I've found that I have around 5 or 6 new sockets that don't have rubber grommets fitted in the back box.
It's an extension of the ring main that's been added into a house extension.
Is this a major problem, should I disconnect everything and add them?
I've been advised in the past that instead of disconnecting everything you can cut the gromit to allow it to be slipped in round the cable. Unless anyone here disagrees with me I would do that as it simplifies the job.
Do turn the power off before doing trying this though.
[quote="acsimpson"]I've been advised in the past that instead of disconnecting everything you can cut the gromit to allow it to be slipped in round the cable. Unless anyone here disagrees with me I would do that as it simplifies the job.
Do turn the power off before doing trying this though.[/quote]
I had wondered if I could do that, thanks.
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