Plug socket back bracket

[Mikefearn83]

Firstly I know that sockets should no longer be fitted into skirting boards etc but I wondered if anyone is able to tell me what the brackets are at the back of my plug sockets. Also if these can still be purchased as I Need to replace one until we work on one room.
I've never seen this kind of bracket before.

We have moved into a 1930s house and will be fitting sockets up the walls as we redecorate each room. Thanks. Mike

 

[flameport]

It's one of these: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MKK2202.html being used incorrectly in a location it was never designed for.

Enlarging the hole and fitting a flush box would be far better, or just fix a surface box over the hole.

 

[333rocky333]

Looks like a Dry lining box might fit too with a bit more cut out

 

[Mikefearn83]

It's one of these: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MKK2202.html being used incorrectly in a location it was never designed for.

Enlarging the hole and fitting a flush box would be far better, or just fix a surface box over the hole.

Many thanks.

What exactly are they designed for, skirting boards etc?

 

[flameport]

What exactly are they designed for,

Mounting sockets and similar items in a panel, such as on test equipment, machinery, industrial control panels and similar.

What you have got is not compliant, as the back of sockets must be enclosed, and not made of flammable materials.

 

[Mikefearn83]

Mounting sockets and similar items in a panel, such as on test equipment, machinery, industrial control panels and similar.

What you have got is not compliant, as the back of sockets must be enclosed, and not made of flammable materials.

Got ya.

Many thanks.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

It's one of these: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MKK2202.html being used incorrectly in a location it was never designed for.

No - it's one of these which has been cut into two pieces to be used on a 2G hole.

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MKK2200.html

 

[ban-all-sheds]

We have moved into a 1930s house and will be fitting sockets up the walls as we redecorate each room.

Well, if this is what a previous occupant thought was an acceptable standard of workmanship:

expect more horrors to emerge.

 

[SFK]

As Rocky suggested,
you could make hole bigger and use one of these:
https://www.screwfix.com/c/electric...m_sp=managedredirect-_-electrical-_-drylining
SFK

 

[rsgaz]

it's one of these which has been cut into two pieces

Why has it got an MK logo in the 'middle', then, and not further right??

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Don't ask me - I wasn't responsible for where the logo was placed.

If you think it was always a 2G frame, I'd be interested in a credible theory explaining why someone cut two pieces out of it.

 

[Taylortwocities]

There's plenty of wood depth on that skirting. Plunge saw the hole so a standard metal back box will fit.
Use wood screws through the (usually) supplied holes in the edge of the box to secure it.

 

[333rocky333]

Why has it got an MK logo in the 'middle', then, and not further right??

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It looks like it may be half an old double, possibly an old 6 lug box, with 2 sawn off and the top half of an old 4 lug single box.

 

[Echo the husky]

Is it just me or do the supply cables look rather small?

 

[securespark]

I think it may be a hoptical hillusion.
If the cables width was facing the cam, I think they would look bigger.