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  1. A

    Best sockets and switches to use

    Got an extension about to start in the new year, so looking at getting new sockets and light switches in the extension and replacing the existing ones to match. Been told to avoid cheap stuff like LAP, but equally stuff like Hamilton are expensive. Not fussed about having integrated usb, some...
    • Apacheuk
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    • dimmer switch double socket light switch plug socket switches
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Electrics UK
  2. K

    Double socket spur on chimney breast from socket in alcove

    Hello there, I’m wanting to add a spur to a socket that’s on a ring circuit, the socket I’m spurring off is in the skirting board and in the alcove on the right of the chimney breast. It’s on a 32a RCD. I’m after some help and ideas in the best plan of attack to route the wire as I can’t come...
  3. V

    Replacing a double socket

    I need to replace this double socket, but the replacement is slightly different to the old one and not sure if I need to add a new earth cable going to the box please? Here is a picture of the existing socket that needs replacing: and here is the new socket:
    • Vickie
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    • double socket electics electrical replace replacement
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Electrics UK
  4. bettz1

    Removing a double socket

    Hi was made aware that the previous owner had added a double socket in the kitchen which is too close to the cooker from a post on here. Finally got round to what I thought was going to be an easy job of just disconnecting the wires from the original socket into the new socket when I found...
    • bettz1
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    • double socket electic plug socket wire
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Electrics UK
  5. A

    Adding 2 double sockets and wall lights from existing socket ring

    Morning all, I have started work on a master bedroom as we are having it completely re plastered, prior to this I wish to add two new double sockets and 2 wall likes off of an existing ring. Currently as per attached diagram I have one single socket which has 2 feeds in/out of it so 2 lots of...
    • artfulglv19
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    • double socket new sockets old wiring ring circuit wall lights
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electrics UK
  6. DEEJAYKAY

    Power to shed from garage!

    Hi all, Quick question, I have searched through many threads and topics on here but can't find the answer. I have a large garage at the bottom of my garden which has its own consumer unit. The garage has about 12 double sockets and a lighting circuit. What I need to do is to run power to my...
    • DEEJAYKAY
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    • consumer unit double socket garage power shed
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Electrics UK
  7. DEEJAYKAY

    Power to shed from garage!

    Hi all, Quick question, I have searched through many threads and topics on here but can't find the answer. I have a large garage at the bottom of my garden which has its own consumer unit. The garage has about 12 double sockets and a lighting circuit. What I need to do is to run power to my...
    • DEEJAYKAY
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    • consumer unit double socket garage hut power
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electrics UK
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