Moving an electrical socket

rob316 · 2017-03-08 14:25:15

This is probably a straight forward job but I want to move a socket from floor level to counter top level. I was just going to disconnect the old one, add a connector block and run some new flex up through the wall to the new position. That sound about right, or should I be doing something else or is it only a job for a…

08-03-2017 03:25PM

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This is probably a straight forward job but I want to move a socket from floor level to counter top level. I was just going to disconnect the old one, add a connector block and run some new flex up through the wall to the new position. That sound about right, or should I be doing something else or is it only a job for a spark?

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#2 08-03-2017 05:22PM

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You could leave the old one and use it as the joint up to the new one.

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#3 08-03-2017 10:13PM

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I'd also leave the old one there - depends on whether the existing circuit is a ring or a radial.

If in any doubt, get a sparks in, this isn't something you want to attempt unless you are 100% sure of the risk to you and your family.

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#4 08-03-2017 10:49PM

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I would also carry out a risk assessment.

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