Explore our extensive range of in line lamp switches, available in various colours, designs, types and styles. Edited by cjs on Wednesday 14th December 12:29actually why didnt i think of that totally forgot that there was the distribution unit up there ! what it is, i wanted to hide the cables as much as possible to the back of the cupboard n back of microwave. is it possible to fit a switch half-way down the cable to enable me to use that to turn it on and off?

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But there have also been no recorded accidents with children inserting things into a plug without a cover since 1990 when the designs were changed to incorporate the shutters. These allow the fixing of the wires to the faceplate where the plug pins will protrude through and draw power from the socket.It protects the cable where it terminates and connects to the section of the socket where the plug will push in – see the terminals below.

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There can be a lot of wires going to a single switch plate if the switch has multiple gangs (switches) or if it is a 2 way or intermediate switch (the light is controlled from multiple switches) find out more here. Putting a 13a socket on a lighting circuit is a very good way of testing how your house insurance provider will deal with the results of a fire! This wire has a brown sheath, but this used to be red before 2004 – see here for more information on cable colours. This will either sit inside the wall, in the plaster or cut into the plaster board, or be mounted on top of the surface of the wall.The earth in the cable will be the bare wire, which is then sheathed with yellow and green when wiring up the socket. sockets are offered in an extensive range in various colours, sizes and finishes to suit all needs and décor. Previously the sheath was made of rubber and these cable should be changed by a qualified electrician – find one near you here.