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Extending wiring in socket

bmaxi · 2009-08-15 14:12:39

I had to replace a cracked twin socket in the kitchen and all I can say is, the guy who wired it must have the longest, boniest hands in the country, if not the world. After pulling on one of the cables I managed to get about quarter if an inch which allowed me, with difficulty, to make the connection. My question is, in…

15-08-2009 2:12pm

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bmaxi

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I had to replace a cracked twin socket in the kitchen and all I can say is, the guy who wired it must have the longest, boniest hands in the country, if not the world. After pulling on one of the cables I managed to get about quarter if an inch which allowed me, with difficulty, to make the connection.
My question is, in case I have to do this again. Is there an easy/safe way to extend the wiring in a socket?

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#2 15-08-2009 2:33pm

Seanieke

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Really, no!!

Its generally not the done thing, a new cable should pull along the existing conduit easy enough,

but IF connectors are used make sure they're 15a rated anyway, I seen a near fire few weeks ago where 3a connectors were used to extend a dishwasher lead

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