Problem with faceplate on new crabtree switches

[snaw]

Hi,

Wondering if anyone can give me advice on a problem I'm experiencing with some new crabtree switches/sockets I've installed.

I've replaced a bunch of sockets in my house with no real issues, but with some of them I'm really struggling to attach the faceplate - no matter how hard I push them on to the underlying switch (Has little clips which should click it into place and you end with a metal faceplate and switch/socket).

Tried lossening them slightly from the wall but either no luck or when I get them on they're too loose - anyone got any tips on how best to achieve this?

Cheers,

John

 

[Mantamad]

I fitted some of the crabtree ones recently, the sockets were no bother - just pushed on the cover plates and they clicked into place. One of the light switches needed a slight adjustment as the cover plate was slightly too loose, but no real problems. Just make sure your backing is secure and vertical.

 

[viewer]

Hi I too have just fitted sockets and 3 gang switches without problem. Incidently used 6mm into sockets as a radial without difficulty. They seem well made. Any chance you have the attachment screws through the holes for the faceplates?- sorry if that sounds rude, but worth asking.

 

[snaw]

Cheers guys,

Some of them go ok - but some I just can't seem to get too click - don't have the screws in the wrong place - not really sure why I can't get them in.

Driving me up the wall now