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Well doesn’t matter now anyway as I have decided to leave it to a professional.

Ok, so just an update for you all. I am going to leave this one to a professional. I had a look and I don’t feel confident doing it myself unfortunately.

So basically the same procedure as when I wired up the IKEA light.

So if it is alteration does it mean I need to get it certified or something like that? I’m now beginning to wonder if I’m better off just buying socket converters instead. Which is a shame as I’ve already purchased the sockets and pattresses that I need- and opened a packet.

Well thank you. That’s a useful checklist for me.

Thanks. Very helpful. I’m relieved to know that I’m not about to do anything stupid or dangerous or both!!

But would the same apply if I am not using socket converters but will instead be using double sockets and surface boxes?

Well I’m removing two single sockets and replacing them with double sockets. Not sure how “different” you consider that to be, but I will certainly follow the advice of those more qualified than me!

Thanks. I will let you all know how it turns out.

And I’m going to hastily add that so far only 1 person has told me I need a Type A RCD. Everyone else has said it will be fine.

I’ve been plugging all sorts of stuff in for years and I’ve never had any problems. Never even heard of a Type A RCD before today either.

I have to say I find this debate very interesting. Interesting that I’m not the only person who has asked for advice about upgrading sockets etc on here and yet none of those people were told they had to get a Type A RCD.

Ok, thanks!

So in layman’s terms for an idiot like me, what does that mean about my plan to upgrade my sockets? Can I do it or not?

That wouldn’t be suitable in our case unfortunately.

Ok thanks. Not really sure why someone would insist that I need to change my RCD without seeing my current setup.

So you say I don’t need a Type A RCD, he says I don’t. Which is correct?

So how come none of the websites I’ve been looking at mention doing this when they do the install?

I still dont know what you mean by “type A RCD”.

What does that mean? I’m not adding any additional sockets, just replacing two single sockets with double sockets.