Convert hardwire airing cupboard heater to standard socket

[Nicholas Lea]

Hi,

Is it possible, and if so how, to convert a hard-line airing cupboard heater point to a standard socket?

Pic attached.

Cheers.

 

[Simon35]

Hi,

Is it possible, and if so how, to convert a hard-line airing cupboard heater point to a standard socket?

Pic attached.

Cheers.

You can simply change the existing front to a socket.

Remember to do it safely of course. Isolate and test for dead. Disconnect, and reconnect a socket front.

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

You should check that the circuit is protected by an RCD first.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Assuming the circuit is on an RCD (if not - no socket allowed by the Wiring Regulations):

1. Turn off the power.
2. Remove the existing accessory.
3. Replace it with a socket.

But but but but but....

Why do you want to swap it?

What will you be plugging in?

Is there a door on the cupboard?

 

[Nicholas Lea]

Assuming the circuit is on an RCD (if not - no socket allowed by the Wiring Regulations):

1. Turn off the power.
2. Remove the existing accessory.
3. Replace it with a socket.

But but but but but....

Why do you want to swap it?

What will you be plugging in?

Is there a door on the cupboard?

He, yes it's on an RCD. It's a fairly wide airing cupboard so I'm thinking of turning it into a hidden desk/office space. It will be a PC and Monitor plugged into it.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

So it's not the traditional airing-cupboard-in-the-bathroom?

He, yes it's on an RCD. It's a fairly wide airing cupboard so I'm thinking of turning it into a hidden desk/office space. It will be a PC and Monitor plugged into it.

So that means you should install a twin socket, at least.

Then there's

Printer
Modem/router
External devices such as backup
Powered USB hub
Phone charger
Lighting​

 

[Nicholas Lea]

So it's not the traditional airing-cupboard-in-the-bathroom?


So that means you should install a twin socket, at least.

Then there's

Printer
Modem/router
External devices such as backup
Powered USB hub
Phone charger
Lighting​

No it's not in the bathroom. Thanks for your help I'll have a go at it tomorrow