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harry olee
Hi
I need to replace this grubby looking socket shown in the photo with a modern one with usb connection sockets but the internal lugs in the metal pattress box (designed for four screws not two) get in the way and there is a 5mm gap
Other than hacking it out and replacing, is there any neat and secure way of installing a plastic surface mount box over the top of the flush metal mounting box.
The backs of the plastic ones are brittle and need to be supported so you cannot have a void behind them - I was thinking of using a drilled flat metal blanking plate and self tapping screws to support it.
But would this unconventional approach cause consternation amongst the electrical fraternity because of some technical or other reason?
I need to replace this grubby looking socket shown in the photo with a modern one with usb connection sockets but the internal lugs in the metal pattress box (designed for four screws not two) get in the way and there is a 5mm gap
Other than hacking it out and replacing, is there any neat and secure way of installing a plastic surface mount box over the top of the flush metal mounting box.
The backs of the plastic ones are brittle and need to be supported so you cannot have a void behind them - I was thinking of using a drilled flat metal blanking plate and self tapping screws to support it.
But would this unconventional approach cause consternation amongst the electrical fraternity because of some technical or other reason?