I'm fitting new metal plug sockets in my lounge which isn't a problem as I've done it before.
the problem is that the new metal sockets have a slightly different connection arrangement to the existing plastic ones, meaning that in one of the sockets, the earth cable won't quite reach the earth terminal.
can i extend the earth inside the socket with one of those little connector blocks or is that dangerous.
if the earth reaches the metal backbox, can i send it there first and then use a bit of cable to connect from here to the socket (the reverse of how its normally done).
thanks guys
the problem is that the new metal sockets have a slightly different connection arrangement to the existing plastic ones, meaning that in one of the sockets, the earth cable won't quite reach the earth terminal.
can i extend the earth inside the socket with one of those little connector blocks or is that dangerous.
if the earth reaches the metal backbox, can i send it there first and then use a bit of cable to connect from here to the socket (the reverse of how its normally done).
thanks guys