Sockets and Switches Guides
We know choosing your own replacement sockets and switches can be a daunting task, which is why we've created these guides to help you make the right selection. Please click on the guides below, or call us on 02920 004 887 if you need more assistance, our customer service team are here to help.
Recently added guides
- What Size Back Box Do I Need? — the right type, material, and depth for your sockets and switches.
- What Is a Double Pole Switch? — when you need one, and which appliances require it.
- What Is a Fused Spur? — how fused spurs, switched, unswitched, and flex outlet versions work.
- Shaver Sockets and Bathroom Electrical Legislation — why standard sockets aren't permitted in bathroom zones, and what is.
- Why Do UK Sockets Have Three Pins? — the safety engineering behind the UK's distinctive plug design.
- What Does "Gang" Mean on a Socket or Switch? — the difference between 1, 2, 3, and 4-gang sockets and switches.
- Can I Change a Light Switch Myself? — Part P, the tools you need, and how to do it safely.
- Why Does My Light Switch Buzz? — common causes, and when to call an electrician.
- What Is a Smart Light Switch? — how it differs from a smart bulb, and what to check before buying.
- What Is a Ring Circuit? — how UK sockets are wired, and why.
- What Is an RCD? — the safety device that protects against electric shock.
- What Is a Spur Socket? — adding an extra socket off a ring circuit.
