plug sockets

[fudface]

im replacing old single plug sockets with new doubles , but when removing the old ones I found the wiring is hard piped into the box . how do I remove the back box without decimating the plaster board

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Is it plaster or plasterboard?
It sounds like you have a conduit system, this are generally black metallic round tubes, and a fixing nut will by inside the back box that will be fixed to the male thread of the conduit.
This can be undone and the box removed and replaced, but it is very unlikely, you will get away without causing some damage to the fabric of your wall.

Do you know the age and condition of the cable within the conduit?

 

[securespark]

Pictures!

We like pictures.

 

[stillp]

Do you have a PCC (an earth conductor) in the wiring to the sockets?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

If you really are stuffed regarding significant wall damage, there are products like these:

 

[fudface]

yeah there is one

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Do you have a PCC (an earth conductor) in the wiring to the sockets?

Or even a cpc....

 

[fudface]

Do you have a PCC (an earth conductor) in the wiring to the sockets?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Yes, I know he did, as you can see from the post where I quoted him.

 

[Taylortwocities]

It's the SOCKETS you are replacing. The PLUGS will stay the same.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

You don't know that - he might be treating himself to some fancy new ones.

 

[stillp]

Do you have a PCC (an earth conductor) in the wiring to the sockets?

Or even a cpc....