Convert metal pattress to dry lining box

[Ookysoft]

I'm sure I've seen 'wings' which can be added to a metal Pattress to be able to fit it into a dry lined wall. Kinda thought it was at QVS but don't see it there. Then maybe Toolstation, but not there either.

Mate has a [double] socket pushed out of a dividing wall and on inspection, it's the [single] socket behind's pattress pushing it through. Both measure 35mm depth and 1 has to give. [both dry lining boxes]

I was planning on swapping out 1 of them with a 25mm metal pattress with those 'wings' to be able to fit it in the wall.

I've seen metal dry lining pattresses intended for fire alarm circuits etc - but all I have seen are still 35mm deep or more.

He's suggested that I cut away the back of the double pattress to allow the single to recess into it - but I have no intention of breaking up the box's integrity like that unless it's considered to be 'safe'

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Ooh! When I say pattress - some folks call them dry lining back boxes...

 

[sparkybird]

here you go....

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/AP603.html

 

[caffreys]

you could screw two battens behind the PB either side of the box and screw into that through the side of the pattress (drilling a few holes?) There would be a little patching to do with the wall finish tho.

(or that heh, beat me to it)

 

[Ookysoft]

Yeah! Them's the kiddies! Thanks!

here you go....

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/AP603.html[/QUOTE]

 

[RF Lighting]

[snigger]flange[/snigger]

 

[Ookysoft]

Thanks!

I may have to do this as there's no TLC near me.
He can get his paint brush out.

you could screw two battens behind the PB either side of the box and screw into that through the side of the pattress (drilling a few holes?) There would be a little patching to do with the wall finish tho.

(or that heh, beat me to it)

 

[sparkybird]

I'm sure they'll post them to you if you ask nicely - they're only 'ickle

 

[Taylortwocities]

I'm sure they'll post them to you if you ask nicely - they're only 'ickle

Yes they will. For £3.50

 

[Ookysoft]

I ordered some. Told matey to wait or paint - his choice! Heh!

Thanks folks!

I'm sure they'll post them to you if you ask nicely - they're only 'ickle

Yes they will. For £3.50