2 Gang outdoor IP66 rated socket. Personally I think these are more aesthetically pleasing than the grey type outdoor sockets. I believe they are usually £14.99.
23 comments
summerof76
7y 28d#1
I have fitted 2 of these, heat added
ukbootlegs2015
7y 28d#2
Thx. Ordered one as I am erecting a new shed tomorrow and need an additional socket for the fridge
OrribleHarry
7y 28d#3
1p discount on my account lol £9.98
AzeemB
7y 28d#4
catches are a bit tight but other than that its ok.
Don't really think BG is a preimum brand like MK (high quality)
umirza85
7y 28d#5
I have one of those black junction boxes outside my garage like the one in the picture here (wire runs from house to garage for lights/power etc...).
Am i able to run a wire from this box to this socket?
pibpob to umirza85
7y 28d#10
Nobody can answer that question without knowing what's connected to that plastic box.
umirza85 to pibpob
7y 28d#15
It's connected to the fuse box (RCD), was just recently done by an electrician. He ripped out the old wire (previous owners patch-work job) and installed it properly.
pibpob to umirza85
7y 28d#16
I presume you mean MCB - or rather, that's what's important. Is it on its own circuit? What is the gauge of the cable, and what is the rating of the MCB?
umirza85 to pibpob
7y 28d#22
I believe it is 16amps fuse, gauge of cable I'm not sure but it is definitely ample, it is a proper shielded cable.
pibpob to umirza85
7y 28d#23
Well it's probably safe enough but probably doesn't meet some regulation or other...
lazyboy
7y 28d#6
I have one of these. The catch broke after a couple of years. The MK ones are much better quality.
RuudBullit to lazyboy
7y 28d#7
I agree, the MK ones are much better quality, but considerably more expensive normally. These are spot on for a tenner.
pibpob to RuudBullit
7y 28d#11
I would pay considerably more than £10 in order not to have to replace it after two years, but then I guess it's OK if you are a cowboy electrician...
I've had Loblite ones which failed in the same way as described.
RuudBullit to pibpob
7y 28d#13
I have 5 of these in my garden, and have had them in for about 2 and a half years
Still more than ok at the minute
If I did have to replace one, it would take me all of 15 minutes, so no biggie really
Now, if a tradesman turned up to my house with tools of this quality, then I would definitely be thinking 'cowboy'
What? You were so upset by my criticism of your deal that you took the trouble to trawl through my history to snipe at a deal I posted? Wow!
Oh and your analogy is silly by the way: if builders choose to use crap tools it's they who suffer; if they install crap materials in your house, it's you who suffers.
RuudBullit to pibpob
7y 28d#17
Your criticism was completely unfounded, these are decent enough for the money. They are certainly not going to break in 5 minutes, and are up to safety standards. Any tradesman who won't invest in decent quality tools most certainly won't do decent quality work. A tradesman is only as good as his tools. I've worked on site many years, and the best tradesman always have good quality tools and all the correct tools to enable them to do their job efficiently and to a high standard.
pibpob to RuudBullit
7y 28d#18
Notice I'm not the only one to criticise this product? Maybe you should look up the Law of Holes.
RuudBullit to pibpob
7y 28d#19
At 341 degrees, I'm not the only one to disagree with you
Like I say, I have 5 of these at home and as of yet, have had no problem with them. I do find the clips can be tight, but this can be minimised by mounting them perfectly flush. If the brickwork is uneven, this then leads to them being overly tight. Your criticism wasn't even of the product, you were just looking down your nose at other sparkies by taking a snide dig.
veedubjai
7y 28d#8
Stick to MK.
Mulva42 to veedubjai
7y 28d#9
Why?
veedubjai to Mulva42
7y 28d#12
It's good...
...with better design & plastics.
Milki
7y 28d#20
Just what i needed! Off to get mine now. Thanks op ☺
indyjukebox
7y 28d#21
Latches are tight and mine broke within 18 months. Pain in the bottom for me, as I do not fancy handling anything electrical and it will cost me more to get an electrician in to replace it, rather than if I had gone for something more robust like MK in the first instance.
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Opening post
Personally I think these are more aesthetically pleasing than the grey type outdoor sockets. I believe they are usually £14.99.
23 comments
Don't really think BG is a preimum brand like MK (high quality)
Am i able to run a wire from this box to this socket?
I've had Loblite ones which failed in the same way as described.
Still more than ok at the minute
If I did have to replace one, it would take me all of 15 minutes, so no biggie really
Now, if a tradesman turned up to my house with tools of this quality, then I would definitely be thinking 'cowboy'
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Oh and your analogy is silly by the way: if builders choose to use crap tools it's they who suffer; if they install crap materials in your house, it's you who suffers.
Any tradesman who won't invest in decent quality tools most certainly won't do decent quality work. A tradesman is only as good as his tools. I've worked on site many years, and the best tradesman always have good quality tools and all the correct tools to enable them to do their job efficiently and to a high standard.
Like I say, I have 5 of these at home and as of yet, have had no problem with them. I do find the clips can be tight, but this can be minimised by mounting them perfectly flush. If the brickwork is uneven, this then leads to them being overly tight. Your criticism wasn't even of the product, you were just looking down your nose at other sparkies by taking a snide dig.
...with better design & plastics.