hi
have just removed the front of a double socket to replace it, as it had been damaged by a falling peice of wood. (click on pics to enlarge)
when i pulled it open a little i noticed one of the live wires was just sitting there not connected to anything.
at first i thought i may have popped out when i pulled the front back, but there was no resistance, there are no witness marks on the exposed copper and the wire that is connected if held firmly in place.
i take it this is not right? if not should the wire be in with the other brown live thats attached?.
i have the replacement ready to go its an mk from screwfix, slightly different design, i take it can just swap the cables over into their relevant slots and screw it back up?
many thanks for your time.
have just removed the front of a double socket to replace it, as it had been damaged by a falling peice of wood. (click on pics to enlarge)
when i pulled it open a little i noticed one of the live wires was just sitting there not connected to anything.
at first i thought i may have popped out when i pulled the front back, but there was no resistance, there are no witness marks on the exposed copper and the wire that is connected if held firmly in place.
i take it this is not right? if not should the wire be in with the other brown live thats attached?.
i have the replacement ready to go its an mk from screwfix, slightly different design, i take it can just swap the cables over into their relevant slots and screw it back up?
many thanks for your time.