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by Mrcturner
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Changed Light Socket in Living Room, Kitchen Lights no longer work
Replies: 2
Views: 806

Changed Light Socket in Living Room, Kitchen Lights no longer work

Today I changed the light in my living room for a new one. I changed the light socket like for like. I took a photo of the wiring before changing and used the same wiring to install the new socket. (Live for live etc.) Turned the power back on and the new light socket works fine. BUT, now the lights...
by Mrcturner
Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Tidying up ugly internal plugs
Replies: 6
Views: 974

Re: Tidying up ugly internal plugs

Thanks for the response. Ideally I’d like to replace the whole thing. It’s covered in paint etc. But when I look for a replacement, I can only seem to find the face plate: https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-13-Amp-Single-Switched-Plug-Socket---White/p/710022 Where am I going wrong? Is there a name for ...
by Mrcturner
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Tidying up ugly internal plugs
Replies: 6
Views: 974

Tidying up ugly internal plugs

Without recessing this plug into to the wall and having to replaster the whole wall, what is the best way to tidy this up?

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