Difference between revisions of "Overcabled Socket"
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| − | Some options to sort out a socket crammed with 4 T&E cables, 2 for the ring and 2 spurs. | + | Some options to sort out a socket crammed with 4 T&E [[cables]], 2 for the ring and 2 spurs. |
| − | Use the existing pattress as a junction box with choc block connectors. Fit a surface mount pattress on top of the existing recessed one. Washers are needed wth the screws fixing the new pattress to the old. Refit the socket. | + | Use the existing recessed [[pattress]] as a junction box with choc block connectors. Fit a surface mount pattress on top of the existing recessed one. Washers are needed wth the [[screws]] fixing the new pattress to the old. Refit the socket. |
Use a shallow depth socket to give a bit more room for wires & connectors. | Use a shallow depth socket to give a bit more room for wires & connectors. | ||
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Use crimps to extend any wires too short | Use crimps to extend any wires too short | ||
| − | Add a 2nd socket beside the existing one. Now one of the spurs can be moved to the new socket, leaving 3 cables for the original socket. | + | Add a 2nd socket beside the existing one. Now one of the spurs can be moved to the new socket, leaving 3 [[cables]] for the original socket. |
Turn the existing socket into a junction box with choc blocks, and fit a blanking plate. | Turn the existing socket into a junction box with choc blocks, and fit a blanking plate. | ||
| − | Persevere and get all 4 cables into the existing socket. Stripping off the outer pvc insulation the full length helps | + | Persevere and get all 4 [[cables]] into the existing socket. Stripping off the outer pvc insulation the full length helps a lot. |
| − | Fit a 3 or 4 way socket over the existing pattress, of the type that is designed to fit onto an existing double socket pattress. This will give enough space behind for all the choc block connections. | + | Fit a 3 or 4 way socket over the existing [[pattress]], of the type that is designed to fit onto an existing double socket pattress. This will give enough space behind for all the choc block connections. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| − | [[Special:Allpages| | + | * [[House Wiring for Beginners]] |
| − | + | * [[Special:Allpages|Article index]] | |
| − | [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | + | * [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] |
[[Category:Electrical]] | [[Category:Electrical]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:07, 13 February 2009
Some options to sort out a socket crammed with 4 T&E cables, 2 for the ring and 2 spurs.
Use the existing recessed pattress as a junction box with choc block connectors. Fit a surface mount pattress on top of the existing recessed one. Washers are needed wth the screws fixing the new pattress to the old. Refit the socket.
Use a shallow depth socket to give a bit more room for wires & connectors.
Use crimps to extend any wires too short
Add a 2nd socket beside the existing one. Now one of the spurs can be moved to the new socket, leaving 3 cables for the original socket.
Turn the existing socket into a junction box with choc blocks, and fit a blanking plate.
Persevere and get all 4 cables into the existing socket. Stripping off the outer pvc insulation the full length helps a lot.
Fit a 3 or 4 way socket over the existing pattress, of the type that is designed to fit onto an existing double socket pattress. This will give enough space behind for all the choc block connections.