Rubber Grommets

by **BobAjob2** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:26 pm

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?

by **rosebery** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:30 pm

Well they SHOULD have been fitted. You don't HAVE to but I would say yes - do it.

Cheers

by **BobAjob2** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:45 am

[quote="rosebery"]Well they SHOULD have been fitted. You don't HAVE to but I would say yes - do it.

Cheers[/quote]
I thought that may have been the case, thanks, it'll keep me busy over the xmas period.

by **acsimpson** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:18 pm

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.

by **rosebery** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:15 pm

ACS I think thats spot on.

Cheers

by **sparx** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:47 pm

totally agree with acsimpson, just beat me to the comment!

much better than disconnecting if wiring allows,
regards Sparx

by **ericmark** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:53 am

There is grommet strip designed to edge non round holes. See here Google "cablecraft.co.uk/Products/grommet_strip" for example.

by **BobAjob2** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:48 pm

[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.