrical extension though where the screws are normal screws - i might give a go opening that up and replacing the wire now that i have it