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Hi I have just had my kitchen tiled and found that there are gaps around two sockets. The tiler said that the socket was incorrectly installed and that there is nothing he can do. It looks terrible and is really obvious when you walk into the kitchen. Please help me as I have no idea what to...

Hi I'm thinking of getting some mains sockets with built in USB ports, along the lines of these: http://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-13a-2-gang-double-pole-switched-socket-2-1a-usb-charger-white/3905g I haven't purchased any yet though as I can't find any that can deliver 2.1A from both usb ports at...

Hi I've been replacing my white sockets and switches to chrome I've done a few of the double sockets, however when attempting the light switches the switches are earthed to the back box but do I need to do the front plate aswell!? there is a designated earth connection on the front plate but I...

So the front room of my house had all the plaster ripped off a few months back due to damp problems :rolleyes: and is due to be re-plastered next year. :) Well today I went to remove the wire terminating at a junction box from the only socket in the room and discovered the CPC of the cable was...

Anyone care to repeat this, guess my trailing socket and/or plug must be defective. Not that much force was applied. Socket has got PMS 9128 written on it, plug has PMS 9248 written on it if any help for identifying the brands.