Extending double socket

[EFLImpudence]

In the box with the blanking plate i have separated the 2 black wires.
This was done when i plugged a lamp into the double socket.
The lamp still works.
So with these 2 black wires separated & the lamp still working tells us that these 2 sockets are not connected to each other.
I assume that is correct ?

That is correct.

So now to put a new double socket in this room can i join my new length of wire "5 meters" into the same double socket connections.
This then means leaving the item with the blanking plate untouched.

Probably not. It appears to be a spur so no more sockets are allowed (unless you fit a Fused Connection Unit before the existing socket).
Is there a socket on the other side of the wall to which it might be connected?
You could just have a plug on your new 5m. cable and plug it into the socket.

The blank plate might be able to have a socket fitted instead plus another cable to a new socket, BUT you will need to get an electrician to determine what the situation is and if it will be safe.

 

[ipbr21054]

Ok
So for now we will forget this socket with the blanking plate.

The wires go under the floor & i am unable to then do anything so my only option now is to fit a double socket on my other wall & put a plug on the wire & then plug into this double socket.

What wire do i then need to purchase so i can connect it to the double socket & 3 pin plug

 

[flameport]

What wire do i then need to purchase so i can connect it to the double socket & 3 pin plug

Given the problems already and the uncertainty of what already exists there, buy one of these:
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p40073
put 2 screws in the wall and hang it on the screws, and get some of these:
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p66931
to clip the flex to the wall / skirting board and plug it into the existing socket.

 

[EFLImpudence]

2.5mm² 3 core flex.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/nexans-round-flexible-cable-3183y-3-core-2-5mm-x-10m-white/7723t

They might have 5m lengths.



Flameports idea is better.

 

[ipbr21054]

Thanks but i dont like the end result.

I want to put a double back box & socket on the wall where the other end will have a plug on it.

 

[ipbr21054]

Ha Ha,ive just been to Screwfix to get the boxes etc.

 

[ipbr21054]

Thanks,
I am going to buy this and complete the job.

Thanks for all the advice

https://www.screwfix.com/p/nexans-round-flexible-cable-3183y-3-core-2-5mm-x-10m-white/7723t

 

[ban-all-sheds]

2.5mm²....

Why?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Thanks but i dont like the end result.

I want to put a double back box & socket on the wall where the other end will have a plug on it.

So by implication you do like a double socket in a surface pattress?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I am going to buy this and complete the job.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/nexans-round-flexible-cable-3183y-3-core-2-5mm-x-10m-white/7723t

You'll really struggle to fit that into a plug.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Why?

My mistake. Must have been getting confused by the spur/plug options.

1.5mm² will suffice.

 

[ipbr21054]

Just paid online for the wire so i will contact them and change it.

Can you advise on this please.

Old light switch had L1 L2 on the back of it.
Red wire was L1
Black wire was L2
The earth wire was connected to the metal box in the wall.

I am now changing this for a dimmer switch,like in photo supplied.
There is L1 L2 & a wavy line symbol

Do i wire this dimmer switch like so,
Red wire in the wavy line symbol & my Black wire in the L1

 

[ipbr21054]

Yes
I would like a double socket in a surface pattress then the cable with a plug on the end.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Red wire in the wavy line symbol & my Black wire in the L1

Yes.

 

[ipbr21054]

Thanks,light switch now done