Unscrew the surface mounted wall sockets faceplate and pull it away from the wall, but keep the screws in case the new ones don’t fit. This protrusion thereby provides proper alignment of the apertures, allowing the back surface of the cover plate to seat properly against the socket face, while maintaining the vertical plane boundary at the thinned front surface regions of the cover plate. No. 3,840,692 Wells describes an outsized cover plate that is screwed over an existing cover plate. Next, remove the knockout in the new surface mounting box and pass the cables through. Only do this if there is room for it inside the mounting box – all wiring connections must be accessible and not buried in the wall behind. When you’ve done that, tighten each fixing screw bit by bit until the faceplate is securely fixed to the wall or the box. Note: Panel mount frame # 79110X45 available, accepts one 22.5mmX45mm modular device. Fit the new faceplate, and use the socket tester to check it’s correctly wired. Once the pattress box is mounted attach the socket, switch etc and check that it is level, if not adjust the pattress box by slackening off the wall mounting screws a little, moving the box and re-tighten making sure not to move the box while tightening the screw.

the surface mounted wall sockets faceplate

Note: # 69580X45 Insert with lift lid cover accepts 45mmX45mm & 22.5mmX45mm modular size outlets, switches and related devices. It is common practice to remove the cover plate during remodeling or redecorating so that it does not become damaged or defaced with paint drips and splatters, wallpaper paste, or other decorating materials. Both wall sockets are also equipped with a hinged protective cover and are pre-wired and mounted in a double, splashproof, surface-mounting box with one M20 input with cable gland. This is a 10 Pack of surface mount power sockets, with an effective unit price of $2.75 inc GST each. We are specializing in producing and exporting various standard mid- high range wall switch&socket, plugs, circuit breakers, lighting and some other low-voltage products. They also suffer the same problem as the known decorative cover plates: they project farther from the wall than the original cover plate, thereby making the outlet even more noticeable. WEATHERPROOF, 4 GANG, IP55 RATED, INSULATED SURFACE MOUNT WALL,BOX WITH TRANSPARENT LIFT LID COVER (). ACCEPTS 22.5mmX45mm, 45mmX45mm, 67.5mmX45mm MODULAR DEVICES. Note: Requires one # 79210×45-N wall box mounting frame. WALL PLATE, TWO GANG SIZE. The modular structured 45x45mm mains and UPS sockets and 22.5×45 mm practical and ergonomic socket cases suitable for phone, data and multimedia sockets enable you to save time in regards to their easy installation. Whether you need power for a lawnmower, electric barbecue or party lighting – there are lots of good reasons why you might want to install socket outlets outdoors.

Note: # 69582X45 Insert accepts 45mmX45mm & 22.5mmX45mm modular size outlets, switches and related devices. The cover plate of the present invention can be made with corresponding number and placement of apertures to match and align with the number of underlying socket faces. Note: Mounts on American 2×4 wall boxes, requires one # 79180×45-N or # 79140×45-N or # 79145×45-N wall plate. NOTE: ACCEPTS 22.5mmX45mm & 45mmX45mm MODULAR SIZE DEVICES. How to sink an electrical socket in to a solid wall. A 2 gang steel surface mounting box, finished to match our electrical switch and socket plates. If you’re constantly using trailing sockets or adapters to run your electrical appliances in a particular room, then it’s time to look at adding extra wall sockets. Note: Mounts on American, European Wall Boxes or Panel Mount, DIN Rail mount. The plate has manually positionable shutters to occlude the entire socket so that plugs may not be inserted. Frame mounts on American two gang wall boxes. We offer a wide range of hand made solid metal boxes and we make these in 2 sizes (Small & Large). EUROPEAN, INTERNATIONAL 20A-250V THREE WAY SWITCH (EUROPEAN 2-WAY), INDICATOR LIGHT, 45mmX45mm MODULAR SIZE. The Knightsbridge range of specialist sockets offer bespoke installation solutions, for mounting sockets in kitchens, bedrooms, hotel rooms, and desktops. Going through a kitchen rewire the electrician has noted I shouldn’t have flushed sockets inside the kitchen cabinets for appliances and therefore should have surface mounted sockets as he is saying the the kitchen fitter would make a mess of cutting out the back board of the kitchen units for sockets.

It is desirable, then, to provide a cover plate that can be installed over existing receptacles that covers not only the wall box assembly, but the face of the sockets, too, in order to make the outlet less conspicuous and more attractive. The metal back boxes are used in solid walls, such as stone, brick and breeze block walls. As most of the pattress boxes we sell are finished with a decorative finish (often in metal) the cable entry point on these surface mounted back boxes are in the back of the box, not on the sides, as is often the case with standard back boxes. An easily-installed cover plate for hiding the face of sockets by covering an electrical outlet, including the face of the sockets. NOTE: MOUNTS ON AMERICAN 2X4 FLUSH “RECESSED TYPE” HORIZONTALLY INSTALLED WALL BOXES. By submitting your email, you are giving your consent to receive email updates on products, special offers and exclusive discounts from If you wish to stop receiving these you can unsubscribe at any time. Note: Not for use with # 70100X45-IT, 685041X45, 685042X45 Outlets. Conventional electrical outlets are made of several components, including a wall box and a receptacle, which is typically composed of pairs of sockets and a yoke. Note: Mounts on American 2×4 size wall boxes, requires on # 79120X45-N mounting frame. Crabtree has a stylish, elegant range of plug sockets that will complete any home and office in style and functionality. Socket outlets from the Gira TX_44 range feature a robust cover frame and a modern, streamlined design, combining top-class functionality with a premium aesthetic. For example, a protrusion may extend from the back surface of the cover plate at the plug blade apertures corresponding to particular recesses on the socket face. Note: Metal Wall Box, Flush Mount= Use Box # 72350X47D, Requires Frame # 79120X45, Wall Plate # 79140X45. Gira TX_44 socket outlets. Provides a connection to the main power supply rated at higher voltages and currents than household plugs and sockets. Option= Use Insulated Surface Mount Wall Box # 680604X45 for above Outlets, GFCI Sockets, Circuit Breakers. Note: Mounts on American 2×4 wall boxes, requires one # 79170×45-N mounting frame. For example, conventional outlets have two socket faces and are known as single-gang outlets. MODULAR DEVICE BLANK INSERT, 45mmx45mm SIZE.

We are specializing in producing and exporting various standard mid- high range wall light switch&socket, plugs, circuit breakers, lighting and some other low voltage light socket products. When this is the case you can also buy surface mounted back boxes, also know as pattress boxes. Cover plates according to this invention with thicknesses of 0.080 inches or greater have been sold. While these devices do protect the outlets if installed before painting, they do not remedy the situation where the sockets are already defaced. EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL DIMMER SWITCH, 100-240 VOLT, 45mmX45mm MODULAR SIZE. Option=: Insulated Surface Mount Wall Box # 680601X45 Accepts # 685041X45, 685042X45 Outlets, # 74452X45 Circuit Breaker. Conventional dual receptacle outlets have two sets of apertures, one set for each socket face. If one of your sockets has been scorched, it’s usually been caused by overloading or loose connections in a plug. And hence sockets as we rewired before moving in. We are glad we did this as over the years we’ve moved rooms about and had to move sockets and it’s been a straight forward job of just lifting carpet and floor board and moving along the wall. ACCEPTS ONE 22.5mmx45mm MODULAR WIRING DEVICE, THERMOPLASTIC. You can usually add outlets to an existing circuit unless you plan to plug in a device that draws a lot of power, such as an air conditioner or a space heater. While this covers most scenarios there are a number of others, such as twin singles and round back boxes that are used on other occasions. We recommend you fit boxes like ours that are made from the same material as the faceplate. But only do this if there’s room for it inside the mounting box – all wiring connections must be accessible, not buried in the wall behind. Gira outdoor socket outlets are also weatherproof (to IP44 standard), UV-resistant, impact-resistant and unbreakable. Our boxes are finished to match our faceplates which gives you an authentic look when mounting electrical accessories on the surface. Shows the use of rectangular recesses 82 for receiving the socket face and aligning apertures 22 for plug blades and securing aperture 24. The surface mounted wall sockets is flushed mounted EU standard wall switch which suitable for indoor at European countries, is used for decoration for home, office, hotel,buildings to control lamp. Back boxes are the containers for the space behind electrical fittings such as power outlet sockets and light switches. Hold the socket box in place, mark the fixing positions, and drill and plug the holes.

When we rewired our house upstairs we had surface mounted sockets in the bedrooms. It sounds like you have what are called ‘surface mounted sockets’. ACCEPTS 67.5mmX45mm, 45mmX45mm, 22.5mmX45mm MODULAR SIZE DEVICES. Note: Metal Wall Box, Surface Mount= Use Box # 79420-D or # 79425-D, Requires Frame # 79120X45, Wall Plate # 79130X45. Note: Mates with Nema 5-15R (15A-125V) & Nema 5-20R (20A-125V) outlets. For example, if a plug inserted into an outlet with a conventional cover plate is yanked out of the wall sideways, that is, substantially parallel to the wall, the forces applied to the sockets can cause the receptacle to be jarred loose or to crack. Start by mounting a box base at an existing outlet. In the a particular embodiment, the cover plate is rectangularly shaped to cover a duplex receptacle, having apertures to receive plug blades, a center hole for receiving a screw which secures the cover plate over the duplex receptacle and a thickness at the apertures for receiving plug blades of not more than 0.075 inches.

With surface wiring you can add outlets, switches and lights wherever you want easily and quickly, without tearing open a wall. Note: Insulated Wall Boxes, Surface Mount # 680601X45 Series. Most other companies only offer surface mounted boxes made of plastic. All of our surface boxes are 28mm deep and this allows you fit almost any faceplate in our range onto the front of these boxes. However, the underlying receptacles and cover plates are made in standard colors, usually beige and dark brown, and unfortunately do not match many decorative cover plates. Note: Not for use with # 685041X45, 685042X45 Outlets, # 74452X45 Circuit Breaker. Frame mounts on American 2X4 wall boxes. ACCEPTS ONE 45mmx45mm OR TWO 22.5mmx45mm MODULAR SIZE DEVICES. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations as well as Highlands or Northern Ireland. Because these decorative cover plates overlay the existing cover plate, these inventions result in a cover that projects farther from the wall than the original cover plate, thereby making the outlet even more noticeable. Note: Not for use with # 70100X45-IT, 74600X45, 685041X45, 685042X45 outlets, 79512X45 switch. Because most cover plates allow the face of the sockets to be exposed, such mismatched sockets and cover plates cause the outlets to be more conspicuous. Although cables may be joined inside back boxes, due simply to their presence at convenient points in the wiring, their main purpose is to accommodate switches and sockets. While improving safety, these devices are multi-component parts that are relatively expensive, more difficult to install than a conventional cover plate, and prone to breaking. Shows cover plate 50 having a flat face with a set of apertures 22 for plug blades and top and bottom securing apertures 52 and 54. Note: Mounts on American 2×4 size wall boxes. EUROPEAN, INTERNATIONAL 20A-250V THREE WAY SWITCH (EUROPEAN 2-WAY), DOUBLE POLE ACTION, 45mmX45mm MODULAR SIZE. No. 5,285,014 that also covers all exposed surfaces of an electrical outlet. Surface-mounted one and two-piece grounded sockets for dry spaces (IP20). A cover plate of the present invention can help protect the receptacle because as the plug is pulled sideways from an outlet having the present cover plate, the applied forces in part act on the cover plate, reducing or eliminating the forces on the receptacle. We often find that in many listed buildings you are simply not permitted to ruin the fabric of the wall surfaces and it is at times like these that our Surface Mount Wall Boxes offer you the perfect solution. The cut-out for these metal back boxes are normally chiselled out of the wall material.