I want to replace a 3pin wall socket that's ancient and horrible looking with a nice shiny metal one and i'd appreciate some advice before I do it.
To be clear, i'm a total noob and this is genuinely the most ambitious electrical job i've ever undertaken. I am clever enough to turn the power off before doing any thing though![Smile :) :)](/styles/default/xenforo/vbSmilies/Normal/smile.gif)
Anyhoo, below are two pictures of my old socket, they aren't the greatest because the wires dont come out any further.
https://i.imgur.com/XrLWIA0.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/ITLd86E.jpeg
I was only expecting to see one of each cable rather than two so i'm not sure if that means I need a specific type of replacement socket. The chap in Screwfix couldn't offer any advice in case I electrocute myself.
This is the replacement socket I bought and below is a picture of the back side of it.
https://i.imgur.com/cHcK0PN.jpeg
If anyone could tell me if this is the correct type or offer any other advice i'd be most grateful.
Thanks
To be clear, i'm a total noob and this is genuinely the most ambitious electrical job i've ever undertaken. I am clever enough to turn the power off before doing any thing though
![Smile :) :)](/styles/default/xenforo/vbSmilies/Normal/smile.gif)
Anyhoo, below are two pictures of my old socket, they aren't the greatest because the wires dont come out any further.
https://i.imgur.com/XrLWIA0.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/ITLd86E.jpeg
I was only expecting to see one of each cable rather than two so i'm not sure if that means I need a specific type of replacement socket. The chap in Screwfix couldn't offer any advice in case I electrocute myself.
This is the replacement socket I bought and below is a picture of the back side of it.
https://i.imgur.com/cHcK0PN.jpeg
If anyone could tell me if this is the correct type or offer any other advice i'd be most grateful.
Thanks