Thanks for all the comments. The socket doesn't work with the light either on or off, so on reflection I'm going to leave well alone for now and replace the whole thing in the future.
Indeed. But I'm not competent to wire in a whole new fitting. Partly I was just curious why there was such a gap there, and I suppose having a faint hope there might be a quick (safe) fix.
Thanks for the reply. I'm afraid I've no idea what that thing is. I've tried to attach another picture in case that helps. Maybe I should have said that this fitting is probably about 30 years old.
Hi,
I've moved into a new house and the shaver socket in the bathroom (part of a light fitting) isn't working. There's no switch, it's supposed to be activated by inserting a two prong plug, but looking at it I can't see any moving part that responds to the insertion of a plug. I've attached an...
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