Wall sockets to cover box exposed edge

[frediaz]

Does anybody know if there is a supplier that still sells ordinary plastic (not the fancy metal ones) 2 gang wall mains sockets that have a flange that covers the exposed edge of the metal box?

The new sockets hardly have a flange that overlaps the box by 1-2mm. But I need some 4.5mm overlap. If I use these sockets I will have to chase the wall behind every single box to recess it in the wall.

 

[nozspark]

Don't know of any sockets as you describe, but you can get spacers (widely used in mobile homes). Unfortunately I do not know where you you can get them from!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Silicone sealant?

A voodoo doll and pins to get back at the incompetent lazy waster who couldn't be bothered to install the boxes properly?

 

[frediaz]

The boxes have not been installed yet but there are many of them to have to do the job to recess them

 

[ban-all-sheds]

FFS do the job properly!

 

[Adam_151]

If chiselling out brick with a lump hammer makes your arm hurt after a while, you have two choices:

1) Build up stamina by looking at internet pornography
2) Buy an SDS drill with roto-stop and put a chisel bit in it

 

[frediaz]

It does look like you have had a drink tonight

FFS do the job properly!

 

[securespark]

1) Build up stamina by looking at internet pornography

Only if you promise to form a human shield between myself & Mrs Secure.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

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[ban-all-sheds]

Only if you promise to form a human shield between myself & Mrs Secure.

Surely the front of the monitor screen is enough?