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Andy Johnson
May 16, 2012, 10:26:44 AM5/16/12
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Can anyone suggest where I can buy a 16mm deep metal backbox for a
double wall socket? I've found singles with the required depth, but
not doubles.
Thanks,
Andrew
double wall socket? I've found singles with the required depth, but
not doubles.
Thanks,
Andrew
charles
May 16, 2012, 11:07:31 AM5/16/12
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<7b734012-e6c2-4c7f...@5g2000vbf.googlegroups.com>,
normally used just for a light switch. The smallest depth suggested for
sockets is 25mm - I've just measureed a spare MK socket I have and its 15mm
deep, A 16mm box would definitely be too shallow.
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<7b734012-e6c2-4c7f...@5g2000vbf.googlegroups.com>,
Andy Johnson <andyjo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Can anyone suggest where I can buy a 16mm deep metal backbox for a
> double wall socket? I've found singles with the required depth, but
> not doubles.
will a 16mm one take a socket as well as the cables from it? 16mm is
> Can anyone suggest where I can buy a 16mm deep metal backbox for a
> double wall socket? I've found singles with the required depth, but
> not doubles.
normally used just for a light switch. The smallest depth suggested for
sockets is 25mm - I've just measureed a spare MK socket I have and its 15mm
deep, A 16mm box would definitely be too shallow.
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Dave Liquorice
May 16, 2012, 11:56:23 AM5/16/12
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On Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:31 +0100, charles wrote:
> will a 16mm one take a socket as well as the cables from it?
I doubt it.
> will a 16mm one take a socket as well as the cables from it?
> 16mm is normally used just for a light switch. The smallest depth
And even that is a bit of a squeeze, 38mm is much better.
Wonder why the OP wants a 15mm double box?
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Dave Plowman (News)
May 16, 2012, 12:33:46 PM5/16/12
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In article
<7b734012-e6c2-4c7f...@5g2000vbf.googlegroups.com>,
Andy Johnson <andyjo...@gmail.com> wrote:
<7b734012-e6c2-4c7f...@5g2000vbf.googlegroups.com>,
Andy Johnson <andyjo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Can anyone suggest where I can buy a 16mm deep metal backbox for a
> double wall socket? I've found singles with the required depth, but
> not doubles.
MK certainly used to make plaster depth two gang boxes. Try somewhere
> double wall socket? I've found singles with the required depth, but
> not doubles.
other than TLC. ;-)
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charles
May 16, 2012, 1:27:07 PM5/16/12
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In article <5290d95...@davenoise.co.uk>,
Dave Plowman (News) <da...@davenoise.co.uk> wrote:
> In article
> <7b734012-e6c2-4c7f...@5g2000vbf.googlegroups.com>,
> Andy Johnson <andyjo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Can anyone suggest where I can buy a 16mm deep metal backbox for a
> > double wall socket? I've found singles with the required depth, but
> > not doubles.
> MK certainly used to make plaster depth two gang boxes. Try somewhere
> other than TLC. ;-)
a look at MK's own website shows the slimmest double box is 25mm.
> In article
> <7b734012-e6c2-4c7f...@5g2000vbf.googlegroups.com>,
> Andy Johnson <andyjo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Can anyone suggest where I can buy a 16mm deep metal backbox for a
> > double wall socket? I've found singles with the required depth, but
> > not doubles.
> MK certainly used to make plaster depth two gang boxes. Try somewhere
> other than TLC. ;-)
ARWadsworth
May 16, 2012, 1:48:31 PM5/16/12
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Dave Plowman (News)
May 16, 2012, 1:51:54 PM5/16/12
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In article <5290de3f...@charleshope.demon.co.uk>,
such a small space. But they did once make them. A 'Google' on plaster
depth two gang brings up a hit or two.
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charles <cha...@charleshope.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> > MK certainly used to make plaster depth two gang boxes. Try somewhere
> > other than TLC. ;-)
> a look at MK's own website shows the slimmest double box is 25mm.
Not surprised as a 6 gang switch would have a lot of wires to cram into
> > MK certainly used to make plaster depth two gang boxes. Try somewhere
> > other than TLC. ;-)
> a look at MK's own website shows the slimmest double box is 25mm.
such a small space. But they did once make them. A 'Google' on plaster
depth two gang brings up a hit or two.
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charles
May 16, 2012, 2:11:52 PM5/16/12
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In article <jp0p9k$34a$1...@dont-email.me>,
True, but he implied that if you looked beyond TLC, you'd find one.
Andy Johnson
May 16, 2012, 4:14:41 PM5/16/12
to Dave Liquorice
Its to replace an existing 16mm box that has a missing tab that the socket screws into. It was like this when we moved into the house: I'm not completely sure why a 16mm box was used, but I suspect that there is a conduit (or even a pipe) a short was back in the brick behind the box. I don't want to risk excavating space for a deeper box. The socket seemed to fit ok, though it was tight. I didn't have any safety concerns. (Question: should I?)
If I can't find a 16mm box then I may try repairing the existing box with a tab taken from another box. Alternatively I'll fit a plastic box that projects out from the skirting: its concealed by a bed so this would be acceptable.
Andy
If I can't find a 16mm box then I may try repairing the existing box with a tab taken from another box. Alternatively I'll fit a plastic box that projects out from the skirting: its concealed by a bed so this would be acceptable.
Andy
ARWadsworth
May 16, 2012, 4:17:06 PM5/16/12
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
> In article <5290de3f...@charleshope.demon.co.uk>,
> charles <cha...@charleshope.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> > > MK certainly used to make plaster depth two gang boxes. Try
> > > somewhere other than TLC. ;-)
>
> > a look at MK's own website shows the slimmest double box is 25mm.
>
> Not surprised as a 6 gang switch would have a lot of wires to cram
> into such a small space. But they did once make them. A 'Google' on
> plaster depth two gang brings up a hit or two.
I have only ever seen a few in use. They were both used for double sockets
> In article <5290de3f...@charleshope.demon.co.uk>,
> charles <cha...@charleshope.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> > > MK certainly used to make plaster depth two gang boxes. Try
> > > somewhere other than TLC. ;-)
>
> > a look at MK's own website shows the slimmest double box is 25mm.
>
> Not surprised as a 6 gang switch would have a lot of wires to cram
> into such a small space. But they did once make them. A 'Google' on
> plaster depth two gang brings up a hit or two.
and one of them had a massive burn mark where the live cable was crushed
against it:-)
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Dave Liquorice
May 16, 2012, 6:14:03 PM5/16/12
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On Wed, 16 May 2012 21:17:06 +0100, ARWadsworth wrote:
> I have only ever seen a few in use. They were both used for double
> sockets and one of them had a massive burn mark where the live cable was
> crushed against it:-)
That would be my main concern with a 15mm box and a socket. 1 or
> I have only ever seen a few in use. They were both used for double
> sockets and one of them had a massive burn mark where the live cable was
> crushed against it:-)
1.5mm is relatively flexible and a some what smaller diameter than
2.5mm.
With old sockets the wires generally came out of the terminals at 90
degress to the back of the socket. Fitting into a 15mm box would
force quite a sharp bend in the wire close to the terminal.
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Dave Liquorice
May 16, 2012, 6:28:37 PM5/16/12
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On Wed, 16 May 2012 13:14:41 -0700 (PDT), Andy Johnson wrote:
> It was like this when we moved into the house: I'm not completely sure
> why a 16mm box was used, ...
> It was like this when we moved into the house: I'm not completely sure
'Cause that is all the builders had left? Or is it a DIY job and who
ever did it didn't know any better?
> but I suspect that there is a conduit (or even a pipe) a short was back
> in the brick behind the box.
bricks with three holes down 'em aren't (shouldn't be...) used to
carry any services.
> I didn't have any safety concerns. (Question: should I?)
> Alternatively I'll fit a plastic box that projects out from the
> skirting: its concealed by a bed so this would be acceptable.
or 38mm surface box.
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Mike Tomlinson
May 22, 2012, 3:32:49 AM5/22/12
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En el artículo <nyyfbegfubjuvyypb...@srv1.howhill.co.uk>,
Dave Liquorice <allsortsn...@howhill.co.uk> escribió:
>I think you can get extension frames rather than having to use a 25
>or 38mm surface box.
http://www.theinternetswitchstore.co.uk/view-product.php?id=XKBOXDA
Pricey though.
I used the single gang version of one of those to fit a dimmer switch to
a 16mmm back box that wouldn't take the extra depth of the dimmer.
Painted the spacer the same colour as the wall so it blends in more.
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Dave Liquorice <allsortsn...@howhill.co.uk> escribió:
>I think you can get extension frames rather than having to use a 25
>or 38mm surface box.
Pricey though.
I used the single gang version of one of those to fit a dimmer switch to
a 16mmm back box that wouldn't take the extra depth of the dimmer.
Painted the spacer the same colour as the wall so it blends in more.
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