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Yes it's a normal plug, it's just that the screw holes are these clips instead of being moulded into the box like a normal person would do it. Ridiculous, basically someone tripped over the hoover cable and yanked the whole thing out of the wall. If it had been a normal plug that wouldn't have...

Thanks for all your input on this guys. Really appreciated. 

Thanks Doc, We'd would do this if we knew where to get a similar box. No-one seems to have seen this mystery box and clip set up anywhere before. Our assumption is it's popular on the continent somewhere, just wondered if experts had come across it before. I thought it was a slim chance, I have...

So you don't think those clips are a common way of doing things? I was afraid of that. Changing the box on the one that is damaged looks like some of the plaster will need to be removed to get it out which will be a pain. It's in a supporting wall as well (not the one in the picture). 

Hey all,  My son lives in Gibraltar and last time we were over he asked me to take a look at one of his plugs that had been yanked out of the wall by accident (don't ask!). Anyway, they have 3 pin British plugs but the screw mounts are some sort of clip. I've never seen anything like it.  We...

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My electrician mate accidentally blew the power to the Ice making factory next door. The company has gone into liquidation.

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I've decided to make money writing dieting books. I'm told they appeal to a very wide audience.  

A restaurant is the only place where people are happy when they're fed up. I'll get my coat.

David Beckham to lead the Old Bailey's bid to host the FIFA trials.

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