Covering plug socket

[DaveOC]

Hi, I have a plug socket that I want removed but it's on a ring and the cable goes up the wall into the ceiling which is a flat roof extension, I'd rather not start cutting away the ceiling. Is there a way to plaster in the socket safely? Thanks

 

[BS3036]

Join the cables, and use a blanking plate.

 

[DaveOC]

Hoping to cover it with Plaster if possible

 

[Taylortwocities]

Hoping to cover it with Plaster if possible

Then you have to remove the cables from the wall. You must not have live cables in a wall, unless there is something to denote the presence of the cable (socket, switch,blank plate, etc).

 

[opps]

CED make plastic 2 gang blanking plates that are only 2mm deep. You can paint over those. There are not totally invisible but less noticable than most other blanking plates.

https://ced-elec.co.uk/SearchResult...esc=PVC-Blank-Plate-2-Gang&description=2 gang

I am not sure where you can buy them though: Both Toolstation and CEF used to but don't anymore.

 

[BS3036]

Obviously the point is that they should NOT be invisible, to prevent lethal injuries.

 

[opps]

Obviously the point is that they should NOT be invisible, to prevent lethal injuries.

Hence my recommendation...

 

[sparkwright]

You mention you don't want to disturb the ceiling.

What about making a hole in the wall within 150mm from the ceiling, find the cables, and do the joint within 150mm from the ceiling (safe zone).

 

[DaveOC]

OK Thanks for the reply's, will try some of the suggestions.