Unswitched wall socket help

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Originally posted by bob atherton:
...What make is recommended for this? I’m guessing that it will be Crabtree or MK but I have an open mind. I use a Grahams Hydra at the moment but may consider other mains cables like the Powerline in the future. Thanks

Many people swear by Crabtree, which is what I use, and these can be purchased from Screwfix.

Although I have never compared them against any other manufacturer.

Thanks Richard,

One small thing, though nothing to do with wall sockets, is that I made two small typos on my posting 'were and not where', and wished to correct that. I clicked on the edit button and got this message? I thought this is how one changed typos. Any ideas...?

Error

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Edit only works for about 15 mins, I think.

IanM

Bob
just done this with unswitched MKs from B&Q. They have a nice 'rounded edge at the top if you're bothered about that sort of thing. Also, they were very cheap.

quote:

Originally posted by bob atherton:
One small thing, though nothing to do with wall sockets, is that I made two small typos on my posting 'were and not where', and wished to correct that. I clicked on the edit button and got this message? I thought this is how one changed typos. Any ideas...?

The, strangely ignored, Forum Rules have:
"As a member you can make posts – these can be edited for some 45 minutes but cannot (as a peculiarity of the software) be deleted.
If you are unhappy with a post – please edit it down to “PD” (Please Delete) and I will delete it when/if I see it."

at last, an ortomatic spel chequer on the forumm

I've got a switched socket...is it as simple as taking the front off, unwirring and then rewiring and screwing on the new switchless front. Obviously with the mains turned off to save electricity.

yes

It is worth checking where the individual wires terminate in the new socket as to the existing socket as if they are in different places and the wires are short they may not reach.

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Originally posted by Trevor:
It is worth checking where the individual wires terminate in the new socket as to the existing socket as if they are in different places and the wires are short they may not reach.

Good point Trevor. As they are switched MK's at the moment I guess I should use unswitched MK's. Unless the Crabtree ones really are worth getting.