Different plug socket types

[RobE86]

Hi
Been decorating kids bedroom. When I've come to changing electrical sockets in the room, the screws for attaching the socket to the wall are just underneath the earth pin hole. Does anyone know what these type of sockets are called? Trying to find some on the web but proving fruitless. Any help is much appreciated. Rob

 

[Doghouse Riley]

They look pretty old.
I've never seen any like it.

I'd change them for new ones too, they're quite cheap. But it will also probably involve changing the back boxes.
I doubt if the original boxes will accept the screws of the new ones, given their location.

 

[Ian]

That looks like it could be a socket converter - i.e. take a 1 gang socket and convert it in to a 2 gang socket. Take a look at this from Toolstation:

Socket Converter

BS1363. Increase the number of sockets without installing new boxes or patresses.The Axiom Standard White range of accessories includes a complete offering of 2A, 5A and 13A sockets, 10A switches up to 6 gang, 20A DP and 45A cooker switches plus connection units, dimmer switches, AV sockets, TV...

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Looks very similar to me. Personally, I'd just swap it out for a proper socket if you're redecorating anyway.

 

[RobE86]

That's awesome Ian thank you so much! Makes sense now given the wires I've got behind it

 

[udraft]

Believe it's a 13a switch socket outlet.

What is 13A switch socket outlet? - Answers

A '13-A socket outlet' is the popular name for the standard electrical socket used in the UK and other various other countries under the British sphere of influence such as the Arab Gulf countries.The term derives from the fact that the socket is designed to take fused plugs which are rated at...

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