I want to replace a 3pin wall socket that's ancient and horrible looking with a nice shiny metal one and i'd appreciate some advice before I do it.
To be clear, i'm a total noob and this is genuinely the most ambitious electrical job i've ever undertaken. I am clever enough to turn the power off before doing any thing though
Anyhoo, below are two pictures of my old socket, they aren't the greatest because the wires dont come out any further.
https://i.imgur.com/XrLWIA0.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/ITLd86E.jpeg
I was only expecting to see one of each cable rather than two so i'm not sure if that means I need a specific type of replacement socket. The chap in Screwfix couldn't offer any advice in case I electrocute myself.
This is the replacement socket I bought and below is a picture of the back side of it.
https://i.imgur.com/cHcK0PN.jpeg
If anyone could tell me if this is the correct type or offer any other advice i'd be most grateful.
Thanks
To be clear, i'm a total noob and this is genuinely the most ambitious electrical job i've ever undertaken. I am clever enough to turn the power off before doing any thing though
Anyhoo, below are two pictures of my old socket, they aren't the greatest because the wires dont come out any further.
https://i.imgur.com/XrLWIA0.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/ITLd86E.jpeg
I was only expecting to see one of each cable rather than two so i'm not sure if that means I need a specific type of replacement socket. The chap in Screwfix couldn't offer any advice in case I electrocute myself.
This is the replacement socket I bought and below is a picture of the back side of it.
https://i.imgur.com/cHcK0PN.jpeg
If anyone could tell me if this is the correct type or offer any other advice i'd be most grateful.
Thanks