No back box ... Just straight into the wall behind

[littlespark]

Why doesn’t Uk have something like this?

No back box? The socket could have a cable grip and a cover over the terminals.

Drill a 2 inch hole in the plasterboard, let the excess cable hang into void.

The only downside would be getting a decent fixing… and install time against a dry lining box.

 

[telectrix]

also got this beast. preset holes. good for fine stranded as no pull on conductors. goes from 0.25.. -6.0mm.

 

[timhoward]

It’s occurred to me that the mechanical stresses placed on the socket frame by inserting and removing our UK plugs are greater than several other countries designs.

I wouldn’t be worried about the socket pictured pulling away from plasterboard. I’m not so sure about our plugs and sockets being ok secured at four points via screws from the front.

 

[telectrix]

screw some long coach bolts in from next door. couple of hooks, so neighbour can hang his wellies up.

 

[davesparks]

He uses auto strippers, likely DIY.

I guess I must be a DIYer too then!

 

[swaRRR]

I guess I must be a DIYer too then!

I've got some, i love them. But i don't get them out to strip 1 cable.

 

[nicebutdim]

I've got some, i love them. But i don't get them out to strip 1 cable.

Perhaps they were at the top of his toolbox, rather than stowed in a presentation box,