Socket extension

[jonnystewart]

Hi, I want to move a socket from behind a fitted wardrobe.

Is it OK to wire a plug to a double surface mounted socket and then plug this into the socket behind the wardrobe?

Thanks

Jonny

 

[mattg4321]

What are you planning to do when the fuse in the plug top blows?

 

[jonnystewart]

What are you planning to do when the fuse in the plug top blows?

I will be able to access the plug when the wardrobe door is open.

Is it OK/safe to take the approach I am considering?

Thanks

Jonny

 

[Richard Burns]

It is a poor approach but it would be safe to install like this, do not use twin and earth cable as it is too rigid to be in a plug top, use flexible cable and ensure the cable cannot be damaged.
Alternatively get an electrician to install a spur for you.

 

[7029 dave]

I would get an Electrician in, to make a more permanent solution.

 

[DPG]

Rather than wire a twin socket up like this, I would just use a good quality pre-made extension cable. Obviously in a ideal world you would get a socket wired in correctly by an electrician. Daz

 

[TJ Anderson]

Masterplug 4-Gang Switched Extension Lead 2m | Extension Leads | NoLinkingToThis

Get one of these little beuties. Even says in description that it is stylish, so that is a bonus.

 

[Adam W]

Hi, I want to move a socket from behind a fitted wardrobe.

Is it OK to wire a plug to a double surface mounted socket and then plug this into the socket behind the wardrobe?

Thanks

Jonny

That would look awful - a 'Heath Robinson' way of adding a socket.
Ideally the circuit needs extending or modifying properly, but alternatively you could just crack on and do it anyway.

 

[davesparks]

It won't be pretty, and it's not the way I'd do it, but it is sure as hell a better and safer way for a diyer to do it than having a go at altering/extending the fixed installation.


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[DPG]

Keep it safe and simple - a good quality pre-made extension cable. Daz