Socket

thebop

Need to remove a socket and have wires easily accessible for a carpenter. He is fitting a wardrobe and will then mount a socket plate on backing of wardrobe.

Is the following procedure safe to have wires easily accessible.

1. Turn off socket trip switch
2. Remove Socket plate and tape up wires individually

M cebee

dunno who invented those plates

they wont comply with wiring rules,same with long screws

how big is wardrobe?can,you shift socket?

Solair

You shouldn't really be fitting a socket in a wardrobe. It's just not a good idea, as if it is ever overloaded it's surrounded by potentially highly flammable wood and fabric!

However, if you're going to do it anyway, you should use a proper flush socket box behind it. Long screws and an open back are a potential fire hazard should the wires ever work themselves loose and short.

The box behind the socket's designed to contain the potential damage and protect the structure behind it.

If I were you, I'd move the socket to somewhere accessible.

M cebee

yes the wardrobe and plate aren't suitable

seems to be mostly kitchen and cabinet fitters that use them-they're outlawed i would think under current regs regarding flush boxes