Cutting power cables

[Carlnorwich]

I have recently had our boiler removed, this has left a power socket on the wall with a built in timer switch which we used to use in conjunction with the boiler. I would now like to remove the power switches. I have lifted the floor boards and can see 2 power leads (thick grey cables) going up the wall to the socket, I assume this is part of a circuit; one cable running up to the socket, the other running down and carrying on.

I would like to terminate the cables beneath the floor boards, but if I just cut them and seal them off, will this break the circuit and have a knock on effect to other areas?

Many thanks in advance.

Carl.

 

[Cartboy52]

To check, take the socket off the wall and look to see how the two cables are terminated.

If they are part of a circuit, you will need to join them together under the floorboards. However, you cannot use a junction box, as it won't be accessable. You can either solder them, or crimp.

Better still, why not just replace the timer socket (?) with a normal plug socket? Keeps it safe and easy, plus you have a extra socket in the room!

 

[Carlnorwich]

Thanks for the advice on this, I need to remove the socket all together because a shower is to be installed. I think this is a job for the professionals.

Thank you.