Replacing a single socket

[Simon47]

A bad install and against reg's

Which reg specifically - other than general "good workmanship" ?

the maximum amount of cables you should ever have on a socket is 3 per terminal.
ring in
ring out
+ 1 spur at the most.

And if it's a radial circuit ? The "all the sockets on the wall don't work" suggests that it's not a ring. It may be a radial, or it may be a non-compliant install, or ... Not enough information to be definitive about it.

 

[Jaymorris]

as a temporary fix, you could use some connector blocks to join each of the 4 cables together.
it is not right, but it is no worse than it was when it was hiding behind the socket plate.

(got my tin hat on)

Thank you for this advice. I really appreciate it ?

 

[James]

Which reg specifically - other than general "good workmanship" ?

And if it's a radial circuit ? The "all the sockets on the wall don't work" suggests that it's not a ring. It may be a radial, or it may be a non-compliant install, or ... Not enough information to be definitive about it.

ok, it is highly unlikely to conform to regs. in it current state.

It is not helpfull to discuss in detail what circuit arrangement may or may not be there.

point is, it needs looking at by a pro, and if the OP is competent enough to get them all securely joined as a temporary fix, then it may be possible to re energise the circuit if it is absolutely necessary as a temporary fix.

 

[Jaymorris]

ok, it is highly unlikely to conform to regs. in it current state.

It is not helpfull to discuss in detail what circuit arrangement may or may not be there.

point is, it needs looking at by a pro, and if the OP is competent enough to get them all securely joined as a temporary fix, then it may be possible to re energise the circuit if it is absolutely necessary as a temporary fix.

Thank you so much. Really appreciate it

 

[cloverman]

I think James has offer you the best solution as a temporary fix anyhow ! Obviously we all stress the need for safety so isolation of circuit beforehand and a blank cover on so no little fingers can get in there

 

[Ziggie]

As a quick safety measure , put them into Wago connectors ( separated by those joined!) . That makes it slightly safer and easy to work with when the problem is fixed