Hi, since I moved into my house I have had a blackbox in the centre of a wall with a cover plate on which looks awful. I have removed the cover and tested the cable and it seems to be dead. I can't find a switch anywhere that might supply it so I'm assuming that it's been disconnected at the other end for some reason. Would it be ok to remove the backbox, put a few wagos on the wires and then plaster over it?
Can I plaster over electrical cables?
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A blanking plate would be a good option.
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Probably an old wall light. Have a look behind the switches. If you're lucky there may be a redundant cable there. Do a continuity test to check that it is the same cable. If it is then you can plaster over.
Otherwise, as above, there may be a hidden switch which could liven it up. If there's any doubt then put a blank cover on the box and paint it the same colour as the wall.
Otherwise, as above, there may be a hidden switch which could liven it up. If there's any doubt then put a blank cover on the box and paint it the same colour as the wall.
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