Single to double back box converter

[rolyberkin]

Scolmore PATTRESS SURFACE BACK BOX - 1 GANG TO 2 GANG CONVERTOR - https://www.superlecdirect.com/p-prw091-scolmore-pattress-surface-back-box-1-gang-to-2-gang-convertor?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4vzKBRCtARIsAM3l8OBM12DvSZxfW0_k7TMiDyB7N_zcLeFz5u1_mD-qiYFjJ8EspyuiDagaAonUEALw_wcB
or
https://www.screwfix.com/p/schneider-electric-lisse-converter-socket/108ft

Anyone used any of these, I have a customer who wants singles converted to doubles they have no issues with surface mount/don't want dust, or have I just drunk too much beer tonight!?

 

[ruston]

Easier and neater to use these.
Socket Converter 1 Gang to 2 Gang - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p88126?r=googleshopping&rr=marin&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw7rHqJHh3QIV7BXTCh1-3wiEEAQYASABEgK2uPD_BwE

Sorry didn't see your second link. I would go for the converta socket.

 

[Dillb]

As Ruston said, used the sockets before and they are still working perfectly fine.

 

[KEV 1 N]

I’ve used these before, as you can use standard double sockets...just make sure the socket fits the box as it can foul on the arrowed lugs...if you use the same brand it should be ok.

 

[rolyberkin]

I’ve used these before, as you can use standard double sockets...just make sure the socket fits the box as it can foul on the arrowed lugs...if you use the same brand it should be ok.
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Can you rotate the metal bracket through 90 degrees, my back boxes have two vertical screws, got to go back and check if they have 4 x screw lugs or just the two?

 

[KEV 1 N]

Can you rotate the metal bracket through 90 degrees, my back boxes have two vertical screws, got to go back and check if they have 4 x screw lugs or just the two?

Not sure, although looking at the above picture, it appears they are designed to unscrew and rotate.

I would stay clear of those converter sockets, especially Clipsal brand. Every one I’ve ever encounted has been dodgy....either plugs are difficult to insert or the switches tend to fail mechanically.....I remember now I had to replace a load of them and used the converter boxes with a standard double socket.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

Have used the schneider one above, works well. if you look at tlc-direct they sell a double white surface box that fixes into the single one in the wall. then use whatever sockets you want. might work out a quid or 2 cheaper if there is a store near you

 

[SparkySy]

I've used the schnider ones too and they work well I've also had the mispleasure of using the clipsall ones and they were horrible, way too flexible and difficult to insert and remove a plug, saw many with burnt out pins and non operable switches too.

 

[Taylortwocities]

I would stay clear of those converter sockets,

They are a PITA to install, especially if there are more than two cables coming to that socket, or if the cable is the older - stranded - type.

 

[Midwest]

I've used the Click ones a couple of times, and ended up removing the metal plate. Even using the appropriate Click faceplate, it was rather tight for the cables inside, as they don't terminate where the single back box is. Don't even think of trying to terminate RFC cables.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I’ve done this using normal surface boxes.
Just cut a hole in the middle of the back box pull the cables through and fix the back box using the holes provided.
Think the Marshal Tufflex back boxes have 4 holes, two to the side and the other two top and bottom.