Socket Wiring Question - Any electrics gurus?

Nexus

Nexus

Nexus

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Hello,

This is probably a really straight forward question that hopefully somebody can answer for me.

I've got a fused socket on my wall which is connected to a small heater. Like so:

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I'd like to remove the heater from the wall and have a regular plug socket in it's place so that I can use electrical appliances there.

Is this as simple as buying a plug socket, unscrewing the current one and putting the wires into place?

Thanks
 
If you have to ask this type of question, I would recommend getting a professional electrician. Especially given it is illegal to carry out this type of work if you know nothing about it.
 
cheechm said:
If you have to ask this type of question, I would recommend getting a professional electrician. Especially given it is illegal to carry out this type of work if you know nothing about it.
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illegal lol

YOU'RE BEING ILLEGAL!
 
Check Part P of the Building Regs. Firstly you have to be competent to carry out this work. Secondly, this may or may not come under the category as notifiable work, depending on several factors.

Where is the radiator?
 
cheechm said:
If you have to ask this type of question, I would recommend getting a professional electrician. Especially given it is illegal to carry out this type of work if you know nothing about it.
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What's a sick bird got to do with anything...


Simple answer yes. But get someone else to do it if your not sure
 
Jesus, so many questions for a simple socket change.

Yes, get down to B&Q, buy a faceplate and screw it in place of the old one.
If you electrocute yourself in the process it's no ones fault but your own and you wont be going to prison or breaking any laws in doing so.
 
Looking at my fuse box, it has two fuses labeled as 'heating'. All the heaters throughout are exactly the same, so I assume they are all on that.

There is also a set of fuses labeled 'RCD Protected' which are labeled as 'Kitchen', 'Sockets 1' & 'Sockets 2'.

It's in the living room that I intend to replace it, not a bathroom. It is a flat, which I own, but I can understand where people may be coming from with technically having to inform about modifications, even though it's only a small change.
 
Nexus said:
Looking at my fuse box, it has two fuses labeled as 'heating'. All the heaters throughout are exactly the same, so I assume they are all on that.

There is also a set of fuses labeled 'RCD Protected' which are labeled as 'Kitchen', 'Sockets 1' & 'Sockets 2'.

It's in the living room that I intend to replace it, not a bathroom. It is a flat, which I own, but I can understand where people may be coming from with technically having to inform about modifications, even though it's only a small change.
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To be honest, if you're not sure, call in a favour or something and get someone else to do it. Its not illegal if you try yourself, but with home electrics, err on the side of caution and get a pro to do it.

Or if you're feeling cheap, cut off the power and use the instructions :p
 
Nexus said:
Looking at my fuse box, it has two fuses labeled as 'heating'. All the heaters throughout are exactly the same, so I assume they are all on that.

There is also a set of fuses labeled 'RCD Protected' which are labeled as 'Kitchen', 'Sockets 1' & 'Sockets 2'.

It's in the living room that I intend to replace it, not a bathroom. It is a flat, which I own, but I can understand where people may be coming from with technically having to inform about modifications, even though it's only a small change.
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can you take a photo of fuse box.

might be easier to help you.
 
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