Flat / Slimline 3 pin plugs?

[kingandy2nd]

Hey guys,

I've got a plug socket behind a piece of (almost) immovable furniture, and I'd like to use plug but keep the furniture flush to the wall.

I've found these Evoline plugs online, but it seems like they're only 2 pin Euro.

Any ideas if there's a UK 3 pin equivalent?

Thanks
Andy

 

[Sureitsoff?]

thinnest plug I know about are legrand, about 17mm.
those that you show, being a schucko plug have the sort of "advantage" that the plug part sinks in to the sunken socket
I "suppose" that you could fit a suitable socket ie

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you can even get suitable sockets that fit a euromodule faceplate

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could you fit a "flat pate" socket ie one with omly a 2/3mm projection behind the furniture or depending what is going to be plugged in could you fit a switched fused outlet and wire direct to that ie

Click Mode 13A Fused Spur

A classic design, with a modern touch – this Mode fused connection unit looks as good in traditional homes as it does in contemporary ones. The smooth and stylish lines combine with a smart polar white finish for a professional installation.This 13A FCU has a single switch and provides an outlet...

www.toolstation.com

 

[chivers67]

How about changing it for Fused switch spur, can you dispense with the plug on the appliance?

 

[Sureitsoff?]

How about changing it for Fused switch spur, can you dispense with the plug on the appliance?

whats the betting its a double socket behind the unit though................

 

[RandomGrinch]

Although convoluted, expensive and not the most practical - the slimmest plugs I have come across are GENUINE Apple Mac (non-rewirable) power leads; available on eBay for around £5:

The GENUINE cables are three core - copies are usually two core.
In addition, you would require a flex connector to cut and join your cables.
Hence the impracticality of this solution!

 

[kingandy2nd]

whats the betting its a double socket behind the unit though................

Thanks guys, good shout but it is a double socket

 

[kingandy2nd]

Although convoluted, expensive and not the most practical - the slimmest plugs I have come across are GENUINE Apple Mac (non-rewirable) power leads; available on eBay for around £5:

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The GENUINE cables are three core - copies are usually two core.
In addition, you would require a flex connector to cut and join your cables.
Hence the impracticality of this solution!

Nice one, I think this could work if nothing else is suggested . Thanks

 

[ericmark]

The advent of the safety bits of plastic on the live pins stopped the compact rewire-able plug, I still have one or two from the old days, but today can't get them.

 

[big-all]

my candy washing machine plug is 14/15mm
just thinking local tip or other white goods disposal place [fly tipping??]

 

[JohnD]

Although convoluted, expensive and not the most practical - the slimmest plugs I have come across are GENUINE Apple Mac (non-rewirable) power leads; available on eBay for around £5:

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Is there a fuse in that?

 

[RandomGrinch]

Is there a fuse in that?

Yes there is

 

[foxhole]

Put glides under the heavy furniture , make it easy to move .

 

[kingandy2nd]

Put glides under the heavy furniture , make it easy to move .

4ft fish tank... don't think so!

 

[JohnD]

I have something similar, and plugged a multiway extension into it. It does not project much more than the skirting

 

[foxhole]

4ft fish tank... don't think so!

I put glides under a piece of office furniture weighing around a ton , moved with ease .You won’t be able to move it quick enough to spill water .