20amp blanking plate with flex outlet on lighting circuit?

[boznia]

Hello again,

I am hoping to move a switch from inside an airing cupboard to outside it and want to use a blanking plate to replace the old switch. I can only find a 20amp blanking plate that also has a flex outlet, is this going to be ok for a lighting circuit?

Hope you can help,

Ben

 

[breezer]

either you are using the wrong search term or looking in the wrong place, they do exist

 

[ban-all-sheds]

1) What zone will the switch be in after it's been moved?

2) What do you plan to do regarding the requirement to notify LABC of this work?

 

[boznia]

My airing cupboard is outside of the bathroom, on/in the landing. It is a cupboard built into the corner of the landing using fairly thin board.

I was unsure as to which 'jobs' needed plans submitting to the LABC - is this one?

Thanks for all your help,

Ben

 

[ban-all-sheds]

My airing cupboard is outside of the bathroom, on/in the landing. It is a cupboard built into the corner of the landing using fairly thin board.

Apologies - I just assumed it was within the bathroom.

I was unsure as to which 'jobs' needed plans submitting to the LABC - is this one?

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[boznia]

So can I use a 20amp plate on a lighting circuit?

My father in law has bought me such a plate, but I am not sure whether the ampage is going to cause problems?

Ben

 

[securespark]

Do you want to blank off a disused 1 gang box?

In which case you need a 1 gang blank plate.

Why would a 20A flex outlet be a problem on a 5/6A lighting circuit?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

So can I use a 20amp plate on a lighting circuit?

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My father in law has bought me such a plate

Put it away until you need a flex outlet plate, and buy a blanking plate.