Removing Socket

[cd100]

Hi
Can somebody tell me what exactly should be done if we need to remove a socket completely?
There is a double socket on the wall, and it is too close to where we now want to put the sink. I would like it removed completely - how difficult is this?
Thanks

 

[davy_owen_88]

Is it a spur or on the ring/radial circuit? If its just a spur then disconnect at the socket that is feeding it, and fill in the hole.

If it is not a spur then you'll need to connect the 2 legs together. If you intend to fill in the backbox then you need to crimp or solder the connections and put the joint within a suitable enclosure then you can fill it in. You must not leave screwed connections anywhere that is not easily accessible so if you use a junction box you must fit a blanking plate over the back box so you can get to it later.

 

[cd100]

Thanks.
It is on a circuit.
Am I allowed to have a socket on the wall if it is under a sink (under the worktop?). Is there a minimum amount of space that it needs to be away from anything, say, like a water supply or water outlet?
Thanks

 

[Chri5]

By either crimping or soldering the LNE of each cable at the socket you have made a permanent connection.

Such connections can be buried in the wall and plastered over.

An alternative would be to use the standard choc block connectors and buy a blanking plate for the socket back box. This allows service and inspection thus the connector can be used.

Method A is better than method B, if you really feel water could be an issue either re-route the wires or as an alternative mastic around the face plate.
Again re-routing is better than sealing a face plate.

 

[cd100]

Hi
Sorry, I didnt make myself very clear.
I could move the socket to under the worktop. In fact, that would be very useful as I need a plug for the washing machine. What I need to know, however, is if there are any rules governing the distance a plug socket has to be from a sink (bearing in mind that I am thinking of putting it under the worktop) or from any water supply (say to a w/m or d/washer) (apart from the rule of common sense!)
Thanks in advance

 

[ricicle]

You cannot just bury crimped/soldered connections in the wall as there will be no indication that there are cables there ie those cables will no longer be in a safe zone.

 

[OhGranny]

Hi CD100
Going through same thing myself
Check this link
http://www.niceic.org.uk/approved/quest2.html