Can I turn a single socket into a double?
If you are wondering whether you can swap any single socket for a double, then the answer is yes, providing the existing socket is the only one on that spur (wire feed) from the ring main.
Is E17 same as candelabra?
The designation refers to the diameter of the base, in millimeters. Candelabra bases are smaller than conventional A-lamps which use a medium base (E26 or E27). Intermediate base lamps, E17, are far less common than candelabra and can be found in small table lamps, novelty fixtures, and ceiling fans.
Can you change a single socket to a triple?
Yes you can. But as you can appreciate, with each plug top being capable of drawing 13 amps, you MUST make sure that the 1gang socket is on a ring main and is not a spur. Unless of course, the triple socket unit itself is fused down to 13amps across the three outlets.
How much does it cost to change a single socket to a double?
How Much Does Installing New Plug Sockets Cost?
| Job Description | Socket Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Installing a Single Socket | £35 | £75 |
| Installing a Double Socket | £50 | £90 |
| Installing a USB Single Socket | £65 | £105 |
| Installing a USB Double Socket | £90 | £130 |
How many sockets can be on a spur?
How Many Sockets Can Be on a Spur? Only one spur can be connected to a single socket.
Does E17 fit E12?
This adapter will reduce the socket from your chandelier/fixtue from a intermediate (E17) size to the smaller Candelabra (E12) size socket. So you will be able to use a bulb that has a candelabra (E12) base in your fixture that has a intermediate (E17) socket.
Is B11 same as E12?
The codes E12 and B11 refer to two different specifications. E12 is the type of the bulb’s base, while B11 refers to the bulb type and describes its shape. Both of these are usually found in the same bulb, leading to the mixup.
Can I change a plug socket myself UK?
If you’re renovating your house and want a more refined look in your home, you’d be surprised how different your home looks when you’ve changed up the plug sockets. It’s a simple job to DIY because it’s using an existing fitting, so it’s within the powers of a beginner DIYer, as long as you’re super safety-conscious.
Can I add a socket from another socket?
The easiest way of connecting into a ring circuit is to run a spur cable from the terminals of an existing socket – but you can’t connect it to any socket. The IEE Wiring Regulations are very specific about this. You mustn’t run a spur from a socket that’s already on a spur, or that already supplies a spur.