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Wall sockets for shallow backboxes
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:09:14 +0000, John Rumm
wrote: Tim S wrote: John Rumm coughed up some electrons that declared: Steve wrote: Hi. I want to fit new 13A wall sockets into 25mm deep metal backboxes. Space for (ring) cables seems very tight. Is there a manufacturer/range of sockets that has a shallower body at the back, leaving more room for the cables? TLC's "Ultimate" range seem to be shallower than some. They also have twin earth connections (one at each end) which can make wire routing simpler. Yes - at worst, the flat metal Ultimate actually states a 35mm box. IME, 25mm is fine for most traditional sockets with a bit up top, but you have to try to tidy the wires and preform the bends so they tend to settle into the right places when you screw the plate down. The ultimate ones are not flat metal - they are the plastic ones with the slightly curved fronts and the little plugs that close the screw holes. Ashley? |
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