UK Hi All. 1 gang & 2 gang 35mm back box

JagSingh · Mar 15, 2024

Has anyone used or fitted this type of back box ? It is a 1G & 2G

[ElectriciansForums.net] Hi All. 1 gang & 2 gang 35mm back box

westward10 · Mar 15, 2024

It's like a dual box except one side is two gang. Seems like a good idea.

littlespark · Mar 15, 2024

Use them quite regular in kitchens where you might have a double socket, and an isolation switch for a below counter socket.

Switch and socket are butted against each other with no gap, but can be tricky if decorative fittings are used that are slightly wider than standard white.

Also come as 1+1 versions as Westy mentions a dual box.

happysteve · Mar 15, 2024

Yes, they're fine, and useful. For some reason there are only 2 (diagonally opposite) fixing holes, but you can always drill more if one or both of them line up with crumbly substrate. None of the lugs are adjustable, so you have to get the box spot-on level.

nicebutdim · Mar 15, 2024

happysteve said:
Yes, they're fine, and useful. For some reason there are only 2 (diagonally opposite) fixing holes, but you can always drill more if one or both of them line up with crumbly substrate. None of the lugs are adjustable, so you have to get the box spot-on level.

Always wondered why this was the case with dual boxes - shouldn't be a great hardship for manufacturers to place adjustable lugs on either side.

Pretty Mouth · Mar 15, 2024

nicebutdim said:
Always wondered why this was the case with dual boxes - shouldn't be a great hardship for manufacturers to place adjustable lugs on either side.

I have a feeling that if they did have adjustable lugs on either side, then any adjustment would leave the accessories slightly out of line with one another.