External Electric Sockets

[Femlaediyer]

We are planning to have external electrical sockets fitted in our courtyard patio area. We would like to have flush sockets installed so that they are not protruding from the wall, where people might bang their legs on them. Our electrician says that he has never come across them before and isn't sure that they are even such a thing or where we might be able to buy them from? I have had an initial look on good old Google but its not really helping!
I thought that I would ask for your advice as hopefully some of you have used them before?
Thanks in advance for your advice/help.

 

[brianmoooore]

It's something I've been asked about before, and I've not been able to find such a thing.

 

[Femlaediyer]

It's something I've been asked about before, and I've not been able to find such a thing.

Maybe these are not available then. I suppose that we could just get normal ones and sink them into the wall, that's maybe another option

 

[DPG]

They don't stick out far. Shouldn't be a problem unless it's a very narrow walkway.

 

[Femlaediyer]

They don't stick out far. Shouldn't be a problem unless it's a very narrow walkway.

Its not a narrow walkway but we have elderly family who can be a little unstable on their feet at times, so we thought that it might be worth putting in flush ones just to eliminate any potential accidents. Maybe we will just have to go with standard ones.

 

[littlespark]

Not that I’m suggesting you do this, but there is a video on the forum somewhere of someone actually sinking a surface mount external socket into the wall.

That did get a few laughs

 

[stevethesparks]

Not that I’m suggesting you do this, but there is a video on the forum somewhere of someone actually sinking a surface mount external socket into the wall.

That did get a few laughs

Looking that up would be the best reason to decide not to do this

 

[westward10]

This is the fella you want.

 

[DPG]

Not that I’m suggesting you do this, but there is a video on the forum somewhere of someone actually sinking a surface mount external socket into the wall.

That did get a few laughs

I remember that. Yeah, don't try and sink one in. It won't end up pretty!

 

[stevethesparks]

I remember that. Yeah, don't try and sink one in. It won't end up pretty!

Not if Kieran installs it

 

[westward10]

The more times I watch this the more I am astounded.

 

[DPG]

The more times I watch this the more I am astounded.

I cant bring myself to watch it again.

 

[stevethesparks]

I bet he's had plastic surgery since

 

[westward10]

I still wonder if he ever connected a cpc to the front plate as earlier shots show them on the back box.

 

[JBW175]

Jesus, pass the eye bleach. That’s the first time I’ve seen it; and wow???

 

[littlespark]

Back to the OP.

external sockets don’t stick out too much, and when they’re in use, the trailing flexes will cause more hazards than the socket with the lid shut.

Good design can position the sockets to minimise leads crossing walkways

 

[Timbo]

This one I can go in 4 inches!!!

One bloke I won't be getting in.

 

[Stufin135]

MK do a flush mount bezel for their masterseal range. Still think half the socket will be out the wall though.

MK K56503GRY Masterseal 2Gang 170x229x41mm Grey Flush Mounting Bezel

Buy online MK K56503GRY Masterseal 2Gang 170x229x41mm Grey Flush Mounting Bezel

www.edwardes.co.uk

 

[brianmoooore]

Here's a 'flush' EV charging point I installed

 

[stevethesparks]

Here's a 'flush' EV charging point I installed

Could do with a bit of filler around that