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Outdoor sockets too small

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  • 12-07-2019 4:41pm
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    BANNERMAN98
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    I got these put in last year for the Christmas lights but the sockets are too small to close the covers as the plugs are awkward in size. A friend has suggested I get a protective case put over it and am looking for an electrician or someone capable to do the job.


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    DublinDilbert
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    BANNERMAN98 wrote: »
    I got these put in last year for the Christmas lights but the sockets are too small to close the covers as the plugs are awkward in size. A friend has suggested I get a protective case put over it and am looking for an electrician or someone capable to do the job.

    Woodies and the likes do a water proof enclosure/box that will hold a plug bar, allowing you to plug in at least 4 devices. This could be mounted under or to the side of them sockets.


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    hesker
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    Why not change the plugs to ones that fit


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    antiskeptic
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    BANNERMAN98 wrote: »
    I got these put in last year for the Christmas lights but the sockets are too small to close the covers as the plugs are awkward in size. A friend has suggested I get a protective case put over it and am looking for an electrician or someone capable to do the job.

    There's no rain going to get in there. Wait and see if the sockets ever trip due to water ingress. If they do then worry about it.


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    my3cents
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    Don't see how you are going to get bigger sockets?

    Easiest solution is to get a waterproof outdoor sockets box and an extension lead, something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/masterplug-Weatherproof-Enclosure-Electrical-Connections/dp/B015R50C14/ .


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    colm_mcm
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    hesker wrote: »
    Why not change the plugs to ones that fit

    They’re probably AC/DC adaptors


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    bfclancy
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    Agree with antiskeptic, no way rain is getting in there unless a leak from guttering above, by protective case I imagine a perspex cover/box is what the OP is after to shield socket from elements, screw it onto wall and have the bottom open so you can reach up and insert plug, get one made and fix to wall yourself


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    Calahonda52
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    hesker wrote: »
    Why not change the plugs to ones that fit

    perhaps they are actually low voltage with the traffo /plug combined... maybe

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    listermint
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    These appear to be well shielded from weather. Overhang etc


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    BANNERMAN98
    Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭BANNERMAN98


    got a weather box kit so all should be good to go


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    Stoner
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    BANNERMAN98 wrote:
    got a weather box kit so all should be good to go

    That's what I did too.

    Mine was only a small load, so I bought those cheap short extension leads from deals you get the twin socket, 300mm of flex and a plug top, I didn't use the unit that came with the box, as the above was so small and tidy


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