Resolved a previous bodge where a surface double back box was fitted over a single sunken box on an old plaster wall...
I used this backing box in my daughter's flat to replace a double socket with no switches on it. I replaced it with a double socket which has USB ports on it. The old backing box wasn't deep enough for the new socket but this one did the job.
Excellent backbox to convert a single into a double
Needed a deep surface mounted conversion back box to accommodate a two gang plate with usb sockets. SF don't sell them. TS staff very helpful and in stock for immediate pickup.
Great little adapter plate to convert single socket to double, whilst chunkly it's fine as it's hidden behind a kitchen appliance. If I could it would lose half a star as it doesn't come with screws, yes the double socket will come with its own, but whilst it could use the old single socket screws, if thats being repurposed elsewhere... though maybe the reasoning for that is that if not being used as a single to double converter (it has holes in each corner for fixed fitting) then fair enough.
These are very easy to fit. You just remove the single socket, and screw this in place. It’s quite easy to see where the screws are going too.
This box saves the time and effort to widen the hole in the wall to accommodate a double socket. The only downside is the box sits out from the wall and the original cable may need to be extended to connect to the new socket.
Nice item with a quality feel and touch, have used before and will again.
I’m glad I stumbled across this conversion box as it helped solve a problem in my kitchen. I wanted to convert a single socket to a double socket without cutting into the wall. Worked a treat!
Happy with pattress box. Good quality and cheap price
Good quality good price you will need another set of screws
What a fantastic find didn’t even k ow this thing existed.. made an impossible job possible for an uneducated ape.. 🦍..
Great box when you have wires coming from all sides the cutout in the back saved on time.
perfect solution to the problem of making a single socket into a twin socket
Got these to replace single sockets in my home . Will need more so will buy same. Easy to use and do the job.
Perfect for converting single socket to double
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Good solid construction, good value and well made. Personal opinion could be 5mm slimmer.
Does exactly what you need it to. Can't argue with that
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Perfect just the job Toolstation came to the rescue was only available from other suppliers online
