Old style MK sockets

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The old MK sockets with 4 fixing screws any one know if they are still available, or would the original back box have two side lugs, I cant remember as I have never had the occasion to look, I have a few to replace and trying to avoid plaster damage on a solid wal
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[telectrix]

back box has 4 lugs. 2 top, 2 bottom. if , the box can't be replaced, drill and plug or tap int back box) left and right, screw in 2 socket pin extenders, then fix faceplate to them.

 

[the pict]

Bugger that means digging out the old box, it looks like its been plastered in about 10mm all round as well
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[Engineer54]

I take it that you don't read too well!! lol!!

 

[telectrix]

Bugger that means digging out the old box, it looks like its been plastered in about 10mm all round as well
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No. read my post.

 

[the pict]

Sometimes my braiin goes straight to worst case scenario, but I never ever thought of that solution Tel, but just shows no matter how long you have been at it theres always room to learn a new trick even if you are an old dog like me
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[telectrix]

or you could drill and plug and ise some longish 6's screws

 

[guest119]

Or fit a mounting frame over it using the top and botton screw. Then side screws for a new socket.

Boydy

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[guest119]

K2202

 

[MDJ]

As tel mentioned, I have done the exact same thing myself in the past, it does work.

 

[HandySparks]

I changed an old double socket recently. The flush backbox had 6 lugs; two each on top and bottom edges and one on each side.

 

[the pict]

Know what there are some bloody good guys on here,Thanks again all
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[Deleted member 9648]

I changed an old double socket recently. The flush backbox had 6 lugs; two each on top and bottom edges and one on each side.

Yes, most of them I come across have six lugs,will take the usual side fixing sockets just the same..
Another method I have used is to remove a couple of sliding lugs from another box and fix them with small self tappers to the side of the box. Fiddly, but gets you out of trouble on a friday afternoon on an EICR when the socket you have just dropped for inspection wont go back because a poxy lug is trashed.

 

[shanky887614]

Drill then tap backbox, use 75mm long pins if you need to

 

[telectrix]

Yes, most of them I come across have six lugs,will take the usual side fixing sockets just the same..

i not got six lugs, just the usual two, left and right to stop brain falling sideways. serve a secondary purpose to stop specs falling off. pity lugholes weren't sited to block out 'er indoors.

 

[guest119]

i not got six lugs, just the usual two, left and right to stop brain falling sideways. serve a secondary purpose to stop specs falling off. pity lugholes weren't sited to block out 'er indoors.

So there you are Tel, without your lugs you wouldnt see too good???

Boydy

 

[jaypp]

Drill then tap backbox, use 75mm long pins if you need to

always good to have a spare drill on board for those times (last thing friday usually) when using this method for repair etc and the drill manages to snap (itself!).

 

[jaypp]

The old MK sockets with 4 fixing screws any one know if they are still available, or would the original back box have two side lugs, I cant remember as I have never had the occasion to look, I have a few to replace and trying to avoid plaster damage on a solid wal
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can't think at the moment re 2gang but i remember 1gangs having no fixed lug. if you find side lugs and it's the same, don't forget to earth backbox (sorry if you are aware already!)

 

[shanky887614]

always good to have a spare drill on board for those times (last thing friday usually) when using this method for repair etc and the drill manages to snap (itself!).

Why would you only have 1 3mm bit?

you only need to breathe on these small bits and they will snap

 

[GLENNSPARK]

No. read my post.

but seriously Tel you`d think they`d be able to just look at the situation...and suss it out for themselves....wouldn`t you...:nonod:

 

[GLENNSPARK]

always good to have a spare drill on board for those times (last thing friday usually) when using this method for repair etc and the drill manages to snap (itself!).

OK...so....when was the last time you ground up a drill properly?

you want a high speed for small drills and a steady hand as its all about keeping the drill straight and level when drilling....isn`t it really...

but i guess all the usual suspects are going to appear now to tell me to `leave off`
and how i am `being harsh`...or some other twaddle like that...

i suspect the time i worked in plating/welding/fabrications (heavy industries) wont be considered during the verdict...

 

[jaypp]

OK...so....when was the last time you ground up a drill properly?

you want a high speed for small drills and a steady hand as its all about keeping the drill straight and level when drilling....isn`t it really...

but i guess all the usual suspects are going to appear now to tell me to `leave off`
and how i am `being harsh`...or some other twaddle like that...

i suspect the time i worked in plating/welding/fabrications (heavy industries) wont be considered during the verdict...

my eitb training helped my grinding skills perfectly thanks!!

lift n twist 118 degrees

 

[jaypp]

OK...so....when was the last time you ground up a drill properly?

you want a high speed for small drills and a steady hand as its all about keeping the drill straight and level when drilling....isn`t it really...

but i guess all the usual suspects are going to appear now to tell me to `leave off`
and how i am `being harsh`...or some other twaddle like that...

i suspect the time i worked in plating/welding/fabrications (heavy industries) wont be considered during the verdict...

oh, and i'm far from feeling like you need to lay off!!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

oh, and i'm far from feeling like you need to lay off!!

glad to hear it:clap:

 

[the pict]

Glenn , This was the original question all other solutions were volunteered, The old MK sockets with 4 fixing screws any one know if they are still available, or would the original back box have two , as to problem solving I have in my time held a number of senior posts in all sorts of industries and the approach I adopt is "use your team"
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