On 04/03/2021 16:14, Bert Coules wrote:
I'm about to lose an existing double-gang wall socket behind a new
wardrobe, and would like to run a plugged-in extension lead from it to a
new surface-mounted socket just beside the wardrobe.

What little exposed flex there will be between the edge of the wardrobe
and the new surface box can be trunked in, so I'm not concerned about
exposing it to potential damage.

I've been trying to find out if there's a surface-mount box (single-gang
would do) with less protrusion than the usual 25mm (purely because it
would look less clunky).

And also if it's possible to get a conventional-type three-pin plug with
less depth than the standard (since there's not going to be much
clearance behind the wardrobe).

I've looked in the obvious places but without luck; I wonder if I'm
using the wrong search terms.Â* Any pointers in the right direction would
be very welcome. Thanks.

You can get 16mm boxes, but I don't think you'd get a socket in one.

I've never seen a low profile plug, but what's stopping you putting a
cutout in one edge of the existing socket to run a spur directly from
the terminals to the new one? A bit of a bodge, but very practical.