dry lining back box (electrical sockets)

[spongebob59]

Any sparks on here know if its possible to replace the two yellow lugs on the sides ?

like this :

https://www.screwfix.com/p/appleby-2-gang-47mm-dry-lining-box/45057

think the inserts are threaded so am struggling to get the face plate to stay on !!

 

[Rooter]

yes, just buy a new one and take the yellow bits out and replace if you cant remove the whole liner. Bit fiddly, but ok!

 

[spongebob59]

Bit difficult to do now the tilings done :angry:

 

[Rooter]

Bit difficult to do now the tilings done :angry:

Yeh, so you should be able to remove the yellow tabs and replace.

 

[spongebob59]

ok, will give it a go......

 

[BTatHome]

The yellow tabs kind of slide into the box when the front isnt attached. Much more obvious with a new box in your hand.

Just be really careful you don't overtighten these as the yellow plastic seems to crack quite easily.

 

[spongebob59]

Yes, its only when I've had a further look that I've noticed that had happened when they were fitted.
had to be the cooker socket too where the copper is that bit thicker

 

[Linksguru]

Yes they can be replaced, make sure you push the tabs all the way to the back of the box before tilting them inwards, they will not turn in unless they are all the way back.