On 05/03/2021 08:54, Bert Coules wrote:
A solution to one part of the project has presented itself: it turns out
that the wardrobe has a slightly recessed back, which means there is
just about enough clearance for a conventional-thickness plug in the
existing socket.

In the apparent absence of surface-mounted sockets with less protrusion
than normal, it looks as if I'll have to go with the smallest available
option, which seems to be a 25mm box and a surface plate as slim as
possible.

Thanks to all for the thoughts and advice.



Cut a hole in the side of the new wardrobe and fit a back
box into it, with a flush fitting twin socket connected to a
3 pin plug in original socket with some suitably rated flex.