[Vorix]

I've been searching the web to no avail.

Is it possible to get a 4 gang switched wall socket to replace a current 2 gang one? I've found a triple but thought that I may as well go to 4 if they are available.

I want to use a couple of Homeplugs but am aware that they don't recommend using them with trailing sockets. If I dedicate 1 socket to the plug then that means having everything else hanging off the one remaining socket!

[ukbootlegs]

http://www.screwfix.co.uk/prods/6088...-Skt-Converter

[gillw]

Is it ok to shorten the cable on a 4 gang trailing socket or do they have to have a fixed amount of cable on them?

The one I have has about a metre of cabling on it and I would like to shorten it a bit to make things look a bit neater?

[Vorix]

Originally Posted by ukbootlegs

http://www.screwfix.co.uk/prods/6088...-Skt-Converter

Thanks for this - have you used one of these? Is it one that just clips over the existing double socket or do you remove the faceplate and have to rewire it in? Looks tempting regardless......

[ukbootlegs]

Originally Posted by Vorix

Thanks for this - have you used one of these? Is it one that just clips over the existing double socket or do you remove the faceplate and have to rewire it in? Looks tempting regardless......

couldnt tell yer m8

i saw your post and thought if anyone sells them then screwfix does and took a gander on your behalf

[Beaker]

Gillw, you can shorten the flex if you know how to rewire a plug, or in side the 4way block. There is no limit on shortness. It is more to do with coiling wire up like in a cable reel.

Beaker

[lowmans100]

Have you considered just putting another 2 gang next to your existing 2 gang

Originally Posted by Vorix

Thanks for this - have you used one of these? Is it one that just clips over the existing double socket or do you remove the faceplate and have to rewire it in? Looks tempting regardless......

Plugs straight on to existing single or twin socket

Originally Posted by Beaker

Gillw, you can shorten the flex if you know how to rewire a plug, or in side the 4way block. There is no limit on shortness. It is more to do with coiling wire up like in a cable reel.

This is all true but if you have the knowledge wire the block keeping the moulded plug, this is for the safety of others.

[gillw]

Originally Posted by Beaker

Gillw, you can shorten the flex if you know how to rewire a plug, or in side the 4way block. There is no limit on shortness. It is more to do with coiling wire up like in a cable reel.

Beaker

Thank You.


Merry Christmas to you all.

[Vorix]

Bought a 4 gang and a 3 gang block from Screwfix and just wired them in to the existing 2 gang box in the wall. They are cleverly designed so that the screw holes match. One thing to note is that they sit quite a lot more proud of the wall than the old socket.

I also bought the Homeplugs and these are working perfectly in the new sockets.

Thanks to all for your help.

[the_watcher87]

great, i didnt know these existed either. In my new house theres only one outlet in the three bedrooms so these will be ideal for me

thanks!!!