Wanted Pattress for old MK socket

[sionevans]

Looking for a metal pattress with screw fittings in the correct place for this old MK 2 gang

socket.

The existing pattress of the socket that I am looking to replace has fittings on the side.

 

[snowhead]

https://www.art-deco-emporium.co.uk/vintage-mk-4-hole-socket-or-switch-fitting-kit-for-existing-or-new-backboxes-1158

 

[pirate]

Really useful site, thank you @snowhead
I love places where you can get "stuff" not easily obtained elsewhere. The range of fabric covered flex is amazing, and I love the "large" ceiling rose that will cover the mess under an older, small or standard rose

 

[loz2754]

https://www.art-deco-emporium.co.uk/vintage-mk-4-hole-socket-or-switch-fitting-kit-for-existing-or-new-backboxes-1158

That's a normal back box but with 4 X back box repair clips fitted. Genius solution!

 

[snowhead]

Really useful site,

I think I've linked that site before, as it always seems to come up in searches when I search for unusual items.

 

[sionevans]

Thanks @snowhead - great website for the older stuff that I like.

If anyone has a spare one lying around, to sell for a couple of pound, please let me know

 

[sionevans]

Would this do the job? The fittings appear to be in the right place.

Dual 1 Gang 25mm Metal Pattress Back Box Electrical Wall Socket Switch (169) | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225307800537?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1_7evoynRNa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=GCmTOCvOS1W&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[nicebutdim]

Would this do the job? The fittings appear to be in the right place.

Dual 1 Gang 25mm Metal Pattress Back Box Electrical Wall Socket Switch (169) | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225307800537?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1_7evoynRNa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=GCmTOCvOS1W&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Dual boxes are slightly wider and it's unlikely those lugs are correctly spaced. It also has a divider that would prevent the socket screwing back.

The prior link is for a standard 2 gang flush box with 'back box repair clips', which Google will show you, but obviously you'd have to set spacing without the aid of a convenient template.

 

[MJPD29]

Would this do the job? The fittings appear to be in the right place.

Dual 1 Gang 25mm Metal Pattress Back Box Electrical Wall Socket Switch (169) | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225307800537?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1_7evoynRNa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=GCmTOCvOS1W&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

No it wouldn’t. Are you intending on using this socket as part of an installation?

 

[sionevans]

No it wouldn’t. Are you intending on using this socket as part of an installation?

Yes - I am intending to use the socket