Replace 2 gang faceplate with fused spur flex outlet?

user 37201 · Sep 11, 2024

I need to replace a 2 gang socket outlet in order to wire in a heated towel rail, has anyone used such a thing as a double face plate with a fused spur flex outlet and a single socket, something similar to a cooker outlet?

mainline · Sep 11, 2024

You could replace the back box with a dual one.

SPECIAL LOCATION · Sep 11, 2024

mainline said:
You could replace the back box with a dual one.

If there's room on the wall, it may be easier to just sink a single gang box and put the fused spur next to the socket..?

Especially if the existing back box is just a 25mm deep one. As the twin-single back-box will be wider & deeper.

But if its a stud wall then a twin-single dry-line box is an easy option.

Murdoch · Sep 11, 2024

Or just fit a plug to the towel rail and plug it in ?

NozSpark · Sep 12, 2024

You could make up a double plate in click (mode ?) with a single socket, a DP switch and a fuse module,,, you wont be able to fit a flex outlet on it though

user 37201 · Sep 12, 2024

There’s already another double socket and a fused spur switch on the wall next to the socket I want to change so I’m liking the idea of just fitting a plug to the towel rail!

SPECIAL LOCATION · Sep 12, 2024

jameslaurieuk said:
There’s already another double socket and a fused spur switch on the wall next to the socket I want to change so I’m liking the idea of just fitting a plug to the towel rail!

Sometimes the simple answers are the ones you completely overlook!

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