Replace fault wall socket -what is switched off.

Grenage

Echoing that of those above, always test for power regardless of the switched being flipped at the consumer unit.  A socket in my old house was still live after isolation; it was being fed by next door.  God knows how that happened.

Dandytf

Thanks mser's I didn;t go ahead with Homebase as yet, one or two home delivery's to collect.
Should I purchase one of the screwdrivers that light up to test socket wires, once I switch Mains Off.

Dandytf

Forgot to ask off topic, Is Homebase open for Non Garden shopping such as Wall Socket.
Thanks,

Mickey666

The OP is clearly not competent/confident (no offence intended) and doesn't really know what they're doing, otherwise they wouldn't be asking questions, especially on a money-saving forum.

The best option for the OP is to switch off the whole installation - though even that won't totally guarantee safety as Grenage has pointed out above!  No competent person would trust a circuit breaker, even if it was clearly labelled - they would ALWAYS test as well.

Dandytf

@Mickey666
In  my home includes DIY Money Saving -could very well save the cost of local electrician.
Thanks

Mutton_Geoff

Mickey666 said:

The OP is clearly not competent/confident (no offence intended) and doesn't really know what they're doing, otherwise they wouldn't be asking questions, especially on a money-saving forum.

The best option for the OP is to switch off the whole installation - though even that won't totally guarantee safety as Grenage has pointed out above!  No competent person would trust a circuit breaker, even if it was clearly labelled - they would ALWAYS test as well.

That's what concerned me, but as Steve is determined to do it himself, he should read up as much as possible first.

https://www.wickes.co.uk/how-to-guides/home-maintenance/change-a-socket

I wonder if he could call back the electrician that fixed his attempt at wiring a cooker?

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6045788/re-connect-elec-cooker/

Mickey666

Dandytf said:

@Mickey666
In  my home includes DIY Money Saving -could very well save the cost of local electrician.
Thanks

Sure you could save the cost of an electrician.  You could also kill yourself because you clearly don't know what you're doing.

Your choice.

PS:  If you really are going to do this work, I'd recommend getting a socket tester first: https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-ms6860d-socket-tester/91596 

Dandytf

Thanks all reply's today.
Local electrician supplying+installing socket, possibly tomorrow.
maybe I'll ask what is required to de-install the old consumer box part in cupboard, though not arranging immediately.
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stragglebod

Good choice.

FreeBear

Dandytf said: Should I purchase one of the screwdrivers that light up to test socket wires, once I switch Mains Off.

You mean something like this - https://www.screwfix.com/p/slotted-vde-voltage-tester-set-220-240v-ac-2-pcs/4113V

If they fail and go short circuit, you are exposing yourself to full mains potential which could kill. Some people call them "Death sticks" for that reason.