Removing 2 sockets wired together

[Pete999]

True, as could driving a car, swimming in the sea etc. Appreciate your concern though...I've got good history changing lightbulbs so ready for the next step

Changing lamps is a relatively mundane jobs that most Householders do themselves on a regular basis, comparing lamp changing to altering and making safe some iffy wiring seems a little cavalier on your part.

 

[Sintra]

True, as could driving a car, swimming in the sea etc. Appreciate your concern though...I've got good history changing lightbulbs so ready for the next step

Ok the advice has been given so I'm going to knock this one on the head and close this thread.