In article ,
Tanner-'op wrote:
I was told to call surface mounted boxes for sockets/light switches etc
"patress boxes" by electricians from the time I started my
apprenticeship as a chippie way back in 1964 - and every electrician
and electrical supplier in my neck of the country has called them that
- and are still doing so.

Which would be fine for a regional FAQ. But unfortunately it's national
and in other areas it's not used.

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