I have a messily wired 2 gang switched socket. The back box has 3 cables coming in - I am guessing 1 incoming feed that is used for feeding 2 other outlets. The 3 set of stiff mains-grade wires are twisted together and stuffed into the socket terminals. After replacing the socket, a couple of the live wires are too short to reach the relocated terminal. So, I have extended the short wires using terminal blocks. The socket's grip on the twisted wires doesn't feel too secure and may well work themselves loose. What is the solution?
I need something that is small, accepts 3 incoming wires, and outputs 1 wire. The output wire then connects to the socket. I can make the output wire a good length so as to not have any tension on it. Are there any economical wiring device/mechanism/method that allows me to have this arrangement?
Additionally, should terminal blocks used in the way I described be insulated using electrical tape? I am thinking of hacking together a terminal block for the described arrangement - 2 input wires on one end and 1 input and 1 output wire on the other end.
I need something that is small, accepts 3 incoming wires, and outputs 1 wire. The output wire then connects to the socket. I can make the output wire a good length so as to not have any tension on it. Are there any economical wiring device/mechanism/method that allows me to have this arrangement?
Additionally, should terminal blocks used in the way I described be insulated using electrical tape? I am thinking of hacking together a terminal block for the described arrangement - 2 input wires on one end and 1 input and 1 output wire on the other end.
