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DIY | DIY
electrics | Replacing a damaged wall socket
A damaged socket could easily cause
a fire or cause a electric shock, If you have a damaged socket replace
it as a matter of urgency!
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This socket was damaged when a bed was moved and caught the
triple adaptor that was sticking out from the socket.
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Switch off the main switch on the consumer unit and remove the fuse
or circuit breaker for the circuit that you are working on. Ensure
that the power is isolated by plugging in a lamp that you are certain
is working or check it with the relevant test equipment. neon screwdriver
etc!
Undo the two retaining screws that hold the socket to the back box
and pull it forwards slightly, take note of how many wires are wired
into the socket, if it is a spur there will be only one, if it is
a ring main there will be two and if it is a ring main feeding a spur
there will be three!
Undo the screws and remove the damaged socket, fit the new socket
and remember to wire it correctly:
RED wire goes to L or Live
BLACK wire goes to N or Neutral
Ensure that the Earth wire ...
1. ... goes from the supply and is supplementary bonded to the metal
casing of the back box.
2. ... is covered with Green and Yellow
earth sleeving.
3. ... that the socket is bonded to the metal back box.
Ensure that no wires are damaged or will be damaged when you place
the socket to the back box. Push the socket home flush with the back
box and then insert the two retaining screws making sure no wires
are trapped.
Put the fuse or circuit breaker back in the consumer unit and switch
on the Main switch!
Test the socket with an appliance that you know is working!
Courtesy of Ultimatehandyman.co.uk
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