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Double pole socket

Moggaman · 2013-08-08 22:37:17

I am replacing some sockets that are in my house . They are only 5 yrs old but some of them started burning the plastic of the plugs.. Attached is the current wiring . The live and neutral positions are grand but is it ok th just put the earth wire in one of the two provided at the top of the socket.

08-08-2013 10:37pm

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Moggaman

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I am replacing some sockets that are in my house . They are only 5 yrs old but some of them started burning the plastic of the plugs.. Attached is the current wiring . The live and neutral positions are grand but is it ok th just put the earth wire in one of the two provided at the top of the socket.

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#2 08-08-2013 11:38pm

Steve

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Yeah, either is fine.

You can also use one for the supply earth and the other to bond the back box if you want.

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