Hi, I am currently trying to change a one way socket to a double. I have a box that the new socket will screw in to, stops me having to chisel out the wall. Only trouble is the wires are not long enough. Is it safe to to use terminal strips?
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Yes.
Cheers mate, any advice on the blocks and wire?
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How many cables?
Can you post a piccy?
Can you post a piccy?
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Just normal terminal strips, as you mentioned, or any of the modern equivalents.
The same cable as is there already - 2.5mm² T&E.
The same cable as is there already - 2.5mm² T&E.
Their is 2 live, 2 neutral and 3 earths I think. Ill try get a picture.
With your 3 new pieces of wire, you can connect together the 3 lives, the 3 neutrals and the 3 earths and just connect one of each to the socket.
No need to use two pieces and connect two lots to the socket.
If there is an earth wire connected to the back box include that as well.
No need to use two pieces and connect two lots to the socket.
If there is an earth wire connected to the back box include that as well.
You would need to use 2.5mm² cable. 3-way Wago connectors would be best bet, or 20amp screw terminal connectors (ie choc block)
Cheers mate. Will using one piece of wire from the strips going to the socket be ok?
Yes, as long as it is 2.5mm².
Sorry for being a pain. Is this stuff safe to use?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/nexans-heat-resistant-flex-3183tq-3-core-2-5mm-5m-white/8869t
https://www.screwfix.com/p/nexans-heat-resistant-flex-3183tq-3-core-2-5mm-5m-white/8869t
Normally, we do not use flex for fixed wiring.
You better off with this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/prysmian-6242y-twin-earth-cable-2-5mm-x-10m-grey/82572
You better off with this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/prysmian-6242y-twin-earth-cable-2-5mm-x-10m-grey/82572
Cheers mate. I will take a photo when done to make sure I have done it correct and safe. I have changed sockets and stuff before so should be no problem.
J
jg321
Another vote for these from a fellow DIYer!
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