help with 3 gang wall socket replacement

[Purosangue]

Does anyone have a link to where i can buy a 3 gang slimline wall socket with a double mounting screws at 120mm



similar to this with screw mounting position of a two gang ( 120mm )

in a three gang




ideally as a slim line as in picture 1

thanks

[RGG]

I can't guarantee it but this looks like 120mm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newlec-NL8300-Double-Trip...

[maccboy]

Would something like this do?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-2g-to-3g-switch...

[Purosangue]

maccboy said:

Would something like this do?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-2g-to-3g-switch...

thats a 15mm faceplate , currently have a 20mm so big improvement but ideally looking for around 7mm ( standard) or 10mm

[Purosangue]

RGG said:

I can't guarantee it but this looks like 120mm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newlec-NL8300-Double-Trip...

thats the right dimensions but unfortunately not slim line 25mm

[RGG]

This one, the description - will be a certainty

"Fits over existing 2 gang flush socket"

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greenbrook-GB223W-C-Doubl...

[Purosangue]

RGG said:

This one, the description - will be a certainty

"Fits over existing 2 gang flush socket"

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greenbrook-GB223W-C-Doubl...

thanks but its not a slimline fitting all the ones Ive found so far have an external box from 15mm -25mm a standard slim line are around 7-10mm

[Richard-D]

Purosangue said:

maccboy said:

Would something like this do?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-2g-to-3g-switch...

thats a 15mm faceplate , currently have a 20mm so big improvement but ideally looking for around 7mm ( standard) or 10mm

I suspect you may need the extra depth to accommodate the plug pins which won't go in to the back box. I think you might be looking for something that isn't possible.

[Purosangue]

here's the the two gang slim line at 7mm




with the 3 gang ( originally a two gang )replaced with a 3 gang hence the 120mm gap to screw the new socket in place







you can buy slim line 3 gang switches but the mounting screws are over 120mm .....

nb : just had the splash backs fitted hence the reason the faceplates aren't screwed into the wall I have to trim down 75mm M10 screws

Edited by Purosangue on Friday 12th December 23:01

[Shuff4]

Would the mounting holes of the slimline be over 120mm due to it being a larger backbox for the slimline, which allow the accommodation for the plug pins.

120mm would mean the plug is hitting what is behind the faceplate when the outer two sockets are used.

[Purosangue]

Richard-D said:

Purosangue said:

maccboy said:

Would something like this do?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-2g-to-3g-switch...

thats a 15mm faceplate , currently have a 20mm so big improvement but ideally looking for around 7mm ( standard) or 10mm

I suspect you may need the extra depth to accommodate the plug pins which won't go in to the back box. I think you might be looking for something that isn't possible.

the thing is the back pattress box is a triple galvanised box although it had a double socket with a redundant co axial box , I removed the co axial and simply installed a 3 gang converter unfortunately there are no mounting plates for a standard 3 gang box . I might have to modify the rear pattress box

[Purosangue]

Shuff4 said:

Would the mounting holes of the slimline be over 120mm due to it being a larger backbox for the slimline, which allow the accommodation for the plug pins.

120mm would mean the plug is hitting what is behind the faceplate when the outer two sockets are used.

the pattress box is 35mm with 12mm plasterboard and a 20mm Splash back so around 67mm depth to accommodate the internals so plenty of room

its just the mounting position for a 2 gang not a 3 gang

edit
it looks like ill just have to modify the pattress box to fit a standard triple

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BBRC.html

Edited by Purosangue on Friday 12th December 23:27

[Richard-D]

Purosangue said:

the thing is the back pattress box is a triple galvanised box although it had a double socket with a redundant co axial box , I removed the co axial and simply installed a 3 gang converter unfortunately there are no mounting plates for a standard 3 gang box . I might have to modify the rear pattress box

I think I see what you are saying, you've already considered that. I didn't know triple back boxes existed.

[Frane Selak]

Are you saying it was originally a triple socket with a triple box behind and not a double box with a triple converter socket onto it. If so wold this fit.

https://www.diy.com/departments/mk-triple-13a-240v...

[Shuff4]

Would the mounting holes of the slimline be over 120mm due to it being a larger backbox for the slimline, which allow the accommodation for the plug pins.

120mm would mean the plug is hitting what is behind the faceplate when the outer two sockets are used.

[Purosangue]

Frane Selak said:

Are you saying it was originally a triple socket with a triple box behind and not a double box with a triple converter socket onto it. If so wold this fit.

https://www.diy.com/departments/mk-triple-13a-240v...

you must be a mind reader its exactly what I've bought from B&Q


, the triple galvanised box was actually divided into a double and a single so overall a the size of a triple ,with the single box section ( co axial broken ), hence why i fitted a triple gang converter at 120mm , I bought a pair of repair clips and have installed either end to make 180mm to allow the triple to fit

[Frane Selak]

So it was one of these.



Will a standard triple cover the hole lengthways and why didn't you change the back box before the splashback went on.

[OldGermanHeaps]

Those triple gang sockets are usually gash, all the ones i have seen haven't been from reputable brands and when you look at the size of the busbars inside them and the quality of the contacts i would never risk running a heating appliance off one.

[Purosangue]

Frane Selak said:

So it was one of these.



Will a standard triple cover the hole lengthways and why didn't you change the back box before the splashback went on.

hindsight is a wonderfull thing , so much going on it was one of those punch list items that was forgotten , chaps came in and fitted the quartz splash panels cut out for a triple socket ............then it was an oh bugger moment !


wife said she didnt like the thicker socket so i thought if they do a slim line version , then all good . sadly they dont , no problem a bit of engineering and those adaptors and ill have a secure fix for the tripple , plenty of room behind for a standard triple i already cut the old co axial box

so no worries , , just making the extractor fit to size and wiring up the mood lighting , kitchen will be finished in a few days then onto the wifes next project

[Purosangue]

OldGermanHeaps said:

Those triple gang sockets are usually gash, all the ones i have seen haven't been from reputable brands and when you look at the size of the busbars inside them and the quality of the contacts i would never risk running a heating appliance off one.

they are only going to be used for food processors that sort of thing , no kettles , toasters etc. to be fair the MK version are pretty robust , cetainly better quality than the 2 -3 gang socket its replacing