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    Default Mains sockets need changing.

    Hi guys,
    I live in a 1940s extened semi and all the sockets in the original part of the house are single wall mounted units ie not cut into the walls and made flush - see pics below.

    This has always bugged me due to looking ugly and having 4 socket extension leads in most rooms.

    It's simple to chase out a larger hole and recess a 2 gang back box but is the wiring going to be a problem going from 1 to 2 gang?

    Or should I just chase out space for a single socket and use the 1to2 gang conversion sockets?

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    Default Re: Mains sockets need changing.

    As long as the wires are long enough to reach the terminals in the new double socket then there's no problem.

    There maybe two sets of cables coming in (ring circuit) or just one (a spur or radial circuit), just make sure all the connections are good and tight on the copper conductors.

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