How to patch up socket?

nrishiraj

Hi

Any advice on how i can patch up this socket? I don't want to put up a blank plate. I just prefer to have one switch.

Thanks

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Ebe_Scrooge

Sorry, I can't see your picture ( that site is restricted at work ). But from your post title, I'm guessing the socket is damaged ? If so, simply replace it. A new socket is going to be a couple of quid from B&Q, and they're very easy to replace - unscrew the old one, disconnect the wires, connect up the new one ( same wires in the corresponding same terminals ) and screw it back.

Oh, it's probably a good idea to switch off the leccy at the main consumer unit / fusebox before you start :D

stef73

In 1st picture you have 3 light switches are you wanting to switch 3 lights from 1 switch?.
Just realised do you want, keep the 3 light switch and plaster over the old socket where there is a hole now?

nrishiraj

stef73 wrote: »

In 1st picture you have 3 light switches are you wanting to switch 3 lights from 1 switch?.
Just realised do you want, keep the 3 light switch and plaster over the old socket where there is a hole now?

I'm keeping the 3 lights switches, but don't want that other old socket where the hole is.

Is it safe to plaster over that?

Ruski

No - Any joints must be 'inspectable'

Chrome blanking plate would look v nice

HTH

Russ

firsttimebuyer2013

As it's a dual box the easiest way would be a chrome blanking plate as suggested.

Another alternative which would take more work would be to replace the dual box with a 2 gang back box, then wire up a 2 gang 3 switch socket.

Mankysteve

Ruski wrote: »

No - Any joints must be 'inspectable'

Chrome blanking plate would look v nice

HTH

Russ

This.... You cant permanently cover those joints. So you need a cover plate.

Crinkmeister

Don't let an electrician see that unless you know cpr!!

zaax

Crimp them

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=Cable_crimping