How do I remove electrical wall sockets/switches?

Black · by **Black** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:27 pm

I see no screws or other fixing on the faceplates, as there are on UK fittings. I'm baffled!

Bill · by **Bill** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:45 pm

Hi

Watch this video it will help"Don't forget to ISOLATE power.

https://youtu.be/YBN5MPU5qq4

Babu · by **Babu** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:47 pm

The surrounds just pop off if you use a flat bladed screwdriver between it and the thin backplate. As the sockets/switches are quite different from uk ones if suggest an electrician does it if you're not confident.

Black · by **Black** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:56 pm

Thanks, I knew there had to be a simple answer. I can't believe the way that guy in the video chased the wall for a new socket- no finesse there.. and that making-good has to be the worst plastering ever.

Bill · by **Bill** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:58 pm

at least he didn't cut of the earth

scubydoo · by **scubydoo** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:39 pm

Hi not seen this but if you are unsure don't touch it Death can be fatal! :text-lol:

rfh40 · by **rfh40** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:33 am

If in doubt leave alone .....

mickp · by **mickp** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:41 am

Health and safety ,ELECTRICION. Would you do electrical work in Uk.?

Black · by **Black** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:31 pm

Anniep · by **Anniep** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:50 pm

Can anyone recommend an electrician, our lights tripped yesterday, light sensor in the downstairs loo, never came back so thought it might need replacing, replaced it today now the lights have blown again and can’t get any of them back on, so recommendations please, yes I have seen names of electricians but any recommendations.