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Socket & Switch 'Borders'
I'm sure I've seen these, but can't find them in the sheds.
Its a metal or plastic frame that fits around the outside of a flush mount socket or switch - they were available in various finishes. The idea was that if replacing old sockets with new & the new one was smaller, you could fit these to make up the difference. Any ideas? -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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Socket & Switch 'Borders'
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message . uk... I'm sure I've seen these, but can't find them in the sheds. Its a metal or plastic frame that fits around the outside of a flush mount socket or switch - they were available in various finishes. The idea was that if replacing old sockets with new & the new one was smaller, you could fit these to make up the difference. Any ideas? -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 They use that kind of fitting in caravans although they are all a creamy colour. You might find them in a caravan dealers. As I recall, the sockets are made by Clipsal so I assume that they also provide the surrounds. John Miller |
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Socket & Switch 'Borders'
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The Medway Handyman wrote: I'm sure I've seen these, but can't find them in the sheds. Its a metal or plastic frame that fits around the outside of a flush mount socket or switch - they were available in various finishes. The idea was that if replacing old sockets with new & the new one was smaller, you could fit these to make up the difference. Woolworth used to sell them. More really to protect surrounding wallpaper from finger marks since switches have been a fairly standard size for quite some time. Only ever seen them in one gang, though. -- *Never miss a good chance to shut up.* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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