Swap Single Pole sockets for Double pole Sockets

[darkan9el]

Hi all.

Question: I have White Single Pole double sockets, can I change them for double pole double sockets.

Reason: The double sockets I want to install; Nickel colour effect, use Double pole wiring and there aren't any single pole options.

 

[Hager]

Yes you can, single pole will only switch the live but double pole will switch the live and neutral.

It won't make any difference when it comes to replacing/wiring them up.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Question: I have White Single Pole double sockets, can I change them for double pole double sockets.

Yes you can, the wiring is exactly the same.

 

[AndyPRK]

What make are they?

 

[darkan9el]

Thanks for the replies They are from B&Q the correct colour is iridium Black.

Actual Sockets

 

[Taylortwocities]

Hmm Volex.
Lovely
Quality




NOT

 

[AndyPRK]

Aren't they just double sockets in any case rather than dual pole.

 

[Iggifer]

in additional info it says double pole

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Aren't they just double sockets in any case rather than dual pole.

As above additional info, states DP.
I fitted some of these recently. I know one of the cheaper brands, but where easy enough to fit, quality not too bad for price and looked smart.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-2-gang-dp-switched-plug-socket-black-nickel-pack-of-5/85157

 

[333rocky333]

it may be worth checking that your backboxes will accomadate them sockets

 

[mfarrow]

Hmm Volex.
Lovely
Quality

I like SuperSwitch in Poundland

 

[Click-Sure]

I'd stay clear of B&Q (Volex) sockets, last ones I was asked to fit the wires kept on falling out of the terminals.

 

[OwainDIYer]

Hmm Volex.
Lovely
Quality

I like SuperSwitch in Poundland

Nowt wrong with Volex, or was it Tenby, I found some FCUs in the garden where someone else had thrown out 30 year old storage heaters, dried them out and they're working fine.

I think Poundland Superswitch are made by Honeywell. Got some metalclad double sockets for ... a pound!

 

[Astra99]

I've also bought Poundland Superswitches, two-gang 2-way switches single sockets and switched FCU (all metalclad) and chucked them in my "stock" basket. Can't go wrong for £1.

 

[DaftPunk]

The superswitch range is all listed right at the back of the MK catalogue, so presumably made by the same people.

MK is yet another company that Honeywell now own.